NID DAT 2025 Toppers - All India Rank, Scores, Interviews
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )
Admit Card - 24 Feb '26
DAT Prelims exam was held on January 05, 2025. Shortlisted candidates appeared in the NID DAT Mains. The final results of NID DAT 2025 were declared on May 6 (M.Des) and May 16 (B.Des). The list of NID DAT 2025 Toppers is out after the results. So, stay tuned!
NID DAT 2025 Toppers - The National Institute of Design (NID) declared the final results for the NID DAT 2025 exam for the B.Des program on May 16, 2025. The M.Des DAT Mains results were announced on May 06, 2025. The results will be available online on the admission portal of NID - admissions.nid.edu.
Candidates who qualify in the B.Des DAT Mains exam must submit campus preferences from May 16-18. NID DAT 2025 seat allotment to the B.Des program will be based on the campus selected and the merit rank of the candidate.
Simran Sharma topped the NID DAT 2023 entrance exam by securing AIR 1 for the M.Des program and was selected for admission to NID Bangalore.
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The name of the Toppers for the NID DAT exam is known after the NID DAT results are out.
In this article, we will bring you all the key details about the toppers, including the topper lists that will include the name of the topper, marks and percentage secure, and other important details. Additionally, we will also bring you topper interviews. So, candidates are urged to keep visiting this page for all the latest updates on NID DAT 2024 Toppers.
The National Institute of Design (NID) conducted the DAT Prelims exam on December 21, 2025.
The B.Des exam was held around 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam was 10 am - 12.30 am. The candidates were required to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates' closing time was 9.30 am.
DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme was conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode.
Details of NID DAT 2026 Exam centre, name, address, and reporting time are given in the NID DAT 2026 Admit card. DAT Prelims admit card was available for download from December 11, 2025.
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NID DAT B. Des Topper 2025
| Name of Topper | Rank |
|---|---|
| Hiya | Rank 6 |
| Yogita | Rank 10 |
| Priyanshi | Rank 13 |
| Ashwani | Rank 56 |
NID DAT B. Des Toppers 2024
| Name of Topper | Rank |
|---|---|
| Hardik ShreeHardik Shree | Rank 1 |
| Kshitij Chouhan | Rank 2 |
| Krisha Lathiya |
Rank 3 |
| Anubhuti Kachari |
Rank 4 |
| Mankiran Sandhu | Rank 5 |
NID DAT M Des. Toppers 2023
| Name of Topper | Rank | Interview |
|---|---|---|
| Simran Sharma | AIR 1 | - |
| - | AIR 2 | |
| - | AIR 3 | |
| - | AIR 4 | |
| - | AIR 5 | |
| - | AIR 6 |
Simran Sharma Tops NID DAT 2023 Exam for M.Des
NID DAT Topper Interviews
Here is a list of NIFT exam toppers from previous editions, along with their interviews. Read the interviews and learn how an ordinary student managed to transform himself/herself into a winner.
| Name of the Topper |
Read Interview |
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| Khushi Purohit, AIR 1 - NID 2021 |
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| Dipra Arora, AIR 2, NID DAT 2021 |
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| Krishna Gilda, AIR 1, NID DAT 2020 |
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| Pramod Ranjan, AIR 5, NID DAT 2020 |
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| Manasvini Sankara Narayanan, NID DAT 2017 Topper |
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| Pavitra, AIR 6, NID DAT 2017 |
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| Arkita, AIR 8, NID DAT 2017 |
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| Amit Kumar, AIR 5, NID DAT 2017 |
NID DAT FINAL Result - Test components
The NID DAT entrance exam is conducted in TWO stages. The candidate first appears in DAT Prelims, and if shortlisted, has to next appear in DAT Mains. Both stages are mandatory. The FINAL results of the NID DAT will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. DAT Mains for the B.Des comprises a solitary Studio Test; M.Des applicants also need to appear in a Personal Interview in addition to the Studio Test.
No, National Institute of Design may not make any arrangements for a baggage counter. So, candidates must bear this in mind when packing for NID DAT Prelims exam.
