Application Process and Fees
NID DAT Application Fee
Status (as of 16 October 2026): The fee below is official, from the NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28.
NID DAT 2027 Application Fee
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹3,000 |
Female candidates (except SC, ST and PwD) | ₹2,000 |
SC / ST | ₹1,500 |
PwD | ₹500 |
Third Gender | ₹500 |
Overseas (supernumerary) | US$ 125 |
For M.Des, the fee is charged per discipline applied for. The fee is non-refundable, and bank charges are extra.
Other Fees
Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Re-totalling of DAT Prelims | ₹2,000 |
Key Takeaways
General/EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹3,000; female: ₹2,000; SC/ST: ₹1,500; PwD and third gender: ₹500.
Overseas candidates pay US$125.
M.Des fee is per discipline.
Pro Tip: If you apply for three M.Des disciplines, the fee is multiplied — choose disciplines thoughtfully.
Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NID DAT application fee?
₹3,000 for General, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL; ₹2,000 for female candidates (except SC/ST/PwD); ₹1,500 for SC/ST; ₹500 for PwD and third gender; US$125 for overseas candidates.
Is the NID M.Des fee per discipline?
Yes. The M.Des application fee is charged for each discipline you apply for.
Is the NID application fee refundable?
No. The fee is non-refundable.