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NID DAT 2021 Eligibility:

Before applying to NID, candidates should carefully check NID 2021 eligibility criteria. NID 2021 eligibility for candidates belonging to different categories is different. To be eligible to write a NID exam 2021  one has to satisfy those conditions. NID 2021 eligibility varies for courses like B.Des/GDPD, M.Des, and Ph.D. There will be age limits for candidates applying for B.Des and M.Des programs. But there is no upper or lower age limit for the aspirants looking for admission in the Ph.D. program.

NID 2021 Eligibility Criteria for B.Des:

• Age limit: The maximum age limit for the candidates to appear for the NID 2021 exam is those born on or after 1st July 2021.  
• Reserved Category: However for reserved category candidates, the age limit is different. There will be a relaxation of three years for OBC, SC and ST candidates. Physically Handicapped (PwD) can appear for NID 2021 for those born on or after 1st July 1998. 
• Education Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th examination or those appearing in 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board to satisfy the eligibility criteria for NID 2021. 
• Graduating Candidates: Candidates who are graduating (10+2) are also eligible to appear for NID 2021. However, candidates need to submit the relevant documents during the time of admission.

NID 2021 Eligibility Criteria for M.Des:

• Age limit:  The maximum age limit for the candidates to appear for the NID 2021 exam is those born on or after 1st July 1991. For reserved category candidates, the maximum age limit is those born on or after 1st July 1988.   
• Education Qualification: Candidates should have cleared the bachelor's degree(10+2+3 years or 10+2+4 years) to satisfy the eligibility criteria for NID. Those appearing in a bachelor's degree in any discipline from any institution or university recognized by law in India are also eligible to apply for NID 2021. 

NID 2021 Eligibility Criteria for Overseas Category candidates:

• Overseas Candidates: Foreign students who are holding a citizenship from other countries are eligible to apply under the Overseas category.
• Total no of seats: Out of the total 100 seats in the Undergraduate B.Des program, 15% seats are reserved for Overseas category students.