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The National Institute of Design will notify the revised the NID 2026 tie-breaking rule on its official website - admissions.nid.edu. The NID 2026 tie-breaker rule will be used to rank the candidates if two or more candidates obtain the same score in the NID DAT result. The NID selection process has undergone a change due to the revised weightage being assigned to the prelims and mains result. The authorities prescribe a separate tie-breaker rule for the two parts of NID DAT 2026 - prelims and mains. Further, there are separate tie-breaker rules for the NID entrance exam and the NID M.Des entrance exam. In this article, let's look at how the NID 2026 tie-breaker rule works.
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As per the NID 2026 selection process, candidates first appear for the NID DAT prelims. The shortlisted candidates then appear for the NID DAT mains. The final NID admissions are done based on the score of the mains exam. The prelims score will not have any weightage and is only a qualifying exam in the selection process.
The NID 2026 prelims tie breaker policy has not been released yet.
As per last year, when the total number of marks in NID DAT scored by two or more candidates is the same, the following tie-breaking rule was be applied to award the ranks to the students:
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The NID DAT 2026 tie breaking policy for mains has not been released yet.
As per last year, if the total number of marks scored by two or more candidates is the same, the following tie-breaking policy was applied for awarding ranks in the final merit list:
Given below is the weight assigned to DAT prelims and mains for NID admissions into B.Des and M.Des programmes for selecting candidates.
DAT Prelims Weightage | DAT Mains Weightage | |
| Studio Sensitivity test | In-person Sensitivity test | |
| Nil | 60% | 40% |
DAT Prelims Weightage | DAT Mains Weightage | |
Studio Test | Interview | |
| Nil | 40% | 60% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NID B.Des prelims has no weightage in the final selection. The studio test component of NID B.Des mains carries a 60% weight while the in-person sensitivity test carries a 40% weight.
To check the NID DAT result, candidates must visit admissions.nid.edu and enter the required login credentials
In the NID M.Des selection process, prelims have been assigned no weightage. Within the mains, the studio test has been assigned a 40% weightage while the interview has been assigned 60% weightage.
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You can get the NIT DAT SYLLABUS, updated version from careers 360 in detail from careers 360 article. Follow the link given from The link of the syllabus article is given below from careers 360
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-syllabus-2026
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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No, IPU (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University) does not accept NID DAT Prelims score for admission to the B.Des (Bachelor of Design) program.
Instead, IPU conducts its own entrance test or may consider CUET (UG) scores for B.Des admissions, depending on the latest admission guidelines. Always refer to the university's official prospectus for the year you're applying to for the final admission criteria.
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