NID Registration 2027 LIVE (OUT) : NID DAT Exam Date, Form Fee, Application Link Soon @admissions.nid.edu

NID B.Des is offered in five NID institutes: NID Ahmedabad, NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, and NID Assam. NID M.Des is offered at three institutions: NID Ahmedabad (Main Campus), NID Bengaluru (Extension Campus), and NID Gandhinagar (Extension Campus).

There are three faculties for B.Des programme in NID:

• Faculty of Communication Design
• Faculty of Industrial Design
• Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design

The category-wise reservation of seats at various institutes is:

NID has released the NID DAT Application for B.Des and M.Des on its official website. Candidates can fill the application form till November 30, 2026.

The direct link to fill the NID DAT 2027 Application is given below:  https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027/Registration.aspx.

The NID DAT Prelims will be held on December 20, 2026 (Sunday).

Candidates must provide a valid email address and an active mobile number while registering for NID DAT 2027.

The last date to apply for NID DAT 2027 is November 30, 2026. Candidates can apply here: admissions.nid.edu.

The Name of the Candidate, Programme Applied in, Date of Birth, Registered Email ID and Registered Mobile Number cannot be changed at any stage in NID DAT 2027 Application edit window.

The NID DAT 2027 Exam will be conducted only in English.

NID Admit card will be out on December 10, 2026 for B.Des and M.Des. The Admit card will be out around 4 PM.

NID will conduct the DAT Mains Exam, which will consist of a Studio Sensitivity Test and In-Person Sensitivity Test.

The application fee for NID DAT 2027 for B.Des and M.Des  is

• General, Gen EWS and OBC: INR 3,000
• Female Candidates (except ST, SC and PwD): INR 2,000
• SC and ST Candidates: INR 1,500
• PwD Candidates: INR 500
• Third Gender: INR: 500
• Overseas candidates: UD$125

The NID DAT 2027 Entrance Exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026. The exam will be conducted in offline modes in 17 cities.

NID DAT 2027 Prelims Exam will be conducted in the following cities:

Check the table below to see the NID DAT schedule:

B.Des and M.Des aspirants should have the following eligibility:

• B.Des: Students who have completed or are appearing in 10+2 from a recognized board.

• M.Des: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Check out the dates for M.Des.

The NID DAT 2027 entrance is a two-step process.

1. Step 1 - The candidate first has to appear in the NID DAT Prelims
2. Step 2 - Candidates who qualify NID DAT Prelims have to next appear in NID DAT Mains.

Check the important dates for NID DAT 2026 B.Des.

The following steps should be followed for NID DAT Registration 2027:

Step 1: Sign up/Registration

Step 2: Fill-in Personal & Educational Details

Step 3: Upload Documents and Signature

Step 4: Pay Application Fee and Print

NID opens its application window only on the official portal (admissions.nid.edu). No offline forms will be accepted.

Checklist of documents to be uploaded by candidates submitting their application under the reserved category at the time of applying online is summarized as under:

Alongside the notification, NID published the official information handbook for B.Des and M.Des, a complete guide covering:

• Programmes offered across NIDs

• Seat distribution

• Admission process step-by-step

• Exam syllabus & structure

• Fees and payment process

• Rules regarding reservation, age limits, and documents

The NID DAT seat intake for M.Des is: 

The NID DAT 2027 official notification has been released on the admissions portal. The exam will be on December 20, 2026.

Before you start the NID DAT 2027 form, keep all required certificates, mark sheets and ID proof handy.

NID Applications for B.Des and M.Des for the academic year 2027-2028 is out now on the official website.

NID DAT 2027 exam will be of:

• B.Des Prelims: 3 hours

• M.Des Prelims: 2.5 hours
  Questions will be a mix of MCQs and subjective design-based questions.

The NID DAT 2027 registration process will be online and will involve sign-up, form-filling, document uploads, and application fee payment.

The DAT Mains for the M.Des. programme consists of two parts:

• Studio Test: This may consist of tests in different The DAT Mains will be conducted in English ONLY.
• Interviews: The interviews will be conducted separately for each discipline, immediately after the Studio Test, and at the same centre as the Studio Test

Log in to your NID applicant account using the email ID and date of birth you provided during registration to continue filling the 2027 application form.

