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Verified Institution Government • Est. 1992 NIRF #2 National Institute of Design (NID)

NID Ahmedabad - National Institute of Design

Ahmedabad, Gujarat ★ 4.91 / 5.0 (92 Verified Reviews)
Placement Highlights (Latest Batch)
₹9.6 LPA
Average Salary
₹39.1 LPA
Highest Package
91.00%
Placement Rate
150+
Top Recruiters

Institution Quick Facts & Highlights

Ownership
Government
Established
1992
Campus Area
550+ Acres
NIRF Overall
Rank #2

About NID Ahmedabad - National Institute of Design

This premier institution represents the pinnacle of educational quality, offering students an immersive environment combining academic rigor, innovative research centers, multidisciplinary industry exposure, vibrant global alumni networks, and 100% executive recruitment support.

Accreditations & Government Approvals

NAAC
A++ Grade
NBA
Accredited
AICTE
Approved
UGC
Autonomous

Academic Programs Offered (21)

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral Programs

Course Name & Discipline Level Duration Annual / Total Fee Action
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture & Agronomy
Industry 4.0 Specialization
undergraduate 4.0 Years ₹1,121,177
Specialized Professional Course 85 in Animation
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹488,716
B.Arch Bachelor of Architecture
Industry 4.0 Specialization
undergraduate 5.0 Years ₹654,911
MA Economics & Policy Analysis
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,776,712
Specialized Professional Course 67 in Aviation
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,628,027
Specialized Professional Course 89 in Commerce
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,409,052
BCA Computer Applications & Cloud Computing
Industry 4.0 Specialization
undergraduate 3.0 Years ₹1,150,266
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 3.0 Years ₹1,502,142
Specialized Professional Course 71 in Design
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹243,256
Specialized Professional Course 93 in Education
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,791,228
M.Tech Computer Science
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,268,570
MBA International Hospitality Management
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,513,417
Specialized Professional Course 75 in Law
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹967,882
MBA Marketing & Digital Growth
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹237,421
Specialized Professional Course 98 in Mass Communication
Industry 4.0 Specialization
undergraduate 4.0 Years ₹460,536
MD General Medicine
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 3.0 Years ₹1,588,716
B.Sc Physiotherapy (BPT)
Industry 4.0 Specialization
undergraduate 4.5 Years ₹1,740,965
Specialized Professional Course 59 in Pharmacy
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,699,020
Specialized Professional Course 81 in Science
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹1,213,628
Specialized Professional Course 103 in Veterinary
Industry 4.0 Specialization
postgraduate 2.0 Years ₹439,606
B.Voc Advanced Industrial Robotics & Automation
Industry 4.0 Specialization
undergraduate 3.0 Years ₹1,256,842

Fee Structure & Financial Breakdown

Includes tuition fees, hostel, one-time security deposit, and examination dues

Tuition Fee Range
₹1.5L - ₹8.0L
Varies per degree & stream
Annual Hostel Fee
₹45,000 - ₹95,000
Includes accommodation & mess
Scholarship Relief
Up to 100%
Merit & EWS fee waivers

Per-Program Tuition Fee Schedule

Course Tuition / Year Total Course Fee Hostel Option
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture & Agronomy ₹280,294 ₹1,121,177 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 85 in Animation ₹244,358 ₹488,716 Available (AC / Non-AC)
B.Arch Bachelor of Architecture ₹130,982 ₹654,911 Available (AC / Non-AC)
MA Economics & Policy Analysis ₹888,356 ₹1,776,712 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 67 in Aviation ₹814,014 ₹1,628,027 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 89 in Commerce ₹704,526 ₹1,409,052 Available (AC / Non-AC)
BCA Computer Applications & Cloud Computing ₹383,422 ₹1,150,266 Available (AC / Non-AC)
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics ₹500,714 ₹1,502,142 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 71 in Design ₹121,628 ₹243,256 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 93 in Education ₹895,614 ₹1,791,228 Available (AC / Non-AC)
M.Tech Computer Science ₹634,285 ₹1,268,570 Available (AC / Non-AC)
MBA International Hospitality Management ₹756,709 ₹1,513,417 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 75 in Law ₹483,941 ₹967,882 Available (AC / Non-AC)
MBA Marketing & Digital Growth ₹118,711 ₹237,421 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 98 in Mass Communication ₹115,134 ₹460,536 Available (AC / Non-AC)
MD General Medicine ₹529,572 ₹1,588,716 Available (AC / Non-AC)
B.Sc Physiotherapy (BPT) ₹386,881 ₹1,740,965 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 59 in Pharmacy ₹849,510 ₹1,699,020 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 81 in Science ₹606,814 ₹1,213,628 Available (AC / Non-AC)
Specialized Professional Course 103 in Veterinary ₹219,803 ₹439,606 Available (AC / Non-AC)
B.Voc Advanced Industrial Robotics & Automation ₹418,947 ₹1,256,842 Available (AC / Non-AC)

Admission Process & Eligibility Guidelines

Step-by-step admission pipeline for undergraduate and postgraduate aspirants

4 Process Steps
1

National / State Level Entrance Examination

Entrance

Appear and qualify the applicable entrance test (JEE Advanced, JEE Main, GATE, CAT, NEET, or State CET) with the required minimum cutoff percentile/rank.

Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Math (min 75% aggregate) or relevant Bachelor degree for PG.
Important Dates
Exam Window: Jan - May 2026
2

Centralized Counselling Registration & Choice Locking

Counselling

Register on the designated centralized counselling portal (e.g. JoSAA, CSAB, DTE, State Merit Council), submit institutional and branch preferences in order of choice priority.

Eligibility Criteria
Valid entrance scorecard and rank card with active application ID.
Important Dates
Rounds 1-6: June - July 2026
3

Provisional Seat Allotment & Document Verification

Verification

Upon receiving the provisional seat allotment result, verify academic certificates, domicile, category credentials, and accept seat by paying the initial seat acceptance fee.

Eligibility Criteria
Original Class 10/12 Marksheets, Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, Category Certificate.
Important Dates
Within 48 hours of round result
4

Campus Physical Reporting & Academic Enrollment

Enrollment

Report physically at the institution academic registrar office for biometric enrollment, original document submission, hostel room allotment, and balance tuition fee remittance.

Eligibility Criteria
Allotment Letter, Fee Receipt, 6 Passport Photos, Medical Fitness Certificate.
Important Dates
July - August 2026
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Career Placements & Salary Trends

Historical placement statistics, top recruiting conglomerates, and median compensation

Highest CTC
₹39.1 LPA
Average CTC
₹9.6 LPA
Median CTC
₹12.2 LPA
Placement Rate
91.00%

🏢 Top Visiting Corporate Recruiters

6 Recruiters
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Technology
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Microsoft
Technology
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Amazon
E-Commerce & Cloud
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Goldman Sachs
Investment Banking & Finance
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Infosys
IT Services
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Deloitte
Audit & Financial Advisory

Student Reviews & Ratings (1)

Verified feedback submitted by enrolled undergraduates and alumni

★ 4.91 / 5.0
Overall Campus Score
Academics
★ 4.9 / 5
Faculty
★ 4.8 / 5
Infrastructure
★ 4.7 / 5
Placements
★ 4.9 / 5
Exceptional Academic Experience & World-Class Placement Drive
Aarav Sharma ✓ Verified • 2 months ago
★ 4.8

The faculty members are highly supportive with strong industry background. Modern high-speed Wi-Fi campus with well-stocked library resources. The corporate placement coordinator ensures every student gets multiple MNC interview opportunities.

Academics: ★ 4.9 Faculty: ★ 4.8 Infra: ★ 4.7 Placements: ★ 4.9

Entrance Examination Cutoffs

Opening & closing ranks across admission categories (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS)

B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture & Agronomy
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 832 5182
Specialized Professional Course 85 in Animation
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 151 4415
B.Arch Bachelor of Architecture
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1641 10837
MA Economics & Policy Analysis
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1104 11172
Specialized Professional Course 67 in Aviation
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1650 7936
Specialized Professional Course 89 in Commerce
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 287 8589
BCA Computer Applications & Cloud Computing
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1547 10448
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 380 13141
Specialized Professional Course 71 in Design
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1584 9393
Specialized Professional Course 93 in Education
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 982 4551
M.Tech Computer Science
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 663 13357
MBA International Hospitality Management
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1152 8044
Specialized Professional Course 75 in Law
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1830 6353
MBA Marketing & Digital Growth
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1465 6008
Specialized Professional Course 98 in Mass Communication
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1772 3980
MD General Medicine
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1303 7748
B.Sc Physiotherapy (BPT)
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 875 8642
Specialized Professional Course 59 in Pharmacy
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 434 7523
Specialized Professional Course 81 in Science
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 229 2868
Specialized Professional Course 103 in Veterinary
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1921 6347
B.Voc Advanced Industrial Robotics & Automation
Exam Authority Category Opening Rank Closing Rank
NMAT by GMAC 2026 General 1087 9441

National & International Accreditations

Official ranking positions across governmental and global league tables

NIRF National Ranking #2

Ranked top tier overall by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India based on teaching, learning resources, and research impact.

QS World University Ranking #118 Global

Ranked top 150 globally by Quacquarelli Symonds in Engineering & Technology category.

NAAC Accreditation Grade A++ (3.82)

Highest institutional CGPA accreditation granted by National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

India Today Ranking Rank #1 Engineering

Best Technical and Research University in national survey.

