National Institute of Design Entrance Exam Result 2026

NID DAT 2026 Result Status

The NID DAT Prelims result for M. Des has been released online. The result is available at the official website, admissions.nid.edu.

To check the result, candidates must log in to the result portal using their email ID and date of birth. The DAT Mains result will include the sectional score, total score, and qualifying status.

• The result re-check window is open.
• Candidates shortlisted for admission must submit campus preferences by May 23, 2026 (4 pm).
• M.Des DAT Mains 2026 results were declared on April 30, 2026.
• NID DAT 2026 Prelims Result for M. Des was released on 16th February 2026.
• NID DAT 2026 is conducted in two stages: NID DAT Prelims and NID DAT Mains.
• Final selection is based on the weightage allocated by the institute to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

NID DAT 2026 Result Dates

Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for the Studio Test and Personal Test. The result dates for both stages are given below.

How to Check NID DAT 2026 Result

The NID DAT 2026 Mains result for M. Des will be released soon. Based on the NID DAT 2026 score, the NID Merit List is prepared for shortlisted candidates who are invited for the studio test and personal interviews.

Follow these steps to check the result online:

• Go to the official website, admissions.nid.edu.
• Click on the 'NID DAT 2026 Result' link.
• Enter the roll number and application number, then click on submit.
• The result will appear on the screen.
• Take a printout and keep it for further reference.

Rechecking of NID DAT Prelims Result

Candidates who have requested rechecking of the NID DAT Prelims result 2026 must follow the rules below.

• The fee for rechecking each paper of NID DAT is Rs. 2000.
• Candidates must submit the answer booklet online at admission.nid.edu.
• Rechecking is restricted to checking whether all answers have been marked and whether there is any mistake in adding the final marks.

NID DAT Re-evaluation Policy 2026

Only candidates who have qualified for the exam can file for re-checking. No other candidates, parents, or organisations are allowed to do so.

• No other re-evaluation of the answer script will be done by the candidate as part of the examination carried out.
• If an error is found while re-checking, marks will be added accordingly.
• If any error is found relating to the re-checking, a mail will be sent to the candidate.
• The institution will not be responsible for any damage or loss of the candidates.

NID DAT Tie-Breaker Policy 2026

NID DAT tie-breaker depends on the merit list of the candidates. The following policy of Tie-Breaker is as follows:

• A higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks.
• If this persists, then the higher rank candidate will be promoted to stage 1 of the NID DAT Test.
• If still undecided, a higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test Part B.
• If still undecided, a higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in the Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test Part A.
• If this still continues, the candidate will be assigned a higher rank who has obtained higher marks in NID DAT Mains.

NID DAT 2026 Cut Off

NID DAT 2026 Cut Off is usually announced soon after the results are declared. The candidates who score over the cut off are considered eligible for the examination.

NID DAT 2026 Counselling Procedure

National Institute of Design generally conducts counselling during the months of June and July offering admissions into Bachelor of Design (B.Des), GDPD and M.Des. Counselling of NID DAT is held after the three stages of the selection process are completed: Stage 1- Design Aptitude Test (DAT), Stage 2- Studio Test and Stage 3- Personal Interview.

The entitlement to admission will not be guaranteed only on the basis of appearance in the entrance test or being on the rank list. The results of NID DAT prelims is generally announced in the month of February or March every year.

The shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the mains exam to be conducted in the month of April 2026. The final Merit List of NID DAT is usually released in the same month i.e. fourth week of May 2026. This is followed by the NID DAT counselling procedure which is held for selected candidates on a merit basis.

After online verification of documents, the shortlisted candidates in the rank list are allotted seats provisionally. To be eligible for the next stage of NID DAT 2026 admission process, the qualified candidates are required to submit their consent online (only).

The process for submitting Online Consent starts somewhere around the last week of May 2026 and would last for about a week up to June 2026. The merit list is updated continuously happens during that time on the basis of online consent submitted by the qualified candidates.

Online Uploading of the Documents

For the purpose of verification, the qualifying candidates, as per the first Merit List, would be required to upload scanned copies of requisite documents. All the relevant documents must be issued in the name of the qualifying candidate.

The scanned copies of original documents should be strictly in JPEG format only. Uploaded documents are verified from the information entered in the NID DAT 2026 Application Form and any discrepancy would lead to the cancellation of candidature.

Below is the list of relevant documents for which scanned copies have to be uploaded by the qualified candidates for B.Des. and M.Des. Programs (for all categories):

• Class 10 Marksheet
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Degree Marksheet (for admission to M. Des.)

OBC NCL/SC/ST category candidates have to submit valid category certificates which should be issued by appropriate competent authorities in addition to the above. The scanned copies of the first and last page of the Passport and of the Equivalence certificate should be uploaded by the Overseas category candidates (both B.Des.or M.Des programs), in addition to the ones mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. How can I check the NID DAT Result?

Ans. Candidates can visit the official website of the NID DAT. Login with your Email ID and Date of Birth, then click submit. NID DAT Result 2026 will appear.

Ques. How many seats are available for NID DAT?

Ans. NID DAT 2026 Application Form has already been released. NID DAT Prelims Exam is on 24th December 2023. The current amount of seats for NID DAT is 427.

Ques. How much rank is required for NID DAT 2026?

How to Check NID DAT Result

Candidates can check the NID DAT result on the official website of NID DAT. They must log in with their Email ID and Date of Birth, then click submit.

The NID DAT Result 2026 will appear on the screen after login.

Number of Seats in NID DAT

The total number of seats for NID DAT is 427. The NID DAT 2026 Application Form has already been released.

The NID DAT Prelims Exam is scheduled for 24th December 2023.

Rank Required for NID DAT 2026

Candidates must keep their rank above 50 to secure a good college for design. A rank above 50 is considered necessary for admission.

First Rank in NID DAT 2023

Simran Sharma has ranked AIR 1 in the M.Design Program. She has secured admission at NID Bangalore.

OBC Seats in NID DAT 2026

There are 114 seats reserved for OBC category in NID DAT 2026. These seats are part of the total seat allocation.