
NID Entrance Exam 2025 - NID released the provisional Offer Letter for M.Des. 2025 Round 01 on the official website. Candidates can log in using their Email ID and Date of Birth. The Window for Payment of the remaining semester fee will also open today, May 20, 2025.
B.Des Final Result was declared on May 16, 2025 (Friday), around 4 PM. The NID DAT B.Des Rechecking Window also opened on the same day, i.e., May 16, 2025, at 4 PM and remained open till May 17, 2025. The Window for Submission of Campus Preferences has begun, on May 16, 2025, at 4 PM and will be activated till May 19, 2025, at 5 PM.
Latest updates: NID M.Des 2025 Round 01 Provisional Offer Letters Released
The NID B.Des Seat Allotment Round 1, Confirmation of Seat, Payment of Non-Refundable Fees, and Uploading of Documents will begin on May 27, 2025, and the date is May 30, 2025.
NID B.Des Final Result 2025: Check here
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- NID B.Des 2025 Admissions: Last Chance to Submit Campus Preferences
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- NID B.Des Final Result Update
- NID DAT Result 2025 LIVE
Important Event of NID B.Des Final Result 2025
Some of the important upcoming events of NID B.Des are as follows:
Event |
Dates |
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NID B.Des Declaration of Result |
4 pm, Friday, May 16, 2025 (Out) |
NID B.Des Submission of Institute Campus Preference |
4 pm, Friday, May 16, 2025 to 5 pm Monday, May 19, 2025 (Last Day) |
NID B.Des Round-01 Seat Allotment, Confirmation of Seat, Payment of Non-Refundable Fees & Uploading of Documents |
4 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to 5 pm, Friday, May 30, 2025 (Upcoming) |
Important dates for the National Institute of Design (NID) Admissions 2025
The following table shows the NID Bachelor of Design (B.Des) dates:
Event | Date |
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DAT Prelims result announcement | April 1, 2025 |
Rechecking request for DAT Prelims | April 01, 2025 – April 02, 2025 |
Admit card release for DAT Mains | April 11, 2025 |
B.Des DAT Mains Studio Test | May 03, 2025 |
DAT Mains exam | April 26, 2025 – May 4, 2025 |
DAT Mains result announcement | May 16, 2025 (Out) |
Submission of campus preferences | May 16, 2025 – May 19, 2025 (Open) |
Rechecking request for DAT Mains | May 16, 2025 – May 17, 2025 (Close) |
Seat allotment | May 27, 2025 – May 30, 2025 |
Provisional offer letter | June 10, 2025 |
M.Des Final result is declared on May 6, 2025 (Tuesday). The seat allotment process- Round 1 began on the same day, i.e., May 6, 2025. The deadline for payment of the non-refundable token fee and uploading of required documents is May 8, 2025 (till midnight). The rechecking window is closed now. It was open till May 07, 2025.
Check M. Des Result: Click here
Event | Date & Time |
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Declaration of M.Des Final Result | May 6, 2025 (OUT) |
Seat Allotment Starts Round 1 | May 6, 2025 |
Deadline for Fee Payment & Document Upload | May 8, 2025 (till midnight) |
After the announcement of the NID Final Result 2025, M Des Round 1 of Seat allotment will begin on the same day. Seats will be allotted to shortlisted candidates based on merit, seat availability, and the discipline preferences provided during the NID application process. Allotment will follow the order of merit within each respective category. The deadline to pay the fee and upload the document is May 08, 2025 (till midnight).
Category-wise count of Shortlisted candidates for NID Entrance Exam: B Des DAT Mains
The Category-wise count of Shortlisted candidates for NID B. Des DAT Mains are as follows:
Category | Rank From | Rank To | Score of Last Candidate Shortlisted |
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General | 1 | 193 | 59 |
GEN-EWS | 1 | 134 | 46 |
OBC-NCL | 1 | 204 | 51 |
SC | 1 | 176 | 46 |
ST | 1 | 110 | 38 |
Overseas | 1 | 106 | 22.5 |
PwD | 1 | 67 | 19 |
Shortlisted candidates for the DAT Mains were provided with an interface on the NID Admissions Portal to select their preferred test centre. The selection window was open from 4 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to 4 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2025. NID DAT (Mains) M. Des Exam started on March 03, 2025, and ended on April 06, 2025. DAT Mains M. Des results will be out on May 06, 2025.
