According to the expected schedule, the NID DAT 2027 application window is likely to open during the second week of September 2026. The online registration process for both B.Des and M.Des programmes will be conducted through the official admissions portal.
Students seeking admission to design programmes at NID can submit their applications through the official website once the registration link becomes available.
The application portal for NID admissions will be available at www.admissions.nid.edu.
NID DAT 2027 Application Schedule (Expected)
The registration timeline for the upcoming entrance examination is expected to follow the schedule below:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
|
Opening of NID DAT 2027 Application Form |
Second Week of September 2026 |
|
Closing of NID DAT 2027 Application Form |
First Week of December 2026 |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the final days of registration. Early submission can help applicants avoid technical issues and provide sufficient time to review uploaded documents and application details.
Expected NID DAT 2027 Application Fee
The application fee structure
is expected to remain similar to previous admission cycles.
| Category | Expected Application Fee |
|---|---|
|
General, General-EWS and OBC Candidates |
Around INR 3,000 |
|
Female Candidates (Except SC, ST and PwD) |
Around INR 2,000 |
Applicants should note that
the final fee structure will be confirmed only after the official notification
is released by NID.
Documents Required for NID DAT 2027 Application Form
Before beginning the online application process, candidates should arrange all mandatory documents in the prescribed format. These typically include photographs, signatures, category certificates, disability certificates and other supporting documents based on the candidate's category.
The following checklist
outlines the documents expected to be required during the registration process.
NID DAT 2027 Document Checklist
| 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 selected in the application form |
|
Third Gender |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Category Certificate, if applicable; Third Gender Certificate/Identity Card |
Important Guidelines for
Applicants
Candidates are encouraged to verify the authenticity and validity of all supporting documents before uploading them. Category certificates, disability certificates and identity documents should be updated and clearly legible.
Applicants belonging to reserved categories must ensure that the certificates submitted match the specifications outlined by the institute. Any mismatch in uploaded documents may lead to delays during the admission process.
International candidates should carefully review passport requirements and keep their OCI/PIO documentation readily available before initiating the registration process.
What Happens After the Application Process?
After the registration window closes, NID is expected to announce the examination schedule for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2027. The examination process generally consists of multiple stages designed to assess a candidate's creativity, analytical ability, problem-solving skills and design aptitude.
Candidates should regularly
monitor the official admissions portal for updates regarding:
- Examination dates
- Admit card release
- DAT Prelims schedule
- DAT Mains schedule
- Result announcements
Counselling and admission
procedures
With the application process expected to begin shortly, students planning to pursue a career in design should start preparing their documents and entrance examination strategy well in advance.