A full-time Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in Communication Design is available at the National Institute of Design, Haryana (NID Kurukshetra), a prestigious design school under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. The four-year undergraduate curriculum is designed to develop creative professionals in the quickly changing domains of branding, digital media, and visual communication. The National Institute of Design Admission Cell administers the Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT), which is the sole basis for admission to the program. About the ProgramThe demanding B.Des. in Communication Design program at NID Kurukshetra aims to enhance students' skills in human-centered design, visual storytelling, and conceptual thinking. Typography, photography, digital illustration, branding, animation, and interactive media are just a few of the disciplines that are integrated throughout the course.A shared Foundation Program that exposes students to fundamental design concepts and critical creative abilities is part of the first year. Beginning in the second year, students can specialize in communication design, with an emphasis on both theoretical and studio-based learning approaches. To improve their practical knowledge and professional preparedness, students are encouraged to participate in industrial projects, internships, and group projects.Admission ProcessAdmission to the B.Des. program is through the two-tier NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT):NID DAT Prelims – a written test to assess general design aptitude, creativity, and visual skills.NID DAT Mains – includes a studio test, portfolio evaluation, and personal interview.Only candidates who qualify in the Prelims are invited for the Mains. The final selection is based on combined performance in both stages. Candidates must register and apply online through the official NID admissions portal.Eligibility CriteriaAcademic Requirement: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for the Class 12 examination in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) from a recognized board.Age Limit: General category applicants must be born on or after July 1, 2004. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates as per government norms.Intake and Seat AvailabilityFor the academic session 2025–26, 25 seats are available for the Communication Design specialization at NID Kurukshetra. Reservation policies are followed as per Government of India guidelines.Fee StructureThe approximate fee per semester includes:Tuition Fee: Rs 1,27,500Hostel Fee: Rs 18,400Mess Charges: Rs 26,250One-time Admission Fee: Rs 10,000Security Deposit (Refundable): Rs 10,000Annual Insurance: Rs 100The total program cost across eight semesters is estimated to be around ₹10.9 lakh, exclusive of personal expenses and materials.Campus InfrastructureLocated on a 20-acre campus in Kurukshetra, NID Haryana provides a conducive environment for design learning. Key facilities include:State-of-the-art design studiosDigital media labs and fabrication workshopsResidential hostels with dining facilitiesSports and recreation zonesHealth and wellness servicesGraduates of the Communication Design program from NID Kurukshetra find opportunities across diverse domains such as graphic design, UI/UX design, animation, branding, publishing, advertising, and digital content creation.
