NID DAT Application Form 2024: Registrations Closed, Application Correction Window (Closed)

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NID DAT 2024 Application Form

NID DAT 2024 Application Form: The National Institute of Design (NID) has officially opened the application form correction window for the NID DAT 2024 exam. Starting from December 8th, 2023, candidates can review and edit their form details on the official website, admissions.nid.edu. This window will remain open until December 10th, 2023, at 4 PM. Check out the direct link for the NID DAT 2024 application correction below:

NID DAT 2024 Application Form Correction Window - Direct Link! (CLOSED)

The NID DAT 2024 registrations began on September 8, 2023, and the last date of registration for the B.Des and M.Des programmes was extended to December 5, 2023.Candidates were allowed to fill out the application form without late fees till December 5, 2023, up to 4 PM. However, the last date to submit the application form with late fees was December 7, 2023. The NID DAT 2024 admit card for Prelims exam will be available on December 12, 2023, and the exam will take place on December 24, 2023. The NID DAT is a national-level entrance test for admission to the NID's undergraduate and postgraduate design degrees. Candidates must check the NID DAT eligibility criteria 2024 before filling out the application form for NID DAT 2024. 

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NID DAT 2024 Application Form Correction

The edit window for the NID DAT 2024 application form is likely to be opened after the application process of NID DAT 2024 has ended. The applicants will have the option to make changes in their online applications in terms of the Eligibility Section, Date of Birth, Category, Email ID and Citizenship Applied For etc. Applicants are also advised to fill the application form carefully and accurately.

Details that Can/Can’t be Edited for NID DAT 2024 Application Form

Mentioned below are all the details that can and can’t be edited for the NID DAT 2024 application form:

Details that can be edited 

Details that can’t be edited

The following details can be edited in the NID DAT 2023 application form:

  • Exam centre
  • Address details
  • Upload new documents. 
  • Applied category
  • Any other details that are not covered under the “details that can’t be edited” group.

The following details can’t be edited:

  • Programme Applied in
  • Name of the Candidate
  • Date of Birth
  • Registered Mobile Number
  • Registered Email ID

How to Make Corrections in NID DAT 2024 Application Form?

Steps to correct the NID DAT 2024 application form are mentioned below:

  • Go on to the official website of NID: admissions.nid.edu.
  • Locate and select the 'Login for edit window' tab.
  • Put the necessary credentials, including email ID, date of birth, and password, in the provided login window.
  • Thoroughly read the instructions provided and click on the 'Edit application details' tab.
  • The NID DAT application form will be presented on the screen.
  • To view the complete NID DAT 2024 application form, applicants need to check the designated box.
  • Make the necessary edits to the NID DAT registration form.
  • After completing the required changes in the NID DAT 2024 application form, click on the save and exit button.

NID DAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

NID DAT 2024 will be held in paper-and-pencil/pen format on December 24, 2023. To prevent missing any significant events, applicants to the National Institute of Design must always keep track of the important dates. The following table will reveal the important dates related to the NID DAT 2024 application and registration:

Events

B.Des Dates

M.Des Dates

NID DAT 2024 Application Form Date

September 8 to December 1, 2023

September 8 to December 1, 2023

Last Date for Submitting Online Applications (without late fee)5 December, 2023 (up to 1600 hrs)5 December, 2023 (up to 1600 hrs)

NID DAT Registration 2024 by Paying Late Fee

December 7, 2023 (up to 1600 hrs)

December 7, 2023 (up to 1600 hrs)

Correction of NID DAT 2024 Application Form

December 8 to December 10, 2023

December 8 to December 10, 2023

NID DAT 2024 Admit Card

December 12, 2023

December 12, 2023

NID DAT Exam Date (Prelims)

December 24, 2023

December 24, 2023

NID DAT 2024 Prelims Result

March 28, 2024

February 16, 2024

Rechecking Request for DAT Prelims

March 28 to March 30, 2024

February 16 to February 18, 2024

Download Admit Card for NID DAT Mains

April 14, 2024

February 22, 2024

NID 2024 Exam Date (Mains)

April 27 and 28, 2024

March 3 and April 6, 2024

NID DAT 2024 Mains Result

May 21, 2024

April 30, 2024

NID DAT 2024 Application Dates for PhD

Candidates may find all of the main NID DRT PhD 2024 application deadlines are in the table below:

