NID DAT Seat Intake and Reservation Policy

National Institute of Design (NID) Seat Intake and Reservation Details

Samiksha RautelaUpdated On: November 21, 2023 04:13 pm IST | NID DAT

NID DAT follows a strict seat intake and reservation policy that apply to every individual while taking admission at NID. Find underneath the detailed course-wise and campus-wise information on the number of seats and reservation guidelines at NID.

Table of Contents

NID DAT BDes Seat Intake 2024
NID DAT BDes Seat Intake 2024
NID DAT MDes Seat Intake 2024
NID DAT Seat Reservation 2024
Faqs

The National Institute of Design (NID) is one of the most prestigious design institutes in the nation. The institute refreshes its reservation policy and seat matrix each year and updates them as per the requirement. In 2019, all the campuses of NID had 100 seats for the B.Des programme. However, in the year 2020, 28 more seats were added. Similarly, for the M.Des programme, the total number of seats increased from 275 to 347. So, as of now, there are a total of 425 seats for B.Des course and 347 seats for M.Des course. Also, up till now, the same seat matrix is being followed. Admission to these undergraduate and postgraduate courses is evaluated by the NID DAT entrance examination.

Apart from these figures, the total seats for overseas candidates also increased for both the aforementioned programmes. Students who belong to the reserved categories such as SC, ST and OBC can get admission through the open category and also in their specific category. To be eligible for admission through reservation, candidates need to mention their category in the application form itself. The reservation criteria for the reserved categories are different from the regular admission criteria.

The reservation seats are offered based on the reservation policy of NID across variable disciplines and categories. Candidates are advised to go through the entire article to create a clear picture of reservation policy and seat intake at NID as it helps them in understanding their chances of getting admission to the institute. Candidates can check the NID DAT BDes seat intake for the academic year 2024!

NID DAT BDes Seat Intake 2024

Check out the tabular data below to find out about the BDes seat intake through NID DAT 2024.

Faculty of Communication Design:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
Animation Film Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Graphic Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Exhibition Design	NID Ahmedabad	13
Film & Video Communication	NID Ahmedabad	13
Grand Total		64 Seats

Faculty of Industrial Design:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
Product Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Ceramic & Glass Design	NID Ahmedabad	13
Furniture & Interior Design	NID Ahmedabad	13
Grand Total		45 Seats

Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
Textile Design	NID Ahmedabad	19 Seats

Total BDes Seats through NID DAT 2024:

The B.Des seats are divided among different departments such as Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design and others.
B.Des Seats Through NID DAT

Check out the seat division given in tabular form below:

Department	BDes Seat Intake 2024
Faculty of Communication Design	64
Faculty of Industrial Design	45
Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design	19
Grand Total	128 Seats

NID DAT BDes Seat Intake 2024

The campus wise seat intake for BDes through NID DAT 2024 is as follows.

NID Vijayawada:

Course Name	Seat Intake 2024
Industrial Design	25
Textile & Apparel Design	25
Communication Design	25
Grand Total	75 Seats

NID Bhopal:

Course Name	Seat Intake 2024
Industrial Design	25
Textile & Apparel Design	25
Communication Design	25
Grand Total	75 Seats

NID Kurukshetra:

Course Name	Seat Intake 2024
Industrial Design	25
Textile & Apparel Design	25
Communication Design	25
Grand Total	75 Seats

NID Jorhat:

Course Name	Seat Intake 2024
Industrial Design	25
Textile & Apparel Design	25
Communication Design	25
Grand Total	75 Seats

BDes Seats through NID DAT 2024

Institute Name	Seat Intake 2024
NID Vijayawada	75
NID Bhopal	75
NID Kurukshetra	75
NID Jorhat	75
Grand Total	300 Seats

NID DAT MDes Seat Intake 2024

Find out the detailed seat matrix of MDes course for NID DAT 2024 below.

Faculty of Communication Design:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
Animation Film Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Graphic Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Film & Video Communication	NID Ahmedabad	19
Photography Design	NID Gandhinagar	19
Grand Total		76 Seats

Faculty of Industrial Design:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
Product Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Furniture & Interior Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Transportation & Automobile Design	NID Gandhinagar	19
Universal Design	NID Bengaluru	19
Ceramic & Glass Design	NID Ahmedabad	12
Toy & Game Design	NID Gandhinagar	12
Grand Total		100 Seats

Faculty of Information Technology Integrated Programmes:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
New Media Design	NID Gandhinagar	19
Information Design	NID Bengaluru	19
Digital Game Design	NID Bengaluru	19
Interaction Design	NID Bengaluru	19
Grand Total		76 Seats

Faculty of Inter-Disciplinary Design Studies:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
Strategic Design Management	NID Gandhinagar	19
Design for Retail Experience	NID Bengaluru	19
Grand Total		38

Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design:

Course Name	College Name	Seat Intake 2024
Textile Design	NID Ahmedabad	19
Apparel Design	NID Gandhinagar	19
Lifestyle Accessory Design	NID Gandhinagar	19
Grand Total		57

Total M.Des Seats through NID DAT 2021:

Department	MDes Seat Intake 2024
Faculty of Communication Design	76
Faculty of Industrial Design	100
Faculty of Information Technology Integrated Programmes	76
Faculty of Inter-Disciplinary Design Studies	38
Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design	57
Grand Total	347 Seats

Also Read: List of Best NID Colleges: Fees, Eligibility, Course

NID DAT Seat Reservation 2024

NID follows seat reservation criteria for admission at the institute each year. Check out the entire seat reservation of NID captured below.

