NID DAT 2021 Counselling:
The Counselling session for NID DAT will be followed by the result declaration and shortlisting of the candidates. The eligible candidates will be intimated for the counselling session by the exam conducting authorities. The candidates will be called for the session as per the final merit list prepared by the authorities as per their performance in the entrance exam and the cut-off mark. The candidates are also required to bring their original documents to the session for the document verification process.
- The shortlisted candidate from the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will have to appear for Studio Test and Personal Interview.
- The studio test and interviews will be held after the results. A final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidates’ performance in all the above-mentioned stages.
- In case it is required and approved by the admission committee of NID, there will be a second merit list depending on the seats left from the first merit list. It will include the waitlisted candidates also. Check NID 2019 Merit List
In order to complete the NID 2021 Counselling Process and the admission process, the selected candidates will be required to attend the counselling session in-person at the selected NID Campus. Candidates will have to produce original documents and pay the admission fees in order to confirm admission.
NID 2021 Merit List
NID 2021 Merit list would be declared after the declaration of final results. The candidate’s performance in all three stages will be taken into consideration while preparing the final merit list. The weightage of marks in each stage obtained by the candidate will be evaluated by the Institute itself. No application or request for revaluation of the result will be entertained by the institute. The decision by the institute will be considered final. Weightage for preparation of final merit list is indicated below.
Program | Design Aptitude Test | Studio Test | Interview |
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B.Des | 20% | 60% | 20% |
M.Des (All Program) | 20% | 50% | 30% |
Candidates can see the final merit list for the Bachelor of Design program on the website: http://admissions.nid.edu. The list is prepared category-wise and will be based on the weightage marks of the selected candidates in the three stages. Similarly, for each discipline of the Master of Design program, candidates can see the final merit list on the official website. The list is prepared category-wise and will be based on the weightage marks of the selected candidates in all three stages taken together.
Counselling Process for NID 2021 Admission:
The NID 2021 counseling process primarily involves three steps:
- Online Consent by Qualified Candidates
- Uploading of Documents Online by Candidates
- The Provisional Offer of Admission
Online Consent by Qualified Candidates
- The successful candidates whose name appears in the rank list would be allotted seats provisionally after the online verification of documents.
- The qualified candidates are required to submit their consent ONLINE only, to be eligible for the next stage of the admission process.
- Based on the online consent submitted by the qualified candidates, the Merit List will be updated regularly.
- The candidates should regularly visit the official admission website for the latest updates and submit their consent before the closing date.
- In case the candidate does not submit the consent online within the given deadline, he/she will be debarred from taking any further part in the admission procedure of NID.
- Only those candidates who have qualified according to the rank list and have also submitted their consent online within the stipulated time frame will be considered in the first merit list for B.Des & M.Des programs (all disciplines).
- The first merit list will be prepared based on the online consent submitted by qualified candidates.
Uploading of Documents Online by Candidates
The candidates, who have qualified as per the first Merit List, would be required to upload the scanned copies of the requisite documents for the purpose of verification. All the relevant documents have to be issued in the name of the candidate. The scanned copies of the original documents should be in JPEG format only.
- The uploaded documents are verified against the information provided in the NID Application Form and any discrepancy would lead to cancellation of candidature.
- NID will offer provisional admission only to those candidates who are found eligible during the verification process of relevant documents uploaded by the candidate.
- The last date for uploading the scanned copies of the relevant original documents for verification will be announced by the authority.
- It is mandatory for the successful candidates to upload the scanned copies of the relevant documents otherwise they will be debarred from taking part any further in the admission process.
List of relevant documents for which the scanned copies have to be uploaded by the qualified candidates for B.Des. and M.Des. programs (for all categories) are indicated below:
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- Birth Certificate
- Degree (Graduation/Diploma) Marksheet (for admission to M. Des.)
In addition to the above, the OBC-NCL/SC/ST category candidates have to submit valid category certificates which should be issued by appropriate competent authorities, in the prescribed format available on the official admissions website. (OBC-(NCL) certificates will be considered valid only. Candidates who have applied under the PH category have to provide a valid Disability Certificate issued by the appropriate competent authority. The format of the same is provided on the admissions website.
For Overseas category candidates (both B.Des. or M.Des programs): They have to upload the scanned copies of the first and last pages of Passport and of equivalence certificate, apart from submitting above mentioned documents. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to procure the relevant visa to study at NID for these programs and ensure the validity of their passport and visa.
In case of Results Awaited of Qualifying Exam:
Candidates whose Class 12 results (for B. Des.) and Graduation results are awaited (for M. Des.) need to procure and upload a bonafide certificate from the Principal of their School/College in the format available at the admissions website.
