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    NID Prelims Result Date 2026 Out for B.Des & M.Des, Check Now!

    NID Prelims Result Date 2026 Out for B.Des & M.Des, Check Now!

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 12 Feb 2026, 05:14 PM IST

    The National Institute of Design has notified the NID prelims 2026 result date. It will announce the NID DAT Prelims results for B.Des and M.Des on its official admissions portal at admissions.nid.edu. Candidates can view their results by logging in through the admission portal. The NID DAT entrance examination was conducted on December 21, 2025. To access the Prelims results, candidates must use their registered login credentials, including their email ID and date of birth.

    This Story also Contains

    1. When Will NID Prelims Results 2026 Be Declared?
    2. How to Check the NID DAT Prelims Result 2026
    3. Details Mentioned in the NID DAT Prelims Result 2026
    4. NID Prelims Exam 2026 Rechecking Process
    5. NID Prelims 2026 Tie-Breaking Process
    NID Prelims Result Date 2026 Out for B.Des & M.Des, Check Now!
    NID Prelims Result Date 2026

    It is important for candidates to note that the NID DAT Prelims scores do not carry weightage in the final merit calculation for the NID 2026 selection process. Final admission decisions are based solely on performance in the NID DAT Mains. Candidates can read the article below for detailed information on the NID Results 2026 for Prelims and other related updates.

    When Will NID Prelims Results 2026 Be Declared?

    The dates for NID DAT results are given in the table below for both B.Des prelims and M.Des prelims programmes. The NID M.Des prelims result date has been revised. The NID prelims result was declared on February 12 for M.Des and on April 7 for B.Des.

    NID DAT Prelims Dates for B.Des and M.Des

    Particulars

    Prelims Dates for B.Des

    Prelims Dates for M.Des

    NID DAT Prelims Exam Date 2026

    December 21, 2025

    December 21, 2025

    NID DAT Prelims Result Dates

    April 7, 2026

    February 12, 2026

    NID DAT Result Rechecking Date

    April 7, 2026 to April 8, 2026

    February 12, 2026 to February 14, 2026

    How to Check the NID DAT Prelims Result 2026

    The NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 will be made available on the official NID admissions website. Candidates can access their results by logging in with their registered credentials once the results are announced. Follow the steps below to view the result:

    • Visit the official NID admissions portal at admissions.nid.edu.
    • Click on the link labelled “NID DAT Prelims Result 2026.”
    • You will be taken to the login page where you need to enter your registered email ID and password.
    • Submit the details to view your NID DAT Prelims 2026 result on the screen.
    • Download the result and keep a printed copy for future reference.
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    Details Mentioned in the NID DAT Prelims Result 2026

    After accessing the result, candidates should verify the following information carefully:

    • Candidate’s name
    • Roll number
    • Total marks secured
    • Section-wise marks
    • Rank obtained
    • Qualifying status
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    NID Prelims Exam 2026 Rechecking Process

    Candidates who wish to make use of the rechecking process can refer to the guidelines mentioned below.

    • Rechecking requests can be submitted only through the official NID admissions portal and not through any other mode.
    • The rechecking process is restricted to confirming that all responses have been evaluated and that the marks have been correctly calculated and recorded.
    • This process does not involve re-evaluation or reassessment of answers.
    • Candidates are not allowed to inspect, access, or request copies of answer sheets, as these documents are kept confidential by the NID Admissions Cell.
    • If any discrepancy is found during rechecking, the marks will be updated accordingly.
    • Any revision in scores will be communicated exclusively via the candidate’s registered email ID.
    • The revised marks issued after rechecking will be treated as final, and no further claims will be accepted.
    • Requests submitted without a scanned copy of the admit card, duly signed by the invigilator and stamped by the test centre, will not be considered.
    • Applications for rechecking sent through email or offline modes will be rejected.
    • Detailed guidelines for submitting rechecking requests will be announced later on the official admissions website.
    • The fee for rechecking the DAT Prelims examination is Rs. 2,000.
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    NID Prelims 2026 Tie-Breaking Process

    NID will release the updated NID DAT tie-breaking criteria through the official website as part of the revised admission process. The tie-break rules are applied when two or more candidates secure identical scores in the NID DAT 2026 results.

    Candidates can refer to the tie-breaking rules followed in the previous year, outlined below.

    NID DAT B.Des Prelims Result 2026: Tie-Break Rules

    • Preference will be given to the candidate with higher marks in Part B of the DAT Prelims.
    • If the tie continues, marks secured in Part A of the DAT Prelims will be considered.
    • If the tie still remains unresolved, the candidates will be awarded the same rank.

    NID DAT M.Des Prelims Result 2026: Tie-Break Rules

    • Higher marks in DAT Prelims Part II / Part III will be given priority.
    • If the tie persists, marks obtained in DAT Prelims Part I will be considered next.
    • If the tie is still not resolved, the candidates will be assigned the same rank.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How to check NID prelims result 2026?
    A:

    The NID prelims result 2026 was declared on February 12 and April 7 for M.Des and B.Des respectively.

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    No specific stream is required in Class 11 for BDes admissions. You can join B.Des (Bachelor of Design) with any stream in Class 11th (Science, Commerce, or Arts/Humanities). Top design institutes like NID ( NID DAT scores) and NIFT ( NIFT Entrance Exam ), as well as IITs (via UCEED),

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    Yes, if you are in Class 12, you are eligible to sit for the NID DAT 2026 (BDes) exam. The National Institute of Design allows students who are in their final year of Class 12 or have already passed to apply.

    To know more access below mentioned link:

    https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-admission-2026

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    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

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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