Events

Important Dates (Tentative)

Availability of Application Form 

October 2023

Last Date for Submission

November 2023

Admit Card/List of Students for DRT

to be announced soon

The Date for DRT Exam or Interview

to be announced soon

Result of DRT Exam or Interview

to be announced soon

Document Checklist for NID DAT 2024 Application Form

To avoid any hassle later on, aspirants should have the necessary documents ready before filling out the NID DAT application form 2024. Having the documents ready ahead of time will allow candidates to complete the NID DAT 2024 and NID PhD 2024 application forms in one go.

Documents Required

Document Format

Document Size 

Colour-scanned passport-sized recent photograph (the photo must be taken at a professional studio)

JPG/JPEG

75 - 100 KB

Signature

JPG/JPEG

75 - 100 KB

A copy of the category certificate issued by a competent authority - GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL

  • It should be noted that these certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2023, and must indicate the gross annual income for the fiscal year 2022-23.
  • Please also confirm that the certificate is issued in the candidate's name.

PDF

Up to 2 MB

SC/ST category certificate issued by an authorised authority.

  • A competent authority should issue the certificate.

PDF

Up to 2 MB

PwD certificate

PDF

Up to 2 MB

Overseas candidate:

  • Image of the Passport's first and last pages

JPG/JPEG

Up to 2 MB

Educational Qualifications proof:

  • Class 12th marksheets (for B.Des)
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (for M.Des)
  • Graduation/Post-graduation degree or equivalent (for PhD)

PDF

Up to 5 MB

Steps to Fill NID DAT Application Form

Candidates can complete the NID DAT 2024 registration online from September 8, 2023, to December 1, 2023, with the regular fee. This marks the last date for submitting the NID DAT application form 2024 without a late fee. For those unable to complete the form by this date, there is an extension until December 3, 2023, with a late fee.

Before diving into the application process, aspirants need to review the NID DAT 2024 eligibility criteria. This ensures they qualify for the admission process. Keep in mind that applicants who do not meet the criteria will not be eligible for the NID entrance exam. Understanding these criteria is vital before proceeding with the NID DAT 2024 application form online. To streamline the process, aspirants should have the necessary documents prepared before filling out the NID DAT application form. 

Below are the steps to guide candidates through the NID DAT 2024 application form:

Step 1: Sign Up

  • Visit the official website of NID i.e. admissions.nid.edu

  • Click on the appropriate link ‘Sign up/ Registration’.

  • Then, enter your valid email address, mobile number, and D.O.B etc. 

  • Click on the 'Submit' tab.

  • After successful registration, login credentials will be sent via email to the registered email address.

Step 2: Fill the Application Form

  • Log in with your credentials such as Login ID and Password.

  • Click on Apply Now.

  • Provide your basic details such as name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, nationality, age, etc.

  • Also, provide your contact details, and qualification details such as the subjects you had, year of passing, marks secured and grade.

  • After filling, in all the basic details, click on the ‘Save & Proceed’ tab to go to the next step ‘Upload Document’.

Step 3: Uploading of Documents

  • In this step. you have to upload your documents and scanned images of your recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format.

  • Also, upload your caste certificate issued by a competent authority, if applicable.

  • Note: Those applicants applying under the PwD category are required to upload their valid Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical authority.

Specifications of Photograph, Signature, and Category Certificate:

Category

Format

Dimension

Photograph

JPG/JPEG

not more than 100 KB

 Signature

JPG/JPEG

not more than 100 KB

Certificate (OBC-NCL, SC & ST, PwD, Overseas category etc.)

JPG/JPEG

not more than 150 KB

  • After uploading the document, applicants have to pay an application fee for the NID DAT 2024 application form, which is non-refundable.

  • Click the ‘Save & Proceed’ tab to go to the next section to pay Application Fees

Step 4: Payment of Fees

  • The application fee for NID DAT 2024 can be submitted online or offline.

    • Online Mode: The online application fees can be paid via. Credit card/ debit card/ Netbanking.

    • Offline Mode: The offline payment can be done via Demand draft in favour of “All India Management Association” payable at New Delhi, should be sent to the following address,

The Project Manager–CMS

All India Management Association

Management House, 14, Institutional Area,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003

India.

