National Institute of Design has released the fee structure for BDes and MDes courses for the academic year 2026 online. Aspiring candidates planning to obtain NID admission can check the NID fees 2026 pdf that is available at admissions.nid.edu. As per the NID courses fee structure 2026, candidates can check the NID fees online and make an informed decision to obtain an NID seat. The NID fees 2026 structure is different according to each campus and programme. The NID admissions 2026 are done through the NID entrance exam, which consists of NID prelims and mains.

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NID Fee Structure 2026-27 PDF
NID Fees Structure 2026-27 (B.Des & M.Des)
National Institute of Design Cost: Institute-wise NID Fees
NID Ahmedabad Fee Structure (Indian National Students)
NID Fees Structure Andhra Pradesh 2026-27
NID Madhya Pradesh Course Fees
NID Assam BDes Fees (Indian National Students) - Based on Previous Year
NID Courses and Seat Matrix

NID Courses Fee Structure 2026 (BDes & MDes): College and Semester wise Fees

NID Fees Structure

Aspirants who will be allotted a seat during NID 2026 counselling will have to pay the NID fee for B.Des and NID fee for M.Des as per schedule that will be intimated. Candidates can find the NID fee structure for B.Des and M.Des on this page for all the campuses. Seats in NID campuses will be allotted based on the candidate’s performance in the NID DAT 2026. Continue reading for more details on NID Ahmedabad fees, NID fee structure 2026.

NID Ahmedabad Fees 2026

Candidates can refer to the NID Ahmedabad fees which has been published at the official website - admissions.nid.edu. The authorities have increased the NID Ahmedabad fee in 2026. For clarity, in 2026, NID Ahmedabad fees without hostel fees got increased from Rs. 16,94,600 to Rs. 18,14,600. The NID fee 2026 for BDes at Ahmedabad campus has been increased by Rs. 1,20,000 compared to the year 2025.

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NID Ahmedabad Fee Structure

The table below provides information on the NID fees that has been increased since past 3 years.

Year	NID Ahmedabad fees 2026
1st Year	Rs. 4,52,400
2nd Year	Rs. 4,52,400
3rd Year	Rs. 4,52,400
4th Year	Rs. 4,57,400
Total	Rs. 18,14,600

NID Fee Structure 2026-27 PDF

The officials have released the NID fee structure for M.Des and B.Des at admissions.nic.edu. Candidates can download the NID fee structure PDF from the table below.

NID Fees Structure 2026-27 (B.Des & M.Des)

NID fees structure BDes per Year
NID Ahmedabad B.Des Fee 2026 PDF	NID Madhya Pradesh B.Des Fee PDF
NID Assam BDes Fees PDF	NID Andhra Pradesh BDes Fees PDF
NID Haryana B.Des Fee PDF
NID fees structure MDes
NID M.Des Fee PDF	-

National Institute of Design Cost: Institute-wise NID Fees

The NID fee structure for B.Des and M.Des courses varies depending on the campus and the category of the candidates. Understanding the NID fee and courses is essential for students who are planning their financial budget. The NID 2026 fee structure includes tuition fees, studio and IT infrastructure charges, student development fund, security deposit, hostel and mess charges, and alumni association membership.

The National Institute of Design fees are subject to revision every year. Students are required to pay the NID 2026 fee per semester according to the course they are admitted to. NID fee structure 2026 for BDes and MDes courses is different for Indian national students, other overseas students and NRI students. Candidates interested in fashion designing course fees can go through the below-mentioned NID fees structure and courses offered to know the details.

The NID total fees for the design admission that has to be paid by the students include registration fees, tuition fees, exam fees, alumni fees. Total NID fees structure differ according to the design courses and NID campuses where aspirants seek admission. NID tuition fee is to be paid by aspirants every semester whereas other components of the NID fees are to be paid on a yearly basis. NID fees per year according to courses and campuses are mentioned in the table below.

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NID Ahmedabad Fee Structure (Indian National Students)

It is important for the candidates to understand the breakdown of NID 2026 Ahmedabad fees structure. The NID fees structure for BDes courses includes tuition fees, insurance, hostel fees etc. Candidates can check NID Ahmedabad fees structure per year and NID fees semester-wise that are mentioned in the tables given below.

