Design is interrelated with technology and science on one hand and social sciences on the other. It helps in the humanisation of technologies and in creating interfaces for a knowledge economy.
For the academic year 2013–2014, the last date of submission of application forms is over.
Design aptitude test for GDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 20, 2013. SUNDAY
Design aptitude test for PGDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 19, 2013. SATURDAY
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN DESIGN commences with a two semester rigorous Foundation Programme followed by 3 years of specialized studies in any of the disciplines offered.
Overseas
Candidates
Overseas candidates applying for admission into Graduate Diploma Programme in Design/ Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Design should send their application along with other applicants in India by November 2, 2012. Such students may attend admission test and interview at Ahmedabad.15 percent seats in Graduate Diploma Programme in Design/ Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Design are reserved for applicants from foreign countries/ SAARC region/ NRIs on supernumerary basis.They should fill in the prescribed application form and send the same with their portfolio to Admissions Office, NID on or before November 2, 2012. Procedure for applying under foreign nationals / SAARC / NRI category. Kindly check the ‘how to apply’ page for more information.
- NOTIFICATION FOR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES OF GDPD (2013-14 BATCH)
- NOTIFICATION FOR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES OF PGDPD (2013-14 BATCH)
- NOTIFICATION FOR PAYMENT OF FEES FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES OF GDPD (2013-14 BATCH)
- NOTIFICATION FOR PAYMENT OF FEES FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES OF PGDPD (2013-14 BATCH)
- Results announced for Overseas category
- PGDPD 2ND PHASE RESULT ADMISSIONS 2013-14
- GDPD 2ND PHASE RESULT ADMISSIONS
2013-14 - About NID
- Admissions
- GDPD
- PGDPD
- Disciplines
- Admission Forms
- How to Apply
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National Institute of Design is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest educational and research institutions for Industrial, Communication, Textile and IT Integrated (Experiential) Design. It is an autonomous institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
NID’s vision is to emerge as a global leader in Design Education and Research and become a torchbearer for innovative design directions in the industry, commerce and development sectors. NID’s transdisciplinary environment consisting of 17 diverse design domains helps in creating innovative and holistic eco-system for design learning.
In the knowledge economy of the 21st century, NID is focusing on:
Advancing educational and research excellence through SEED (System for Educational Excellence in Design) in a learner centric ‘NID way’.
Strengthening ‘mind to market’ infrastructure
so that students’ ideas can reach the market place.
Developing depth and penetration of design by introducing sector specific educational programmes addressing the needs of designers in key sectors
of economy and growth industries.
Encouraging design research in a trans-disciplinary context for creating IPR resulting in breakthrough design innovations.
Recognising the ‘breaking of boundaries’ between products, services and experiences and creating innovative approaches to design education.
Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Design is 2½ year programme offered in the specific areas of sectoral specialisation in 17 design programmes under the five faculties.




