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NID MDes Fees Structure 2026: Semester-Wise, Tuition, Hostel, Deposit & Mess Fees Detailed

NID MDes Fees Structure 2026: Semester-Wise, Tuition, Hostel, Deposit & Mess Fees Detailed

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The National Institute of Design has released the NID MDes 2026 fee structure on its official website - admissions.nid.edu. The aspirants can check the NID MDes fee structure 2026 in the admission handbook published by the institute. Candidates appearing for NID DAT M.Des 2026 will be required to pay the fees at the time of admission if they are shortlisted. The NID fees structure varies as per nationality, with different NID M.Des 2026 fees being prescribed for Indian nationals, candidates from SAARC and African countries, and the rest of the world. The NID fee structure for M.Des includes the refundable student deposit and nonrefundable fees such as tuition fee, insurance, hostel fee, and so on.

NID MDes Fees Structure 2026: Semester-Wise, Tuition, Hostel, Deposit & Mess Fees Detailed
nid mdes fees

The NID M.Des entrance exam will be conducted for admissions into the M.Des programme of three NID campuses at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru.

NID MDes Fee Structure 2026 Details

The details about the NID M.Des 2026 fee structure have been released. Candidates can check the semester-wise NID MDes fees from the tables given below. The NID M.Des fee per year is around Rs 5 lakhs.

NID M.Des Fee for Indian Students (2026-27)

Given below is the semester-wise fee for the M.Des programme from 2026-27 for Indian students.

NID MDes Fee Structure (Semester 1 & 2)

Particulars

2026-27

2026-27


Sem - 1

Sem - 2

A : Tuition Fees

262000

262000

TOTAL - A

262000

262000

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 )

2,63400

262000

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in Gandhinagar Campus. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore campuses are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit

Rs.10,000 To be paid only at the beginning of first semester.


NID Fees for Masters (Semester 3 & 4)

Particulars

2027-28

2027-28


Sem - 3

Sem - 4

A : Tuition Fees

262000

262000

TOTAL - A

262000

262000

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 )

2,63400

262000

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in Gandhinagar Campus. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore campuses are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit


Rs.10,000 to be paid only at the beginning of first semester


NID MDes Fees for Semester 5

Particulars2028-29

Sem - 5
A : Tuition Fees262000
TOTAL - A262000
B : Other Charges
i ) Insurance
( Personal Accident )		-
ii ) Student Activity Fund-
iii ) Film Club-
iv ) Alumni Fee5000
TOTAL - B5000
Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )267000
C : Hostel ChargesHostel Facility is only available in Gandhinagar Campus which has a fee of Rs. 17,500 per semester. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore Campus are Non-Residential campuses.
D : Mess ChargesTo be notified in each academic year
E : Students Refundable Deposit

See Also:

NID Fees Structure for MDes - Students from SAARC Countries, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and African Countries

Given below is the NID fee structure for M.Des for students coming from SAARC and African countries, and from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The fee is prescribed in USD

NID MDes Fees for Semester 1 & 2

Particulars

2026-27

2026-27


Sem - 1

Sem - 2

A : Tuition Fees

2,910

2,910

TOTAL - A

2,910

2,910

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance

( Personal Accident)

ii ) Student Activity Fund

iii ) Film Club

16


iv ) Alumni Fee

-

-

TOTAL - B

16

-

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

2926

2910

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in the Gandhinagar Campus which has a fee of USD 208 per semester. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore Campus are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit

USD 114 To be paid only at the beginning of first semester.


NID MDes Fees for Semester 3 & 4

Particulars

2027-28

2027-28


Sem - 3

Sem - 4

A : Tuition Fees

2,910

2,910

TOTAL - A

2,910

2,910

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance

( Personal Accident)

ii ) Student Activity Fund

iii ) Film Club

16


iv ) Alumni Fee

-

-

TOTAL - B

16

-

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

2926

2910

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in Gandhinagar Campus which has a fee of USD 208 per semester. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore Campus are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit

USD 114 To be paid only at the beginning of first semester.


NID MDes Fees for Semester 5

Particulars

2028-29


Sem - 5

A : Tuition Fees

2,910

TOTAL - A

2,910

B : Other Charges


i ) Insurance

( Personal Accident)

ii ) Student Activity Fund

iii ) Film Club


iv ) Alumni Fee

57

TOTAL - B

57

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

2967

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in Gandhinagar Campus which has a fee of USD 208 per semester. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore Campus are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit

USD 119 To be paid only at the beginning of first semester.

NID MDes Fees for Rest of the World

The students who belong to countries other than SAARC and African Countries, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam and are also not residents of India need to pay fees in USD which is different from the abovementioned fees.

NID MDes Fees for Semester 1 & 2

Particulars

2026-27

2026-27


Sem - 1

Sem - 2

A : Tuition Fees

6410

6410

TOTAL - A

6410

6410

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance

( Personal Accident)

ii ) Student Activity Fund

iii ) Film Club

16


iv ) Alumni Fee

-

-

TOTAL - B

17

-

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

6426

6410

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in Gandhinagar Campus which has a fee of USD 208 per semester. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore Campus are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit

USD 114 To be paid only at the beginning of first semester.


NID MDes Fees for Semester 3 & 4

Particulars

2027-28

2027-28


Sem - 3

Sem - 4

A : Tuition Fees

6410

6410

TOTAL - A

6410

6410

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance

( Personal Accident)

ii ) Student Activity Fund

iii ) Film Club

16


iv ) Alumni Fee

-

-

TOTAL - B

16

-

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

6426

6410

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in Gandhinagar Campus which has a fee of USD 208 per semester. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore Campus are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit

USD 114 To be paid only at the beginning of first semester.


NID MDes Fees for Semester 5

Particulars

2028-29


Sem - 5

A : Tuition Fees

6410

TOTAL - A

6410

B : Other Charges


i ) Insurance

( Personal Accident)

ii ) Student Activity Fund

iii ) Film Club


iv ) Alumni Fee

57

TOTAL - B

57

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

6467

C : Hostel Charges

Hostel Facility is only available in the Gandhinagar Campus, which has a fee of USD 208 per semester. The Ahmedabad and Bangalore campuses are Non-Residential campuses.

D : Mess Charges

To be notified in each academic year

E : Students Refundable Deposit

USD 114 to be paid only at the beginning of the first semester.

Key Takeaways from NID MDes Fee Structure

  • The NID MDes fees include tuition fee, students activity fund, insurance etc.

  • The MDes fee structure for Indian students and students belonging to other nations are different

  • The students from other countries will be required to pay the fee in terms of USD.

  • The students belonging to SAARC countries and African Countries, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam have a different fee structure from the rest of the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the fees for MDes in NID?
A:

The fees for MDes in NID is around Rs. 12.50 lakhs for Indian students.

Q: How to get admissions to NID MDes course?
A:

Students must appear for the NID DAT entrance exam to secure admission to the NID MDes programme.

Q: Is NID costly?
A:

Yes. NID is costly as studying at NID at the master’s level can cost upwards of Rs 12 lakhs 

Q: Is the NID exam easy?
A:

NID exam is moderately difficult but due to the tough competition students need to prepare well to stand out and secure a rank above cut off. 

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