Name: Master of Design [M.Des] (Transportation & Automobile Design)
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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design at NID Ahmedabad is a 2 years 6 months, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 19 seats.

The total fees for the M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design program at NID Ahmedabad is ₹ 13.28 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 5.35 Lakhs in the first year.

Admissions to M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design at NID Ahmedabad are primarily based on NID. Candidates must have completed Graduation+DAT to be eligible for admission. The overall NID cutoff for the M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design program is 45.35 - 56.35 across all categories. Check NID Ahmedabad Admission

According to Collegedunia Design Ranking 2025, NID Ahmedabad ranks 1 out of 77 colleges in India with an overall score of 1855 out of 2000 and a placement score of 0 out of 1000. IIRF Design ranking 2025, ranks NID Ahmedabad at 1 out of 30 in India.

Find detailed NID Ahmedabad M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

NID Ahmedabad Latest Updates and News

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23 Sep, 2025 NID DAT 2026 Notification has been released for B.Des and M.Des Admission 2026-27. Registrations are open @admissions.nid.edu upto December 1, 2025 (11:59 PM). NID DAT 2026 Prelims will be held on December 21, 2025. For more details, click here.

NID Ahmedabad M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design Fees

M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design Fees at NID Ahmedabad covers a range of expenses, including tuition fee, course materials, and access to campus facilities.

The total fees for M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design is ₹ 13.28 Lakhs.
This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 13.1 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 10,000, Other Fees of ₹ 7,800.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 5.35 Lakhs in the first year.

For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design at NID Ahmedabad is ₹ 28.63 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design fees at NID Ahmedabad was ₹ 12.4 Lakhs (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 87,500 over the year.

Compare NID Ahmedabad M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design from similar colleges such as NID Ahmedabad, NID Gandhinagar, NID Bangalore. Similar to NID Ahmedabad, M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years 6 Months.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at NID Ahmedabad is the highest with ₹ 13.28 Lakhs. This is followed by NID Gandhinagar with ₹ 12.35 Lakhs and NID Bangalore with ₹ 0. Among these, NID Bangalore has the lowest fee for M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design with ₹ 0.

College	M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design Total Fees
NID Ahmedabad	₹ 13.28 Lakhs
NID Gandhinagar	₹ 12.35 Lakhs
NID Bangalore	₹ 0

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Important Dates for M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design at NID Ahmedabad

Important Events

Events	Dates
Online Application for NID DAT Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Sep 11, 2025 - Dec 01, 2025 Ongoing
Window to Edit Application for NID DAT Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Dec 02, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025 Upcoming
Download Admit Cards for NID DAT Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Dec 11, 2025
Date for DAT Prelims Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Dec 21, 2025
Date for DAT Prelims Result for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Apr 07, 2026
Rechecking Request for DAT Prelims Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 08, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
NID counselling	May 30, 2025
Payment of Remaining Semester Fees for Admission 2025-26 [M.Des]	May 20, 2025 - May 26, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
Online Application for NID DAT Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Sep 11, 2025 - Dec 01, 2025 Ongoing
Window to Edit Application for NID DAT Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Dec 02, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025 Upcoming
Download Admit Cards for NID DAT Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Dec 11, 2025
Date for DAT Prelims Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Dec 21, 2025
Date for DAT Prelims Result for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Apr 07, 2026
Rechecking Request for DAT Prelims Exam for Admission 2026 [M.Des]	Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 08, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Payment of Remaining Semester Fees for Admission 2025-26 [M.Des]	May 20, 2025 - May 26, 2025

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AI-Generated Summary based on 1 Reviews

The Transportation Design program's admission process starts with an Aptitude Test, followed by a shortlist for an interview that includes a discipline-specific aptitude test and a portfolio presentation. The interview evaluates candidates' subject knowledge and thought processes, extending beyond the chosen discipline. Faculty members, mainly visiting industry experts, rotate based on the module being taught and provide ongoing feedback throughout. The program's fee is about Rs 2 lakhs per semester, encompassing tuition, hostel, food, and other charges, which is much more affordable compared to other design colleges that charge at least three times more.

The college organizes an annual Placement week, drawing many companies like Hero, Bajaj, and Suzuki for recruitment and internships, with stipends varying by company. Financial support is available through competitive bank education loans and freeships for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, depending on their academic performance.

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NID Ahmedabad M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, NID Ahmedabad ranks 1 out of 77 colleges in India and 1 in state Gujarat for its M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design program.