NID DAT 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise Fee and Payment Modes

NID DAT 2027 Application Fee ranges from ₹500 for PwD and Third Gender students to ₹3,000 for General, GEN-EWS, and OBC-NCL students. The National Institute of Design (NID) conducts DAT (Design Aptitude Test) for B.Des and M.Des admissions at NID campuses across India. You register and pay the fee entirely online at admissions.nid.edu. Registration for NID DAT 2027 opened on September 10, 2026. The last date to pay and submit the application is November 30, 2026 (11:59 PM IST).

• The NID DAT 2027 application fee for General, GEN-EWS, and OBC-NCL students is ₹3,000.
• Female students (except SC/ST/PwD) pay ₹2,000 — a ₹1,000 concession on the General fee.
• SC and ST students pay ₹1,500 — a 50% concession on the General category fee of ₹3,000.
• PwD and Third Gender students pay the lowest fee of ₹500.
• Overseas (supernumerary) students pay US$125 as the NID DAT application fee.
• The fee is paid online at admissions.nid.edu via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• The NID DAT application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable once paid.

NID DAT 2027 Official Portal: admissions.nid.edu

NID DAT Application Fee 2027: Overview

NID DAT 2027 is open for B.Des and M.Des programme applications. You pay the fee once per application, regardless of how many NID campuses you list as preferences. There is no separate fee per campus or programme. The fee amount depends only on your category and residency status. You must complete payment before the November 30, 2026 deadline. NID does not accept any offline fee payment at any stage.

Also read: NID DAT 2027 Registration: Dates, Form, and Process

NID DAT Application Fee 2027: Category-Wise

The table below shows the NID DAT 2027 application fee for each category. The fee structure applies to B.Des and M.Des (1 discipline) applicants. Female students who also belong to SC, ST, or PwD categories pay the lower fee applicable to their specific category — not the female-row fee.

SC and ST students pay ₹1,500 for NID DAT — a 50% concession on the General category fee of ₹3,000.

NID DAT 2027 Fee for M.Des — Two Disciplines

If you apply for M.Des in two disciplines, the fee may be higher than the single-discipline amounts above. Check the official NID DAT 2027 admissions brochure at admissions.nid.edu for the exact two-discipline M.Des fee before submitting your application.

Also read: NID DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit and Qualification

NID DAT Application Fee Payment Modes

NID accepts online payment only for DAT 2027. You cannot pay by cash, demand draft, or offline challan. The payment gateway is integrated into the admissions portal at admissions.nid.edu. Complete your transaction in one go — the portal does not save a partially completed payment session.

• Do not close your browser or press the back button during payment processing.
• Bank transaction charges, if any, are over and above the NID DAT 2027 application fee.
• If your UPI payment shows a pending status, wait at least 10 minutes before checking the status again.
• Save the payment confirmation and the email receipt NID sends after a successful transaction.
• Your candidate dashboard at admissions.nid.edu reflects your payment status after a successful transaction.

NID DAT 2027 Fee Concession Details

NID provides a fee concession to students in reserved categories. The concession is automatic — you do not apply separately for it. The portal applies the reduced fee when you select the correct category in your registration form. There is no income-based fee waiver for NID DAT. OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS students do not receive a concession and pay the full General fee of ₹3,000.

How the Concession is Applied

• Select your correct category (SC, ST, PwD, or Third Gender) when you fill the registration form.
• The admissions portal automatically shows the reduced fee at the payment step.
• You must produce a valid category or disability certificate at the time of admission. If the certificate is invalid or you selected the wrong category, NID can cancel your admission.
• PwD students need a disability certificate from a government hospital or competent authority showing 40% or more disability.

Do not select a reserved category to pay a lower fee if you do not belong to that category. NID cancels admissions based on false category declarations during document verification.

If you change your category during the correction window (December 1–3, 2026) to a higher-fee category, you must pay the fee difference. NID does not refund any excess fee if you shift to a lower-fee category.

NID DAT 2027 Late Fee Details

NID does not offer a late registration window with a late fee for DAT 2027. If you miss the regular deadline of November 30, 2026 (11:59 PM IST), you cannot submit an application. There is no option to register late by paying a higher fee after the closing date.

• The correction window (December 1–3, 2026) allows edits to existing applications only. New registrations are not allowed.
• Do not wait for the last day to pay. Server loads on November 30 can cause payment errors and timeouts.
• If you miss the 2027 cycle deadline, the next NID DAT cycle typically opens in September or October of the following year.

Also read: NID DAT 2027 Important Dates: Exam Schedule and Key Deadlines

NID DAT Application Fee Refund Policy

The NID DAT application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable in all circumstances. NID does not return the fee if you withdraw your application, do not appear for the exam, are found ineligible, or are disqualified at any stage of the selection process.

The NID DAT application fee is non-refundable — even if you withdraw or do not appear for the exam.

Common Scenarios Where the Fee is Not Refunded

• You register but choose not to appear for the DAT Prelims or Mains.
• Your application is rejected because you do not meet the age or qualification criteria.
• You are disqualified for submitting incorrect or fraudulent documents.
• You accidentally pay twice (duplicate payment).
• You change to a lower-fee category during the correction window — no refund of the fee difference.

What Happens if Your Payment Fails

If your payment fails after money is deducted from your account, do not pay again immediately. Wait 48 hours and log in to your candidate dashboard at admissions.nid.edu to check the payment status.

If your payment fails, do not pay again immediately — wait 48 hours for the amount to reflect before making another attempt.

If the deduction shows in your bank statement but the portal still shows the payment as failed or pending, contact NID’s admissions helpdesk with your Application Number and bank transaction reference. The deducted amount is typically reversed within 7 to 10 working days by the bank.

How to Pay NID DAT 2027 Application Fee

You pay the NID DAT 2027 fee at the final step of the online application form on admissions.nid.edu. Keep your payment details ready so you can complete the transaction without interruption. The application is accepted only after the payment is confirmed successfully.

1. Go to admissions.nid.edu and click on "New Registration."
2. Create your account using a valid email address and mobile number. Verify both with the OTPs sent to you.
3. Log in with your credentials and click on the NID DAT 2027 application link.
4. Fill in your personal details, date of birth, academic qualifications, and the correct category.
5. Select the programme (B.Des or M.Des) and list your NID campus preferences.
6. Upload the required documents: passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
7. Review all filled details carefully before proceeding. Some details cannot be changed after fee payment.
8. Click "Proceed to Payment" and select your mode — debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
9. Complete the transaction. Do not close the browser or press the back button while payment processes.
10. After successful payment, download the confirmation page and save the fee receipt NID sends to your registered email.

Your candidate dashboard shows the application as submitted after a successful fee payment. If the status does not update within one hour of payment, log in and verify before contacting the NID admissions helpdesk.

Also read: NID DAT 2027 Admit Card: Download Date and Hall Ticket Steps