The National Institute of Design (NID) has announced important changes for students who have applied for its Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programs. NID recently updated its rules on October 27, 2026 , to include specific guidelines for editing application forms. This update is for the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) admissions cycle of 2026-27 .
Students who have submitted their application forms will get a short chance to make corrections. The special window to edit application forms for both B.Des and M.Des programs will be open from December 2, 2025 , to December 4, 2025 . This means candidates have only three days to review and change certain parts of their submitted forms.
Important Dates to Remember
Candidates must mark these dates carefully to ensure they do not miss the opportunity to make any needed corrections to their NID DAT application forms.
- Application Form Edit Window Opens: December 2, 2025
- Application Form Edit Window Closes: December 4, 2025
No requests for changes will be accepted after December 4, 2025 . Students are advised to use this short period wisely.
What You Can (and Cannot) Change
During the edit window, students can change most of the information they filled in their application forms. This might include details like their address, contact information (if not the registered number or email), or academic qualifications. However, some key details cannot be changed . Candidates must be aware of these.
Candidates must remember they cannot modify the following critical information:
- Program Applied: You cannot change the specific B.Des or M.Des program you chose.
- Name of the Candidate: Your name as entered in the form cannot be edited.
- Date of Birth: Your birth date cannot be changed.
- Registered Mobile Number: The mobile number you used to register cannot be altered.
- Registered Email ID: The email address linked to your registration cannot be changed.
These details are fixed once the application is submitted. Therefore, candidates should double-check them thoroughly when applying initially.
Rules for Fee Changes
Some changes made during the edit window might affect the application fees. If a candidate decides to change their applied category (for example, from General to OBC or vice-versa) or their gender, they might need to pay an additional fee. This extra fee will apply based on the new category or gender selected.
All candidates must understand that:
- If you change your category or gender and this results in a higher fee, you must pay the extra amount.
- However, if you change your category or gender and the new fee is less than what you already paid, NID will not refund any excess fees.
Therefore, candidates should be certain about their category and gender details before making any changes that could lead to additional costs.
Final Advice for Applicants
NID strongly advises all candidates to read the official NID DAT B.Des and M.Des Admissions Handbook 2026-27 very carefully. This handbook contains all the rules, guidelines, and important information about the admission process, including these latest changes. The handbook is available on the official NID admissions portal.
Once the edit window closes on December 4, 2025 , NID will not allow any further changes to application forms. This rule applies to all stages of the admission process that follow. No requests for changing category or gender will be considered after this deadline. Therefore, students should make all necessary corrections during the open window only.
This amendment provides a fair chance for candidates to correct minor errors while ensuring that core identification details remain consistent. All applicants should use this opportunity to ensure their application forms are accurate and complete.
