Is NID cutoff released for both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains exams?
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No, the NID cutoff is released only for the DAT Mains exam, not for the DAT Prelims exam.
- The DAT Prelims exam acts as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the DAT Mains exam. It doesn't have a specific cutoff score.
- NID aims to shortlist at least 3 times the number of available seats per category for the DAT Mains exam.
- The NID releases a category-wise cutoff for the DAT Mains exam. This cutoff is based on the rank and score of the last candidate admitted into a particular B.Des programme or category in the previous year (around June-July).
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At the time of seat allocation and approximately in July 2024, the National Institute of Design (NID) will make public the NID DAT 2023 cut-off for the M.Des program. The rank and score of the last applicant accepted into the M.Des programme would serve as the primary cut-off. At roughly the same time (July), the B.Des program's NID DAT 2024 cut-off will be made available separately. The number of applications, seat intake, and categorization are among the elements taken into account when determining the cut-off. Applicants will be admitted to DAT and NID if they meet the requirements for their category in the programme of their choice
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The National Institute of Design (NID) will release a qualifying cut-off for DAT Prelims.
As the word "qualifying" indicates, the DAT Prelims cut-off will only be used to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains. However, the DAT Prelims cut-off will not be used for admission purposes.
Meanwhile, the DAT Mains cut-off will be used for admission purposes. So, to get admission to the design course you have applied, you need to meet the DAT Mains cut-off in your given category.
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Candidates will be able to apply online by registering on the official portal, filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The registration process will start after the release of the NID DAT 2026 official notification. National Institute of Design is expected to release the official notification in the first week of September 2025.
The NID DAT 2026 notification will provide information about eligibility, application process, fees, exam dates, exam pattern, and selection process. The notification provides details of seat capacity at each NID campus for both B.Des and M.Des.
NID DAT 2026 notifications will be available on the official website of NID at admissions.nid.edu. Official notification of the NID entrance exam is all set to be out by the first week of September 2025. The notifications will be out for UG and PG programmes.
National Institute of Design is expected to release the NID DAT 2026 Applications by the first week of September 2025 for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The registration for NID DAT 2026 will be on the official website of NID. Candidates can fill out the application form by registering, filling in information, submitting documents, and paying the registration fees.
NID notification for 2026 is expected to be out by the first week of September 2025. The official notification will be out on the official website of the NID and will contain details about the NID entrance examination.
The NID notifications will include:
General Information
Important Dates
Intake Capacity at Individual NIDs
Eligibility Criteria
Reservation of Seats
How to Apply
Design Aptitude Tests (DAT)
Announcement of Results
Other Information
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