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NID Ahmedabad Fees
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NID Ahmedabad Fees 2026
NID Ahmedabad fees for various courses range from ₹2.29 Lakh - ₹51.17 Lakh. The latest fees for popular courses such as Ph.D in Design, B.Des (Animation Film Design), M.Des (Animation Film Design), Design for Retail Experience and Digital Game Design are listed below with the applicable quota. Fee amounts can vary by course, quota, academic year, hostel requirement and one-time charges.
The total fee for Ph.D in Design at NID Ahmedabad is ₹2.29 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for B.Des (Animation Film Design) at NID Ahmedabad is ₹33.96 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for M.Des (Animation Film Design) at NID Ahmedabad is ₹37.18 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for Design for Retail Experience at NID Ahmedabad is ₹37.18 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for Digital Game Design at NID Ahmedabad is ₹37.18 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for Information Design at NID Ahmedabad is ₹11.50 Lakh for General Quota.
The detailed fee section explains the course-wise fee structure at NID Ahmedabad. Students should verify tuition fee, hostel charges, one-time charges, caution deposit, scholarship rules and refund dates before paying the admission amount.
NID Ahmedabad Course-Wise Fees 2026
| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D in Design | General Quota | ₹2.29 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Animation Film Design) | General Quota | ₹33.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Animation Film Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| Design for Retail Experience | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| Digital Game Design | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| Information Design | General Quota | ₹11.50 Lakh | 2026 |
| Universal Design | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
What to Check Before Paying NID Ahmedabad Fees
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Course and specialisation | Fees can differ between branches or programme options. |
| Hostel and other charges | These may be charged separately from tuition or total course fee. |
| Scholarship and refund rules | These can reduce the payable amount or affect withdrawal decisions. |
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NID Ahmedabad Fees Structure
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| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D in Design | General Quota | ₹2.29 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D in Design | NRI Quota | ₹5.12 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Products Design) | General Quota | ₹51.17 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Products Design) | NRI Quota | ₹45.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Textile Design) | General Quota | ₹49.97 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Textile Design) | NRI Quota | ₹45.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Interaction Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Interaction Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| Information Design | General Quota | ₹11.50 Lakh | 2026 |
| Design for Retail Experience | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| Design for Retail Experience | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| Universal Design | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| Universal Design | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| Digital Game Design | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| Digital Game Design | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Interior & Furniture) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Interior & Furniture) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Furniture Design) | General Quota | ₹49.97 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Furniture Design) | NRI Quota | ₹45.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Ceramic & Glass Design) | General Quota | ₹49.97 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Ceramic & Glass Design) | NRI Quota | ₹45.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Graphic Design) | General Quota | ₹49.97 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Graphic Design) | NRI Quota | ₹45.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Animation Film Design) | General Quota | ₹33.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Film & Video Communication) | General Quota | ₹49.97 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Film & Video Communication) | NRI Quota | ₹45.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Exhibition Design) | General Quota | ₹49.97 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Des (Exhibition Design) | NRI Quota | ₹45.96 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Product Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Product Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Ceramic & Glass Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Ceramic & Glass Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Animation Film Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Animation Film Design) | NRI Quota | ₹12.53 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Film & Video Communication) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Film & Video Communication) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Textile Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Textile Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Graphic Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Graphic Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Lifestyle Accessory Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Lifestyle Accessory Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (New Media Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (New Media Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Toy And Game Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Toy And Game Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Strategic Design Management) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Strategic Design Management) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Transportation & Automobile Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Transportation & Automobile Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Photography Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Photography Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Apparel Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Apparel Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D in Design | General Quota | ₹3.72 Lakh | 2026 |
| Ph.D in Design | NRI Quota | ₹8.47 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Information Design) | General Quota | ₹37.18 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.Des (Information Design) | NRI Quota | ₹41.16 Lakh | 2026 |