Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2026
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NID DAT Application Date:11 Sep' 25 - 01 Dec' 25
The National Institute of Design will release the NID PG course fees online. The NID master fees will be released at its official website - admissions.nid.edu. The NID masters fees will be released for the PG admission batch of the upcoming academic year 2026-27. Meanwhile, the design aspirants can check the NID masters fees as per the previous year. Students willing to obtain NID admission can check NID courses and fees. Continue to read the article to know more about the NID master fee structure.
The NID MDes fees will be made available at its official web portal for the next academic year. The NID masters courses & fees will be provided for 5 semesters (2.5 years). Candidates shortlisted for NID PG admission need to pay the NID MDes fees as per the admission dates that will be announced by the authorities. The NID Ahmedabad masters fees are the same as other NID campuses. The NID masters courses fees may vary every year.
The NID PG program total cost is Rs. 12,30,300/-. The NID MDes fee structure is without NID hostel and mess charges. The NID Ahmedabad MDes fees are the same as the other NID campuses. However, the NID fee structure MDes is provided below with the NID fee breakdown for Indian students.
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Particulars | Sem - 1 | Sem - 2 |
A: NID tuition fees | 2,44,500 | 2,44,500 |
TOTAL - A | 2,44,500 | 2,44,500 |
B: Other Charges | ||
i) Insurance (Personal Accident ) | 200 | - |
ii) Student Activity Fund | 1,000 | - |
iii) Film Club | 200 | - |
iv) Alumni Fee | - | - |
TOTAL - B | 1,400 | - |
Fees Without Hostel Charges (A+B) | 2,45,900 | 2,44,500 |
C: NID Hostel Charges |
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D: NID Mess Charges | Will be informed at the beginning of each academic year | |
E: Students Refundable Deposit | Rs. 10,000 to be paid at one-time at the beginning of first semester | |
Particulars | Sem - 3 | Sem - 4 |
A: NID tuition fees | 2,44,500 | 2,44,500 |
TOTAL - A | 2,44,500 | 2,44,500 |
B: Other Charges | ||
i) Insurance (Personal Accident ) | 200 | - |
ii) Student Activity Fund | 1,000 | - |
iii) Film Club | 200 | - |
iv) Alumni Fee | - | - |
TOTAL - B | 1,400 | - |
Fees Without Hostel Charges (A+B) | 2,45,900 | 2,44,500 |
C: Hostel Charges |
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D: Mess Charges | Will be informed at the beginning of each academic year | |
E: Students Refundable Deposit | Rs. 10,000 to be paid at one-time at the beginning of first semester | |
Particulars | Sem - 5 |
A: NID tuition fees | 2,44,500 |
TOTAL - A | 2,44,500 |
B: Other Charges | |
i) Insurance (Personal Accident ) | - |
ii) Student Activity Fund | - |
iii) Film Club | - |
iv) Alumni Fee | 5000 |
TOTAL - B | 5,000 |
Fees Without Hostel Charges (A+B) | 2,49,500 |
C: Hostel Charges |
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D: Mess Charges | Will be informed at the beginning of each academic year |
E: Students Refundable Deposit | Rs. 10,000 to be paid at one-time at the beginning of first semester |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NID offers MDes courses for 2.5 years.
The NID PG program total cost is Rs. 12,30,300 that does not include the hostel charges.
The cost of studying at NID Ahmedabad is same as other NID campuses, but there are no hostel charges for NID Ahmedabad as it is a non-residential campus.
On Question asked by student community
Yes you are eligible to appear for NID DAT for the M.Des programme. Since you are in final make sure you will have completed your BA by the required deadline. Also go through the specific specializations you want to apply for, some may require certain specific backgrounds to be eligible to apply for them. You can find more details here design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-eligibility-criteria
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To prepare for M.des exams like CEED or NID DAT, here are some points which you can follow:
Understand the pattern – focus on creativity, design aptitude, and problem-solving.
Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.
Study basics of color, form, and design concepts.
Solve previous papers and build a strong portfolio.
Stay consistent and observe everyday designs for new ideas.
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As 563 rank in nid dat exam cannot guarantee admission in designing college but it could be a good chance to explore some campus as if you are not from general category as category role plays an important role . But now you can do one thing focus on your strengthening your protofile or preparing for the studio test (bdes) or interview (mdes).
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No, IPU (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University) does not accept NID DAT Prelims score for admission to the B.Des (Bachelor of Design) program.
Instead, IPU conducts its own entrance test or may consider CUET (UG) scores for B.Des admissions, depending on the latest admission guidelines. Always refer to the university's official prospectus for the year you're applying to for the final admission criteria.
NIT DAT (https://www.shiksha.com/design/articles/nid-admissions-2025-colleges-accepting-nid-entrance-exam-scores-for-bdes-mdes-courses-blogId-13097)
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Yes, it's possible to prepare for the NID DAT 2025 exam on your own, even with limited time, by following these steps:
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