The B.Des DAT Mains Studio Test was conducted on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The test took take place at the following National Institute of Design (NID) campuses:
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NID Ahmedabad
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NID Bengaluru
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NID Andhra Pradesh
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NID Haryana
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NID Madhya Pradesh
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NID Jorhat
NID DAT (Prelims) B.Des result 2025 was declared on April 1, 2025, and the rechecking window for it was also opened on April 01, 2025. The Rechecking Window was open till April 02, 2025 (4 PM).
- NID DAT Mains Admit Card B Des
- NID DAT Result B Des
- NID DAT Mains admit card: download here
Important dates for the National Institute of Design (NID) Admissions 2025
Important dates for NID Master of Design (M.Des) are as follows:
Event | Date |
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DAT Mains exam | March 03, 2025 – April 06, 2025 |
DAT Mains result announcement | May 06, 2025 (OUT) |
Rechecking request for DAT Mains | May 06, 2025 – May 07, 2025 |
Seat allotment | May 06, 2025 – May 07, 2025 |
Provisional offer letter | May 20, 2025 |
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on January 5, 2025.
The B.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 12.30 am.
The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may incude both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc. will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card.
The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am.
The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.
The reporting time for the DAT Prelims exam will be mentioned on the NID DAT 2025 admit card. Reach the exam center as per the reporting time. Note that latecomers will not be allowed inside the NID DAT 2025 exam center.
The gates at the exam center will close half an hour before the exam.
NID DAT 2025 exam timing, including reporting time.
Event | B.Des | M.Des |
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NID DAT (2025) Prelims date | Janaury 5, 2025 | Janaury 5, 2025 |
Reporting Time | 8 AM | 8 AM |
Gate closing time | 9.30 AM | 9.30 AM |
Time of the exam | 10 AM - 1 PM (Part I + Part II) | 10 AM - 12.30 PM (Part I + Part II) |
The National Institute of Design (NID) released the NID DAT 2025 admit card for DAT Prelims on December 24. The direct link to download the admit card is given on this page.
Note that admit cards will be issued only to successfully registered candidates.
To download the admit card, you need to log-in to the portal using your email ID and date of birth. On exam day, bring the admit card and a photo ID proof.
DAT Prelims will be conducted on January 5, 2025
- What is NID DAT M.Des Entrance Exam?
- NID Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NID Entrance Exam 2025 Highlights
- NID DAT Admit Card 2025
- NID Cutoff
- NID DAT Result 2025
- NID Participating Colleges 2025
- NID DAT Counselling 2025
- NID DAT Syllabus 2025
- NID DAT Exam Pattern 2025
- NID DAT Preparation Tips 2025
- NID Admission Process
- NID Eligibility Criteria 2025
- NID Application Form 2025
- NID DAT Exam Analysis 2025
- NID Entrance Exam 2025 - FAQs
What is NID DAT M.Des Entrance Exam?
The National Institute of Design (NID) Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to the M.Des program at NID campuses across India. The NID DAT 2025 is designed to assess a candidate’s aptitude for design, including creativity, problem-solving skills, visual perception, and knowledge of design principles.
Key Highlights of NID DAT M.Des Exam 2025:
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Exam Levels: The exam is conducted in two stages:
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DAT Prelims: A written exam evaluating design aptitude.
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DAT Mains: A studio test and personal interview for shortlisted candidates.
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Eligibility: Candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply.
NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) M.Des is a design exam conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID) to shortlist candidates. The exam pattern is given in the information brochure. Currently, the M.Des course has 347 seats. The M.Des program is offered at three campuses: NID Ahmedabad, NID Gandhinagar, and NID Bengaluru.
