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    When will NID Results be Declared 2026?

    When will NID Results be Declared 2026?

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 12 Feb 2026, 04:36 PM IST

    The National Institute of Design (NID) declares the results for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for the two phases, the Prelims and Mains. The NID M.Des prelims result 2026 has been declared on February 12, 2026. The NID B.Des prelims result will be declared on April 7, 2026. While the result dates for the NID DAT Prelims 2026 have already been announced, the dates for the DAT Mains results are expected to be released later. Candidates can also check out the tie-break process and the result rechecking option that will be involved after the results are declared. The NID DAT Entrance exam 2026 was conducted on December 21, 2025. Candidates appearing for the NID DAT 2026 must stay updated with the official result schedule to plan their next steps in the admission process

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    1. When will NID 2026 Results be Declared for Prelims and Mains?
    2. Where and How to Check NID DAT Result 2026?
    3. What to do after checking the NID DAT Result 2026?
    When will NID Results be Declared 2026?
    When will NID Results be Declared 2026?

    Read the article provides an overview of when the NID DAT results will be declared in 2026, along with tentative timelines for the Mains results and other important updates for aspirants.

    When will NID 2026 Results be Declared for Prelims and Mains?

    Candidates can check out the dates for the release of the NID DAT in the tables below. The Information Brochure on the official website of NID DAT has released the dates for NID DAT Prelims results, but has yet to declare the dates for Mains. Candidates can check the table below for when the NID Prelims results are set.

    NID DAT Prelims Result Date 2026

    Events

    Dates

    NID Prelims exam 2026 date

    • BDes - December 21, 2025
    • MDes - December 21, 2025

    NID Prelims result 2026 date

    • BDes - April 7, 2026
    • MDes - February 12, 2026

    Rechecking request for NID prelims 2026 result

    • BDes - April 7-8, 2026
    • MDes - February 12 to 14, 2026

    NID DAT Mains Result Date 2026

    Events

    Dates

    NID Mains exam 2026 date

    • BDes - April to May 2026
    • MDes - March to April 2026

    NID Mains result 2026 date

    • BDes - Will be notified
    • MDes - Will be notified

    Rechecking request for NID mains 2026 result

    • BDes -Will be notified
    • MDes - Will be notified

    Where and How to Check NID DAT Result 2026?

    Candidates can view and download the NID DAT 2026 results through the official NID admissions website. Follow the steps below to access the result:

    • Go to the official NID DAT portal at admissions.nid.edu
    • Click on the link labelled “NID DAT Result 2026”
    • Log in using your registered email ID and date of birth
    • The NID DAT 2026 result will appear on the screen
    • Download the result PDF and keep a printed copy for future reference
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    What to do after checking the NID DAT Result 2026?

    Candidates can opt for the rechecking process after receiving the NID DAT Results 2026.

    Rechecking of the DAT Prelims Examination

    • Requests for rechecking of the DAT Prelims answer booklet must be submitted online only through the official NID admissions website.
    • Rechecking is limited to verifying whether all answers have been evaluated and whether the marks have been correctly added and transferred to the cover page of the answer booklet.
    • The process does not include re-evaluation of responses or reassessment of any part of the examination.
    • Inspection, disclosure, or access to answer scripts or related documents is not permitted, as these are treated as confidential by the NID Admissions Cell.
    • If an error is identified during rechecking, the candidate’s marks will be revised accordingly.
    • Any change in marks will be communicated only through the candidate’s registered email ID.
    • The revised score issued after rechecking will be considered final, and no claims related to inconvenience or loss due to score revision will be entertained.
    • Rechecking requests submitted without a scanned copy of the admit card signed by the invigilator and bearing the test centre seal will be rejected.
    • Requests sent through email or any offline mode will not be accepted.
    • Instructions on submitting the rechecking request will be published on the official admissions website at a later date.
    • The rechecking fee for the DAT Prelims examination is Rs.2,000.
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the dates for NID DAT 2026 prelims results?
    A:

    The NID DAT prelims results 2026 has been declared on February 12 for M.Des. The NID BDes prelims result will be declared on  April 7.

    Q: Where can we check the NID DAT results 2025?
    A:

    Candidates can check the NID DAT result 2026 from the official website - admissions.nid.edu.

    Q: What are the NID DAT 2026 rechecking fees to be paid by the candidate?
    A:

    The rechecking fee for the DAT Prelims examination is Rs.2,000.

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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:

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    Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.

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