How to NID DAT 2027 Application Form: Application Link, Registration Process, Fee & How to Edit

National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2027 ( NID Entrance Exam )

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Sayeba Naushad
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Updated on Aug 14, 2026 13:55 IST
Check out the steps to fill out the NID application form, along with a list of documents to upload and the application fee to pay for NID admissions. Also check the fees and how to edit the application in case of any errors. Candidates must read the eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

NID DAT application 2027 forms will be made available online for B.Des and M.Des. Candidates can follow the steps to fill out the NID DAT application, along with the list of documents to upload and the application fee to pay for NID admissions.

The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the exam dates for NID DAT 2027 exam in the second week of September 2026. Candidates can use their email ID, date of birth and password to edit the application form. The NID DAT 2027 application form will be open online till December 01, 2026 (expected). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill the NID DAT 2027 application form before the last date.  

The National Institute of Design will conduct the NID DAT exam in the second week of December 2026. The exam will be conducted in a pen-and-paper mode. On the day of the exam, make sure to bring the admit card and a photo ID proof. Without these documents, the candidate will not be allowed inside the NID DAT 2027 exam center. The reporting time, exam timings, roll number, and other important updates about the exam will be mentioned in the NID DAT 2027 admit card

Table of contents
  • Steps to Fill NID DAT 2027 Application Form
  • Details to be Filled in NID DAT Application Form 2027
  • Documents Required for NID Application Form 2027
  • Document checklist for NID DAT 2027 Application Form
  • NID DAT 2027 Application Fee

Steps to Fill NID DAT 2027 Application Form

Candidates need to go through the steps to successfully fill NID application form.

Step 1: Fill in details in the ‘Signup’ form and thereafter log in to NID official website. To sign up, provide details such as their reservation category, nationality, name, email ID and mobile number.

Step 2: Fill in personal and educational details in the NID application form. Candidates applying for MDes admission need to include their work experience as well in their application form.

Step 3: Next, upload the supporting documents such as a photograph, signature, caste/PwD certificate, etc.

Step 4: Finally, pay the application fee either online or offline through Demand Draft. Once the payment has been made successfully then take a clear print of their NID application.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I join NID Ahmedabad directly?
A: 

No you can not join NID Ahmedabad directly since admissions are based on  NID DAT scores only. NID DAT is two-step exam consisting:

Prelims: Objective-type CBT focusing on design aptitude, general knowledge, and observation skills. 

Mains: Studio tests + PI to evaluate design thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Q:   What is the cut off for NID Jorhat B.Des course?
A: 

National Institute of Design Assam cutoff ois based on NID DAT entrance exam scores for admission to the B.Des course. NID Jorhat cutoff 2023 has been concluded. As per the NID Assam cutoff 2023, the last round cutoff percentile was 60.3 for the B.Des course. In 2021, the cutoff percentile for the B.Des course was 86.87 for the General All India category students. Comparing the NID Assam cutoff 2023 with 2021, NID Jorhat witnessed a decling trend for B.Des as the cutoff percentile decreased from 86.87 in 2021 to 60.3 in 2023 for the General All India category students.  

Q:   Can I get admission for B.Des at NID Jorhat without DAT?
A: 

No, candidates who are looking for BDes course admission at NID Jorhat must sit and appear for DAT. Design Aptitude Test or DAT is that part of design exams that checks the creativity of the candidates. It is not easy to crack DAT section in a short period of time. One should have a good practice of drawing, sketching and on the spot design-solution to clear DAT.

Q:   Can I get into NID Ahmedabad with 70 rank in NID Entrance Exam?
A: 

NID Ahmedabad's affiliated colleges offering B. Des specialisations through NID entrance exam. Taking into consideration, the last-round cutoff, getting a 70 rank is not sufficient to allow you to take admission at the institutes affiliated to NID Ahmedabad. Considering the NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2024, all the specialisations has the common rank of 43 for General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category, the common cutoff stood at 45. 

Details to be Filled in NID DAT Application Form 2027

Candidates need to fill in the details mentioned below in the signup form for NID admissions 2027.

Programme of study 

Nationality 

Category

PwD category status

Date of birth

First name

Middle name

Last name

Gender

Email address

Alternate email address

Mobile number

Alternate contact number

Aspirants need to fill in the details mentioned below in their NID DAT 2027 application form.

Exam center

Place of birth (city, town, village)

District

State

Applicant's father's name

Applicant's mother's name

Present address

Permanent address

Exam board

Stream

School name

Exam status

Year

Marking scheme

Percentage grade/GPA

Candidates giving NID DAT 2027 can also go through the links listed below:

NID DAT Pattern

NID DAT Syllabus

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Documents Required for NID Application Form 2027

Candidates can go through the list of documents that they need to upload with their NID DAT application form. Aspirants can also go through the specifications they need to keep in mind while uploading important documents with their NID application form 2027.

