Counselling and Admission Process
Overseas (Supernumerary) Seats
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
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Application fee | US$ 125 |
Age (UG) | Born on or after 1 July 2006, no relaxation |
Age (M.Des) | Born on or after 1 July 1995 |
Merit list | Separate merit list for Overseas candidates |
Fees | As per the Overseas fee structure |
Unfilled seats | Not reallocated to other categories |
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?
Yes. NRIs holding Indian passports apply as Indian nationals.
How do OCI card holders apply to NID?
Only under the Overseas (supernumerary) category.
What is the NID application fee for overseas candidates?
US$ 125.