NID Coaching in Nashik 2026 / 2027 at SILICA

The National Institute of Design (NID) is an internationally-acclaimed research and educational institution for Communication Design, Fashion Design, Industrial design, and Information Technology Integrated Design & Inter-Disciplinary Design Studies that offers courses at both graduate and post-graduate levels.

Listed as the number 1 design institute in Asia, the NID is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (just like the Indian Institutes of Technology).

As of 2025, the National Institute of Design (NID) remains one of India’s premier design institutions and holds the prestigious status of an “Institute of National Importance” under the National Institute of Design Act, 2014. Recognized by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, NID is also acknowledged as an industrial and scientific research organization. It has earned global recognition, being listed among the top 25 design institutions across Europe and Asia by Business Week, USA. NID operates across seven campuses in India. The main campus is located in NID Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offering flagship Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Master of Design (M.Des), and PhD programs. NID Gandhinagar (Postgraduate Campus) – Specializes in Master of Design (M.Des) programs and research initiatives. while the NID Bengaluru (R&D Campus) focuses on design-led research, innovation, and doctoral studies. NID Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) – It offers undergraduate B.Des programs to cater to students in the southern region. NID Haryana (Kurukshetra) – Provides B.Des programs and aims to boost design education in North India. NID Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) – It offers B.Des courses, expanding design opportunities in Central India. NID Assam (Jorhat) – Dedicated to undergraduate design education, serving the Northeastern region of India. Admissions to the B.Des, M.Des & PhD programs at NID are conducted through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), which includes prelims and mains stages. For updated admission details, candidates can refer to the official website:  NID admissions website.

The NID, which is also listed in top 25 design institutes in Europe-Asia, has six campuses. The main campus is in Ahmedabad, the post graduate campus is in Gandhinagar, and the third one is the research and development campus in Bengaluru. Three more NID campuses are in Vijayawada, Jorhat, and Kurukshetra. Under the National Institute of Design Act 2014, the National Institute of Design is accorded as the “Institute of National Importance” by Act of Parliament. Recognized by the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) under the Indian Ministry of Science & Technology, the National Institute of Design is considered as an industrial and scientific research organization.

NID offers 4 years B.Des. program in 8 design disciplines at its main campus in Ahmedabad (125 seats). From 2020 onwards NID offers 4 years B.Des program in 3 design disciplines at its new campuses in Vijayawada, Kurukshetra, Bhopal & Jorhat (75 seats each = 300 seats). NID offers 2.5 years M.Des. program in 19 design disciplines at its campuses in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar & Bengaluru (347 seats).