NID Entrance Exam 2025 Highlights
Check important highlights for NID DAT 2025 in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
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Exam Name | NID Entrance Exam 2025 |
Full Form | National Institute of Design Entrance Exam |
Conducting Body | National Institute of Design (NID) |
Exam Level | Undergraduate (B.Des) & Postgraduate (M.Des) |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Courses Offered | B.Des, M.Des, GDPD |
NID 2025 Registration Start Date | October 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | December 2024 |
Application Form Fee | INR 3000 (General/OBC), INR 1500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
Admit Card Release Date | December 2024 |
Exam Mode | DAT Prelims: Pen-and-Paper, DAT Mains: Studio Test/Interview |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Exam Centers | Across major cities in India |
Counseling Process Start Date | June 2025 |
Seat Intake | 425 seats for B.Des and 347 seats for M.Des (Varies by course and campus) |
Official Website | www.nid.edu |
NID DAT Admit Card 2025
The DAT Mains B. Des Admit Card is out today, and the B. Des DAT Mains exam will be any day between April 26, 2025, and May 04, 2025. The M.Des DAT Mains 2025 admit card on February 22, 2025, for candidates appearing for the M.Des Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains. Once available, candidates can download their admit cards and check the exam venue details prior to the exam. The admit card contains information like the NID DAT 2025 exam date and timings, roll number, photograph, and signature.
How to download the NID DAT 2025 admit card:
The admit card has been released online at the NID admission portal. To download it, follow these steps.
- Go to the NID admission portal.
- Click on the admit card download link.
- A log-in window will open.
- Enter your email ID and date of birth to download the admit card.
NID Cutoff
The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the minimum qualifying criteria for NID DAT 2025 Final results.
Category-wise count of Shortlisted candidates for B. Des DAT Mains 2025
The Category-wise scores of the last candidate shortlisted are as follows:
Category | Rank From | Rank To | Score of Last Candidate Shortlisted |
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General | 1 | 193 | 59 |
GEN-EWS | 1 | 134 | 46 |
OBC-NCL | 1 | 204 | 51 |
SC | 1 | 176 | 46 |
ST | 1 | 110 | 38 |
Overseas | 1 | 106 | 22.5 |
PwD | 1 | 67 | 19 |
NID DAT 2025 Minimum Qualifying Criteria
Category | Minimum Qualifying Criteria |
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Open | 50% |
Gen-EWS | 50% |
OBC-NCL | 45% |
SC | 40% |
ST | 40% |
PwD | 40% |
Overseas | 50% |
Note: Only such candidates who meet the category-wise minimum qualifying marks will be in contention for admission.
The NID DAT cutoff (admission) will be released at the time of counseling and seat allotment.
The admission cut-off is the minimum mark a candidate needs to secure in their respective categories to get admission to the B.Des or M.Des program.
The NID DAT 2025 cut-off will be prepared considering the following points:
- The total number of candidates appearing in the NID DAT 2025 exam
- The merit rank of applicants in NID DAT 2025
- Seat intake to the program for admission.
- The category under which admission is sought.
NID DAT Result 2025
The National Institute of Design released the B. Des Mains Result on May 16, 2025, around 4 PM. The result was declared on the official website.
The NID declared the M. Des DAT Final result. The result can be checked online at the NID admission portal.
How to check the NID DAT B. Des 2025 (Mains) Result
- Go to the NID admission website.
- Click on the NID DAT BDes Final Result 2025 link
- You will be redirected to the log-in page
- Enter your email ID and date of birth
- On log-in, the DAT Final result will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take a printout of the DAT Prelims scorecard.
The DAT Prelims scorecard will contain details like the sectional and overall scores and the qualifying status.
Shortlisting of candidates for DAT Mains
Candidates were shortlisted for the DAT Mains based on their scores in the DAT Prelims. Note that the National Institute of Design will release the category-wise cut-off marks for DAT Prelims.
FINAL result of NID DAT 2025
The DAT Mains 2025 Final results for B.Des and M. Des are expected to be released on May 16, 2025, and May 06, 2025, respectively. The final result will be determined based on the candidate's performance in both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Candidates who do not qualify for the DAT Prelims 2025 or fail to appear for the DAT Mains 2025 will not be included in the DAT Mains results.
Further, only such candidates who qualify for the DAT Mains will be eligible to participate in NID DAT 2025 counseling.
