The National Institute of Design will release the passing marks for the NID Prelims 2026 on the official website at admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who manage to clear the NID Prelims cut-off will be eligible for the NID Mains. Furthermore, candidates also need to know that the NID DAT Prelims marks will not be considered in the final cut-off of the NID Selection Process. The number of candidates who will get the NID Prelims passing marks will be approximately 1.5 times the number of seats that are available for NID DAT 2026.
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Candidates can check out the article below to learn about the expected cutoffs for NID DAT Prelims 2026. The article will also carry previous years' scores for NID Prelims to give candidates an idea of the potential score they need to get for the NID Prelims 2026 round.
The NID DAT Prelims cut-off differs for each candidate category and is announced in the form of both rank and score. Aspirants appearing for the NID DAT 2026 entrance exam should take note of the updated selection process. The Prelims marks are no longer included in the final merit calculation, so variations in cutoff scores can be expected. Candidates can check out the table below to learn about the passing marks for the NID Prelims 2026, category-wise.
Category | Tentative Marks for NID Prelims 2026 |
Open | 56-60 |
OBC - NCL | 40-44 |
EWS | 48-52 |
ST | 42-44 |
SC | 27-30 |
PwD | 8-10 |
Overseas | 22-25 |
Candidates can also check out the NID DAT Previous years' marks for qualifying to NID DAT Mains 2026 to get an idea of the potential score and rank that candidates have received in the previous years.
Category | NID Prelims 2025 Passing Marks |
General | 59 |
GEN-EWS | 46 |
OBC - NCL | 51 |
SC | 46 |
ST | 38 |
Overseas | 22.5 |
PwD | 19 |
Category | NID Prelims 2024 Passing Score | Rank Cutoff for Candidates Shortlisted for DAT Mains 2024 |
General | 58.5 | 253 |
GEN-EWS | 43 | 153 |
OBC - NCL | 50 | 257 |
SC | 43.75 | 181 |
ST | 29 | 120 |
Overseas | 24.25 | 62 |
PwD | 9.75 | 96 |
The National Institute of Design has notified in its admission handbook that approximately candidates numbering 1.5 times the number of seats will qualify for the NID Mains. The scores they obtain in the NID Prelims will not have any impact on the final NID Cutoffs 2026. Candidates who look forward to clearing the Prelims are advised to have a strong grasp of the NID DAT 2026 Syllabus and prepare accordingly.
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For NID DAT exam preparation, you can follow the preparation tips provided by Careers360. The article covers important aspects such as understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, choosing the right study material, practising previous-year papers, and taking mock tests.
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To start your NID DAT and UCEED preparation, begin with the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous years' question papers. You can also refer to the Careers360 preparation resources and sample papers for regular practice using the links provided below.
No, the NID DAT Prelims paper is not exactly the same for B.Des and M.Des aspirants.
You can check these resources for more clarity:
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-sample-papers
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-mdes-previous-year-question-papers-with-solution
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