NID DAT 2027 Registration Ongoing; Final Checks Before You Submit Your Form
NID DAT 2027 registration is ongoing for B.Des and M.Des admissions. Candidates can apply by November 30 for NID DAT at admissions.nid.edu. Check important dates, application fees and final checks before submitting NID DAT form.
NID DAT Registration: National Institute of Design is accepting applications for Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2027 for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate design programmes 2027-28. Candidates interested in pursuing Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) can complete NID DAT 2027 registration online at admissions.nid.edu.
NID DAT application window will remain open until November 30, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. They are advised not to wait until last day and should verify all information entered in their NID DAT application forms before making final submission. NID DAT Prelims 2027 exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 20, 2026.
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NID DAT 2027 Registration Dates
Candidates can check table to know NID DAT application dates 2027
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply |
November 30, 2026 |
| Application correction window |
December 1 to 3, 2026 |
NID DAT 2027: Final Checks Before Submitting Application Form
Before submitting NID DAT 2027 application form, candidates should verify these details to avoid errors that could create problems during admission
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Candidates must ensure that their full name is entered correctly as mentioned on their Class 10/SSC/SSLC marksheet. They should also check their date of birth, gender and other personal information.
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They should provide an active personal email address and mobile number. NID uses these registered contact details for important admission-related communications.
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Candidates must verify whether they have selected appropriate programme, such as B.Des./5.5-year Professional Education M.Des. (Integrated Pathway) or the regular M.Des. programme. They should also check their nationality and applicable reservation category, including General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC or ST.
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They must ensure that their photograph, signature and applicable supporting certificates have been uploaded in prescribed format and specifications.
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Before completing payment, candidates should check NID application fee applicable to their category and programme.
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They must check spelling errors, incorrect dates, category details, uploaded documents and contact information. Any discrepancy should be identified before final submission.
NID DAT 2027 Application Fee
NID application fee varies as per candidate's category. The fee details for B.Des. and 5.5-year Integrated M.Des application are as follows
| Categories |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL |
INR 3000 |
| Female candidates (except SC, ST and PwD) |
INR 2000 |
| SC/ST candidates |
INR 1500 |
| PwD candidates |
INR 500 |
| Third Gender candidates |
INR 500 |
| Overseas candidates |
US$125 |
How to Complete NID DAT 2027 Registration?
Candidates who have not yet submitted their NID applications can follow these steps
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Visit official website at admissions.nid.edu or click here
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Select programme and click on registration or sign-up option
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Enter required details, including nationality, category and date of birth
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Provide an active email address and mobile number
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Complete OTP verification process
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Log in using registered credentials
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Fill in application form with personal and educational details
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Upload photograph, signature and supporting certificates
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Pay application fee
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Download or save confirmation page
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