| Updated On - Jun 17, 2026
National Institute of Design has issued BDes 2026 Round 1 provisional offer letters between June 16 and June 18 at admissions.nid.edu. Shortlisted candidates must pay the Rs 45,100 seat acceptance fee online to confirm their allotted seat.
National Institute of Design (NID) has released BDes 2026 Round 1 offers. The provisional offer letters are live at admissions.nid.edu. Shortlisted candidates can log in to download their letters. The release window runs from June 16 to June 18, 2026.
The offer follows the Round 1 seat allotment from June 9, 2026. Candidates must accept the seat by paying the acceptance fee online. Those who miss the deadline will lose the allotted seat.
NID is one of India's top design institutes. It admits BDes students through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). The institute operates five campuses across the country.
NID BDes 2026 Round 1 Key Details
The provisional offer letter shows the allotted campus and discipline. Candidates must read the letter carefully before making payment. The key Round 1 details are listed below.
| Particular | Detail |
| Programme | BDes 2026-27 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee | Rs 45,100 |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI) |
| Number of Campuses | 5 |
| Official Portal | admissions.nid.edu |
NID Campuses Offering the BDes Programme
NID offers the four-year BDes programme at five campuses. Each campus has its own fee structure and seat matrix. Candidates can check campus-wise fees on the admissions portal.
Who Receives a Provisional Offer Letter?
Only candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 receive the provisional offer. The allotment is based on the NID DAT score and seat preferences. Each candidate gets one campus and discipline as per their merit rank.
Candidates not allotted in Round 1 will be considered in later rounds. They can stay logged into the portal for further updates.
What Does the Provisional Offer Letter Contain?
The letter carries the candidate's allotment details for Round 1. It lists the campus, the discipline, and the reporting steps. Candidates should match the details with their original preferences.
The letter also lists the seat acceptance amount and payment deadline. Candidates must follow the steps in the listed order. Any error should be reported through the official portal helpdesk.
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How to Download the NID BDes 2026 Provisional Offer Letter?
- Visit the official portal at admissions.nid.edu.
- Click on the My Dashboard login link on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and password to sign in.
- Open the Provisional Offer of Admission section in your dashboard.
- Download and save the offer letter for future reference.
How to Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee?
Candidates accepting the Round 1 offer must pay the fee online. Payment must be made within the window stated in the offer letter. The portal will issue a digital receipt after successful payment.
The acceptance amount adjusts against the first-year tuition fee. Candidates failing to pay within the deadline will lose the seat. The seat moves to the next merit candidate.
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What Comes After Seat Acceptance?
After payment, candidates receive a confirmation receipt on the dashboard. NID will share campus reporting instructions through the same portal. Candidates must report on the notified date with original documents.
Document verification will take place at the allotted campus. Marksheets, identity proof, and category proof are checked before final admission. The remaining tuition fee must be paid as per the campus schedule.
Documents Required for Reporting at the Campus
Candidates must carry all original documents to the allotted campus. Photocopies of the same set are also needed for the institute records. Missing any document may delay the verification process.
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
- NID DAT prelims and mains admit cards
- Provisional offer letter printout
- Seat acceptance fee payment receipt
- Government issued photo identity proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photographs
The institute may ask for additional documents at the time of verification. Candidates should check the admissions handbook for any campus specific requirements.
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What If a Candidate Skips Round 1?
Candidates not accepting the offer will be dropped from the merit list. The vacant seat will then move to later counselling rounds. NID will publish the Round 2 schedule on the same portal.
Candidates wanting a campus upgrade should check the float and upgrade rules. The admissions handbook explains the upgrade process in detail.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit admissions.nid.edu and log in to your dashboard.
- Download and verify the provisional offer letter details.
- Keep the seat acceptance fee ready for online payment.
- Pay the fee through the official gateway before the deadline.
- Save the payment confirmation receipt for future reference.
Watch for the Round 2 seat allotment schedule and campus reporting instructions on the NID admissions portal.
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