What happens if I fail to qualify NID DAT (Prelims)?
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The results of the DAT Prelims will include the qualifying status of the candidate. If the candidate fails to qualify DAT Prelims, he or she will not be eligible to appear in DAT Mains.
Note that the Desing Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID) has two sub-exams: DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
Both the exams are mandatory.
Also, the final merit list is prepared by giving weighatage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. So, if a can candidate fails to qualify DAT Prelims or doesn’t appear in DAT Mains, the candidate will be disqualified from the admission process.
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NID 2026 Application correction Window for B.Des and M.Des will open on December 02, 2025 till December 04, 2025.
The result for NID DAT Prelims 2026 will be announced on April 07, 2026 around 4 PM.
The details that cannot be modified in NID DAT 2026 Application window are programs applied, name of the candidate, date of birth, registered mobile number and registered email address.
NID DAT 2026 Application edit window will open from December 02, 2025 to December 04, 2025.
The last date to fill the application form for NID DAT 2026 for B.Des and M.Des programme is December 01, 2025.
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