It is recommended that candidate only pack bare essentials and not bring unnecessary stuff to exam centre. Also, expensive items like smartphones, jewellery, gadgets, etc., should be better left at home.
The reporting time for NID DAT will be mentioned in the Admit card, along with gate closing time, and exam timings and date.
The candidate needs to report for the DAT Prelims exam at 8 am. The gates of the exam center will close at 9:30 AM (or 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam). After that no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall.
NID DAT Exam timings:
- B.Des - 10 am - 1 pm
- M.Des - 10 am - 12.30 pm
NID DAT Prelims 2026 exam will take place in 17 cities in India. Each of these exam cities may have one or more test centres. Candidate will have to select their choice of exam centres for the DAT Prelims exam when filling out the NID DAT 2026 Application form. Candidates must be careful when selecting the exam city, because they will not be allowed to change it after the Application edit window closes.
The weightage carried by the various exam components for the B.Des and M.Des courses is given below.
B.Des program
| DAT Prelims |
DAT Mains |
|---|---|
| 40% |
60% |
M.Des program
| DAT Prelims |
DAT Mains - 70% |
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|---|---|---|
| 30% |
Studio Test - 40% |
Interviews - 30% |
Minimum Qualifying Criteria for M.Des. Final Result
Check the category-wise minimum qualifying marks the candidate needs to secure for inclusion in the NID DAT 2025 final merit list.
| OPEN |
Gen-EWS |
OBC-NCL |
SC |
ST |
PwD |
Overseas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% |
50% |
45% |
40% |
40% |
40% |
50% |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 22 hours ago
NID Mains Exam will consist of Studio Test and Interview. NID 2026 Mains exam will be conducted at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar.
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Answered 22 hours ago
NID Centre can be changed only at the time of NID Application edit Window. After this, no centre can be changed.
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Answered 22 hours ago
NID Studio Test is said to be the hardest. Here, students are asked to prepare a model using the material given. It checks creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills.
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Answered 22 hours ago
The B.Des DAT Mains Studio Test will be conducted in the last week of April 2026.
The details pertaining to the exam center reporting time, registration time, and exam timings, etc. will be mentioned on the admit card.
M.Des DAT Mains 2026 exam will be conducted on March 08, 2026.
DAT Prelims compri
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Answered 22 hours ago
Candidate must not under any circumstances wait for the dying hours to download admit card for NID DAT 2026. It is because in the last few hours, there may be a server crash or website slowdown issues due to heavy traffic.
If that happens, you may face difficulty in downloading the hall ticket.
Also,
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Answered 23 hours ago
Yes, you may be disqualified from the NID Admission Process if you do not follow the NID DAT guidelines during the exam.
The guidelines include
Candidate must not indulge in cheating
Canddiates must not disturb other candidates
Carry barred items
Do not leave the exam hall until the exam is over
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NID Studio Test and Interview will be conducted on different days. NID will conduct Studio Test on March 08, 2026 for M.Des and Interview from March 21, 2026 to April 01, 2026 for M.Des. The Admit card will be the same for both.
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NID will conduct the 2026 Studio test and Interview for NID DAT Mains exam in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar. Details of the centre will be mentioned in the NID Admit card.
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NID Mains Admit card for M.Des will be out on February 24, 2026. This admit card will be for NID Studio Test and Interview.
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NID DAT Entrance Exam 2026 Prelims exam was conducted offline in pen and paper mode. It was conducted at the NID test centres.
NID DAT Mains exam: Studio Test and Interview, will be conducted offline at the test centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar.
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The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des programme will be conducted sometime starting March 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Studio Test and Interview based on their performance in DAT Prelims. The Studio Test will be conducted in offline mode at various NID campuses. Eligible candidates have to get registered at the test centre. The Studio Test will start at around 9 am, followed by the Interview. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the Studio Test and the Interview. If any candidate skips the interview, he or she will not be considered for admission to the B.Des or M.Des course.