NID Vijayawada: Admission 2023, Placements, Courses, Fee, Admission, Reviews

National Institute of Design (NID), Vijayawada is one of the top institutes for Design Education in India. Established in 2015 in Andhra Pradesh, NID Vijayawada is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. It is the second autonomous multi-disciplinary design institute established under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Also referred to as NID Andhra Pradesh, the institute is also the first NID to be set up in accordance with the National Design Policy after NID Ahmedabad.

NID Vijayawada currently offers a full-time four-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program in Communication Design (CD), Industrial Design (ID), and Textile & Apparel Design (TAD). The institute offers 25 seats each for all three specializations, i.e. a total of 75 seats. Admission to B.Des at NID Vijayawada is based on the score obtained by candidates in the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) that involves two stages namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. NID Vijayawada Fees for B.Des is INR 2.1 Lakhs for the first year. The institute is currently operating from its transit campus at Acharya Nagarjuna University. NID Vijayawada Campus is being built on a 50-acre site at Amaravati.

Table of Content

NID Vijayawada Highlights
NID Vijayawada Courses and Fees
NID Vijayawada Admission 2024
NID Vijayawada Cutoff 2024
NID Vijayawada Facilities and Hostel
NID Vijayawada FAQs

NID Vijayawada Highlights

Here are the important highlights about NID Vijayawada:

Particulars	Details
Institute Name	National Institute of Design (NID), Vijayawada
Established \| Type	2015 \| Public
Established By	Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Location	Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Campus Size	50 Acres
Courses Offered	B.Des
Seat Intake	B.Des: 75 Seats
Admission Criteria	Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams	NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test)
Facilities Offered	Library, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Hostels, Sports
Official Website	https://www.nid.ac.in/

NID Vijayawada Courses and Fees

NID Vijayawada offers a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) degree at the undergraduate level for a duration of 4 Years in three specializations in the field of Design. Candidates admitted to the B.Des program at NID Vijayawada will be required to attend a mandatory foundation program of one year duration.

Here are the key details about NID Vijayawada Courses and Fees:

Particulars	Details
Courses Offered	Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Duration	4 Years
Type	Full-Time
Total Seat Intake	75 Seats
Course Fees (First Year)	INR 2.1 Lakhs
Number of Specializations	3
Specializations Offered	Communication Design, Industrial Design, Textile & Apparel Design
Eligibility Criteria	Passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board & Must not be older than 20 Years of Age
Selection Criteria	Score in NID DAT Prelims + NID DAT Mains

NID Vijayawada Admission 2024

NID Andhra Pradesh offers admission to B.Des solely on the basis of the score obtained by the candidates in its entrance exam, NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT). NIT DAT involves two stages namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains, consisting of objective and subjective questions. Based on the score in NID DAT Prelims, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for DAT Mains. The final selection for NID Vijayawada Admission is based on the score obtained by the candidate in the NID DAT (Prelims + Mains).

Here is the stage-wise admission process at NID Vijayawada:

NID DAT Prelims Exam + Results
Shortlisting of Candidates for NID DAT Mains
NID DAT Mains Exam + Results
Release of Final Merit List (Score in NID DAT Prelims Exam + Results)
Seat Allotment Process (Preference Filling, Seat Allotment & Confirmation, Fee Payment)

Candidates seeking admission to NID Vijayawada will have to apply online on its official website @ https://admissions.nid.edu/.

NID Vijayawada Application Fees

Here is the application fee for applying for admission at NID Vijayawada:

Category	Application Fee	Application Fee + Late Fee
General/ EWS/ OBC	INR 3,000	INR 4,500
SC/ ST/ PwD	INR 1,500	INR 2,250

NID Vijayawada Cutoff 2024

Candidates seeking admission to NID Andhra Pradesh will have to meet the set cutoff score for their respective categories. NID Vijayawada Cutoff for the year 2024 is yet to be released. Here is the category-wise cutoff score for admission to B.Des at NID Vijayawada:

Category	Cutoff By Marks (2023)
OPEN	62.2
GEN-EWS	50.4
OBC-NCL	55.9
SC	54.1
ST	45.9
PwD	41.7

NID Vijayawada Facilities and Hostel

NID Vijayawada Campus is being built on a 50-acre site in Amravati and the institute is currently operating from its transit campus at Acharya Nagarjuna University. The campus has state-of-the-art facilities for its students. The institute also has various clubs and societies for the students to join and explore. The campus of the institute comprises the Academic Building, Library, Workshops, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Hostel, Mess, and Staff Quarters. It also has various open spaces like a yoga lawn, open playground, open-air discussion, and interactive spaces.

