NID DAT 2026 Cutoff for M.Des: Expected Cutoff and Previous Year Cutoff for All Categories
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )
NID Prelims Results for M.Des were out on February 12, 2026. NID Prelims was just a shortlisting exam. It means it is used only to shortlist students for the NID Mains Exam. Read on to know more about the NID Cutoff.
NID M.Des Cutoff
NID Cutoff marks for Admission are released after the conduct of the NID Mains Exam. The cutoff marks for M.Des will be used to fill the seats of NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, and NID Gandhinagar. NID M.Des has 347 seats.
NID admission cut-off is the minimum Final marks a candidate needs to secure in NID DAT 2026 exam for admission to a B.Des or M.Des course in NID participating institutes, whereas NID Prelims Cutoff marks is used to shortlist candidates for the 2nd stage of the admission process, which is DAT Mains. Only shortlisted candidates will be issued admit cards and can sit in the NID DAT Mains exam.
Latest Update:
- Factors Affecting NID Cutoff for M.Des
- Expected Cutoff for NID M.Des 2026
- NID Cutoff for M.Des. 2025-26 for Open and GEN-EWS Category
- NID Cutoff for 2025 for OBC-NCL and SC Category
- NID Cutoff for M.Des 2025 for ST, PwD and Overseas Category
Factors Affecting NID Cutoff for M.Des
Some of the factors that affect the NID Cutoff are:
1. NID Prelims Score: NID Prelims Score will not impact the NID cutoff for Admission because it is just a qualifying exam this year. It is used by NID to shortlist candidates for NID Mains Exam 2026. So, it will not affect the NID Cutoff 2026.
2. Number of Seats: Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of 1.5x seats. So if there are 500 seats, then 750 candidates will be shortlisted for M.Des Mains Studio Test and Interview.
3. NID Mains Score: NID Mains will carry 100% weightage for Studio Test & NID Interview. NID Studio Test has 40% weightage and Interview will carry 60% weightage. So this exam will be the deciding factor.
4. Difficulty Level of Question paper: If the exam is difficult, then students will score less and the cutoff will decrease. But if the paper is easy, candidates will score more and the cutoff will be on the higher side.
5. Reservation policy of NIDs: The reservation policy of the different category given by the government also impacts the NID Cutoff.
6. Campus Preference during NID counselling: NID Cutoff also depends on the college preferred by candidates. NID Ahmedabad has a higher cutoff. One of the factors for this is the high preference of candidates.
Commonly asked questions
Expected Cutoff for NID M.Des 2026
Check out the cutoff for NID M.Des
| Category | Cut off for M.Des |
|---|---|
| Open/General | 56- 60 marks |
| EWS | 47 - 53 marks |
| OBC-NCL | 40 - 56 marks |
| SC | 35 - 50 marks |
| ST | 30 - 45 marks |
| PwD | 30 - 40 marks |
NID Cutoff for M.Des. 2025-26 for Open and GEN-EWS Category
Check out the M.Des Cutoff for 2025 for Open and GEN-EWS Category.
| Discipline | OPEN Rank | OPEN Score | GEN-EWS Rank | GEN-EWS Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation Film Design | 12 | 55.10 | NE | NE |
| Ceramic & Glass Design | 6 | 58.10 | NA | NA |
| Furniture & Interior Design | 10 | 55.90 | 2 | 50.25 |
| Film & Video Communication | 10 | 67.35 | 2 | 54.20 |
| Graphic Design | 8 | 62.25 | NE | NE |
| Product Design | 13 | 57.60 | NE | NE |
| Textile Design | 8 | 59.25 | NE | NE |
| Apparel Design | 9 | 54.15 | NE | NE |
| Lifestyle Accessory Design | 10 | 59.30 | NE | NE |
| New Media Design | 8 | 57.70 | NE | NE |
| Photography Design | 16 | 50.15 | NE | NE |
| Strategic Design Management | 11 | 61.40 | 1 | 50.50 |
| Transportation & Automobile Design | 9 | 56.35 | NE | NE |
| Toy & Game Design | 6 | 72.95 | NA | NA |
| Digital Game Design | 7 | 66.65 | 2 | 60.00 |
| Design for Retail Experience | 7 | 59.30 | NE | NE |
| Information Design | 10 | 63.50 | 3 | 52.10 |
| Interaction Design | 11 | 57.50 | NE | NE |
| Universal Design | 14 | 60.55 | 2 | 57.00 |
Commonly asked questions
Cut-off for NID DAT will be prepared based on factors like total number of applications, seat intake for the applied programme, category under which admission is sought, and merit rank of the applicant in NID DAT 2026. Each of these factors are variables. For example, number of applications may vary from one category to another. Cut-off would also vary. The cut-off represents the minimum marks a candidate needs to secure in his or her category to get admission to the B. Des or M.Des programme.
The participating institutes of NID DAT 2026 offers B. Des and M.Des courses. The B. Des programme is available at five participating NIDs and has an intake capacity of 425 seats. Meanwhile, the M.Des programme is three NIDs and has a combined intake of 347 seats.