- Candidates whose results are awaited and fail to upload their bonafide certificate in the prescribed format will have their candidature forfeited.
- Also, it is necessary for the candidates to pass their qualifying exam, produce the original mark sheet of qualifying exam (class 12 for B. Des. and Graduation for M. Des.), and submit a self-attested copy. In case the candidates fail to do so, their admission to the course is summarily liable to be rejected.
- The date of birth of the candidate as recorded in their Birth Certificate or High School (10th std. / 12th Std.) / first Board / Pre-University Certificate will be considered for the purpose of age verification.
Provisional Offer of Admission
The next step after the verification of the uploaded documents is Provisional Offer of Admission which includes details of fees to be paid. This would be sent to the candidate via email. The following documents will be attached with the email:
- Rules and Regulations
- Format of Physical Fitness Certificate (to be certified by an RMO)
- Format of Undertaking to be submitted by the candidate (only in case if the result of 12th Standard or final year Bachelor programme is not declared).
- Hostel Rules and Regulations and Hostel Application Form (for candidates of M. Des. at Gandhinagar campus, and candidates of B.Des. at Ahmedabad campus)
Candidates have to fill in all the required details along with the candidate’s and parent's/guardian’s signature on printed copies of all documents before proceeding to the payment of fees. After this entire process, the seat allocation will be confirmed to the candidate.
Documents To Be Submitted During NID 2021 Admission
- The next step in the process is to print the “Acceptance of Admission Form”, fill the checklist of relevant documents, paste a recent passport photograph and attach the Demand Draft & duly signed copies of ALL documents in the below-mentioned sequence:
- Acceptance of Admission Form, signed by the candidate.
- Demand Draft in favour of “National Institute of Design”
- One set of self-attested copies of ALL documents submitted online
- Rules and Regulations, signed by candidate and parent/guardian
- Physical Fitness Certificate, certified by an RMO, in the format provided by NID
- Undertaking by the candidate only in case if the result of 12th Standard or final year Bachelor programme is not declared, in the format provided by NID
- Copy of Medical insurance in the name of the candidate.
- Hostel Rules and Regulations
- Hostel Application Form
- Four (4) copies of recent passport photographs not more than 3 months old [with roll number written on the back side]
- Candidates need not send the above documents by post or by hand. These documents are required to be submitted after the physical verification of original documents at respective campuses.
Physical Verification of Original Documents
The candidates should attend the Physical Verification procedure in person, at the respective campus for verification of original documents, and submission of the relevant documents as per the schedule notified by the admission committee
Candidates who fail to report personally on the specified date or with incomplete/missing/false documents would be summarily rejected and their admission offer will be withdrawn.
NID Bangalore | NID Ahemadabad | NID Gandhinagar |
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Design for Retail Experience | Animation Film Design | Apparel Design |
Digital Game Design | Ceramic & Glass Design | Lifestyle Accessory Design |
Information Design | Film & Video Communication | Strategic Design Management |
Interaction Design | Furniture Design | New Media Design |
Universal Design | Graphic Design | Photography Design |
Product Design | Toy & Game Design | |
Textile Design | Transportation & Automobile Design |
Seats for NID 2021 Based on Courses and Participating Institutes
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
Course | NID Campus | No.of seats |
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Animation Film Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Exhibition Design | NID Ahmedabad | 10 |
Film & Video Communication | NID Ahmedabad | 10 |
Graphic Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Ceramic & Glass Design | NID Ahmedabad | 10 |
Furniture & Interior Design | NID Ahmedabad | 10 |
Product Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Textile Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Master of Design (M.Des)
Course | NID Campus | No.of Seats |
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Animation Film Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Film & Video Communication | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Graphic Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Photography Design | NID Gandhinagar | 15 |
Ceramic & Glass Design | NID Ahmedabad | 10 |
Furniture & Interior Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Product Design | NID Ahmedabad | 15 |
Toy & Game Design | NID Gandhinagar | 10 |
Transportation & Automobile Design | NID Gandhinagar | 15 |
Universal Design | NID Bengaluru | 15 |
Digital Game Design | NID Bengaluru | 15 |
Information Design | NID Bengaluru | 15 |
Interaction Design | NID Bengaluru | 15 |
New Media Design | NID Gandhinagar | 15 |
Design for Retail Experience | NID Bengaluru | 15 |
Strategic Design Management | NID Gandhinagar | 15 |
Apparel Design | NID Gandhinagar | 15 |
Lifestyle Accessory Design | NID Gandhinagar | 15 |
Textile Design | NID Ahemadabad | 15 |