10 Sep, 2026
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NID Bengaluru offers a 2.5-year, full-time M.Des in Interaction Design at its campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The course has 19 seats and five semesters. NID is an Institute of National Importance, and Collegedunia ranks it #4 in design for 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 13.18 Lakhs, paid semester by semester. The Bengaluru campus gives no hostel to M.Des students, so you rent a room in the city. You get a seat through the NID DAT: a Prelims paper, then a Mains round with a studio test and an interview. NID does not publish pay for this course. Students report an average of INR 8 LPA and a highest offer of INR 30 LPA.
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Fees
The total fee without hostel is INR 13.18 Lakhs, out of which the tuition fee is INR 13.10 Lakhs. With the DAT form fee added, the cost is INR 13.21 Lakhs. You pay INR 2.62 Lakhs in tuition each semester, five times in all. NID fixes this fee for each batch. The INR 10,000 deposit comes back when you leave. NID gives no hostel to M.Des students in Bengaluru, so rent and food are extra.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 13.10 Lakhs
INR 2.62 Lakhs a semester, 5 semesters
Activity, film club and insurance
INR 2,800
INR 1,400 in semesters 1 and 3
Alumni fee
INR 5,000
One time, in semester 5
Refundable deposit
INR 10,000
One time, returned when you leave
Year 1 fee
INR 5.25 Lakhs
Semesters 1 and 2
Total, no hostel
INR 13.18 Lakhs
Full course
Total with DAT form fee
INR 13.21 Lakhs
Full course
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Admission Dates 2027
NID DAT 2027 registration is open from 10 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026. The Prelims exam is on 20 Dec 2026 and the result comes on 16 Feb 2027. NID then holds the Mains in Mar 2027 and makes seat offers in May 2027. Classes are expected to start in Jul 2027.
Event
Date
Status
NID DAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
10 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026
Confirmed
Application form edit window
1 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 2026
Confirmed
DAT Prelims exam
20 Dec 2026
Confirmed
M.Des Prelims result
16 Feb 2027
Confirmed
DAT Mains studio test and interview
Mar 2027
Tentative
Final result and merit list
Apr 2027
Tentative
Round 1 seat offer
May 2027
Tentative
Seat fee payment
May 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject, and General and EWS students must be born on or after 1 Jul 1995. OBC-NCL, SC and ST students get three more years, and PwD students get five. You can apply in your final year, but you must clear every backlog by 28 Jun 2027. If you miss that date, NID cancels the offer.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A bachelor's degree in any subject, or an equal qualification
Final year students
Can apply; clear every backlog by 28 Jun 2027 and send results by 31 Jul 2027
Age, General and EWS
Born on or after 1 Jul 1995
Age, OBC-NCL, SC and ST
Born on or after 1 Jul 1992
Age, PwD
Born on or after 1 Jul 1990
Exam
NID DAT M.Des Prelims and Mains
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Admission Process
You apply online, write the Prelims, and then face the Mains studio test and interview. NID makes the seat offer on the Mains merit list, and you accept it by paying the fee. If you do not pay by the date on the offer letter, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the NID DAT form and pick Interaction Design at Bengaluru
2. Write the Prelims
A written design aptitude paper
3. Clear the Mains
A studio test and an interview
4. Accept the offer
Pay the seat fee by the date on the offer letter
5. Report and join
Bring your original papers on the joining date
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Cutoff
The Open seat closed at rank 11 with a score of 67.78 in 2026. The EWS seat closed at 49.23, OBC-NCL at 44.13, SC at 58.58 and ST at 53.8. The Open closing score was 57.50 in 2025, so it got tougher in one year. NID fills seats in merit order within each category.
Category
Closing score
Closing rank, 2026
Open
67.78
11
EWS
49.23
2
OBC-NCL
44.13
8
SC
58.58
3
ST
53.8
1
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Placements
Students report an average pay of INR 8 LPA and a highest offer of INR 30 LPA. NID does not publish pay for each course. The Industry Interface Cell holds one campus placement for all NID campuses. Students name J.P. Morgan, Disney, Titan and Philips among the firms that hire.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 8 LPA, as reported by students
Highest offer
INR 30 LPA, as reported by students
Pay for this course
Not published by NID
Placement support
Industry Interface Cell, shared by all NID campuses
Recruiters students name
J.P. Morgan, Disney, Titan, Philips
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Scholarships
Two central schemes can cover the full tuition fee of INR 13.10 Lakhs. The SC scheme needs a family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year. The ST scheme needs a family income up to INR 6 Lakhs a year. You apply on the National Scholarship Portal after you join, with your income and caste papers.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Top Class Education for SC students
SC, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 13.10 Lakhs, the full tuition fee
Top Class scholarship for ST students
ST, family income up to INR 6 Lakhs a year
INR 13.10 Lakhs, the full tuition fee
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Ranking
Collegedunia ranks NID Bengaluru #4 in its design ranking for 2025. NID is an Institute of National Importance under the NID Act of 2014. NIRF does not publish a design ranking, so NID has no NIRF rank.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or status
Collegedunia design ranking
2025
#4
Government of India
2014
Institute of National Importance
NIRF
Not published
No design list
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Hostel and Campus
The campus in Bengaluru gives no hostel to M.Des students, and the mess is not part of the fee. Most students rent a room or stay as paying guests in the city. Plan this cost before you accept the seat.
