The National Institute of Design conducts the Design Aptitude Test known as NID DAT. Aspirants planning to apply for NID DAT entrance exam need to fill out and submit the NID DAT 2026 application form online. Applicants need to know that there is NID entrance exam fees based on each category. The NID application fee for BDes is different from that of MDes. While filling out the NID DAT 2026 application form, the applicants have to make an online payment for the NID exam fee. Read full details on the NID 2026 application fee.
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Aspirants who are appearing for NID DAT 2026 have to register online at admissions.nid.edu, the NID official website. During this process, applicants have to pay the NID 2026 registration fee. The NID application fee has to be paid only through debit/credit card and net banking. The NID registration fee for BDes and MDes is different from one another. Also, the NID form fees are divided based on the category for the candidates. Provided below in the table are the NID exam fees for 2026.
| Category | NID form fees (BDes) |
|---|---|
General/ General- EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs 3000 |
| Female candidates (except SC, ST, PwD) | Rs 2000 |
SC/ ST | Rs 1500 |
| PwD | Rs 500 |
| Third gender | Rs 500 |
Overseas (Supernumerary) | 125 USD |
Category | NID form fees (MDes) | |
1 Discipline | 2 Discipline | |
General/ General- EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs 3000 | Rs 6000 |
| Female candidates (except SC,ST,PwD) | Rs 2000 | Rs 4000 |
SC/ ST | Rs 1500 | Rs 3000 |
| PwD | Rs 500 | Rs 1000 |
| Third gender | Rs 500 | Rs 1000 |
Overseas (Supernumerary) | 125 USD | 250 USD |
Applicants are advised to fill the NID DAT application form before the deadline. While in the process of filling the NID DAT application form 2026, candidates will be asked to verify their details. After the verification is successful, the applicants are allowed to make NID 2026 registration fee payment. The NID 2026 registration fee has to be paid only through debit/credit card and net banking, where the applicants will be redirected to the payment gateway.
After the NID entrance exam 2026 fees is paid successfully, candidates will be given an option to print the application form. Candidates need to take a print out of the NID DAT application form and save for further NID selection process. Applicants to note that the NID authorities have not specified any late fee charges. Hence, the candidates are supposed to submit their applications as per the schedule. Also, candidates need to make a note that the NID application fee is neither refundable nor transferable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Eligible and deserving candidates can apply for a scholarship and financial aid to avail fee concessions in NID fees 2026.
Candidates who have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board are eligible to appear for NID DAT B.Des 2026. Candidates with a graduation degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for NID DAT M.Des 2026.
The NID application form fee for B.Des is Rs 3000 for general/EWS/OBC NCL categories, Rs 1500 for SC/ST. It is Rs 2000 for female candidates (except from SC/ST).
On Question asked by student community
Dear Student,
For NID DAT exam preparation, you can follow the preparation tips provided by Careers360. The article covers important aspects such as understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, choosing the right study material, practising previous-year papers, and taking mock tests.
Use these strategies
Hello Student,
To start your NID DAT and UCEED preparation, begin with the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous years' question papers. You can also refer to the Careers360 preparation resources and sample papers for regular practice using the links provided below.
No, the NID DAT Prelims paper is not exactly the same for B.Des and M.Des aspirants.
You can check these resources for more clarity:
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-sample-papers
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-mdes-previous-year-question-papers-with-solution
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