National Institute of Design Madhya Pradesh (NID MP) is widely recognized as a pioneering autonomous institution dedicated to design education, located in Bhopal. Established in 2019 under the NID Act 2014, it carries forward the illustrious legacy of the National Institutes of Design, aiming to nurture India''s next generation of creative leaders and innovators.
NID Madhya Pradesh offers a robust academic portfolio comprising Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programs. The B.Des program is offered across four specialized disciplines: Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile & Apparel Design, and Lifestyle Accessory Design, each with an annual intake of 25 students. For postgraduate studies, the M.Des program is available in Industrial Design and Communication Design, accommodating 15 students per discipline. Admissions to these highly competitive programs are facilitated through the national NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT).
The institute is committed to providing a conducive learning environment within its expansive 30-acre campus in Acharpura, Bhopal. While specific international collaborations are in development, NID MP benefits from the broader NID network''s global outlook. The faculty, numbering 18 core members, brings diverse expertise and a student-centric approach to education, though precise gender and student-faculty ratios are not publicly available. NID MP focuses on holistic development, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, fostering a vibrant campus life that encourages interdisciplinary exploration and creative expression. Graduates from NID MP are poised to contribute significantly to various design industries, equipped with strong conceptual foundations and practical skills.