NID Ahmedabad Fees Structure for BDes 2026-27

Particulars	2026-27	2026-27
	Sem - 1	Sem - 2
A: Tuition Fees	2,25,500	2,25,500
TOTAL - A	2,25,500	2,25,500
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 )	2,26,900	2,25,500
C: Hostel Charges	15,000	15,000
Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C	2,41,900	2,40,500
D: Mess Charges	To be notified	To be notified
E: Students Refundable Deposit	Rs.10,000

NID Ahmedabad Fees Per Year - 2027-28

Particulars	2027-28	2027-28
	Sem - 3	Sem - 4
A: Tuition Fees	2,25,500	2,25,500
TOTAL - A	2,25,500	2,25,500
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)	2,26,900	2,25,500
C: Hostel Charges	15,000	15,000
Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C	2,41,900	2,40,500
D: Mess Charges	To be notified	To be notified

NID Ahmedabad Fee Structure - BDes - 2028-29

Particulars	2028-29	2028-29
	Sem - 5	Sem - 6
A: Tuition Fees	2,25,500	2,25,500
TOTAL - A	2,25,500	2,25,500
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)	2,26,900	2,25,500
C: Hostel Charges	15,000	15,000
Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C	2,41,900	2,40,500
D: Mess Charges	To be notified	To be notified

NID Ahmedabad Fees for the year - 2029-30

Particulars	2029-30	2029-30
	Sem - 7	Sem - 8
A: Tuition Fees	2,25,500	2,25,500
TOTAL - A	2,25,500	2,25,500
B: Other Charges
i) Insurance (Personal Accident )	200	-
ii) Student Activity Fund	1,000	-
iii) Film Club	200	-
iv) Alumni Fee		5,000
TOTAL - B	1,400	5,000
Fees Without Hostel Charges (A + B)	2,26,900	2,30,500
C: Hostel Charges	15,000
Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C	2,41,900	2,30,500

Note: The NID Ahmedabad fees per year and per semester are mentioned in the above table.

NID Fees Structure Andhra Pradesh 2026-27

Candidates can check the NID total fees per year for the Andhra Pradesh campus given below as per the previous year. The authorities are yet to release the NID 2026 fee structure for Andhra pradesh campus.

Particulars	2026-27	2026-27
	Sem - 1	Sem - 2
Tuition Fees	1,14,500	1,14,500
Student Activity Fund	500	-
Insurance	200	-
Security Deposit (Refundable)	10,000	-
Hostel Charges	25,000	25,000
Total	1,50,200	1,39,500
Total per year	2,89,700

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NID Fees Structure Andhra Pradesh 2027-28

Particulars	2027-28	2027-28
	Sem - 3	Sem - 4
Tuition Fees	1,14,500	1,14,500
Student Activity Fund	500	-
Insurance	200	-
Security Deposit (Refundable)	-	-
Hostel Charges	25,000	25,000
Total	1,40,200	1,39,500
Total per year	2,79,700

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NID Fees Structure Andhra Pradesh 2028-29

Particulars	2028-29	2028-29
	Sem - 5	Sem - 6
Tuition Fees	1,14,500	1,14,500
Student Activity Fund	500	-
Insurance	200	-
Security Deposit (Refundable)	-	-
Hostel Charges	25,000	25,000
Total	1,40,200	1,39,500
Total per year	2,79,700

NID Fees Structure Andhra Pradesh 2029-30

Particulars	2029-30	2029-30
	Sem - 7	Sem - 8
Tuition Fees	1,14,500	1,14,500
Student Activity Fund	500	-
Insurance	200	-
Security Deposit (Refundable)	-	-
Hostel Charges	25,000	NIL
Total	1,40,200	1,14,500
Total per year	2,54,700

NID Haryana Course Fees

NID Haryana	Total Fees
Indian Students	Rs. 1311350
SAARC and African Countries	18864 USD
Rest of the world	40704 USD

NID Madhya Pradesh Course Fees

Aspirants looking for NID total fees for Madhya Pradesh can check the NID Madhya Pradesh fee below

NID Madhya Pradesh Course Fees

NID Madhya Pradesh	Total Fees
Indian Students	Rs 1484980
SAARC and African Countries	28196 USD
Rest of the world	53980 USD

NID Assam BDes Fees (Indian National Students) - Based on Previous Year

Tuition Fees	Rs. 2,29,400
Refundable Security Deposit	Rs. 10,000
Total Fees for the first year (two semesters)	Rs. 2,39,400
Hostel Fees	Rs. 53,200
Mess Fees	Rs. 77,000

NID Courses and Seat Matrix

NID is a grant-in-aid autonomous institution that falls under the aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. As the first design institute to be declared as an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament in 2014, NID offers world-class education and research facilities in design.

NID Fee Structure Programmes offered at NID

Courses	Programmes
B.Des
Faculty of Communication Design	Animation Film Design Film & Video Communication Graphic Design Exhibition Design
Faculty of Industrial Design	Furniture & Interior Design Ceramic & Glass Design Product Design
Faculty of Textile, apparel, lifestyle, and accessory design	Textile Design
M.Des
Faculty of Communication Design	Animation Film Design Photography Design Graphic Design Film & Video Communication
Faculty of Industrial Design	Ceramic & Glass Design Product Design Universal Design Furniture & Interior Design Toy & Game Design Transportation & Automobile Design
Faculty of Textile, apparel, lifestyle, and accessory design	Apparel Design Textile Design Lifestyle Accessory Design
Faculty of Information Technology Integrated programmes	Interaction Design New Media Design Information Design Digital Game Design
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design Studies	Design for Retail Experience Strategic Design Management

National Institute of Design Seat Intake - B.Des admission- Ahmedabad

Department	B. Design Specialisation	Seats
Faculty of Industrial Design	Product Design	19
	Furniture & Interior Design	13
	Ceramic and Glass Design	13
Faculty of Communication Design	Graphic Design	19
	Animation Film Design	19
	Film and Video Communication	13
	Exhibition Design	13
Faculty of Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design	Textile Design	19

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NID Admission Process

The National Institute of Design (NID) offers Bachelor of Design and Master of Design Courses courses in various disciplines of design. To get admission to these courses, candidates have to appear for the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT), which is a national-level entrance test conducted by NID every year.