Item
Detail
Hostel
Not given to M.Des students at Bengaluru
Mess
Not part of the fee
Where students stay
Rented rooms and paying guest homes in the city
Campus
NID Bengaluru, off Tumkur Road
Should you pick M.Des Interaction Design at NID Bengaluru?
This course suits graduates who want to design apps, websites and digital products, and whose family can pay a high fee.
Pick it if:
You want a design job in tech: students name J.P. Morgan, Disney, Titan and Philips among the firms that hire NID designers.
You want to work near software companies: Bengaluru has many product and software offices, so live projects and internships are close to the campus.
You studied a subject other than design: NID takes graduates from any subject, so an engineer, a commerce student or an artist can all apply.
You are SC or ST from a low-income family: a central scheme can pay the full tuition fee if you apply after you join.
Skip it if:
You want a published salary figure: NID does not publish pay for this course, so the INR 8 LPA average comes only from what students report.
You need a hostel room: the Bengaluru campus gives no hostel to M.Des students, so you rent a room in the city.
You are counting on the 2025 cutoff: the Open closing score rose from 57.50 to 67.78 in one year, so the old score is not safe.
You want to finish in two years: this M.Des takes five semesters, so plan fees and rent for one more term.
Counsellor's advice
If Bengaluru Interaction Design is your first choice, accept the round 1 offer and pay the fee on time. If the fee is too high for you, keep a lower fee college in your list too.
M.Des Interaction Design Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university.
Final year students: You can apply. Clear every backlog by 28 Jun 2027 and send your results by 31 Jul 2027.
Age limit: General and EWS: born on or after 1 Jul 1995. OBC-NCL, SC and ST: 1 Jul 1992. PwD: 1 Jul 1990.
Exam: The NID DAT for M.Des: the Prelims paper, then the Mains studio test and interview.
M.Des Interaction Design Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the NID DAT form by 30 Nov 2026 and pick Interaction Design at Bengaluru.
Write the Prelims: The written paper is on 20 Dec 2026. It decides who gets the Mains call.
Clear the Mains: A studio test and an interview. NID ranks you on the Mains for the final merit list.
Accept the offer: Pay the seat fee by the date on the offer letter, or you lose the seat.
Report and join: Bring your original papers on the joining date on the offer letter.
M.Des Interaction Design Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the official 2027 dates where NID has announced them. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
10 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026
NID DAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply is 30 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm. Pick Interaction Design at Bengaluru in the form.
Confirmed
1 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 2026
Application form edit window
You can fix mistakes in the form only from 1 to 3 Dec 2026.
Confirmed
10 Dec 2026
Prelims admit card
Download it from the admission portal after 4 pm on 10 Dec 2026.
Confirmed
20 Dec 2026
DAT Prelims exam
The Prelims decides who moves on to the Mains.
Confirmed
16 Feb 2027
M.Des Prelims result
Shortlisted students get the Mains call on the portal from 16 Feb 2027.
Tentative
Mar 2027
DAT Mains studio test and interview
Expected in Mar 2027, as in the last cycle.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Final result and merit list
Expected on the admission portal in Apr 2027.
Tentative
May 2027
Round 1 seat offer
NID offers seats in merit order within each category.
Tentative
May 2027
Seat fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on the offer letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Final year students must clear every backlog by 28 Jun 2027.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The offer letter gives the exact joining date.
Tentative
Nov 2027
NID DAT 2028 registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in Sep 2027 and close in Nov 2027.
Tentative
Dec 2027
DAT Prelims exam
Expected in the same month as the 2027 cycle.
Tentative
Feb 2028
M.Des Prelims result
Expected about eight weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Mar 2028
DAT Mains studio test and interview
Expected in the same month as the 2027 cycle.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Final result and merit list
Expected about a month after the Mains.
