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NID DAT MDes Result 2026: Prelims Result Date (Feb 17), Steps to Download

NID DAT MDes Result 2026: Prelims Result Date (Feb 17), Steps to Download

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NID DAT Application Date:11 Sep' 25 - 01 Dec' 25

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Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 12 Sep 2025, 03:54 PM IST

The National Institute of Design will declare the NID MDes 2026 result at its official website - admissions.edu.in. The authorities will declare the NID DAT result separately for the two components of the NID 2026 - prelims and mains. The NID DAT MDes prelims result will be declared on February 17, 2026, and the NID MDes mains 2026 result will be declared tentatively in May 2026. Candidates can check the result of NID MDes 2026 through their login. In this article, get complete details of the NID DAT M.Des result 2026, including dates, steps to download, and more.

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  1. NID DAT MDes Result 2026 - Overview
  2. NID MDes Prelims Result Date 2026
  3. NID MDes Mains Result 2026 Date
  4. How to Download NID MDes Prelims Result?
  5. Tie-Breaking Rule for NID MDes Result 2026
  6. NID DAT 2026 Result Details
  7. NID MDes Merit List 2026
NID DAT MDes Result 2026: Prelims Result Date (Feb 17), Steps to Download
NID DAT MDes Result

The candidates who are shortlisted after the NID DAT MDes final result 2026 will be required to accept the seat, upload the required documents, and pay a token amount. Candidates who are shortlisted through the NID DAT M.Des 2026 will be able to secure admissions into M.Des programmes of NID campuses across India. A total of 7 campuses participate in the NID entrance exam along with other colleges that accept NID DAT scores.

NID DAT MDes Result 2026 - Overview

NID Particulars

Details

Full exam name

National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test

Short exam name

NID DAT

Type of exam

Postgraduate - PG

Level of exam

National Level

Website

admissions.nid.edu

NID MDes Prelims Result Date 2026

The NID MDes Prelims result 2026 is an important step in the NID selection process. Only those candidates who qualify the NID prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the NID DAT mains. Given below are the NID M.Des prelims result dates.

Particulars

NID MDes Dates 2026

NID 2026 prelims exam date

December 21, 2025

NID prelims result 2026 date

February 17, 2026

Rechecking request for NID prelims result 2026

February 17 (6 PM) to 18 (11.59 PM), 2026

NID MDes Mains Result 2026 Date

The dates for the NID MDes final result are listed below.

Particulars

NID MDes Mains Dates 2026

NID MDes 2026 Mains exam dateMarch 2026

NID 2026 MDes mains result date

May 2026

Rechecking request for the NID mains result

To be notified

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How to Download NID MDes Prelims Result?

Follow these steps to download the NID MDes 2026 results from the official website.

  • Visit the official website for NID DAT MDes results - admissions.nid.edu
  • Click on the link labelled ‘NID Result 2026’.
  • Enter your registered email address and date of birth.
  • Click the ‘Submit’ button.
  • The NID DAT 2026 result will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download and take a printout of the results for future reference.
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Tie-Breaking Rule for NID MDes Result 2026

In case two or more candidates obtain the same marks in the NID entrance exam for MDes, the authorities will prepare the merit list by following the tie-breaking rule.

Tie breaking policy of MDes DAT Prelims:

In the event that two or more candidates score identical total marks in the MDes DAT Prelims, the following tie-break policy will determine their ranks:

  • The candidate with higher marks in DAT Prelims (Part II/Part III) will be ranked higher.

  • If the tie persists, the candidate with higher marks in DAT Prelims (Part I) will be ranked higher.

  • If the tie remains unresolved after these criteria, both candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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Tie-breaking policy of MDes Final Results

In the event that two or more candidates score identical total marks in the MDes DAT Prelims, the following tie-break policy will determine their ranks in the final merit list:

  • The candidate with higher marks in DAT Mains will be ranked higher.

  • If the tie persists, the candidate with higher marks in DAT Mains- Studio Test will be ranked higher.

  • If the tie continues, the candidate with higher marks in DAT Prelims will be ranked higher.

  • If the tie remains unresolved after these criteria, the candidates will be assigned the same rank.

NID DAT 2026 Result Details

The details mentioned in the NID DAT M.Des result 2026 merit list are listed below:

  • Candidate’s Name

  • Candidate’s roll number

  • Mark secured by the candidate

  • Candidate’s rank

  • Overall score

  • Candidate’s percentage

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NID MDes Merit List 2026

The NID DAT Mains merit list is released by the National Institute of Design on its official admissions website. The NID Results mains determine the final merit list as per the revised selection process. The NID cutoff for 2026 and the ranks of the candidates are determined by this merit list.

NID 2026 Selection Process Weightage

Programme

DAT Prelims

DAT Mains

MDes

Nil

40% - Studio Test

60% - Interview

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which NID campuses offer M.Des?
A:

M.Des programme is offered at NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru.

Q: When is NID MDes results 2026 date?
A:

The NID MDes 2026 result will be declared on February 17, 2026 for prelims and in May 2026 for mains.

Q: How can I check NID result 2026 MDes?
A:

Candidates can check the NID 2026 result for M.Des from the official website - admissions.nid.edu through their login.

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The NID DAT syllabus primarily encompasses creativity, sketching, imagination, design theory, colour understanding, and 3D visualisation. To prepare well, you should practice daily sketching and idea-based questions because the exam tests how you think, not just how you draw. Good study materials include previous year papers and basics from Ching’s Design Drawing. Watching design tutorials and solving mock tests will also boost your confidence.


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I am currently pursuing BA Tamil ( 3 years degree) in final year. eligible to write NID DAT to study M.des.

Yes you are eligible to appear for NID DAT for the M.Des programme. Since you are in final make sure you will have completed your BA by the required deadline. Also go through the specific specializations you want to apply for, some may require certain specific backgrounds to be eligible to apply for them. You can find more details here design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-eligibility-criteria

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To prepare for M.des exams like CEED or NID DAT, here are some points which you can follow:

Understand the pattern – focus on creativity, design aptitude, and problem-solving.

Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.

Study basics of color, form, and design concepts.

Solve previous papers and build a strong portfolio.

Stay consistent and observe everyday designs for new ideas.

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As 563 rank in nid dat exam cannot guarantee admission in designing college but it could be a good chance to explore some campus as if you are not from general category as category role plays an important role . But now you can do one thing focus on your strengthening your protofile or preparing for the studio test (bdes) or interview (mdes).

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