The NID DAT exam is compulsory for all aspirants who want to join the NID campuses across India. Candidates can fill out the NID DAT application form online. NID DAT application form is available on the official website - admissions.nid.edu. Aspirants can complete the NID DAT registration process by providing the required documents and paying the requisite fees.

NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is a two-tier entrance test that consists of prelims and mains exams. The NID Prelims exam consists of a written test while the mains exam comprises a studio test, group discussion, and personal interview round. Candidates need to qualify for the NID prelims exam to appear in the DAT mains exam. NID DAT qualified candidates will be allotted seats as per their preferred choice, merit rank, and seat availability. Candidates have to pay the NID fees to confirm the allotted seat.

Key Takeaways from NID DAT Fee Structure:

Going through the complete article one must understand these important points in the NID DAT fee structure

The NID fee structure consists of tuition fees, studio and IT infrastructure charges, student development fund, security deposit, hostel and mess charges, and alumni association membership.
It must be noted that the fee structure of NID students at MDes and BDes levels are different. So it is for Indian and NRI students.
The BDes aspirants will have to pay the prescribed amount while taking admission at NID Ahmedabad. There has been an increase in the total fee of NID Ahmedabad by Rs. 1,20,000. However, here has been no change in the hostel fees.
The fee structure for other NIDs will be out soon.

How to apply for the NID Design Aptitude Test?

Aspirants are advised to check the NID DAT eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Nearly 10000 above aspirants fill out the NID DAT application form every year. The steps to fill out the NID DAT application form are as follows.

Registration
Fill out the NID DAT application form
Upload the documents
Pay the application NID fee
Download and print the NID application for future reference

Note: Candidates can check the complete information regarding the NID fee structure for SC students and courses offered at NID from the official website. The authorities have not released any NID fee structure for OBC, SC, ST, and other categories.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will the NID fee structure 2026 be the same for all the campuses?

The NID fee structure 2026 from one campus to the other varies.

Q: Is NID Ahmedabad fees 2026 out?

Yes, the authorities have released the NID Ahmedabad fee structure 2026.

Q: Is there any NID fee increment in 2026?

Yes, the NID 2026 fees have been increased overall by Rs. 1,20,000.

Q: What is the fees of NID 2026 for graphic design?

NID Ahmedabad offers the graphic design specialisation. The fees of NID 2026 for graphic design will be separate for BDes and MDes. For BDes, it is Rs. 19,19,600 and MDes is Rs. 13,17,800 without hostel fees.

Q: What is the annual fees of NID Ahmedabad?

The NID Ahmedabad annual fees for BDes is Rs. 19,19,600 and MDes is Rs. 13,17,800 without hostel fees. For MDes, NID Ahmedabad does not provide hostel facility. For BDes, the hostel fees is Rs. 1,05,000 (Rs. 15000 per semester).

Q: Why are NID fees so high?

NID fees is high based on certain factors such as the quality of education, the reputation of the institution, and the infrastructure.

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Preparing for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam involves focusing on several key areas. Here’s a structured approach to get you started:

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Is diploma or polytechnic students can apply for NID DAT admission

No, diploma or polytechnic students are generally not eligible to apply for the NID DAT exam.
The eligibility criteria for NID DAT typically requires a 10+2 qualification or its equivalent. This means you must have completed your higher secondary education to be eligible for the exam.

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what is the syllabus and exam paper pattern for PG NID Exam?

Stages of the Exam:

The PG NID entrance exam typically consists of two stages:

Prelims: This written test might include objective and subjective questions to assess your design aptitude, creativity, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of design principles.
Mains: Candidates who qualify in the prelims are called for the mains stage,

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hello sir/ma'amI'm a student of class 12th science(p,c,m) and I'm also preparing for uceed & NID . Im really messed up thinking about my prep. I want to know about the part of uceed in more detail

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30 Dec'24

i forget to write the question paper code and date in omr sheet (NID dat prelims) which is for the common question paper and the invigilator already signed and sealed it and didn't notice what I forgot. what will happen? is it going to get rejected?

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If you forgot to write the question paper code and date on your NID DAT prelims OMR sheet, contact the exam authorities immediately. They may have procedures in place to handle such situations. According to me there should be no problem for you even if you have not filled