Tentative
May 2028
Seat offer and fee payment
Expected in the same month as the 2027 cycle.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected about a month before classes.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as the 2027 batch.
Source: NID DAT 2027 notice on admissions.nid.edu. Confirm on the official site before you act.
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2.5-year cost, not one year. The rows show the 2026 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the DAT form fee.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 5, INR 2.62 Lakhs a semester
INR 13.10 Lakhs
Activity, film club and insurance
Full course, as published: INR 1,400 in semesters 1 and 3
INR 2,800
Alumni fee
One time, in semester 5
INR 5,000
Deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add DAT form fee
NID DAT application fee
One time, General, EWS and OBC-NCL rate
INR 3,000
Total course fee
INR 13.18 Lakhs
2.5 years · tuition + semester charges, no hostel on campus
Total course fee
INR 13.21 Lakhs
2.5 years · tuition + semester charges + DAT form fee
Education loan EMI
INR 22,219
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
61%
student-reported average pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 22,270
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
61%
student-reported average pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Source: NID M.Des fee structure 2026-29 on admissions.nid.edu. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a seat at NID Bengaluru?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use the closing scores NID offered seats at in 2026 for this course.
Category
Open category, closing score 2026
67.78 or more: yes, this cleared the 2026 close. Keep Bengaluru Interaction Design high in your choices.
57.50 to 67.77: almost there. This was enough in 2025 but not in 2026, so wait for later offers.
Below 57.50: not likely this year. Apply to your backup colleges too.
EWS category, closing score 2026
49.23 or more: yes, this cleared the 2026 close for your category.
Just under 49.23: almost there. Seats open up when others decline, so wait for later offers.
Well under 49.23: not this year. Keep a backup college in your list.
OBC-NCL category, closing score 2026
44.13 or more: yes, this cleared the 2026 close for your category.
Just under 44.13: almost there. Seats open up when others decline, so wait for later offers.
Well under 44.13: not this year. Keep a backup college in your list.
SC category, closing score 2026
58.58 or more: yes, this cleared the 2026 close for your category.
Just under 58.58: almost there. Seats open up when others decline, so wait for later offers.
Well under 58.58: not this year. Keep a backup college in your list.
ST category, closing score 2026
53.8 or more: yes, this cleared the 2026 close for your category.
Just under 53.8: almost there. Seats open up when others decline, so wait for later offers.
Well under 53.8: not this year. Keep a backup college in your list.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Only the Open category has two years of closing scores. It rose from 57.50 in 2025 to 67.78 in 2026, so do not treat one year's close as safe.
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with NID after you join.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who the scheme is for. Your category or income does not match it.
Top Class Education for SC students
INR 13.10 Lakhs
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, through NSP
Pays the full tuition fee for every semester you pass. It also gives a living and book allowance.
Who qualifies: SC, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by: the NSP last date in your first semester
Not eligible on your answers
Top Class scholarship for ST students
INR 13.10 Lakhs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through its scholarship portal
Pays the full tuition fee for every semester you pass. It also gives a living and book allowance.
Who qualifies: ST, family income up to INR 6 Lakhs a yearApply by: the portal last date in your first semester
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask NID about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 13.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 13.10 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7,800
NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to NID Bengaluru. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.
Compare with
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National Institute of Design Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Compared with
IIT Bombay, IDC School of Design
Mumbai
Compared with
IIT Guwahati, Department of Design
Guwahati
Compared with
IIT Hyderabad, Department of Design
Hyderabad
Compared with
MIT Institute of Design
Pune
Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 13.18 Lakhs
2.5 years, tuition + charges
INR 1.24 Lakhs
INR 11.94 Lakhs less
INR 2.44 Lakhs
INR 10.74 Lakhs less
INR 1.33 Lakhs
INR 11.85 Lakhs less
INR 9.05 Lakhs
INR 4.13 Lakhs less
First-year feeyear 1, no hostel
INR 5.25 Lakhs
semesters 1 and 2
INR 72,000
INR 4.53 Lakhs less
INR 1.34 Lakhs
INR 3.91 Lakhs less
Not published
Not published
Average paylatest reported batch
INR 8 LPA
as reported by students
Not published
INR 15.37 LPA
INR 7.37 LPA more, Class of 2025
Not published
Not published
Seatsthis course
19
M.Des Interaction Design
12
7 fewer
30
11 more
Not published
Not published
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
61%
on INR 8 LPA
Not published
630%
569 points higher
Not published
Not published
In short
IIT Bombay costs far less but takes CEED, not the NID DAT, and has fewer seats. If you clear both exams, weigh its lower fee against this studio course; if you clear only the NID DAT, take this seat.
