UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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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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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.
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.
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Rechecking request for NID prelims 2026 result |
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NID Mains result 2026 date |
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Rechecking request for NID mains 2026 result |
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Candidates can view and download the NID DAT 2026 results through the official NID admissions website. Follow the steps below to access the result:
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Candidates can opt for the rechecking process after receiving the NID DAT Results 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
Candidates can check the NID DAT result 2026 from the official website - admissions.nid.edu.
The rechecking fee for the DAT Prelims examination is Rs.2,000.
On Question asked by student community
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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:
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
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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
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