Document Type

Format

Size 

Color scanned copy of recent passport-size Photograph 

  • Note that the photo must be taken at a professional studio

JPG/JPEG

50 - 200 KB

Signature

JPG/JPEG

50 - 200 KB

Category certificate issued by a competent authority GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL

  • Note that the EWS and OBC-NCL certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026 (based on the gross annual income of the financial year).
  • Also, the certificate must be issued in the name of the candidate. 

PDF

Up to 1 MB

Category certificate issued by a competent authority - SC, ST

  • The certificate should be issued by a competent authority

PDF

Up to 1 MB

PwD certificate

PDF

Up to 1 MB

Overseas candidate:

  • Image of the first and the last page of the Passport

JPG/JPEG

Up to 1 MB

 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many BDes seats are available at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

There are 128 seats available for BDes at NID Ahmedabad. Seat allocation is done based on performance in accepted exam and selection round. The seats are reserved discipline-wise as follows:

CoursesSeats
BDes in Furniture and Interior Design13
BDes in Graphic Design19
BDes in Animation Film Design19
BDes in Product Design19
BDes in Film and Video Communication13
BDes in Textile Design19
BDes in Ceramic and Glass Design13
BDes in Exhibition Design13

NOTE: The seat intake is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It can still be revised and hence, is indicative. 

Q:   How much is the BDes fees at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad?
A: 

NID Ahmedabad offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for a duration of four years. The total tuition fee of BDes at NID Ahmedabad ranges around INR 18.04 lakh. There are other components included in the fee as well, such as hostel charges, security deposit, etc. The total course fee is INR 19.29 lakh. This given fee information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the cost of MDes at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

The overall cost of NID Ahmedabad is INR 13.18 lakh. The MDes fees might include mutiple other fee components that must be paid during admission. Admission to MDes is based on NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Therefore, candidates must register for the exam and pay the NIT DAT application fee. The application fee is tabulated below:

CategoryApplication FeeApplication + Late Fees
General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCLINR 3000INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500
SC, ST, PwDINR 1500INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250
Overseas (Supernumerary)INR 5000INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500

The mentioned application fee information is as per past records. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   How costly is National Institute of Design, Bengaluru?
A: 

The fee structure of NID, Bengaluru is expensive as compared to the other design Institutes. The fee ranges between 1,80,000- 2,00,000 for the 1st semester in undergraduate course. The approximate fees for the master's degree is around 11 lakh. You can visit the official website of NID for the latest fee structure. Students have to pay the security fees of 10,000 at the starting of the course. Some fees like the security fees is refundable but the tuition fees is non refundable. There are other charges as well like hostel, mess, transportation. The fees is but high but it is worth it. 

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Document checklist for NID DAT 2027 Application Form

To fill NID DAT 2027 form, the candidate will need the following documents.

Applicants Photo Signature Certificate Valid documents to be submitted
General Yes Yes No ---
General EWS Yes Yes Yes EWS Certificate
OBC-NCL Yes Yes Yes OBC-NCL Certificate
SC Yes Yes Yes Caste Certificate
ST Yes Yes Yes Tribe Certificate
General-PwD Yes Yes Yes Disability Certificate and/or UDID Card*
GEN-EWS-PwD Yes Yes Yes EWS Certificate
Disability Certificate and/or UDID Card*
OBC-NCL-PwD Yes Yes Yes OBC-NCL Certificate
Disability Certificate and/or UDID Card*
SC-PwD Yes Yes Yes Caste Certificate
Disability Certificate and/or UDID Card*
ST-PwD Yes Yes Yes Tribe Certificate
Disability Certificate and/or UDID Card*
Overseas Yes Yes No First page of Passport
Last page of Passport
OCI/PIO Card, if opted in the application form
Third Gender Yes Yes No

Category Certificate if applicable

Third Gender Certificate/Identity Card

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NID DAT 2027 Application Fee

NID DAT 2027 application and late fees - B.Des are given below:

Category

Application Fee (expected)

General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL

INR 3,000

Female Candidates (except SC, ST )

INR 2000

SC, ST

INR 1,500

PwD

INR 500

Third gender

INR 500

Overseas  (Supernumerary)

$ 125

NID DAT 2027 application and late fees - M.Des

1 Discipline

Category

Application Fee  (expected)

General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL

INR 3,000

Female Candidates (except SC, ST )

INR 2000

SC, ST

INR 1,500

PwD

INR 500

Third gender

INR 500

Overseas  (Supernumerary)

$ 125

2 Disciplines

Category

Application Fee

General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL

INR 6000

SC, ST, PwD

INR 3000

Overseas  (Supernumerary)

INR 10000

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Both institutions offer the BDes course but with completely different admission processes. IIT Indore accepts admission based on the UCEED entrance exam, while BITS Pilani considers the NID Entrance exam/ BITSAT exam result. 

See the table below to compare both insttutions on different factors: 

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