Weightage for the NID DAT final results
The final results of NIFT will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
Re-check of NID DAT result
Candidates had the option to re-evaluate their answer sheets by applying for the rechecking process on the official website before February 18, 2025, by 4:00 PM. They are also allowed to apply for re-checking DAT Mains results. The fee for submitting recheck requests for DAT Prelims was INR 2,000 per discipline.
Note that the DAT Prelims re-check will be restricted to:
- Whether all the answers have been marked.
- Whether there has been any mistake in the totaling of marks for each question in Part II of the answer booklet, and in transferring the marks correctly onto the first cover page of the answer booklet.
Weightage for the B.Des Program
Exam Component |
DAT Prelims |
DAT Mains |
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Weightage |
40% |
60% |
Weightage for the NID DAT final results 2025 - M.Des Program
Exam Component |
DAT Prelims |
DAT Mains |
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Studio Test |
Personal Interview |
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Weightage |
30% |
40% |
30% |
NID Participating Colleges 2025
Candidates can secure admission to B.Des and M.Des courses offered by NID campuses through the NID 2025 entrance exam.
The various B.Des and M.Des specializations offered at the participating colleges are given below.
BDes Courses at NID |
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Animation Film Design |
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MDes Courses at NID |
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Animation Film Design |
Ceramic and Glass Design |
Furniture & Interior Design |
Film & Video Communication |
Graphic Design |
Product Design |
Textile Design |
Apparel Design |
Strategic Design Management |
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New Media Design |
Photography Design |
Transportation & Automobile Design |
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Design for Retail Experience |
Digital Game Design |
Interaction Design |
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Universal Design |
The seven NID campuses accepting NID entrance exam scores/ranks for admission include:
List of NIDs accepting NID DAT Scores |
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NID DAT Counselling 2025
Counselling: 20 May ' 25
The National Institute of Design (NID) conducts the counselling for NID DAT separately for the M.Des and B.Des courses. Candidates who qualify for the NID DAT exam will be eligible to participate in the online counselling process.
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The M.Des final result will be declared on May 6, 2025 (Tuesday) at 4:00 PM.
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The Round 1 seat allotment process will begin on May 6, 2025, starting from 4:00 PM.
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The deadline for payment of the non-refundable token fee and uploading of required documents is May 8, 2025 (till midnight).
The following table shows important events regarding NID DAT 2025 Counselling.
Event | B. Des | M. Des |
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DAT Mains Result | May 16, 2025 | May 06, 2025 |
Rechecking Request for DAT Mains Result | May 16, 2025 to May 17, 2025 | May 06, 2025 to May 07, 2025 |
Seat Allotment, Payment of Token Fee and Uploading of Documents | May 27, 2025 to May 30, 2025 | May 06, 2025 to May 07, 2025 |
B.Des candidates had to submit campus preferences as part of the counselling registration process; however, M.Des candidates are not required to submit preferences.
The allotment of seats to the B.Des program will be based on NID DAT 2025 merit rank and campus preference opted by the candidate. Candidates who are allotted seats have to pay the seat acceptance fee of INR 30,000. The 1st-semester tuition fee is INR 2,13,500 for admission to NID participating colleges; the total fee includes a non-refundable token fee of INR 30,000 and convenience charges.
Note: If the candidate fails to make the payment within the given deadline, his or her seat allotment will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit. Also, apart from the NID participating colleges, scores of the NID 2025 will also be used by other institutes for admission purposes. For example, the World University of Design (WUD) will consider NID merit ranks for filling some of their UG and PG seats.
NID DAT Syllabus 2025
NID DAT Exam Pattern 2025
NID DAT Preparation Tips 2025
NID Admission Process
NID Eligibility Criteria 2025
NID Application Form 2025
NID DAT Exam Analysis 2025
NID Entrance Exam 2025 - FAQs
32 Institutes accepting NID Entrance Exam
Sonepat • Private
- ₹ 16.10 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
ITM IDM - Institute Of Design & Media
Andheri West, Mumbai • Private
- ₹ 16.80 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Paldi, Ahmedabad • Public
- ₹ 16.84 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
LPU - Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar • Private
- ₹ 7.20 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time