Step 5: Submission of Application Form

  • After completing all steps of the application form, you can take the printout of the filled application form.

  • You are advised to keep the printed application form for further use.

How to Apply for NID PhD 2024?

Prospective applicants must carefully consider the qualifying criteria before applying to the NID PhD 2024 programme. Follow these procedures to submit your application:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website for NID PhD 2024.
  • Step 2: A new page will open once you are on the website. You must complete all of the needed information here, including your name, date of birth, nationality, and other pertinent information.
  • Step 3: Following completion of the basic data, the following step is to create a password for future login access.
  • Step 4: Continue to the next stage, where you will be required to upload your image and signature, confirming that they satisfy the standards.
  • Step 5: After you have uploaded your images, you may submit your application form. In addition, you must pay the application fee using the State Bank of India collect link given.

NID DAT 2024 Application Fee

The NID admission application fee must be paid by candidates. They can pay the application fee for the NID Entrance Exam online (by credit/debit card) or by demand draft made payable to the "All India Management Association." Following is the application fee of NID 2024:

NID DAT 2024 Application Fee for B.Des

Here’s the application fee for students belonging to different categories for the NID DAT 2024 exam for B.Des programmes:

Category 

NID DAT 2024 Application Fee in INR

General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL

3,000

SC, ST, PwD 

1,500

Overseas (supernumerary)

5,000

NID DAT 2024 Application Fee for M.Des

The following is the application fee for students from various categories for the NID DAT 2024 exam for M.Des programmes:

Category 

Application Fee in INR (1 discipline only)

Application Fee in INR (2 disciplines)

General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL

3,000

6,000

SC, ST, PwD 

1,500

3,000

Overseas (supernumerary)

5,000

10,000

NID DAT 2024 Application Fee for PhD

The given table contains the category-wise details about NID PhD 2024 application fees:

Category 

Application Fee in INR

General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL

3,000

SC, ST, PwD 

1,500

NID DAT 2024 Exam Centres

The National Institute of Design (NID) will be conducting the NID DAT Prelims exam in 22 cities across India. Each of these cities may have one or more test centres. You will need to select an exam city of your choice when filling out the NID DAT 2024 application form. The allocation of NID DAT 2024 exam centres will be based on the number of applications received and the number of seats available at various test centres in the city you selected at the time of application. The name and address of the exam centre allocated to you will be mentioned in your NID DAT 2024 admit card.

NID DAT 2024 Application Form Submission with Late Fees

The deadline to submit your NID DAT 2024 application without incurring a late fee is December 1, 2023, at 6 PM. If you submit your application between December 1, 2023 (6 PM) and December 3, 2023 (4 PM), you will be charged a late fee equivalent to 50% of the application fee.

NID DAT 2024 Application Late Fees for BDes 

Category

Application Fee

Application + Late Fees

General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL

INR 3000

INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500

SC, ST, PwD

INR 1500

INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250

Overseas  (Supernumerary)

INR 5000

INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500

NID DAT 2024 Application Late Fees for MDes 

For 1 Discipline

Category

Application Fee

Application + Late Fees

General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL

INR 3000

INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500

SC, ST, PwD

INR 1500

INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250

Overseas  (Supernumerary)

INR 5000

INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500

For 2 Disciplines

Category

Application Fee

Application + Late Fees

General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL

INR 6000

INR 6000 + INR 1500 = INR 7500

SC, ST, PwD

INR 3000

INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500

Overseas  (Supernumerary)

INR 10000

INR 3000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500

NID DAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before embarking on the application process for NID DAT 2024, it is essential to verify that you fulfil the NID DAT 2024 eligibility criteria for your desired academic program, be it B.Des or M.Des. 

Parameters

B.Des

M.Des

Age Limit

  • General Category: Candidates must have been born on or after July 1, 2004.
  • Reserved Categories (OBCNCL, SC, ST): Candidates must have been born on or after July 1, 2001.
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Candidates must have been born on or after July 1, 1999.

Note for Overseas (Supernumerary) Category: Candidates applying under this category must have been born on or after July 1, 2004.