NID DAT BDes Seat Reservation 2024

Category	Reservation Percentage	Seats Available
OBC-NCL	27%	34
SC (Scheduled Caste)	15%	19
General-EWS	10%	13
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	7.5%	9

NID DAT BDes Seat Reservation 2024:

Category	NID Haryana	NID Andhra Pradesh	NID Madhya Pradesh	NID Assam
General	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)
EWS	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)	50% (30 seats for General, 8 for EWS)
OBC-NCL	27% (20 seats)	27% (20 seats)	27% (20 seats)	27% (20 seats)
SC (Scheduled Caste)	15% (11 seats)	15% (11 seats)	15% (11 seats)	15% (11 seats)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	7.5% (6 seats)	7.5% (6 seats)	7.5% (6 seats)	7.5% (6 seats)

NID DAT MDes Seat Reservation 2024:

Category	MDes Disciplines with 19 Seats	MDes Disciplines with 12 Seats
General-EWS	10% (2 seats)	10% (2 seats)
OBC-NCL	27% (5 seats)	27% (5 seats)
SC (Scheduled Caste)	15% (3 seats)	15% (3 seats)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	7.5% (1 seat)	7.5% (1 seat)
Grand Total	11 Seats	11 Seats

Also Read: How to Score Well in NID DAT 2024

Understanding of Seat Intake and Reservation comes in handy once you have qualified the entrance exam of design. NID conducts NID DAT (Prelims) and NID DAT (Mains) before finalising the admission of a candidate in the desired course.

NID DAT Prelims consists of a pen-paper based aptitude exam whereas NID DAT Mains involves a situation test followed by a personal interview round. Aspirants must prepare well for NID DAT in order to acquire admission at NID. In case of any queries, drop them in the QnA zone.

Go through the links below to ace NID DAT 2024!

Exam Pattern of NID DAT 2024	How to Prepare for NID DAT 2024
Syllabus for NID DAT 2024	Best Books for NID DAT 2024

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FAQs

I belong to the OBC category. Can I apply for admission to the NID in my category?

Yes, you can apply for admission to the NID as an OBC. To be eligible, you must have a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after April 1, 2022, in the format specified on the website. During the online registration process, you can upload the certificate.

If I select a category like SC, ST or OBS, will I not be considered for admission under the open category?

No, if you select a category like SC, ST, or OBS, you will still be considered for admission under the open category. This means that you will be competing for seats against both general category candidates and candidates from other reserved categories.

How many seats are reserved for SC candidates in the B.Des program at NIDs?

Within the overall seat allocation for the B.Des program at NIDs, 15% of the seats are earmarked for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. In the academic year 2023-2024, there is a total of 425 seats available for the B.Des program across all NID campuses, indicating a reservation of 63 seats specifically for SC candidates.

What is the NID DAT 2024 reservation of seats for the SC category for the B.Des program?

In the NID DAT 2024, 15% of the B.Des program seats are set aside for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. This translates to a reservation of 63 seats for SC candidates out of the total 425 seats available across all NID campuses for the B.Des program in 2023-2024.

Can I select my category at the time of filling out the NID DAT application form?

Yes, you can choose your category when you fill out the NID DAT application form. The application form includes a part where you can choose your category from a list of alternatives. General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD will be available.

Do I need to submit any proof about my category at the time of admission?

Yes, you must provide proof of your category at the time of admission. The type of documentation required will be determined by the category you choose on your application form. If you choose SC, for example, you must produce a valid SC certificate issued by the competent government. If you choose OBC-NCL, you must produce a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued by the appropriate government.

Do NID campuses have different seat matrices for undergraduate and postgraduate programs?

Yes, the seat matrices at NID campuses differ for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. NID offers undergraduate Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes and postgraduate Master of Design (M.Des) programmes.

What is the policy for seat reservations for foreign nationals at NID?

NID reserves 15% of total seats for international students throughout all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This means a certain percentage of available seats are reserved for international students. The precise number of seats allotted for foreign nationals varies by programme.

Are there any specific criteria or documents required for claiming reservation seats at NID?

Yes, claiming reservation seats at NID necessitates the submission of particular criteria and documentation. During the admission procedure, candidates must follow the requirements and produce the relevant documentation proving their eligibility for the reserved category.

Are the seat reservations consistent across all NID campuses?

No, the seat reservations are not consistent across all NID campuses. The National Institute of Design (NID) has seven campuses located around India, each with its seat matrix for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The seat matrix sets the number of seats available for each programme as well as the percentage of those seats reserved for various student groups.

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