NID DAT Result 2021: Download Merit List and Scorecard
NID DAT 2021 Result - National Institute of Design will announce NID DAT 2021 result of the prelims exam in online mode. The result of the NID DAT prelims exam will be declared in the form of a merit list. Aspirants can check NID DAT result 2021 by entering the required credentials - email address, date of birth and verification code. Only the candidates who qualified the prelims exam will be eligible to appear for NID DAT mains. After the declaration of the NID DAT result candidates can request for re-evaluation within the allotted time. Test takers need to secure the minimum specified cutoff to qualify the exam. If any candidates score the same marks, then the tie-breaking rule will be applicable to break the tie. Go through NID DAT result 2021 to know the complete details on the same.
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NID DAT 2021 Result - Overview
Particular | Details |
Name of the Exam | NID Design Aptitude Test |
Commonly Known As | NID DAT |
Conducting Body | National Institute of Design |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of the Result | Online |
NID DAT Result 2021 - Examination Date
Students are advised to trace the exam date of NID DAT to avoid missing any crucial event. The tentative date of important dates related to NID DAT result is mentioned below and will be soon updated once released by the authority.
NID DAT 2021 Result - Important Dates
Events | Dates |
NID DAT Prelims | To be notified |
NID DAT Prelims Result | To be notified |
Rechecking for NID DAT Prelims Result | To be notified |
NID DAT Mains Exam | To be notified |
NID DAT Mains Result 2021 | Fourth week of May, 2021 |
How to Check NID Result 2021 For Prelims Exam?
NID will announce the result of NID DAT in online mode. The steps to check the NID DAT 2021 result is mentioned below.
Visit the official website of NID DAT (admissions.nid.edu)
Click on the link of NID DAT Result 2021
Enter the login id - email address and date of birth
Enter the security code that shown on the screen
NID DAT 2021 result will be displayed on the screen
Download the result of NID DAT and take the printout of the same
NID DAT Result Prelims - Important Highlights
NID DAT Result 2021 will be released in the form of a merit list
The merit list of the qualified candidates will be prepared as per the categories
NID DAT 2021 result will also mention the scores of the candidates
Note: Candidates must keep in mind that NID DAT scorecard will not be sent via post. If any candidates score the same mark, the tie-break policy will be applicable for awarding the rank.
How to Check the Final NID DAT Result 2021?
The steps to check the result of NID DAT is mentioned below.
Visit the official website of NID DAT (admissions.nid.edu)
Enter the login credentials - registered email address, date of birth, roll number/application number of NID DAT
Enter the verification code that will be displayed on the screen
NID DAT 2021 result will be shown on the screen
Download the result of NID DAT and take a printout of the same
Revised Tie-Breaking Policy
The following tie-breaking policy will be applied if the total marks scored by two or more candidates are the same.
- Candidate's who obtained higher marks in DAT mains exam will be awarded a higher rank
- If the tie doesn't break, higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who scored higher marks in DAT prelims
- If the tie still persists, higher rank will be given to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in DAT prelims exam - Part II
- If the tie remains the same, candidate who has obtained higher total marks in questions No. 25,26 & 27 of DAT prelims exam - Part II will be awarded the higher rank.
- If the tie still doesn't break, candidates with higher marks in question No.25 of DAT prelims exam - Part II will be assigned the higher rank
- If the tie remain persists, higher rank will be awarded to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in question No. 26 of DAT prelims exam - Part II.
Revised Weightage for DAT Prelims and DAT Mains Exam
DAT Prelims | DAT Mains |
70% | 30% (Online Interaction) |
Steps to submit the request for B.Des/GDPD NID DAT 2021 Result Re-evaluation
- Students must submit the request for re-evaluating the answer booklet of the B.Des. DAT Prelims in online mode only on the official website http://admisions.nid.edu. The rechecking of the result will be confined to
- Whether all the answers have been checked and marks are given.
- Whether there has been an error in the totalling of marks for each question in Part II of subjective answer booklet and transferring the marks correctly onto the first cover page of the answer booklet.
