NID 2016 Master of Design (M.Des) details are given below
The two and a half years (2.5 years), Master of Design programme at NID is offered in the following disciplines of specialization at its campuses in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar:
Discipline of Specialisation at Ahmedabad Campus
- Animation Film Design - 15 seats
- Ceramic& Glass Design - 10 seats
- Film & ViAdeo Communication - 15 seats
- Furniture Design - 15 seats
- Graphic Design - 15 seats
- Product Design - 15 seats
- Textile Design - 15 seats
Discipline of Specialisation at Bengaluru Campus
- Design for Retail Experience - 15 seats
- Digital Game Design - 15 seats
- Information Design - 15 seats
- Interaction Design - 15 seats
- Universal Design - 15 seats
Discipline of Specialisation at Gandhinagar Campus
- Apparel Design - 15 seats
- Lifestyle Accessory Design - 15 seats
- Strategic Design Management - 15 seats
- New Media Design - 15 seats
- Photography Design - 15 seats
- Toy & Game Design - 10 seats
- Transportation & Automobile Design - 15 seats
Prescribed percentage of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to various reserved categories as per the norms of the Government of India.
Number of seats (Supernumerary) reserved for overseas candidates in each discipline of specialisation (as mentioned above) is two (2). Aspiring candidates can apply to a maximum of only two disciplines for the Master of Design program. Applications are received to a specific discipline only and are not transferable at any stage of the admissions process, of during the course of study at NID.
The medium of instruction at NID is English.
Number of seats (Supernumerary) reserved for overseas candidates in each discipline of specialisation (as mentioned above) is two (2). Aspiring candidates can apply to a maximum of only two disciplines for the Master of Design program. Applications are received to a specific discipline only and are not transferable at any stage of the admissions process, of during the course of study at NID.
The medium of instruction at NID is English.
Eligibility Criteria for Master of Design
All candidates applying for Master of Design programmes must fulfill the following criteria:
AGE LIMIT
Upper age limit for candidates is 30 years of age (relaxable by three years for reserved category) on or before July 1, 2016.
• General category applicants: Candidates born before on or before July 1, 1986 are not eligible.
• Reserved category applicants (OBC-NCL, SC, ST & PH): Candidates born on or before July 1, 1983 are not eligible.
• General category applicants: Candidates born before on or before July 1, 1986 are not eligible.
• Reserved category applicants (OBC-NCL, SC, ST & PH): Candidates born on or before July 1, 1983 are not eligible.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Applications for Academic Year 2016-17 is open to applicants who have successfully passed any one of the following qualifying exams in 2015:
• Bachelors degree in any discipline under the 10+2+4 (or more) system, from any university or institute recognized (by law) in India.
• Bachelors degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 system, from any university or institute recognized (by law) in India, with a one year experience or further academic qualifications.
• Diploma in Design under the 10+2+4 system, from any university or institute recognized (by law) in India.
Applications for Academic Year 2016-17 is open to applicants who have successfully passed any one of the following qualifying exams in 2015:
• Bachelors degree in any discipline under the 10+2+4 (or more) system, from any university or institute recognized (by law) in India.
• Bachelors degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 system, from any university or institute recognized (by law) in India, with a one year experience or further academic qualifications.
• Diploma in Design under the 10+2+4 system, from any university or institute recognized (by law) in India.
Note:- In case Degree/Certificate has been obtained from a University/ Board of any other country, then an equivalence certificate must be obtained by the candidate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, www.aiuweb.org prior to admission.