  • General Category: Candidates must have been born on or after July 1, 1992.
  • Reserved Categories (OBCNCL, SC, ST): Candidates must have been born on or after July 1, 1989.
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Candidates must have been born on or after July 1, 1987.

Note for Overseas (Supernumerary) Category: Candidates applying under this category must have been born on or after July 1, 1992.

Educational Qualification

10+2 in any discipline

Bachelor's degree of minimum four years duration OR its equivalent.

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FAQs about NID DAT Application Form

In which mode is the NID DAT 2024 Application Form released?

The NID DAT 2024 Application Form is only available online. The application form is available on the NID website at https://admissions.nid.edu/. The application form is fillable and submittable online. The application form must be submitted before December 1, 2023 (no late fee).

What are the prerequisite details required to fill the NID DAT Application Form?

Here are the prerequisites for completing the NID DAT Application Form 2024: Date of birth, email address, category, educational credentials, caste certificate (if applicable), and PWD certificate (if applicable). To submit to the application form, you will also need a scanned copy of your passport-size photograph, signature, Debit / Credit Card/Net Banking details etc.

Is it important to register yourself before filling the NID DAT Application Form?

Yes, it is important to register yourself before filling out the NID DAT Application Form. The registration process will generate a unique user ID and password that you will need to use to login and fill out the application form. Without registering, you will not be able to fill out the application form.

Which documents are required to be uploaded in the application form of NID DAT?

Here are the documents required to be uploaded in the application form of NID DAT 2024:
- A current passport-size photograph with a white backdrop.
- A black-and-white scanned signature.
- Proof of educational qualifications: Scanned copies of all qualifying examination mark sheets and certificates.
- Caste certificate (if applicable): A scanned copy of the reserved category candidates' caste certificate.
- PWD certificate (if applicable): A scanned copy of the PWD candidate's PWD certificate.

What should be the format of the photograph and signature that need to be uploaded in the registration form of NID DAT 2024?

The following are the format criteria for the photograph and signature that must be supplied in the NID DAT 2024 registration form:
- A current passport-size picture with a white backdrop is required. The photograph's measurements must be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (1.38" x 1.77"). The photograph's file size must not exceed 200 KB.
- The signature must be black and white scanned. The signature's measurements must be 2 cm by 2 cm (0.79" x 0.79"). The signature's file size must not exceed 100 KB.

Can I initiate an offline payment for NID DAT Application Form 2024?

No, an offline payment for the NID DAT application form is not possible. The application fee is only available for payment online through credit card, debit card, or net banking. The NID DAT application form is available online at the NID website. The application form may be found at https://admissions.nid.edu/. The application cost must be paid before the application deadline. The application deadline for the NID DAT 2024 is December 1, 2023.

How much is the application fee of NID DAT for the Open Category students?

The application fee of NID DAT 2024 for the Open Category students is INR 3,000.

Do reserved category candidates get any relaxation in the application fee of NID DAT 2024?

Yes, reserved category candidates are exempt from paying the NID DAT application fees of INR 1,500. SC, ST, and OBC-NCL are the reserved categories. For general category applicants, the application fee is INR 3,000. The application cost for candidates from the reserved categories is INR 1,500. The reduced application fees apply to both Indian and international candidates. Candidates must pick the proper category in the application form to be eligible for the fee reduction. Along with the application form, they must provide a scanned copy of their caste certificate.

Can an overseas candidate register themselves for NID DAT?

Yes, international applicants can apply for the NID DAT 2024. The application form for international students is available on the NID website. For international applicants, the application cost is INR 5,000. The eligibility for foreign applicants is the same as those for Indian candidates. Overseas applicants, on the other hand, must have a valid passport and visa in order to go to India for the exam. The number of seats available for international applicants is restricted. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, international candidates should apply as soon as possible.

I have made some errors on the application form for NID DAT 2024. Can I edit it after the application fee payment?

No, you cannot alter the NID DAT application form once you have paid the application fee. After the application deadline, the correction window for the application form will open. During the edit window, you can make changes to your application form. From December 5 to 7, 2023, the correction window for the NID DAT 2024 application form will be open. During this time, you can make modifications/corrections to your application form. You will not, however, be able to modify your eligibility requirements, date of birth, email ID, category, or citizenship.

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