The exact number of candidates who appeared for NID DAT 2024 hasn't been officially released yet. However, based on previous years, we can estimate it to be around 15,000.
- The number of applicants typically falls between 11,000 and 12,000 for B.Des. programs.
- Not all applicants appear for the exam.
- The
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There is no official notification on the number of applicants for NID DAT 2024.
However, as per unofficial sources, around 15,000 applicants appeared in the NID DAT 2024 (Prelims) exam. Note that only shortlisted candidates were eligible to appear in DAT Mains. The DAT Prelims was held on December 24
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Yes, the NID B.Des 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test Admit Card is out. It was out April 09, 2026. The link is active now.
If there were any clashes of the interview dates with the college/ university exam, then candidates could inform the NID before February 23, 2026. Candidates needed to attach a copy of the timetable attested by the principal and a letter from the principal confirming that the examination dates clash
NID will not release any Answer Key for B.Des or M.Des programme. It opens a rechecking window with the result.
Yes, NID has a rechecking Window for the NID Result. This window will check whether all answers are checked or not, and whether the total is correct.
NID released the result for B.Des on April 02, 2026. The result was released on the website of NID.
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