National Institute of Design, Educational institution in Paldi, Ahmedabad, India
The National Institute of Design is an educational institution in Paldi, Ahmedabad, India, spread across three locations offering courses in industrial design and visual communication. The main campus in Ahmedabad connects classrooms, studios and libraries through open corridors, while Gandhinagar and Bengaluru host smaller satellite sites.
The institution was founded in 1961 after a recommendation from designers Charles and Ray Eames, who advised the Indian government on promoting design. In 2014 it received the status of an institution of national importance through a dedicated act and was placed under the Indian Ministry of Commerce.
The name reflects an effort to establish design as a distinct field in India. Visitors today see exhibition spaces and studios where students work on prototypes and projects later used in industry.
Access to the grounds is usually restricted to exhibition areas and public events for visitors, while studios and classrooms remain reserved for students. Bookings for guided tours or workshops are often arranged through the official website.
The entrance examination consists of two stages: a general aptitude test followed by practical studio tasks where applicants demonstrate their skills in hands-on work and conceptual thinking. This structure differs from most other academic admissions processes in India.
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