The National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad has released the seat matrix for the academic year 2026 for both BDes and MDes programs. This matrix outlines the total seat intake across various design specialisations, including Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Textile & Apparel Design, along with category-wise reservations and supernumerary seats for overseas candidates. The BDes program offers 128 seats, while the MDes program provides 126 seats. The matrix includes General-EWS, OBC-NCL, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe categories, with 19 supernumerary seats for BDes and additional supernumerary seats for MDes reserved for international applicants.
Total Seat Matrix for UG and PG Courses
The following table provides an overview of seat distribution across BDes and MDes courses at NID Ahmedabad:
Specialization-Wise NID Ahmedabad Seat Matrix
Faculty of Communication Design
Faculty of Industrial Design
Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design
NID Ahmedabad Supernumerary Seats
NID Ahmedabad reserves additional supernumerary seats for overseas candidates to allow international students to compete without affecting existing category-wise seats:
Factors Affecting NID Ahmedabad Seat Intake
The total seat allocation at NID Ahmedabad depends on:
- Course specialization
- Candidate’s category
- Supernumerary seats
- Government policies
- Seat availability
- Candidate preferences
The seat matrix 2026 serves as a guide for prospective students to understand seat availability and reservation policies before applying for BDes and MDes programs at NID Ahmedabad.
