What are the various categories for which NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) merit list will be released?
The NID DAT 2024 (Prelims) merit list will be categorized based on some factors. This would ensure fair selection for admission to the National Institute of Design. The expected categories are:
- General: It will include all candidates from the general population who applied without claiming any reserv
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The National Instritute of Design will release category-wise merit list for admission purposes. The merit lists will be released for the following categories.
GEN
GEN-EWS
OBC-NCL
SC
ST
PwD
The merit list will be prepared by considering DAT Prelims scores. Candidates, who get shortlisted, on the basis of me
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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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