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    NID MDes Eligibility Criteria 2027, Age Limit, Qualification, Marks

    NID MDes Eligibility Criteria 2027, Age Limit, Qualification, Marks

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 09 Nov 2026, 05:04 PM IST
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    The National Institute of Design released the NID 2027 M.Des eligibility criteria on its official website: admissions.nid.edu. Candidates can download the NID DAT M.Des 2027 eligibility criteria from the information handbook. The NID DAT 2027 M.Des eligibility criteria will include details regarding NID M.Des qualification requirements and the NID DAT 2027 M.Des age limit. Candidates must make sure they meet the NID Master of Design eligibility criteria before deciding to appear for NID DAT M.Des 2026. The institute will conduct the NID M.Des entrance exam for admissions into UG and PG design programmes at NID campuses across India.

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    1. NID MDes Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027
    2. NID Age Limit for PG (2.5-Year MDes)
    3. NID Integrated MDes Eligibility Criteria 2027
    4. Educational Qualifications for NID Integrated MDes
    5. NID DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Qualification for NID MDes
    NID MDes Eligibility Criteria 2027, Age Limit, Qualification, Marks
    NID DAT 2027 MDes Eligibility Criteria

    The candidates need to review the NID DAT 2026 MDes eligibility criteria before submitting the NID application form. The NID M.Des eligibility requirement covers age restrictions, academic qualifications, and other aspects. Interested applicants should carefully read and check all NID MDes requirements to avoid any cancellations during NID admissions. Read the complete article to know complete details about NID DAT 2027 MDes eligibility criteria and other important details.

    NID MDes Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027

    Before submitting the NID application form for MDes, candidates must fulfil the NID 2027 eligibility requirements. Individuals who do not meet the NID 2027 MDes eligibility criteria will not be allowed to proceed with the application process for admission. Applicants interested in applying for NID DAT 2027 for MDes admission need to be sure that they meet all the requirements. Check the table below to understand all the details regarding NID 2027 qualifying criteria, including age restrictions.

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    NID Age Limit for PG (2.5-Year MDes)

    The students need to meet the NID MDes age limit to be eligible for admission. The NID MDes age limit is different based on each category. Therefore, candidates are advised to refer to the NID age limit for PG before filling out the online NID DAT application form.

    NID MDes Age Limit

    Category

    NID DAT Age Limit 2027 for MDes

    Indian Nationals in the General category and the General EWS category

    Application for admission is limited to applicants born on or after July 1, 1995.

    Indian Nationals in Reserved Category (OBC-NCL, SC & ST)

    Participants who are born on or after July 1, 1992, are eligible for admission.

    Indian Nationals in PwD Reserved Category

    Candidates born on or after July 1, 1990, are eligible to apply for admission.

    Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category

    Non-Indian citizens born on or after July 1, 1995, can also apply under the overseas category.

    Note: If a foreign citizen satisfies all requirements for NID MDes (Master of Design) eligibility, they may only apply for the NID DAT exam under the abroad category. Candidates must stay within the NID MDes age limit agreed upon by the authorities and obtain a bachelor’s degree or diploma in any discipline to meet NID MDes eligibility.

    NID Integrated MDes Eligibility Criteria 2027

    For the NID Integrated M.Des 5.5-year programme, candidates will be eligible after clearing the following requirements: 

    NID Integrated MDes Age Limit (5.5-Year MDes) 

    Category

    NID DAT Age Limit 2027 for Integrated MDes

    Indian Nationals in the General category and the General EWS category

    Application for admission is limited to applicants born on or after July 1, 2006.

    Indian Nationals in Reserved Category (OBC-NCL, SC & ST)

    Participants who are born on or after July 1, 2003, are eligible for admission.

    Indian Nationals in PwD Reserved Category

    Candidates born on or after July 1, 2001, are eligible to apply for admission.

    Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category

    Non-Indian citizens born on or after July 1, 2006, can also apply under the overseas category.

    Educational Qualifications for NID Integrated MDes

    Candidates interested in pursuing the Integrated M.Des programme must have the following educational qualifications as mentioned by the authorities:

    • Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities) from a recognized board (CBSE, ICSE, IB, or state boards) before the physical verification of documents and must pass in the first attempt.
    • Candidates are required to submit the qualifying marksheet on or before July 15, 2027.
      Candidates who are seeking provisional admission due to non-declaration of Class 12 results should submit their qualifying marksheets on or before July 15, 2027.
    • Candidates who have not appeared for the Class 12 examination before the physical verification of documents will not be eligible to participate in the further admission process. 
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    NID DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Qualification for NID MDes

    In order to be considered for admission, candidates must also meet the NID MDes 2027 educational qualification and the minimum percentage for NID M.Des. As per the NID MDes qualification requirement, aspirants should meet at least one of the following criteria:

    NID MDes Qualifications

    The applicants must have completed any one of the following degrees to qualify for NID MDes eligibility:

    • Bachelor's Degree: The applicant must have graduated from an institute recognised by Indian law with a bachelor’s degree in any specialisation after 12th grade for a minimum of 4 years. OR
    • Full-time diploma: Applicants must have graduated from an institution approved by Indian law with a minimum of a 4-year degree in design/ fine arts/applied arts/architecture after 12th standard or its equivalent. OR
    • Bachelor's Degree: Candidates must have completed a minimum of a 3-year degree programme in any specialisation after the 12th grade or its equivalent from an Indian law-recognised institution.

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    Yes, if the candidate's portfolio aligns with product design/global UX design expectations. 

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