List of Documents Required for NID Application Form 2027

Documents required for the NID Application form 2027

Before proceeding with the NID 2027 registration, candidates must ensure that they have all the necessary documents for NID registration and their scanned copies ready to avoid any last-minute challenges. Check the list of NID registration documents required by the candidates at the time of filling the application form below.

• A recent passport-sized photograph
• Candidates signature
• Essential details, including academic records and contact information
• OBC-NCL certificate (if applicable)
• ST certificate (if applicable)
• SC certificate (if applicable)
• Certificates for EWS and disability (if applicable, required for general, general-EWS, OBC-NCL, ST/SC-PwD applicants)
• For international applicants, a copy of the first and last pages of the passport

NID Documents Required for Caste Certificate

As the NID DAT 2027 official brochure has not yet been released, candidates can refer to the previous year's documents provided below. Important documents such as the caste certificate and other details will be mentioned in the official notification.

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NID Form Documents: Specification of the documents

The applicants need to submit the caste certificate required documents for NID with the necessary format and size as mentioned in the table below.

Caste Certificate Required Documents for NID Application Form 2027 for Reservation

• GEN-EWS Category: Upload a valid EWS Certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026, based on FY 2025–26 income. It must be in the candidate’s name, include the candidate’s photo, and be uploaded in PDF format (max 1 MB; multiple pages allowed). Non-English/Hindi certificates must include a notarised English translation along with the original.

• OBC-NCL Category: Upload a valid NID-format OBC-NCL Certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026, based on FY 2025–26 income, and in the candidate’s name. Upload in PDF format (max 1 MB; multiple pages allowed). Non-English/Hindi certificates require a notarised English translation plus the original.

• SC/ST Category: Upload a valid Caste Certificate issued in the candidate’s name by a Competent Authority, clearly stating the caste. Upload in PDF format (max 1 MB; multiple pages allowed). Certificates not in English/Hindi must include a notarised English translation with the original.

• PwD Category: Upload a valid Disability Certificate and/or UDID issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

• Overseas Category: Upload the first and last page of a valid passport in JPG/JPEG format, ensuring details are clearly visible. Passport must be current. Supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format (max 1 MB; multiple pages allowed).

Documents Required for Third Gender

Check the following list of documents required for third gender candidates applying for NID DAT 2027:

• Photo
• Signature
• Category certificate (if applying under a reserved category)
• Third gender certificate/ identity card

NID DAT Application Form 2027 - What if I upload the Wrong documents?

NID authorities will release the application form correction window on the official website. Authorities will notify the application form correction dates on its official website after the closure of the registration window. The corrections can be made by logging in to the official web page using the allotted credentials and submitting them within the prescribed time.

How to fill the NID DAT Application form 2027?

Filling out the NID DAT 2027 application form involves several steps, which are listed below:

• Registration: Visit the official website of NID and navigate to the application portal. Candidates must register themselves by providing basic details like their name, email address, mobile number, chosen programme, and category. Applicants will receive login credentials upon successful registration at the registered email address.
• Login: Use the login credentials received to access the application form.
• Fill Personal Details: Enter the personal information such as name, date of birth, gender, nationality, etc.
• Educational Qualifications: Provide details about the educational background, including the name of the school/college, board/university, marks obtained, etc.
• Upload NID Documents: Upload scanned copies of NID documents required, like a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, caste/category certificate (if applicable), EWS certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and for international applicants, the first and last pages of the passport.
• Select Exam Centres: Choose the preferred exam centres from the list provided by NID.
• Review and Edit: Double-check all the information entered before final submission. Make corrections if necessary.
• Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes. Keep the payment receipt for future reference.
• Submit Application: After completing all the steps and ensuring everything is accurate, submit the application form.
• Print Confirmation: Once submitted successfully, download and print the confirmation page for future records.