FEES & ADMISSIONS
What'sthefeesstructureofNID?
Aquick,no-stressbreakdownoftuition,hostelandothercharges at NID Ahmedabad — so you know what to budget for before test day. At NID (National Institute of Design), the fee structure is built to welcome students from all kinds of backgrounds — quality design education, kept accessible. Figures shift year to year, so always cross-check the official NID website before you plan around them. Below are two real, official fee notices: a B.Des. student (2024 batch), Semester 5, AY 2026-27, Ahmedabad campus, and an incoming M.Des. student (2026 batch) , Semester 1, AY 2026-27, Toy & Game Design, Gandhinagar campus.
NIDB.Des.Fees
NIDM.Des.Fees
Tuition fees₹1,96,500 Hostel charges₹15,000
Tuition fees ₹2,62,000
Mess charges₹24,498 Other charges (insurance,
Hostel charges ₹17,500
activity fund,₹1,400 film club)
Other charges (insurance, activity fund,₹1,400 film club) Refundable deposit (one-time, sem 1 ₹10,000 only)
Total, this semester
₹2,37,398
Total, this semester
₹2,90,900
Anoteonmesscharges&deposits
Mess charges are billed separately and announced at the start of each semester (they're not fixed in advance). M.Des. students also pay a one-time ₹10,000 refundable deposit in semester 1 only. Fees typically rise a bit each year, NID notifies students of any increase before the new academic year begins.
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NID Ahmedabad also offers scholarships and financial aid so that talent, not money, decides who gets in. The fees you pay aren't just a transaction — they're an investment in the work you'll go on to make.
Disclaimer: figures are from official NID fee notices for AY 2026-27 (B.Des., 2024 batch, sem 5; M.Des. Toy & Game Design, 2026 batch, sem 1) and are subject to change. Always check nid.edu for the latest fees and admissions info. Happy designing!
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