Pay the NID DAT Application fee: 

• Debit card payment through secure gateway
• Credit card option available for instant processing
• Net banking via supported banks
• Ensure fee payment before final submission as form locks thereafter

While filling the NID DAT 2027 Registration form, pick your preferred NID exam centre from the listed cities; this choice determines the test city where you’ll appear for the DAT.

The following documnets are required to fill the NID DAT Application form.

• Passport‑size photograph in prescribed format
• Scanned signature image as required
• Category certificate (if applicable) in correct size
• Academic documents (marksheets, certificates) uploaded as per guidelines

• Name, date of birth
• Email ID and mobile number
• Program of study selection (B.Des/M.Des)
• Educational qualifications and contact details
• Choice of NID exam centre

The application edit window for B.Des and M.Des will open on December 01, 2026 to December 03, 2026.

Start by clicking the NID DAT 2027 B.Des or M.Des registration link, enter your email, mobile number and DOB, then choose your desired B.Des or M.Des program to create a unique applicant account.

NID DAT 2027 Window is active now. Candidates can fill the application now.

The direct link to fill the NID DAT 2027 registration form is https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027/Registration.aspx.

NID DAT exam for 2027 will be conducted on December 20, 2026.

Candidates can fill the NID DAT Application now for B.Des and M.Des. The last date is November 30, 2026. The exams will be on December 20, 2026.

The NID DAT 2027 Application is out for B.Des and M.Des.

Programme choice cannot be edited once the NID DAT 2027 form is submitted; selecting the wrong discipline will require a fresh application and fee payment.

No, the registered contact details remain the same and cannot be edited in the NID correction window.

No, the programme applied for cannot be changed once submitted.

Double‑check the email ID and mobile number entered during NID registration; a typo will prevent you from receiving OTPs and future communication from NID.

There will be NID DAT Application edit window for NID B.Des and M.Des. The candidates can modify the details filled in the application form (except the Programme Applied in, Name of the Candidate, Date of Birth, Registered Mobile Number & Registered Email ID) at the time when ‘Window to Edit’ opens.

In the NID DAT 2027, enter your name, DOB, email and mobile exactly as per official records; any mismatch will block later verification and cannot be corrected after fee payment.

NID DAT Application 2027 is expected to be out this week. Candidates are requested to keep their documents handy to fill out the application form.

Before final submission of the NID DAT Registration Form 2027, double‑check that your signature image is a sharp, legible scan without smudges, saved as JPG/JPEG and sized between 50 KB and 200 KB.

The list of NID B.Des specializations is:

1. Animation Film Design
2. Exhibition Design
3. Film & Video Communication
4. Graphic Design
5. Ceramic & Glass Design
6. Furniture & Interior Design
7. Product Design
8. Textile Design
9. Communication Design
10. Industrial Design
11. Textile and Apparel Design

Candidates missing the NID DAT 2027 application deadline may get a late fee option (based on previous trends). Details will be confirmed in the official notification.

• PDF format only.
• Maximum file size 1 MB.
• Must be issued by a competent authority.
• Name on certificate should match candidate’s name.

NID DAT will be conducted for UG and PG programmes. The notification will include details for both the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programs across NID campuses.

NID B.Des is offered in five NID institutes: NID Ahmedabad, NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, and NID Assam. NID M.Des is offered at three institutions: NID Ahmedabad (Main Campus), NID Bengaluru (Extension Campus), and NID Gandhinagar (Extension Campus).

The NID 2027 notification will have two stages: NID DAT Prelims and NID DAT Mains. These two stages will be for both B.Des and M.Des programmes. NID DAT Mains will comprise of Studio Test and Interview.

The category-wise reservation of seats at various institutes is as follows:

The NID DAT 2027 Application is expected to be out anytime on the official website for B.Des and M.Des.

The Design Aptitude Tests will be conducted in two stages:

Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims

Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains

Candidates belonging to the GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories will be declared as qualified on the basis of the minimum qualifying criteria.

Candidates will have to visit the NID 2027 official admissions website at admissions.nid.edu and apply for the B.Des or M.Des programme and pay the application fee.

The NID DAT 2027 Prelims is expected to be held in the last week of December 2026.

To edit your NID 2027 form, log in with your email and date of birth, navigate to the ‘NID DAT Edit Application’ section and click the Save button after making changes.

Fields that stay locked during the NID 2027 correction period include the programme applied, candidate’s name, date of birth, registered mobile number and registered email address.

