National Institute of Design is one of the leading institutes of national importance in India. The National Institutes of Design (NIDs) are a group of autonomous public design universities in India, with the primary institute, founded in 1961, in Ahmedabad. Campuses: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Andhra Pradesh ( Vijaywada), Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Bengaluru and Assam.Courses Offered:Undergraduate Degree: B.Des., - Bachelor of Design - 4 yearsCategories:Communication Design - Film and Video Communication, Exhibition Design, Animation Design, Graphic Design.Industrial Design - Ceramic and Glass Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Product Design.Textile Design - Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory DesignQualifications:Must be born on or after 1st July 2003. There is relaxation in age limit for SC, ST, OBC, and differently abled categories. Must have completed 12th standard in the 2023-24 academic year under any recognized educational board. Students of all streams like Science, Arts, Commerce, Sociology can apply.Post Graduate Degree: M.Des., - Master of DesignDuration of Study: 2.5 yearsCategories:Communication Design - Film and Video Communication, Animation Design, Graphic Design, Photography Design.Industrial Design - Ceramic and Glass Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Product Design, Toy and Game Design, Transportation and Automobile Design, Universal Design.IT, Integrated - Digital Game, Interaction Design, Information Design, New Media Design.Interdisciplinary Design - Design and Retail Experience, Strategic Design Management.Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design - Textile Design, Apparel Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design.Qualifications:Must be born on or after 1st July 1992. There is relaxation in age limit for SC, ST, OBC, and differently abled categories. Should have completed 3 or 4 years undergraduate degree or 4 years diploma course in specified disciplines from any recognized Indian educational institution. Students who are currently in their final year of undergraduate studies can also apply.Selection Process: Eligible candidates will be selected through Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims and Main examination.How to Apply: Apply online through the website https://admissions.nid.edu/.For details: www.nid.edu