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How to Apply for NID DAT

Status (as of 16 October 2026): Applications are open until 30 November 2026 (11:59 pm) on admissions.nid.edu.

NID applications are accepted only online at admissions.nid.edu. NID warns that its only official website is nid.edu and that sites ending in “.org” or “org.in” are fake.

Steps to apply for NID DAT

Step-by-Step: How to Apply

Choose the right portal link: Separate sign-up links exist for the 5.5-year Integrated M.Des / B.Des, M.Des at NID Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar/Bengaluru, M.Des at NID Madhya Pradesh, M.Des at NID Haryana, and PhD.
Sign up and log in with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the form: Personal, academic and category details; choose campus/disciplines and your Prelims test city.
Upload documents as required, including category certificates in NID’s prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online.
Use the edit window (1 – 3 December 2026) if you need to correct anything.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying on a fake website — use only admissions.nid.edu.
Choosing the wrong programme link (UG vs M.Des vs NID MP/Haryana M.Des).
Uploading a category certificate in the wrong format.
Waiting until 30 November — portals slow down near deadlines.

Key Takeaways
Apply only at admissions.nid.edu by 30 November 2026.
Separate links for UG, M.Des (A/G/B), NID MP M.Des, NID Haryana M.Des and PhD.
Edit window: 1–3 December 2026.

Pro Tip: Download the official certificate formats (SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) from the admissions portal and get them issued early.

Source: admissions.nid.edu; NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I apply for NID DAT 2027?

Only on the official portal, admissions.nid.edu.

Can I edit my NID application after submitting?

Yes, during the edit window from 4 pm on 1 December to 11:59 pm on 3 December 2026.

Is coaching required for NID?

NID states that it does not encourage coaching and has not authorised anyone to conduct coaching classes.

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NID DAT Application Fee

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Status (as of 16 October 2026): The fee below is official, from the NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28.

NID DAT 2027 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL	₹3,000
Female candidates (except SC, ST and PwD)	₹2,000
SC / ST	₹1,500
PwD	₹500
Third Gender	₹500
Overseas (supernumerary)	US$ 125

For M.Des, the fee is charged per discipline applied for. The fee is non-refundable, and bank charges are extra.

Other Fees

Service	Fee
Re-totalling of DAT Prelims	₹2,000

Key Takeaways
General/EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹3,000; female: ₹2,000; SC/ST: ₹1,500; PwD and third gender: ₹500.
Overseas candidates pay US$125.
M.Des fee is per discipline.

Pro Tip: If you apply for three M.Des disciplines, the fee is multiplied — choose disciplines thoughtfully.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NID DAT application fee?

₹3,000 for General, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL; ₹2,000 for female candidates (except SC/ST/PwD); ₹1,500 for SC/ST; ₹500 for PwD and third gender; US$125 for overseas candidates.

Is the NID M.Des fee per discipline?

Yes. The M.Des application fee is charged for each discipline you apply for.

Is the NID application fee refundable?

No. The fee is non-refundable.

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Documents Required for NID Admission

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NID verifies category, PwD and passport documents online after the Prelims, with a one-time correction window, and checks original documents at the time of admission. Keep these ready.

For the Application

Document / detail	Purpose
Valid email ID and mobile number	Login and NID communication
Recent photograph and signature (scanned)	Application and admit card
Class 10 certificate	Date of birth proof
Class 12 details / bachelor’s degree details	Academic eligibility
SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS certificate in NID’s prescribed format	Reservation and fee concession
PwD certificate (if applicable)	Reservation and relaxation
Valid passport (overseas, OCI and PIO candidates)	Overseas category eligibility

Category Certificate Correction Window

Programme	One-time window
UG (Integrated M.Des / B.Des)	16 – 28 February 2027
M.Des	15 – 31 January 2027

At Admission

Original marksheets and passing certificates (UG marksheet due by 15 July 2027; M.Des by 31 July 2027)
Original category and PwD certificates
DAT scorecards (download them — they are available only for 20 days after each result)
Passport and AIU equivalence for foreign qualifications, where applicable

Key Takeaways
Category certificates must follow NID’s prescribed format.
There is a one-time window to correct the category certificate.
Download scorecards quickly — they are online for only 20 days.

Pro Tip: Save PDFs of every scorecard and admit card in one folder. NID does not send separate scorecards later.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28; admissions.nid.edu (certificate formats)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which certificate format does NID accept for OBC, SC/ST and EWS?

NID’s prescribed formats, which can be downloaded from admissions.nid.edu.

How long is the NID DAT scorecard available?

Only 20 days from the date the result is declared.

When are original documents checked?

At the time of admission/counselling; category and PwD documents are also verified online after Prelims.

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