After the DAT Mains, NID prepares category-wise merit lists and allots seats in order of merit and availability. The detailed admission/counselling schedule will be announced by NID.

How Seat Allotment Works

1. Final merit lists are prepared category-wise (Open, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD), plus a separate list for Overseas candidates.

2. Seat allotment follows merit and the availability of seats in each category and discipline.

3. Document verification: Original certificates are physically verified at the admission stage.

4. Fee payment and joining as per the instructions and fee structure for the allotted NID.

Important Rules

• A rank does not guarantee admission to the programme or discipline of your choice.

• Unfilled OBC-NCL seats are de-reserved to the Open category.

• Each NID uses the DAT Mains score for admission to its own seats; independent NIDs may hold additional Mains for vacant seats.

• Qualifying marksheets must be submitted by the deadlines (UG: 15 July 2027; M.Des: 31 July 2027).

Key Takeaways

• Seats are allotted by merit and availability.

• Original documents are verified at admission.

• Submit qualifying marksheets by the deadline or lose the seat.

Pro Tip: Keep fee money and documents ready as soon as the Mains result is out — admission steps move quickly.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28, Sections 9.4 and 9.5

Frequently Asked Questions

NID admits foreign nationals, OCI and PIO card holders under the Overseas (supernumerary) category. These seats are over and above the regular intake.

Who Applies as Overseas

• Foreign nationals.

• OCI and PIO card holders must apply only under the Overseas category.

• NRIs holding Indian passports apply as Indian nationals, not as Overseas.

• A valid passport is required at the time of applying.

Overseas Rules

Overseas Seats in M.Des

For M.Des, overseas seats are 15% supernumerary — for example, 3 seats in a 19-seat discipline and 2 seats in a 12-seat discipline. For the UG programme, refer to the seat table in the handbook.

Key Takeaways

• OCI and PIO holders apply only as Overseas.

• NRIs with Indian passports apply as Indian nationals.

• Overseas candidates have a separate merit list and fee structure.

Pro Tip: If you hold an OCI card, do not apply under a reserved or general Indian category — your application must be in the Overseas category.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28 (Overseas category)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can NRIs apply to NID as Indian nationals?

How do OCI card holders apply to NID?

What is the NID application fee for overseas candidates?