Admission to both B. Des and M.Des courses will be through the NID DAT entrance exam. The seat allotment to the above courses wlll be based on respective merit lists which will be prepared considering weighted scores of DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
The NIDs have a combined intake of 425 seats for the B. Des programme. Of these, 45 seats are earmarked for the Industrial Design programme. The candidate can select from specializations like Ceramic and Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, and Product Design. The candidate will be able to select the programme of specialisation at the time of counselling.
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NID Cutoff for 2025 for OBC-NCL and SC Category
Check out the M.Des Cutoff for 2025 for OBC-NCL and SC Category:
| Discipline | OBC-NCL Rank | OBC-NCL Score | SC Rank | SC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation Film Design | 6 | 46.65 | 5 | 46.30 |
| Ceramic & Glass Design | 4 | 49.95 | 3 | 50.50 |
| Furniture & Interior Design | 7 | 47.45 | 4 | 44.85 |
| Film & Video Communication | 7 | 62.65 | 6 | 56.35 |
| Graphic Design | 9 | 53.90 | 4 | 55.65 |
| Product Design | 15 | 46.80 | 3 | 50.70 |
| Textile Design | 5 | 47.20 | 6 | 40.20 |
| Apparel Design | 6 | 47.95 | 3 | 40.65 |
| Lifestyle Accessory Design | 9 | 48.60 | 7 | 43.95 |
| New Media Design | 8 | 46.55 | 4 | 43.00 |
| Photography Design | 1 | 46.50 | 5 | 43.50 |
| Strategic Design Management | 7 | 45.15 | 4 | 43.90 |
| Transportation & Automobile Design | 5 | 47.25 | 4 | 45.35 |
| Toy & Game Design | 6 | 48.70 | 2 | 45.40 |
| Digital Game Design | 6 | 54.85 | 5 | 52.70 |
| Design for Retail Experience | 8 | 47.60 | 3 | 55.10 |
| Information Design | 8 | 49.95 | 3 | 53.45 |
| Interaction Design | 7 | 50.35 | 5 | 52.80 |
| Universal Design | 11 | 48.80 | 5 | 51.25 |
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NID Cutoff for M.Des 2025 for ST, PwD and Overseas Category
Check out the M.Des Cutoff for 2025 for ST, PwD and Overseas Category is given below.
| Discipline | ST Rank | ST Score | PwD Rank | PwD Score | Overseas Rank | Overseas Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation Film Design | 1 | 52.15 | NE | NE | NA | NA |
| Ceramic & Glass Design | NE | NE | NA | NA | 1 | 57.80 |
| Furniture & Interior Design | 2 | 50.40 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Film & Video Communication | 1 | 63.45 | NA | NA | 1 | 66.00 |
| Graphic Design | 1 | 59.80 | 1 | 51.20 | NE | NE |
| Product Design | 1 | 46.05 | NE | NE | NA | NA |
| Textile Design | 1 | 48.40 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Apparel Design | 1 | 43.35 | NA | NA | NE | NE |
| Lifestyle Accessory Design | 2 | 46.25 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| New Media Design | 1 | 52.50 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Photography Design | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Strategic Design Management | 2 | 55.25 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Transportation & Automobile Design | NE | NE | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Toy & Game Design | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Digital Game Design | 1 | 53.15 | 1 | 42.15 | NA | NA |
| Design for Retail Experience | NA | NA | 1 | 44.95 | NA | NA |
| Information Design | NE | NE | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Interaction Design | 1 | 41.80 | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Universal Design | 1 | 46.55 | NE | NE | NE | NE |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes, the NID B.Des 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test Admit Card is out. It was out April 09, 2026. The link is active now.
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Answered 2 months ago
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
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Answered 2 months ago
NID will not release any Answer Key for B.Des or M.Des programme. It opens a rechecking window with the result.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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.
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Answered 2 months ago
NID released the result for B.Des on April 02, 2026. The result was released on the website of NID.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% of wieghtage and Interview carries 60% wieghtage. More emphasis is given on the interview by NID.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
No, there is no negative marking in the NID Studio Test. Candidates will be evaluated based on their thinking and creative skills. Studio Test will carry 40% of the total Marks for the NID Mains Exam.
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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, NID Studio Exam is a bit tough because it will check your creativity and imagination. You can learn some formulas here and apply them to get the answer. The main objective is to evaluate technical skills and critical thinking skills. So, it is said to be a bit tough.
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Answered 2 months ago
It is not at all necessary to take coaching to get a good rank in NID Entrance Exam. It is because the entrance exam will test creative, drawing, and innovative skills of the candidate. Now, a coaching institute can't teach you to be creative or become innovative. But you can take coaching classes f
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Answered 2 months ago
National Institute of Design (NID) will release the NID DAT 2026 admission cut-off for the B.Des and M.Des programmes at the time of seat allotment, around May-June 2026. The cut-off will be released as the rank and score of the last candidate admitted to the M.Des program.
NID DAT cut-off for B.Des
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