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    Can You Apply to Multiple NIDs Through One M.Des Application Form?

    Can You Apply to Multiple NIDs Through One M.Des Application Form?

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 05 Nov 2026, 03:33 PM IST
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    National Institute of Design has opened the NID M.Des 2027 application form on its official website. The admission process allows candidates to apply for various PG design programmes offered at multiple NID campuses. However, the application process for NID DAT 2027 is different for each NID campus. As per official information, candidates seeking admission into various NID campuses in India must submit separate application forms for each NID. Therefore, candidates should understand the campus-wise application requirements and complete the necessary forms before submitting their NID M.Des 2027 applications.

    Can You Apply to Multiple NIDs Through One M.Des Application Form?
    Can You Apply to Multiple NIDs Through One M.Des Application Form?

    NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru offer a unified application form, while NID Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have separate standalone application forms. Check the complete article to know more about the NID M.Des application form process to apply for multiple NID campuses and other important details. 

    Can You Apply to Multiple NIDs Through One M.Des Application Form?

    No, candidates who are planning to apply for multiple NIDs through one M.Des application form are not eligible for the 2027-28 academic year. However, candidates can use the unified application form for applying to NID Ahmedabad, NID Gandhinagar, and NID Bengaluru. Whereas, candidates who are interested in applying for NID Haryana and NID Madhya Pradesh should submit their applications separately for each campus. Detailed information about the application process in each NID campus can be viewed in the table below:

    Amity University, Noida

    India’s only private university to be ranked for Graduate Employability | 6000+ Placements | 800+ Recruiters | 75 LPA-Highest Salary

    School of Design, UPES, Dehradun

    Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Get Upto 100% Scholarships | Spot Admissions via CUET

    Campus Details

    Application Form Rules

    Unified application form

    NID Haryana

    Separate standalone application form

    NID Madhya Pradesh

    Separate standalone application form

    Candidates who are interested in pursuing their M.Des programme from NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, & Bengaluru can select their choice of campuses and submit the unified NID M.Des application form rather than submitting individual forms.

    NID Haryana and Madhya Pradesh: Separate Application Forms Required 

    The NID Haryana and NID Madhya Pradesh application forms should be submitted separately through the NID official website. Candidates must note that submitting the unified application form for Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru does not automatically register candidates for NID Haryana or NID Madhya Pradesh.

    NID M.Des Application Fee: Campus-wise Complete List

    The NID M.Des application fee has been released on its official website. The M.Des application fee for NID Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar is the same. Whereas the application fee for NID Haryana and NID Madhya Pradesh is different. Candidates can check the campus-wise application for NID M.Des:

    NID 2027 Application Fee (For NID Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar):

    Cateogry

    Application Fee

    General/ General- EWS/ OBC-NCL

    3000/-

    Female candidates (except SC, ST, PwD)

    2000/-

    SC & ST Candidates

    1500/-

    PwD Candidates

    500/-

    Third Gender

    500/-

    Overseas (Supernumerary) Candidates

    125 USD

    NID 2027 Application Fee (For NID Haryana & Madhya Pradesh):

    Cateogry

    Application Fee

    General/ General- EWS/ OBC-NCL

    2000/-

    Female candidates (except SC, ST, PwD)

    1500/-

    SC & ST Candidates

    1000/-

    PwD Candidates

    500/-

    Third Gender

    500/-

    Overseas (Supernumerary) Candidates

    83 USD

    NID DAT 2027 Application Fee: Important Points

    • The application fee is neither refundable nor transferable.

    • Candidates will be able to select only one discipline/specialisation while submitting their application form for NID Madhya Pradesh for M.Des programme. 

    • The fees for the application can be paid only through Debit/Credit Card.

    • Incase if the application is found as not eligible, the application fee already paid will not be refunded.

    • Candidates will be able to select only one discipline/specialisation while submitting their application form for NID Haryana for M.Des programme.

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