NID B.Des (National Institute of Design)

NID B.Des is a 4-year, full-time Bachelor of Design degree offered by India’s premier design institutes (NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, Jorhat). It is the main undergraduate pathway for students who want careers in product, communication, animation, textile, toy, lifestyle, and experience design.

Application window: 10 Sept 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 (11:59 pm)

Exam: DAT Prelims on 20 Dec 2026; Mains later

Eligibility: Passed/appearing Class 12 in 2026–27

Portal: NID admissions website https://admissions.nid.edu.