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    NID Master Fees Structure - Check Semster Wise NID M.Des fees

    NID Master Fees Structure - Check Semster Wise NID M.Des fees

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 18 Dec 2025, 02:50 PM IST

    The National Institute of Design has released the NID PG course 2026 fee details on its official website - admissions.nid.edu. The NID M.Des fees include components such as tuition fee, insurance, hostel and mess fee, student activity fee, and so on. The candidates who obtain a seat allotment in NID DAT M.Des 2026 will be required to pay the fee at the time of admission. Students who aspire to obtain NID admission can check the NID Master's fee structure in this article. The NID M.Des entrance exam 2026 consists of two components - the prelims and the mains. Candidates have to appear and clear both components to secure admission.

    NID Master Fees Structure - Check Semster Wise NID M.Des fees
    NID Master Fees Structure

    NID MDes Fees Structure 2026

    The NID master's fee structure is 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 announced by the authorities. The NID PG program total cost is around Rs. 13.70 lakh excluding hostel and mess charges.

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    NID M.Des Semester-Wise Fees (Indian Nationals)

    Particulars(2026-27)(2027-28)(2028-29)
    Sem-1Sem-2Sem-3Sem-4Sem-5
    A: Tuition Fees2,62,0002,62,0002,62,0002,62,0002,62,000
    TOTAL- A2,62,0002,62,0002,62,0002,62,0002,62,000
    B: Other Charges




    ij Insurance (Personal
    Accident)


    200

    ii) Student Activity Fund1,000
    1,000

    iii) Film Club200
    200

    iv) Alumni Fee



    5,000
    TOTAL - B1,400
    1,400
    5,000
    Fees Without Hostel
    Charges (A*B)
    2,63,4002,62,0002,63,4002,62,0002,67,000
    C: Hostel ChargesHostel facility is available only at Gandhinagar Campus at
    D: Mess ChargesWill be informed in the beginning of the each Academic
    E: Students Refundable
    Deposit / e
    Rs.10,000/- to be paid once in the beginning of the first
    semester
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    NID M.Des Semester-Wise Fees 2026 (Rest of the World)

    Particulars(2026-27)(2027-28)(2028-29)
    Sem•1Sem-2Sem-3Sem-4Sem-5
    A: Tuition Fees6,4106,4106,4106,4106,410
    Total - A6,4106,4106,4106,4106,410
    B: Total of Other Charges as under *
    i) Insurance (Personal Accident)
    ii) Student Activity Fund
    iii) Film Club
    16
    16

    Alumni Fee (in last semester)



    57
    Total - B16016057
    Fees Without Hostel Charges (A+B)6,4266,4106,4266,4106,467
    C: Hostel Charges *Hostel facility is available only at Gandhinagar Campus at charges
    of USD $ 208/- per semester. Ahmedabad and Bengaluru Campuses are Non-Residential Campus.
    D: Mess ChargesWill be informed in the beginning of the each Academic Year
    E: Student Deposit (Refundable)USD 114/- is to be paid once in the beginning of the first semester
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    *Hostel and mess charges may change depending upon the prevailing exchange rate

    NID M.Des Semester-Wise Fees 2026 (SAARC and African Countries)

    Particulars(2026-27)(2027-28)(2028-29)
    Sem-1Sem-2Sem-3Sem-4Sem-5
    A: Tuition Fees2,9102,9102,9102,9102,910
    Total - A2,9102,9102,9102,9102,910
    B: Total of Other Charges as under *
    i) Insurance (Personal Accident)
    ii) Student Activity Fund
    iii) Film Club
    16
    16

    Alumni Fee (in last semester)



    57
    Total - B16016057
    Fees Without Hostel Charges (A+B)2,9262,9102,9262,9102,967
    C: Hostel Charges *Hostel facility is available only at Gandhinagar Campus at charges of
    USD $ 208/- per semester. Ahmedabad and Bengaluru Campuses are Non-Residential Campus.
    D: Mess ChargesWill be informed in the beginning of the each Academic Year
    E: Student Deposit (Refundable)USD 114/- is to be paid once in the beginning of the first semester

    *Hostel charges may change depending upon the prevailing exchange rate

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the NID PG program total cost?
    A:

    The NID PG program total cost is around Rs 13.70 lakhs excluding hostel and mess charges.

    Q: What is the cost of studying at NID Ahmedabad?
    A:

    The cost of studying at NID Ahmedabad for M.Des is around Rs 13.70 lakhs.

    Q: What is the duration of NID MDes course?
    A:

    The NID offers MDes courses for 2.5 years.

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    Have a question related to NID DAT ?

    No specific stream is required in Class 11 for BDes admissions. You can join B.Des (Bachelor of Design) with any stream in Class 11th (Science, Commerce, or Arts/Humanities). Top design institutes like NID ( NID DAT scores) and NIFT ( NIFT Entrance Exam ), as well as IITs (via UCEED),

    Hello,

    Yes, if you are in Class 12, you are eligible to sit for the NID DAT 2026 (BDes) exam. The National Institute of Design allows students who are in their final year of Class 12 or have already passed to apply.

    To know more access below mentioned link:

    https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-admission-2026

    You can get the NIT DAT SYLLABUS, updated version from careers 360 in detail from careers 360 article. Follow the link given from The link of the syllabus article is given below from careers 360

    https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-syllabus-2026

    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

    Hello,

    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