- No other re-evaluation of the answer script or other work done by the candidate as a part of the examination will be carried out.
- No candidate, person or organization shall be given liberty to claim re-evaluation or disclosure or inspection of the answer booklet or copies of it and other documents as these are treated as most confidential by the Admission Committee.
- On rechecking the answer booklet, if any error is found, the marks will be revised accordingly.
- Students shall be communicated on their registered email id only after the lifting of the lockdown of COVID-19 pandemic and return of normalcy, it there is any revised in the marks.
- Any loss or damage or any inconvenience caused to the candidate consequent to the revision of marks and no claims in this regard will not be entertained and responsible for the institute. The result of the scrutiny and recheck shall be final.
- Students will have to pay an amount Rs 2000 as rechecking fee. The amount can be paid through online only via credit card/debit card.
- The institute will not accept any requests submitted without a scanned copy of the Admit Card duly signed by the invigilator with the seal of the test centre.
- To submit the request for rechecking of NID DAT 2021 result, enter the following details - registered email address, date of birth and verification code displayed on the screen and then click on the 'submit button'
Check the video of NID DAT 2021 Result to know the process for it
Old Weightage given to Prelims and Mains in NID DAT Exam
Programme | NID DAT Prelims | NID DAT Mains |
Bachelor of Design | 30% | 70% |
NID DAT 2021 Result - Rechecking Process
If candidates find any discrepancy in NID DAT result 2021, they can request for the rechecking for prelims soon after the declaration of the result. The examination cell will notify the exact date for rechecking for DAT Mains post-exam. Candidates will have to pay Rs. 2000 each as a rechecking fee for both DAT Prelims and Mains paper.
Rechecking of NID DAT prelims result will be confined to:
1. Rechecking whether all the answers have been marked
2. If there has been any discrepancies in totalling the for each question in Part II of answer booklet and transferring the marks correctly onto the cover page of the answer booklet
3. Students will be informed on their registered email id only if there is any revision in the marks.
Candidates must note that the request for the revelation must be submitted with the scanned copy of the admit card duly signed by the invigilator along with the seal of the test centre. Test- takers can only submit the request for rechecking through online only on the NID official website.
NID DAT 2021 Final Merit List
The examination cell will release the final merit list based on the performance of candidates in all stages of the exam. The authority will prepare the merit list as per the categories. There will be a separate merit list for overseas candidates.
Inter-Se Merit List
If any candidates have the same rank, the following tie-breaking policy will be followed.
Tie-Breaking Criteria of NID DAT
Higher rank is assigned to the candidates who scored higher marks in mains exam
If the tie remains persist, higher rank will be given to the candidate who will score more marks in Stage - I Design Aptitude Test Part
If still, the tie remains, higher rank will be allotted to the candidate who scores more marks in Stage - I Design Aptitude Test Part B
If the tie does not break, then the higher rank will be awarded to the candidates who score more marks in Stage - I Design Aptitude Test Part A
If the tie still remains, higher rank will be credited to the candidates who got more marks in the question of the DAT mains exam which carries maximum marks
NID DAT Cutoff 2021
NID DAT 2021 cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates have to obtain to be eligible to apply for admission. The factors that are taken into account while determining the cutoff of NID DAT 2021 are:
Total number of candidates appearing in the entrance test
Difficulty level of the exam
No of seat availability
Previous year cutoff trends
Candidates can check the NID DAT cutoff for different categories in the table given below.