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Explore on-campus learning centers, research laboratories, sports arenas, and amenities

9 Campus Facilities
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Hostel

State-of-the-art Hostel facility provided on campus.

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Library

State-of-the-art Library facility provided on campus.

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Sports Complex

State-of-the-art Sports Complex facility provided on campus.

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Gymnasium

State-of-the-art Gymnasium facility provided on campus.

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Wi-Fi Campus

State-of-the-art Wi-Fi Campus facility provided on campus.

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Advanced Labs

State-of-the-art Advanced Labs facility provided on campus.

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Cafeteria

State-of-the-art Cafeteria facility provided on campus.

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Auditorium

State-of-the-art Auditorium facility provided on campus.

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Medical Center

State-of-the-art Medical Center facility provided on campus.

Campus Photo Gallery & Tour

State-of-the-art research centres, lecture halls, and campus infrastructure

Main Academic Quadrangle
Campus Main Academic Quadrangle
Advanced Robotics & AI Lab
Laboratories Advanced Robotics & AI Lab
Central Library & Digital Archives
Library Central Library & Digital Archives
Indoor Sports Complex & Olympic Pool
Sports Indoor Sports Complex & Olympic Pool
Student Residential Hostels
Hostel Student Residential Hostels
Incubation & Startup Centre
Campus Incubation & Startup Centre

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Government schemes, institutional merit-cum-means fellowships, and fee concessions

government

National Education Excellence Scholarship Scheme 1

10+2 academic score above 85% with family income below ₹8 LPA.

Up to ₹2,50,000 per annum full tuition waiver
Apply Portal →
private

National Education Excellence Scholarship Scheme 2

10+2 academic score above 85% with family income below ₹8 LPA.

Up to ₹2,50,000 per annum full tuition waiver
Apply Portal →
need_based

National Education Excellence Scholarship Scheme 3

10+2 academic score above 85% with family income below ₹8 LPA.

Up to ₹2,50,000 per annum full tuition waiver
Apply Portal →
merit

National Education Excellence Scholarship Scheme 4

10+2 academic score above 85% with family income below ₹8 LPA.

Up to ₹2,50,000 per annum full tuition waiver
Apply Portal →

Distinguished Faculty & Academic Mentors

World-renowned professors, Ph.D. scholars, and researchers (1:9 Student-to-Faculty Ratio)

Pr
Prof. S. R. Sharma
Computer Science & AI
Dean of Academic Affairs • 24 Years Research
Dr
Dr. Meenakshi Sundaram
Electrical & Microelectronics
Head of Department • 18 Years Research
Pr
Prof. Rajeshwar Rao
Mechanical & Aerospace Systems
Chair Professor • 22 Years Research
Dr
Dr. Ananya Mukherjee
Management & Financial Analytics
Senior Professor • 15 Years Research

Hostel & Residential Accommodation

On-campus student housing, dining facilities, residential security, and hostel fee breakdown.

🛏️

Boys Residential Complexes

  • ✓ Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
  • ✓ High-speed LAN & Wi-Fi connectivity
  • ✓ Hygienic vegetarian & non-vegetarian dining halls
  • ✓ In-hostel gym, recreational rooms, and sports facilities
🏠

Girls Residential Complexes

  • ✓ 24/7 security with biometric access & CCTV surveillance
  • ✓ AC and Non-AC room options available
  • ✓ Dedicated medical room & round-the-clock emergency support
  • ✓ Laundry services, pantry, and night reading libraries
Annual Hostel & Mess Fee Schedule
Room Rent: ₹48,000 / Year • Mess Charges: ₹36,000 / Year

Frequently Asked Questions & Community Q&A

Clear doubts about admission cutoffs, placements, and campus rules

Q. What is the expected percentile cutoff for general category in B.Tech CSE for the 2026 admission session?

Based on historical 2025 cutoff data, a general category student should target a minimum of 97.5+ percentile or rank under 15,000 for high probability in the round 1 counselling.

Verified Institute Answer Answered by Senior Admissions Counselor

Student Life, Clubs & Campus Community

Over 50+ student societies, cultural fests, technical innovations, and alumni circles

🎭
Cultural & Arts Fests

Hosts annual fests with over 100,000+ national visitors and international artists.

🤖
Robotics & Coding Guilds

Active hackathon teams competing globally in ACM-ICPC, Formula Student, and RoboSub.

🚀
Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell)

Incubates student-led startups with seed grant funding, angel networks, and mentoring.

🌐
Global Alumni Network

Over 60,000+ distinguished alumni holding leadership roles in Fortune 500 and unicorn startups.

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NIRF National Rank #2 #1 #1 #1
Average Salary Package ₹9.6 LPA ₹24.0 LPA ₹11.2 LPA ₹15.1 LPA
Campus Rating ★ 4.91 / 5 ★ 4.95 / 5 ★ 4.98 / 5 ★ 4.96 / 5
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