NID DAT Cut-Off 2026 (B.Des & M.Des): Colleges/Category-wise Cut-Off, Opening & Closing Ranks
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )
NID Cutoff 2026: NID is likely to release the cutoff for B.Des and M.Des at the time of NID DAT Prelims Result 2026. NID DAT Cutoff marks will include the minimum marks, on the basis of which candidates will be shortlisted for NID DAT 2026 Mains.
NID DAT Qualifying cutoff marks are different from NID Admission Cut-off. The NID DAT Final Result 2026 is prepared, giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. The cut-off marks varies for different courses and categories. The cutoff for B.Des and M.Des will be out on admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2026. The allotment of seats will be based on the Institute campus preferences submitted by the candidate in the order of merit and availability of seats, in their respective category. Obtaining a rank in the NID merit list does not guarantee admission in UG and PG programmes.
Read on for detailed information.
- Factors Affecting NID DAT Cutoff 2026
- NID Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NID DAT 2026 Admission Cutoff Vs. Prelims Cut-off
- NID DAT Cut-off 2026 for B.Des
- NID DAT 2026 Cutoff for M.Des
- NID Previous Year Cut-off
- NID DAT 2026 Cut-off - FAQs
Factors Affecting NID DAT Cutoff 2026
Candidates may note that the NID DAT 2026 Prelims score is not the admission cut-off, as it is merely used to shortlist candidates for the next stage (DAT Mains).
What Factors Affect NID Cutoff 2026?
Some of the factors that affect the NID Cutoff are given below.
1. Total number of candidates taking the NID entrance Exam.
2. Seat Intake of NIDs
3. Level of Question Paper
4. Reservation policy of NIDs
5. Preference given by candidates during NID counselling.
6. Scores/Marks of the candidates
Also Read: Good Score for B.Des at NID; Rank and Score wise List and Expected Cutoff
NID Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NID Entrance Exam 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Mains) Exam Result for M.Des TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 M.Des: Deadline for Fee Payment & Document Upload TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 M Des: Seat Allotment Starts TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Mains) Exam Result for B.Des TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | NID DAT B.Des Rechecking Window TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Window for Submission of Campus Preferences TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | NID M.Des Provisional Letter Round 1 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 02 Apr ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des |
| 02 Apr ' 26 - 04 Apr ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for B.Des |
| Mar ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Mains) Studio Test and Interview |
NID DAT 2026 Admission Cutoff Vs. Prelims Cut-off
Here, we explain the difference between Admission cut-off and DAT Prelims cutoff.
| Particulars | NID DAT Prelims Cut-off | NID DAT Admission Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | 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 |
The 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 participating institutes. |
| Based on | Scores of NID DAT Prelims exam. | The final score of NID DAT 2026. The final score will be calculated by giving weightage to marks obtained in DAT Mains. No weightage is given to NID Prelims Exam this year. |
| Number of candidates shortlisted | The number of candidates shortlisted for DAT Mains will be 1.5 times the number of seats available in each category. | All candidates meeting the cut-off will be admitted to the M.Des/ B.Des courses. Also, the number of seats allocated will be equivalent to the number of seats available in each category. |
NID DAT Cut-off 2026 for B.Des
Candidates can go through the NID DAT 2025 cut-off. This will give them a fair idea of NID 2026 cutoff. The NID DAT admission cut-offs are released in the form of the last ranks and scores of admitted candidates.
Good NID DAT 2026 Score for Prelims
Check out the expected score for NID B.Des Prelims 2026. Candidates are expected to expect marks around this.
| Category | Marks Expected for Prelims | Shortlisting for NID DAT Mains |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60 - 65 | 1.5 x Total no of seats |
| EwS | 65- 60 | 1.5 x Total no of seats |
| OBC-NCL | 58 - 63 | 1.5 x Total no of seats |
| SC | 45 - 52 | 1.5 x Total no of seats |
| ST | 40 - 46 | 1.5 x Total no of seats |
| PwD | 40- 46 | 1.5 x Total no of seats |
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NID Cutoff for B.Des 2026
The estimated cutoff for NID Ahmedabad, based on estimations, is given below.
| Category | Rank | Estimated Score |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 48 | 59-60 |
| GEN-EWS | 16 | 50 |
| OBC-NCL | 40 | 53 |
| SC | 24 | 51 |
| ST | 11 | 47 |
| PwD | 7 | 40 |
B.Des. Admissions 2025-26: Rank & Score for the Last Candidate Allotted a Seat (As on 31 July 2025)
Check out the B.Des Cutoff for 2025 Open, GEN-EW and OBC-NCL:
| Campus | OPEN Rank | OPEN Score | GEN-EWS Rank | GEN-EWS Score | OBC-NCL Rank | OBC-NCL Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NID Ahmedabad | 48 | 59.60 | 16 | 50.90 | 41 | 53.60 |
| NID Andhra Pradesh | 225 | 53.50 | 53 | 45.60 | 125 | 48.20 |
| NID Assam | 294 | 51.80 | 56 | 45.00 | 142 | 47.40 |
| NID Madhya Pradesh | 197 | 54.20 | 49 | 45.90 | 103 | 49.30 |
| NID Haryana | 193 | 54.30 | 48 | 45.90 | 106 | 49.00 |
Check out the B.Des Cutoff for 2025 for SC, ST, PwD and Overseas:
| Campus | SC Rank | SC Score | ST Rank | ST Score | PwD Rank | PwD Score | Overseas Rank | Overseas Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NID Ahmedabad | 24 | 51.70 | 11 | 47.80 | 7 | 40.60 | 10 | 52.50 |
| NID Andhra Pradesh | 67 | 45.50 | 46 | 38.60 | NE | NE | 13 | 49.00 |
| NID Assam | 83 | 44.00 | 40 | 40.00 | NE | NE | NA | NA |
| NID Madhya Pradesh | 44 | 48.20 | 25 | 42.80 | NE | NE | 22 | 46.20 |
| NID Haryana | 56 | 46.60 | 35 | 41.20 | 9 | 40.00 | NE | NE |
NID DAT 2026 - Institute-wise Reservation of seats for B.Des
The table below shows the Reservation criteria for B.Des.
