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National Institute of Design (NID), after its exam will declare the NID DAT result 2026 for BDes and MDes in online mode. Candidates can check their NID DAT 2026 results at admissions.nid.edu. To download their NID exam results, candidates must log in using their login details such as email address and date of birth. The shortlisted candidates need to appear for the stage 2 DAT Mains Studio Test. The DAT Mains Studio Test for BDes and MDes will be held on different dates. The NID Studio Test will be conducted at the following NID Campuses: NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh and NID Jorhat. Read the complete article to know about the information after the NID exam.
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Candidates must keep a track on the NID DAT 2026 Exam Dates to not miss any events or dates. The aspirants can check the below mentioned NID important dates 2026.
Events | Dates |
BDes Studio Test admit card | Second week of April 2026 |
BDes DAT Mains Studio Test | First week of May 2026 |
BDes Studio Test result | Second week of May 2026 |
Rechecking request for BDes DAT Mains | Second week of May 2026 |
Submission of campus preference date for BDes | Second/Third week of May 2026 |
MDes DAT Mains result | First week of May 2026 |
Rechecking request for MDes DAT Mains | First week of May 2026 |
The NID authorities will release the update about the seating capacity at each centre along with the BDes DAT Mains Studio Test 2026 notification at admissions.nid.edu. However, for an idea about the seating capacity candidates can check the previous year number provided as below.
Test Centre City | Seating Capacity |
NID Ahmedabad | 533 |
NID Bengaluru | 300 |
NID Andhra Pradesh | 300 |
NID Haryana | 450 |
NID Madhya Pradesh | 200 |
NID Jorhat | 120 |
NOTE - NID reserves the right to add or remove any test centre and allot a test centre that may not be candidate’s choice. A city can have more than one test centre.
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The BDes Studio Test admit card 2026 will be released in the second week of April 2026. The aspirants must download their admit card using their login credentials such as email address and date of birth. After successful login, download and take a printout of the admit card for the Studio Test.
The candidates must carry the hard copy of the NID BDes mains admit card along with the original photo ID proofs, as mentioned in the admit card. The exam timings will be provided in the NID DAT 2026 BDes mains admit card.
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The BDes Studio Test will be conducted in May 2026 as per the previous year trend. The test centre selection window for the BDes shortlisted candidates will be opened as per the schedule. The exact timings of the BDes studio test and the address of the test centre will be provided in the NID mains admit card. The BDes DAT Mains allotment of the test centre will be based on the first-cum-first serve basis. The discretion of allotting the test centres will be under the control of Admissions Cell-NID Ahmedabad.
The final marks of the BDes candidates at NID will be calculated depending on the weightage of the marks obtained in the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains as mentioned in the table below:
DAT Prelims | DAT Mains |
40% | 60% |
The final marks of the candidate who want to obtain NID MDes admission, will be calculated based on the weightage of the marks obtained in the DAT Prelims and Mains as mentioned below:
DAT Prelims | DAT Mains - 70% | |
30% | Studio Test - 40% | Interviews - 30% |
NOTE - Only the candidates who appeared for the test at both stages are eligible for the merit list.
The NID DAT Mains exam result 2026 for MDes will be declared in the first week of May tentatively. The NID DAT BDes Mains result will be declared tentatively in the second week of May 2026. To be eligible for the merit list, candidates must appear for both - DAT Prelims and the DAT Mains exams. The NID DAT final merit list will be generated category-wise and as per merit, depending on the sum total of the weighted scores obtained by the candidates in each stage of the admission process, namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
The NID 2026 results will be declared online at admissions.nid.edu. The scores obtained by the candidate during the application process will be valid only for one academic year. The scores obtained by the candidates in NID DAT examination cannot be used by any institution or person without prior permission of the NID Ahmedabad. If two or more candidates' scores are the same, then the tie-breaking policy will be applied for awarding the rank in the final merit list.
Candidates who will qualify for both DAT Prelims and Mains must participate in the NID 2026 counselling process. At the time of DAT counselling registration, applicants must submit their preferred course and institute. The NID seat allotment 2026 for NID admission process depends on the merit and category of the candidates and also the seat availability.
The shortlisted candidates must confirm their seat by making payment of a token fee and upload the necessary documents. The token fee is non-refundable. Candidates can refer to the below table to know the tentative dates of seat allotment for both BDes and MDes programmes.
Events | Dates |
Seat allotment, payment of token fees and uploading of documents - BDes | May 2026 |
Seat allotment, payment of token fees and uploading of documents - MDes | May 2026 |
Candidates can check the prescribed percentage reserved for each category as per the previous year. Check the below table for category-wise reservation percentages for both the BDes and MDes programmes.
Category | Reservation % for BDes and MDes |
GEN-EWS | 10% |
OBC-NCL | 27% |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
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For aspirants who want to pursue a career in design, National Institute of Design (NID) is the great option, as it is the leading design institution of India. The candidates who will successfully pass the NID DAT 2026 and obtain admissions into NID campuses have several career options. Check a few of the career options below.
Interior Designer - They focus on the latest trends, designs, colours, and textures. They should be excellent at communication in order to collaborate with the clients and vendors. To create unique and interesting designs, they use their imagination skills.
Fashion Designer - Create accessories and clothes. They initially sketch on the final design on paper, later the materials, colours, and textures of the final product are done.
Graphic Designer - Create design for various products, brands, and websites. Technical skills with creativity are used to craft an effective design.
Textile Designer - They will be responsible for textile manufacturing for a wide range of materials, products, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The BDes DAT Mains Studio Test will be tentatively conducted in May 2026.
The NID DAT 2026 Mains admit card release date is yet to be announced.
The career options after NID 2026 are Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer etc.
On Question asked by student community
Hi daksh
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).
Thanks.
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.
NIT DAT (https://www.shiksha.com/design/articles/nid-admissions-2025-colleges-accepting-nid-entrance-exam-scores-for-bdes-mdes-courses-blogId-13097)
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Yes, it's possible to prepare for the NID DAT 2025 exam on your own, even with limited time, by following these steps:
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There are numerous websites which give free study material and classes to prepare for entrance exams NID DAT, UCEED, or NIFT. Here are a few popular ones:
YouTube: YouTube has many educators as well as institutes, which have been uploading free video lectures on important topics, on aptitude for design, and how to give these exams. Useful content can be found in the channels "Design Coach" and "NID Preparation".
You can download free courses offered on websites like Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy on the topics of design principles, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Official Websites: Both NID and UCEED and also NIFT would usually release sample papers and previous question papers for self-preparation.
Study Groups: One can join online forums or social media groups which are dedicated to NID, UCEED, and NIFT preparation for peer-to-peer learning assistance.
The resource utilization would bring in good preparation for the exams and, therefore, increase in confidence.
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Preparing for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam involves focusing on several key areas. Here’s a structured approach to get you started:
Familiarize yourself with the NIFT entrance exam format:
Consider joining a coaching institute that specializes in NIFT preparation. They can provide structured guidance, practice tests, and expert feedback.
If you’re applying for design courses, develop a strong portfolio showcasing your creative work. Include sketches, designs, and any relevant projects.
Solving past years' question papers helps you understand the exam pattern and types of questions. It also aids in identifying important topics.
Engage in activities that boost your creativity, such as drawing, painting, or crafting. Keep experimenting with new ideas and techniques.
By focusing on these areas, you'll build a solid foundation for the NIFT entrance exam. Good luck with your preparation!
You can also refer to the following articles to better understand the NIFT examination and its preperation strategy :-
1. https://design.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-nift-entrance-exam
2. https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam
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