Application Process and Fees
Documents Required for NID Admission
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.