National Institute of Design, Silchar
📍 Silchar, Assam · Est. 2017
NID campus in the Barak Valley, Assam. Second NID campus in Assam, serving the distinct cultural region of South Assam and the tri-junction border area.
NID Silchar is a campus of the National Institute of Design in Silchar, the main city of the Barak Valley in South Assam. The campus serves a culturally distinct region with access to Bengali, Manipuri, and tribal craft traditions of South Assam and the tri-junction area where Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram meet. Textile design students benefit from the handloom traditions of the Barak Valley and the proximity to Manipuri weaving.
Admission through NID DAT. The campus connects South Assam and surrounding Northeast states to NID-quality design education.
At a glance
Data is approximate. Verify at NID Silchar official website before applying.
Programmes offered by NID Silchar
B.Des (4 years)
Seats: ~20-25 B.Des seats Fee: ~₹12-15L total (4 years)Specialisations at NID Silchar
Product Design
Creating everyday objects that balance aesthetics, usability, and production reality.
Textile and Apparel Design
Creating textiles, patterns, and garment structures rooted in deep material knowledge.
Communication Design
Visual storytelling across print, digital, and brand identity systems.
How to apply at NID Silchar
Check eligibility
Class 10+2 pass (any stream) from a recognised board.
Age and other criteria vary by exam.
Register for NID DAT
Apply before the deadline on the official exam portal.
Prepare across all tested sections.
Check results at NID Silchar
Results and merit lists are published on the official portal.
Note your rank carefully.
Participate in counselling
Register for JoSAA or direct counselling.
Fill in college and programme preferences in order.
Confirm seat and pay fees
Complete document verification, pay the acceptance fee,
and finish enrolment formalities.
Campus and facilities
Design Studios
Dedicated studio spaces for hands-on design projects and critiques
Textile Workshop
Available on campus
Computer Labs
Industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Suite and CAD tools
Library
Curated design, architecture and art reference collection
About NID Silchar
At a glance
Established
2017
B.Des seats
~20-25 B.Des seats
Total B.Des fee
~₹12-15L total (4 years)
Closing rank (Gen)
No rank cutoff (merit list from Studio Test)
Specialisations
3
NID Silchar is a campus of the National Institute of Design established in Silchar, Assam. Located in the Barak Valley, it serves the culturally distinct South Assam region and neighbouring states. The Barak Valley has a predominantly Bengali-speaking population alongside tribal communities, creating a multicultural context quite different from the Brahmaputra Valley where NID Jorhat is located.
The campus offers B.Des programmes in Product Design, Textile and Apparel Design, and Communication Design. Textile design students at NID Silchar have access to the handloom traditions of the Barak Valley and the proximity to Manipuri weaving traditions, including the intricate Moirang Phee and Wangkhei Phee textiles. The tri-junction area where Assam meets Manipur and Mizoram is a zone of rich cultural exchange with diverse craft traditions across weaving, cane work, and indigenous textile arts.
NID Silchar admits students through the same NID DAT process as all other NID campuses and graduates benefit from NID's national placement network. The campus provides an accessible path to government-standard design education for students from South Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, and neighbouring areas.
Frequently asked questions
Q1 Where is NID Silchar and what region does it serve?
NID Silchar is in Silchar, the main city of the Barak Valley in South Assam. It serves students from South Assam and the surrounding tri-junction area of Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram. It is the second NID campus in Assam, alongside NID Jorhat.
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