During the correction window you may change these items:

• Exam centre
• Address details
• Upload new documents
• Applied category
• Any other uncategorized details

Other details remain locked until final submission.

Once the NID 2027 Registration form is submitted, candidates may return during the correction phase to modify only permitted fields such as exam centre, address and uploaded documents.

The correction window for NID DAT 2027 will open only after the application closes in the first week of December 2026 (expected). Exact dates are yet to be announced.

After submission, you cannot change the program applied, name, date of birth, registered mobile number or email even when the NID DAT 2027 edit window opens.

• Passport‑size photograph, JPG/JPEG, 50‑200 KB, colour
• Signature scan, JPG/JPEG, 50‑200 KB, colour

Candidates must provide a valid email address and an active mobile number while registering for NID DAT 2027.

Overseas applicants must upload scanned images of the first and last pages of their passport (JPG/JPEG, up to 1 MB) as part of the NID 2027 application.

• GEN‑EWS / OBC‑NCL certificate (PDF ≤1 MB, issued after 1 April 2026)
• SC / ST certificate (PDF ≤1 MB)
• PwD certificate (PDF ≤1 MB)

The NID DAT 2027 Exam will be conducted only in English.

Applicants must have completed 10+2 in any discipline or hold a four‑year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) to be eligible for NID 2027 B.Des or M.Des programmes.

Before you click the payment button, double‑check every entry: personal information, academic records, contact numbers and chosen exam centre because once the fee is paid, the NID 2027 form cannot be edited.

• You may change the preferred NID exam centre by accessing the correction portal.
• Updated address information can be entered if you have moved after submitting the form.
• New scanned copies of signature, photograph or category documents can be uploaded during correction.
• The applied reservation category can be modified before the final verification deadline.
• Any other details not listed under non‑editable fields are open for amendment.

• The programme (B.Des or M.Des) selected during registration cannot be altered later.
• Your full name as entered in the form is locked after fee payment.
• Date of birth details are permanent and cannot be edited in the correction portal.
• The mobile number registered with the application remains fixed once the fee is paid.
• The email ID used for login is non‑editable after the final submission.

Candidates must keep the following for NID DAT B.Des and M.Des registration.

• Scanned copy of your signature in the prescribed format.
• Recent passport‑size colour photograph meeting NID specifications.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) if you belong to a reserved category.
• Academic certificates: 10+2 mark sheet for B.Des or bachelor’s degree transcript for M.Des.

Check out the age limit for NID DAT 2027 for filling the rgistration form.

Check out the age limit for NID DAT 2027

The steps to fill the NID DAT 2027 B.Des and M.Des application form is given below.

• Click the NID 2027 registration link, choose B.Des or M.Des, and enter name, email, mobile and DOB.
• A unique applicant account is generated; log in using email and date of birth.
• Fill academic qualifications, contact details, select preferred NID exam centre, and upload required documents.
• Pay the application fee; after payment the form cannot be edited further.

Candidates should have their academic certificates, ID proof, and passport‑size photo ready to avoid delays during the NID Registration process 2027 and to complete submission without issues.

The registration fee for NID DAT 2027 for B.Des and M.Des will be around.

• General, Gen EWS and OBC: INR 3,000
• Female Candidates (except ST, SC and PwD): INR 2,000
• SC and ST Candidates: INR 1,500
• PwD Candidates: INR 500
• Third Gender: INR: 500
• Overseas candidates: UD $ 125

NID DAT Registration Window is expected to close in the First Week of December 2026, so plan early after the September start to avoid last‑minute rush and ensure your submission is processed smoothly.

Check out the expected fee for NID Registration 2027.

The official opening date for the 2027 NID DAT online application has not been released yet. Candidates should regularly check the official NID website for the forthcoming announcement.

• Register on NID admissions.nid.edu and create an applicant account.
• Log in using your newly created credentials.
• Fill all required fields with accurate personal and academic details.
• Upload scanned copies of certificates, ID proof, and passport‑size photograph.
• Pay the NID application fee online through the portal.

Alongside the NID DAT 2027 application launch, NID will publish handbooks for B.Des and M.Des detailing the admission process to guide candidates through requirements and selection criteria.

The official NID DAT notification and the registration portal will go live simultaneously on admissions.nid.edu/ when applications open in September 2026 for prospective design students.

NID DAT 2027 Application forms will be available online at: admissions.nid.edu