National Institute of Design will start the online registration process for the NID entrance exam 2023 tentatively in the first week of October 2022.

You can fill out the registration form only online mode from the official website. There are four steps involved in the application process: online registration, filling in details in the online form, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee.

Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into step-by-step instructions to fill out NID Application Form 2023, required documents, application fee, and more.

How to Apply Online for NID Exam 2023?

Indian Nationals belonging to the general and EWS category must have been born on or after 01 July 2003. In contrast, those belonging to SC/ST/OBC must have been born 01 July 2000 to apply for the National Institute of Design entrance exam.

Also, you must have completed your class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized university to fill out the online form. Only those who satisfy the NID Eligibility Criteria 2023 mentioned above are eligible to fill out the registration form.

Make sure to fill out the registration form in the stipulated time to avoid discrepancies at the last moment. You can follow the instructions given below to fill out the online application form without any errors.

Guidelines and Direct Link to Fill NID Application Form 2023

• Visit the official website of NID, i.e. www.nid.edu.
• Click on the "New Registration" tab.
• Provide the valid mobile number, email ID, Date of birth, and click on the submit button.
• After registration, the exam conducting body will send login credentials to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number via email.
• Re-login to the portal using the credentials received after registration.
• Fill the application form by entering all the details correctly. 
• Upload all the necessary documents in the specified format.
• Pay the application fee either online or offline mode. 

NID Application Form 2023 Dates

Those interested in applying for the NID exam must make sure to fill out the online form on or before the last date.

Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the NID DAT entrance exam:

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NID Application Fee 2023

You can pay the application fee for NID only through online mode using either a debit card or credit card.

Check out the below table for the detailed category-wise NID 2023 application form fees.

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Documents Required to Fill NID 2023 Application Form

If you aspire to apply for the NID 2023 Entrance Exam, you need to have the below-listed documents handy while filling out the online form. 

• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• First page and last page of Passport for overseas students

Specifications for Uploading Documents

Here is the brief information about the specifications for uploading documents in the NID 2023 application form. Also, check the important points to remember while uploading the documents.

Photograph

• The photograph must be in color with a white background and must be taken in a professional studio.
• Photographs with self-composed portraits will not be accepted.
• The digital version of your passport-sized photograph will be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format, with a minimum size of 75 KB and a maximum size of 100 KB.
• Facial features should occupy about 80% of the area in the photograph, with a clear view of the whole face directly looking into the camera.
• The main features of the face must not be covered by hair of the head, any cloth, or any shadow. The forehead, both eyes, nose, cheeks, lips, and chin should be visible.
• Spectacles with dark or tinted glasses are not permitted; only clear glasses are permitted.

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Signature

• The signature must be in black only and must be written against a white background.
• Before uploading, you must scan the signature. Mobile phone photographs of signatures are not acceptable.
• The signature is to be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format, and the size should be between 75 KB to100 KB.

The below table shows the specification for other documents:

NID 2023 Application Form Correction

The National Institute of Design provides an opportunity to edit the NID Online Application Form. However, you are allowed to edit the application form within the window period. 

After the window period, you can not make any changes to the application form. Also, note that you will be allowed to make changes in specific fields only.

Some of the details that you can not edit in the NID application form during the correction window include:

• Eligibility Criteria
• Category
• E-mail ID
• Nationality/ Citizenship
• Date of Birth

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How to Edit NID Application Form 2023?

If you feel that you have committed mistakes while filling out the form, you can edit the details in the application form within the period of the correction window.

You can follow the steps mentioned below to edit the application form.

• Visit the official website of NID.
• Login to the website using your registration number and password
• Click on the "Submit" button
• A new screen will appear on the screen, and there you will see a link related to "NID Correction Form."
• Click on the link and make the required changes
• Click on the "Save" button

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How to Retrieve Password for the NID Application Form 2023?

You can follow the simple steps mentioned below in case you forget your password while filling out the NID 2023 application form.

• Visit the official website.
• Click on “Forgot Enrolment ID”. Then, provide a mobile number and e-mail ID. You will receive an enrolment ID via SMS/E-mail.
• If you forget the password, click on “Forgot Enrolment ID or Password?”
• Click on “Request for an OTP”.
• Provide a mobile number, e-mail ID, and enrolment ID.
• You can reset the password with the help of OTP received via SMS.

How to Check NID Application Status 2023?

You can follow the below procedure to check the status of your NID 2023 application form.

• Visit the official website.
• On the Home page, click on the admission tab link.
• Click on the new page named "Graduate Diploma Program in Design."
• Enter your registered number and password.
• Click on the "Submit" button.
• The application status will appear on the screen.