NID DAT Answer Key for B.Des and M.Des: Date, Steps, Documents required

Will NID release the NID DAT Answer key for B.Des and M.Des? It is a big question. Let's read this article to find out the answer, steps, documents required, etc.

NID DAT Answer Key 2026

The answer key for NID Entrance Test 2026 will not be released by National Institute of Design. As per instructions given in the Admission Handbooks, the NID answer keys will not be shared with the candidate even upon request. The NID will have a Rechecking window, which will open after the declaration of the NID DAT Prelims or Mains Result for B.Des and M.Des.

NID DAT B.Des rechecking window will open on April 07, 2026 and will close on April 08, 2026. NID M.Des rechecking window will open from February 17, 2026 to February 18, 2026. 

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NID DAT 2026 Rechecking Window

NID DAT Rechecking is limited to calculation errors or unmarked answers. It is available for a limited time after the declaration of NID DAT results. Candidates must submit a request online via their login portal during the window. A fee will be charged per paper.

NID DAT Admit Card is a Must for Rechecking Window

• Any rechecking request will only be entertained if the candidate submits a scanned copy of the NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) admit card, duly signed by the invigilator and with the seal of the test center.
• You will need the admit card duly signed by the invigilator and with the seal of the test center to avail yourself of the NID DAT 2026 answer sheets.

How to Raise Objections against NID Answer Key 2026?

NID Rechecking window for the NID DAT Exam (Prelims) B.Des will open on April 07, 2026 at 4 PM. The fee for rechecking the DAT Prelims Paper will be INR 1,000. For the M.Des DAT Prelim result, the rechecking window will open on February 17, 2026 at 6 PM.

If the NID DAT answer key is released and there is an objection filing window, you may need to proceed as

• Visit the official website of NID
• Click on the answer key tab/link
• Log in to the registered account
• Click on the link available for raising objections against the NID Prelims/ Mains Answer key.
• Select the question(s) against which the objection needs to be raised
• Select the right answer
• Upload supporting document(s)
• Pay the challenge fee via online mode
• Submit the challenge

How can I see my NID DAT Answersheets?

According to the Handbook, the National Institute of Design will not release any answer keys and question booklets for the NID DAT 2026 exam. It will issue NID DAT 2026 answer sheets to candidates. The answer sheets will be available after the declaration of NID DAT 2026 results.

• NID 2026 Answer sheets will be retained for one year after the final result is announced.
• Candidates can request their answer sheets only after the completion of the admission process.
• No requests will be entertained during the ongoing admission process.
• For the admission cycle 2026–27, candidates wishing to obtain their answer sheets must make an online payment of around Rs 1000 per exam and submit their admit card, duly attested by the invigilator, with the seal of the test center.
• Once the payment and required documents are received, the answer sheet will be provided within 15–20 days.

NID DAT Result 2026

NID DAT Prelims 2026 result on April 07, 2026 for the B.Des programme and on February 17, 2026 for M.Des programme.

NID DAT Exam Prelims 2026 Result will be declared only on the official admissions website (https://admissions.nid.edu) as per the schedule announced by NID. To check the DAT Prelims result, log in to the result portal using your email ID and date of birth.