NID Vijayawada Hostel

NID Vijayawada offers hostels for both boys and girls with an adjoining mess facility.
The hostel can accommodate up to 292 students with a capacity of 208 rooms.
The hostel has facilities for all emergencies as well as recreation purposes.

NID Vijayawada Facilities

The various other facilities offered by the institute are:

3D Printing Lab
IT Lab
Prototype Studio
Ceramics Studio
ID Studio
Textile Studio
Apparel Studio
VC Studio
Knowledge Management Centre

NID Andhra Pradesh also has various clubs such as Film Club, Theatre Club, Photography Club, and Radiowada Podcast.

NID Vijayawada FAQs

Ques. Is NID Vijayawada a government institute?

Ans. Yes, NID Vijayawada is a government institution and is also recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. It is an autonomous multi-disciplinary design institute established under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Ques. What are the courses offered by NID Vijayawada?

Ans. NID Vijayawada offers only one course, i.e. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at the undergraduate level for a duration of 4 years. The institute offers three specializations for B.Des namely Industrial Design, Communication Design, and Textile & Apparel Design.

Ques. Where is the campus of NID Vijayawada?

Ans. The main campus of NID Vijayawada is being built on a 50-acre site in Amravati. Currently, the institute is operating from its transit campus at Acharya Nagarjuna University.

Ques. How many seats does NID Vijayawada offer?

Ans. NID Vijayawada offers 75 seats in total for admission to its B.Des program. NID Vijayawada offers B.Des in three specializations namely Industrial Design, Communication Design, and Textile & Apparel Design. Thus, the institute offers 25 seats each for the three specializations.

Ques. What is the annual course fee at NID Vijayawada?

Ans. The fee for B.Des at NID Vijayawada is INR 2,10,790 for the first year. The fee involves tuition fees, security deposit, and other charges imposed by the institute.

Ques. Does NID Vijayawada conduct its own entrance exam?

Ans. Yes, NID Vijayawada conducts its own entrance exam namely NID DAT. NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is an offline exam, which is a pen-and-paper test, of three hours. The mode of language is English, the questions are from texts and visuals.

Ques. Does NID Vijayawada offer admission to foreign students?

Ans. No, NID Vijayawada currently doesn’t offer admission to overseas candidates. Currently, only NID Ahmedabad, NID Bhopal, and NID Kurukshetra offer admission to foreign candidates.

Ques. Does NID Vijayawada offer hostel accommodation?

Ans. Yes, NID Vijayawada offers hostel accommodation for both boys and girls with an adjoining mess facility. The hostel at the new campus of NID Vijaywada can accommodate up to 292 students with a capacity of 208 rooms.

Ques. Is there any seat reservation at NID Vijayawada?

Ans. Yes, NID Vijayawada offers seat reservations as per the guidelines of the Government of India. Here is the category-wise reservation criteria and seats offered at NID Vijayawada:

GEN	GEN-EWS (10%)	OBC-NCL (27%)	SC (15%)	ST (7.5%)	Total
30	8	20	11	6	75 Seats

Ques. Which is better, NID Vijayawada or NID Kurukshetra?

Ans. Both the Vijayawada and Kurukshetra campuses of NID are equally good. The visiting faculties are almost identical and both campuses are evolving. NID Kurukshetra has a National Capital Region and is close to Panipat which is a blessing for textile students. whereas NID Vijayawada is the first NID to be set up in accordance with the National Design Policy after NID Ahmedabad. Thus, the choice totally depends on the discipline preference of the students and their convenience.