In short
IIT Guwahati teaches product design, not interaction design, and reports higher pay for a much lower fee. If product design suits you, list it too; if you want interaction design and clear the NID DAT, stay with NID Bengaluru.
In short
IIT Hyderabad teaches interaction design for much less on its CEED seats, but it does not publish pay or seats here. If CEED gives you an offer there, compare the two course plans before you give up an NID seat.
In short
MIT Institute of Design costs less but is private and publishes no clear pay for this course. If you miss the NID DAT merit list, keep it as a backup, not as your first choice.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on NID Bengaluru M.Des Interaction Design
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Des Interaction Design at NID Bengaluru worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want a design job in tech and your family can pay. The full fee without hostel is INR 13.18 Lakhs, and students report an average pay of INR 8 LPA. NID does not publish pay for this course, so talk to seniors about recent offers before you accept.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work as interaction, user experience or product designers. Students name J.P. Morgan, Disney, Titan and Philips among the firms that hire from NID, and they report a highest offer of INR 30 LPA. Build a strong project portfolio in your final semester, because firms hire on your work.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel room or a quick two-year degree. The Bengaluru campus gives no hostel to M.Des students, and the course takes five semesters. If rent in the city and one more term of fees are hard for your family, look at a lower fee option first.
Should I take this course if my degree is not in design?▾
Yes, if you can show design thinking in the studio test and the interview. NID takes graduates from any subject, and many students come from engineering, commerce or the arts. Start a small portfolio of app or website ideas before the Mains, so you have work to talk about.
Is it better to wait a year for a higher DAT score?▾
Only if you missed the Mains merit list by a wide margin. The Open closing score rose from 57.50 in 2025 to 67.78 in 2026, so next year may be tougher, not easier. If you get an offer this year, take it rather than wait.
Is the Bengaluru campus right for me if I need a hostel?▾
Not if a campus room is a must for you. NID gives no hostel to M.Des students in Bengaluru, and the mess is not part of the fee. Most students rent a room or stay as paying guests, so add that cost to the INR 13.18 Lakhs fee before you decide.
Should I accept the offer if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Yes, accept it and pay the seat fee on time. Your offer comes from the merit list, so a score just above the close still gets you in. If you do not pay by the date on the offer letter, you lose the seat, and later rounds may not reach you.
Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, it can lead to a PhD or research work in design. The five semesters include project work and a final graduation project, which a research application needs. If research is your goal, pick a project with a faculty member in the second year and keep a record of your work.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You apply for the NID DAT by 30 Nov 2026 and pick Interaction Design at Bengaluru. You write the Prelims on 20 Dec 2026, then the Mains studio test and interview. NID makes the seat offer on the Mains merit list, and you pay the fee to accept it.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2.5-year fee is INR 13.18 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee alone is INR 13.10 Lakhs, paid as INR 2.62 Lakhs each semester. There is also an INR 10,000 deposit that comes back when you leave, so check the fee block above for every head.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, you pay the fee semester by semester, never all at once. The year 1 fee is INR 5.25 Lakhs, paid across the first two semesters. If you need an education loan, the EMI line in the fee block above shows the monthly amount on the full fee.
Which scholarships can cover the fee?▾
Two central schemes can pay the full tuition fee of INR 13.10 Lakhs. SC students need a family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, and ST students up to INR 6 Lakhs. Keep your income and caste papers ready and apply on the portal in your first semester.
To gain admission to the NID's M.Des program, candidates must have a three-year graduation degree from a UGC or AIU recognized institution and relevant work experience. The selection process includes academic performance, an interview, and DAT test scores. Applications are submitted online. The program's faculty are qualified, experienced, and supportive, ensuring interactive sessions and assistance with student queries. The entire course lasts 2 years and 6 months, with a total fee of Rs.
4.41 lakhs. The first-year fee is Rs. 2.26 lakhs, including a tuition fee of Rs. 1.6 lakhs and additional fees of Rs. 65,800. The second-year fee is Rs. 2.15 lakhs, with a tuition fee of Rs. 1.6 lakhs and other fees amounting to Rs. 55,000. NID's placement cell is highly effective, facilitating excellent job opportunities in the design industry. The institution organizes annual employer meetings to enhance placement prospects. Graduates are equipped for roles in product design and entrepreneurship, with an average salary package of 8 lakh INR and the highest package reaching 30 lakh INR.
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