National Institute of Design - [NID], Bhopal

National Institute of Design (NID), Madhya Pradesh, popularly referred to as NID Bhopal is an “Institution of National Importance” under the Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Established in the year 2019, NID Bhopal currently offers a full-time four-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program in three specializations namely Industrial Design, Communication Design, and Textile & Apparel Design. The institute offers a total of 86 Seats for B.Des, out of which 75 Seats are for Indian Nationals (25 for Each Specialization), and 11 Seats for International Students. 

Admission to B.Des at NID Bhopal is based on the total score obtained by the candidates in the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) that involves two stages namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. NID Bhopal Fees for B.Des is INR 13.12 Lakhs for the entire course duration including hostel charges. The institute has a 29.49-acre green residential campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure and ambience created by appropriate use of technology and innovation. NID Bhopal Campus has a student-friendly academic environment having well-built classrooms, labs, studios, and workshops along with fully furnished separate hostels for both boys and girls. 

NID Bhopal Highlights

The important highlights of the National Institute of Design (NID), Bhopal are as follows:

NID Bhopal Courses and Fees

National Institute of Design (NID), Bhopal offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at the undergraduate level for a duration of 4 Years. The institute offers B.Des in three specializations namely Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Textile & Apparel Design. Candidates admitted to the B.Des program at NID Bhopal will be required to attend a mandatory foundation program for a duration of one year. 

The complete details about NID Bhopal Courses and Fees are as follows: 

NID Bhopal Admission 2024

NID Bhopal offers admission to its B.Des program on the basis of the score obtained by the students in the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT). NID DAT involves two stages namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Eligible candidates will have to first appear for NID DAT Prelims, and based on their merit in the same, the candidates will be shortlisted for DAT Mains. The final selection for NID Bhopal Admission will be based on the sum total of the weighted scores obtained by the candidates in DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

The allocation of seats for admission to NID Bhopal will be done through NID DAT Counselling based on the merit list, the category of the candidates, and the seats offered by the institute. Candidates who will be allocated a seat will have to accept the seat, appear for document verification, and pay the course fee for admission confirmation at NID Bhopal. Candidates need to apply online for NID Bhopal Admission online on its official website @ https://admissions.nid.edu/. 

NID Bhopal Application Fees

The application fee to apply for NID Bhopal Admission 2024 is as follows: 

NID Bhopal Cutoff 2024

Admission to B.Des at NID Bhopal will be based on the score in NID DAT (Prelims + Mains). Candidates seeking admission to NID Bhopal will have to meet the set cutoff score in NID DAT for their respective categories. NID Bhopal Cutoff 2024 is yet to be released. The category-wise cutoff score for NID Bhopal for admission to B.Des in 2023 is as follows:

NID Bhopal Placements

NID Madhya Pradesh is a recently established institute, thus, the details about placements are yet to be released. NID Bhopal has its own placement cell that works tirelessly to connect students with leading design firms and organizations in India and beyond. NID Bhopal Placement Cell aims to provide students with services such as career counselling, resume building, mock interviews, and networking opportunities to help them achieve their career goals.

Students from NID Bhopal got various internship opportunities in the following organizations and companies: 

• Pee Safe
• Urban Talkies
• Lana Health
• Startupwala
• Monster India
• Nalloru Studios
• Gempro
• May and Co.
• McCann Worldgroup
• Traufter Hub

NID Bhopal Scholarships 

NID Bhopal has initiated several measures to assist its students in applying for various external scholarships. Here is a list of scholarships currently available to the students of NID MP along with the links to apply online: 

NID Bhopal Facilities and Hostel

NID Bhopal Campus is located on 29.49 acres of picturesque location in Madhya Pradesh with a state-of-the-art ambience created by the appropriate use of technology and innovation. The institute's campus has an interactive, user-friendly academic environment having spacious and well-lit classrooms, labs, studios, workshops, etc. 

NID Bhopal Hostel

NID Bhopal offers fully furnished separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour internet, lifts, RO water with water coolers, hot water, fully automatic washing machines, 24x7 security guards, CCTV for safety, and a common room equipped with TV and various indoor games. It is mandatory for students to stay at NID Bhopal Hostel during their course duration. 

The hostel charges at NID Bhopal are INR 30,000 per semester. The hostel fee and mess charges at NID Bhopal shall be payable in two installments in July and December each year.

NID Bhopal Facilities

NID Bhopal facilitates its students with all major facilities, some of which are as follows: 

• Workshops, Labs & Studios
• IT Lab 
• Library/Knowledge Management Centre (KMC)
• Multi Facility Recreation Centre (MFRC) 
• Auditorium & Amphitheatre
• Mess & Utility Shop
• Café Kiosk
• Well-Stocked Library 
• Medical Room
• Modern Health Center with Gym, Aerobics & Yoga Center

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