NIFT/NID Entrance Courses From afdindia

NIFT/NID Synopsis plus | Entrance exam crash course starting now!

30 days online & offline crash course - Classes till exam

NIFT/NID offers undergraduate & postgraduate programs, in fashion design, textile design, fashion communication and more.

National Institute of Fashion Technology

NIFT New Delhi campus was established in 1986. In 1995 campuses were set up in Chennai, Gandhinagar, Kolkata, Hyderabad & Mumbai. In 1997, this expanded to Bengaluru.

Image Description

NIFT/NID Entrance 2026

NIFT will hold its entrance exams in February 2026. Admission involves a two-stage process: Phase one includes Read more

Image Description

NIFT Exam Centers

NIFT has established numerous exam centers across the country, allowing students to select the most convenient location. Exam cities include Kolkata, Patna, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Kannur, Read more

Image Description

National Institute of Design

The National Institute of Design (NID) is India's top design school, renowned for its high standards in design education. Established in 1961 in Ahmedabad, it now includes campuses in Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam, offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs across diverse design fields.

Image Description

NID Entrance 2026

The NID 2026 entrance exam consists of two stages of the Design Aptitude Test (DAT): Prelims and Mains, assessing candidate's knowledge, skills, and behavioral abilities. B.Des candidates must complete both Prelims and Mains, while M.Des candidates also need to attend a Portfolio/Interview.

Image Description

NID Exam Centers

NID conducts the DAT Prelims across multiple cities, allowing applicants to choose centers in locations like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada.

Image Description

Marketing

The core identity reflects consistent associations with the brand whereas the extended identity involves the intricate details of the brand that help generate a constant motif.

Image Description

Why Choose afdindia ?

Personalized Performance Tracking

Our approach goes beyond teaching; we actively track our student's progress. The monthly performance reports provide insights into their strengths and areas for improvement, helping them stay on the right path.

Expert Career Guidance

Our experienced counsellors will analyze our students' interests and backgrounds to develop a tailored career plan, helping them find the best colleges and programs that fit their goals.

Master the Exam Format

Regularly practising with our mock exams, which replicate the NIFT/NID exam setup, will help our students refine their time management skills and get accustomed to the question styles, ensuring they're exam-ready and self-assured.

Real-World Design Thinking

Curriculum of afdindia extends beyond the classroom, incorporating practical projects and activities such as outdoor sketching and analyzing current events. This helps sharpen the student's design thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Industry Insights

Get inspired by the Best! Our workshops, led by experienced design professionals, offer our students industry insights, practical knowledge and a solid foundation for their design careers.

Highest Results

afdindia consistently produces top NIFT/NID results, with students achieving leading ranks in the entrance exams year after year.
Image Description

Image Description

At afdindia, we specialize in coaching for entrance exams to top design and architecture colleges, including NIFT, NID, NATA, CEED, UCEED, MIT, UID, CEPT, and many more. Apart from the coaching, we assist students in securing admissions to Art, Animation, Architecture, Design, and Fashion programs at institutions both in India and abroad. Our distinguished faculty, comprised of NID and NIFT graduates and seasoned architects, offers unmatched expertise.

Our founder, Ms. Julie James, is a distinguished trainer for NIFT/NID/UCEED/NATA exams, leveraging her extensive experience as a postgraduate from NIFT New Delhi and former HOD of Fashion Design at MG University. Led by her, afdindia has been a leader in design test preparation for 25 years, consistently producing top-ranking students.



Student testimonials10,000+ students.

Image Description
Image Description
01. What is NIFT?

The NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is a pioneering institute for fashion design, technology and management studies. The NIFT institutes are proud of their ability to combine knowledge, traditional and modern art, academic freedom, design and tech innovations, and creative thinking to keep their classes up-to-date with the changing world.

02. What is NID?

The National Institute of Design (NID) is a premier design school in India, known for its innovative programs and commitment to design education. Established initially in Ahmedabad in 1961, NID has expanded to include multiple campuses across the country. It offers undergraduate (B.Des) and postgraduate (M.Des) programs in various design fields like industrial design, communication design, and textile design.

03. Who is eligible for the NIFT program?

For UG Programs: Maximum age limit: 24 years; pass in the +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern from a recognized board. For PG Programs: No age limit; Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/ University recognized by law in India.

04. Who is eligible for the NID Program?

Qualification for B.Des: Candidates must have completed 12th grade or an equivalent in Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities, or any recognized stream from a reputable board.

Age Requirements:
General & EWS (Indian):Born on/after July 1, 2004
Reserved (OBC-NCL, ST, SC Indian):Born on/after July 1, 2001
PWD Reserved (Indian):Born on/after July 1, 1999
Foreign Overseas:Born on/after July 1, 2004

Qualification for M.Des: Bachelor’s degree in any specialization with a 4-year duration, or 4-year diploma in Design, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, or Architecture after 12th, or 3-year graduation degree in any field from a recognized institution.

Age Requirements:
General & EWS (Indian):Born on/after July 1, 1993
Reserved (OBC-NCL, ST, SC Indian):Born on/after July 1, 1990
PWD Reserved (Indian):Born on/after July 1, 1988
Foreign Overseas:Born on/after July 1, 1993
05. When is the NIFT entrance exam held?

The exam is typically conducted in February each year. Specific dates are announced on the official NIFT website.

06. When is the NID entrance exam held?
NID Application Deadline: December 3, 2025
NID DAT Prelims: January 5, 2026
NID DAT Mains for PG: March 3 - April 6, 2026
NID DAT Mains for UG: April 26 - May 4, 2026

Prepared to crack the NIFT/NID Entrance Exam?

Be the next AIR 1!

Contact Us

Location

Metro Pillar 381, MI Arcade, 3rd Floor, NH544, Edappally Toll, Kochi, Kerala 682024
map