NID DAT Cutoff 2020 ( Minimum Qualifying Criteria )
Programme | Open | Reserved | |||||
EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD | Overseas | ||
B.Des/GDPD | 65 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 65 |
M.Des | 50 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
First NID DAT cutoff 2019
Programmes and category | SC Category | ST Category | General | Ph( Horizontal-All categories ) | OBC-NCL | |||||
Total Number of seats | Cut off score (excLuding. PH) | Total Number of seats | Cut off score (excluding. PH) | Total Number of seats | Cut off score (excluding. PH) | Total Number of seats | Cutoff | Total Number of seats | Cut off score (excluding. PH) | |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | 15 | 44.61 | 8 | 44.61 | 50 | 55.76 | 3 | 39.03 | 27 | 50.18 |
Second NID DAT 2019 cutoff
Programmes and category | SC Category (excluding PH) | ST Category (Excluding PH) | General (Excluding PH) | Ph( Horizontal-All categories ) | OBC-NCL |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | 50.04 | 50.23 | 55.76 | 46.76 | 51.63 |
Relaxation in NID DAT 2021 Cutoff Marks
PH | SC | ST | OBC-NCL |
30% less than cutoff marks of General category | 20% less than cutoff marks of General category | 20% less than cutoff marks of General category | 10% less than cutoff marks of General category |
Seat Matrix for Bachelor of Design Programmes
Department | Bachelor of Design Specialization | Seats |
Faculty of Communication Design | Animation Film Design | 19 |
Graphic Design | 19 | |
Exhibition Design | 13 | |
Film and Video Communication | 13 | |
Faculty of Industrial Design | Ceramic and Glass Design | 13 |
Furniture and Interior Design | 13 | |
Product Design | 19 | |
Faculty of Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design | Textile Design |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - NID DAT Result 2021: Download Merit List and Scorecard
Question: Do I have to attend any coaching for clearing NID entrance exam?
Answer:
Solving past years’ question papers and also practicing sample papers gives you confidence to score well in the exam, then there is no need to join any coaching.
Question: When will the authority announce the result of NID DAT prelims result?
Answer:
The authority will announce the NID DAT result 2021 in online mode. The concerned authority is yet is disclosed the exact dates for the declaration of the result.
Question: How to check NID DAT 2021 Result?
Answer:
Candidates have to visit the official website and then click on 'NID 2021 Result' link. Next, enter the roll no. and application number and click on ‘Submit.’ button. The result of NID DAT will appear on the screen.
Question: Is it easy to crack NID DAT?
Answer:
NID aspirants have misconception that having drawing skills are enough to get through the entrance exam. Students, in fact, are evaluated on their problem-solving capabilities, intellect and creativity.
Question: Will the authority provide the scorecard at the time of announcement of the result?
Answer:
The authority will mention the marks obtained by the candidates.
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Questions related to NID DAT
Am I eligible for NID DAT Mains? Ive got 56 in Prelims.
Defining NID DAT prelims MCQ questions score good or bad depends upon how much you are scoring in the drawing part.
According to your marks,
If you score 0–10 in drawing then your total would be around 56–66
- Which means you have a chance of not qualifying NID DAT prelims because last year the cutoff was around 67.
If you score 11–20 in drawing then your total would be around 67–76
- You have fair chance of qualifying the examination.
If you score 21–30 in drawing then your total would be around 77–86 .
- You will qualify the examination without any doubt. Get ready for NID DAT MAINS.
Hope this helps.
My score is 54 in NID DAT. Is it considered good score?
Hello,
Your Selection for DAT Mains and for admission completely depends upon the Drawing Part and Studio test respectively. 54 is good score in Part A.
But, it is of no use if you cannot score more than 15 marks in Part B . The cut-off is expected to be 65 or above.
All The Best.
2021 entrance exam application form submitted date
When will the application form for NID DAT PRELIMS 2021 Be available?
Hello,
National Institute of Design will release the application form of NID DAT 2021 anytime soon in online mode. Aspirants can fill the NID DAT 2021 registration form by providing the required documents and details. The exact date is not yet announced. Keep an eye on the official website for the latest information. NID DAT entrance exam consists of two exams prelims exam and mains exam. The officials have not yet declared the schedule for NID DAT 2021.
did I miss my opportunity for filling out the application form
Hi Dear,
The admission for 2020-21 cycle is over for National Institute of Design . However, you can apply for NID DAt application form for 2021-22 session. The notification and application form for the same is not released yet. you can expect it to release soon on their official website- https://admissions.nid.edu (https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2020/Default.aspx)
For more details visit the link below:
https://design.careers360.com/exams/nid-dat
good Luck