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National Institute of Design (NID) will declare the DAT result 2027 online at admissions.nid.edu. Candidates should download their NID 2027 results through their login. Candidates will be allowed to submit the NID result rechecking request within the prescribed deadline. First the authorities will declare the NID DAT prelims result . Candidates shortlisted in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the mains stage of NID 2027. The NID 2027 final result will be declared as per the candidate's performance in the mains.
After the NID final results are declared, the next step is that the qualified students must participate in the NID 2027 counselling and seat allotment process. Continue to read for more information on the steps after NID result.
Based on the marks obtained in DAT Prelims exam, the authorities will release the NID prelims result. The shortlisted candidates can participate in the next stage of NID entrance exam - NID mains. A separate NID admit card for mains will be issued by the authority to appear for the NID DAT Mains exam.
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The NID BDes mains consists of the studio sensitivity test and in-person sensitivity test. The NID MDes mains consists of a studio test and interview.
After mains, the authority will release the NID final result. Have a look at the weightage for final results: The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of candidates in both prelims and mains. Both sections have different weightage for BDes and MDes.
The NID DAT Prelims is common for all the NIDs and the students of UG courses. The NID DAT prelims score is used only to shortlist the candidates to the next level, i.e. NID DAT mains. Candidates to note that the NID Prelims scores will not be carried forward as any weightage to the NID DAT mains. Provided below is the NID weightage for NID BDes final result.
Studio Sensitivity Test | In-Person Sensitivity Test |
60% | 40% |
The NID DAT Prelims is common for all the NID campuses and the students of PG courses. The NID DAT prelims score is used only to shortlist the candidates for NID DAT mains which is the next level. Aspirants to note that the NID Prelims scores will not be carried forward as any weightage to the NID DAT mains. The final marks of the candidates for MDes admission will be calculated based on the marks obtained in NID DAT mains. Provided below is the NID weightage for NID MDes final result.
Studio Test | Interviews |
40% | 60% |
The successful candidates in the final result must register for the NID counselling process. They will obtain NID seat allotment according to their campus preferences and rank secured. Allotted candidates have to confirm their seat by making a payment of non-refundable token fee and uploading of documents before the deadline. Aspirants failing to upload documents before the last date even after making a payment of NID fees, the allotted seat will be cancelled.
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Dear Student,
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.
Use these strategies
Hello Student,
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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