| Institute |
Total seats |
GEN-EWS (10% |
OBC-NCL (27%) |
Scheduled Caste (15%) |
Scheduled Tribe (7.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NID Ahmedabad |
125 |
13 |
34 |
19 |
9 |
| NID Andhra Pradesh |
75 |
8 |
20 |
11 |
6 |
| NID Haryana |
75 |
8 |
20 |
11 |
6 |
| NID Madhya Pradesh |
75 |
8 |
20 |
11 |
6 |
| NID Assam |
75 |
8 |
20 |
11 |
6 |
| Total |
425 |
45 |
114 |
63 |
33 |
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NID DAT 2026 Cutoff for M.Des
NID M.Des Programme is offered at NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, and NID Gandhinagar. M.Des program has a combined intake of 347 seats and NID campuses. The cutoff for NID M.Des will be updated once the final results are out.
M.Des. Admissions 2025-26: Rank & Score for the Last Candidate Allotted a Seat (As on 31 July 2025)
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 |
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 |
Check out the M.Des Cutoff for 2025 for ST, PwD and Overseas Category are:
| 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 |
NID Previous Year Cut-off
NID DAT 2024 Cut-off (B.Des) - Rank and Score of Last Candidate Admitted as of July 15, 2024
Check out the cut-off for NID B.Des 2024:
|
Campus
|
OPEN | GEN-EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD | OVERSEAS |
Total Seats
Filled |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Rank |
Score | Category Rank |
Score | Category Rank |
Score | Category Rank |
Score | Category Rank |
Score | PwD Rank |
Score | Overseas Rank |
Score | ||
| NID Ahmedabad | 50 | 65.1 | 15 | 58.2 | 47 | 58.8 | 28 | 56.4 | 11 | 52.5 | 7 | 43.5 | 21 | 51.4 | 144 |
| NID Andhra Pradesh | 233 | 59 | 56 | 51.2 | 134 | 54 | 69 | 50.6 | 32 | 45.4 | 8 | 40.4 | - | - | 74 |
| NID Assam | 295 | 57.9 | 64 | 50.1 | 141 | 5.78 | 96 | 47.9 | 44 | 43.2 | NE | NE | - | - | 75 |
| NID Madhya Pradesh | 216 | 59.38 | 41 | 53.9 | 114 | 54.5 | 62 | 50.9 | 31 | 45.5 | NE | NE | 23 | 51 | 77 |
| NID Haryana | 219 | 59.3 | 33 | 55 | 95 | 55.2 | 57 | 51.9 | 39 | 44.2 | NE | NE | NE | NE | 75 |
NID DAT 2024 Cut-off (B.Des) - Rank and Score as of June 24, 2024
Check out the cutoff for 2024 B.Des:
| B.Des. Admissions 2024-25: Last candidate who has been allotted a seat as on 24 June 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute | NID Ahmedabad | NID Andhra Pradesh | NID Haryana | NID Nadhya Pradesh | NID Assam |
| CATEGORY | Open Rank/ Category Rank | Open Rank / Category Rank | Open Rank/ Category Rank | Open Rank/ Category Rank | Open Rank/ Category Rank |
| OPEN | 49* | 213* | 195* | 202* | 254* |
| GEN-EWS | 274/ 1Li | 703/ 50 | 482/ 32 | 587/ 40 | 778 / 55 |
| OBC-NCL | 242/ 47 | 585 / 134 | 485 / 95 | 538/ 114 | 602 / 139 |
| SC | 369 / 26 | 819/ 67 | 738 / 55 | 773/ 59 | 879 / 80 |
| ST | 694/ 11 | 1185 / 32 | 1218/ 38 | 1175 / 31 | 1266 / 41 |
| OVERSEAS | 21** | Not Applicable | NE | 23** | Not Applicable |
| PwD | 1289/ 7 | 1419 / 9 | NE | NE | NE |
NID DAT 2024 Cut-off (M.Des) - Rank and Score of the Last Candidate Admitted as on 15 July 2024
Check out the cutoff for M.Des 2024:
| M.DES ADMISSIONS 2024-25: Rank and Score of the Last Candidate Admitted as on 15 July 2024 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline | OPEN | GEN-EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD | OVERSEAS |
Total
Seats Filled |
|||||||
| Open Rank | Score | Category Rank |
Score | Category Rank | Score | Category Rank | Score | Category Rank | Score | PwD Rank |
Score | Overseas Score |
Rank | ||
| Animation Film Design | 8 | 61.4 | 2 | 51.05 | 10 | 45.85 | 4 | 53.65 | 1 | 51.6 | 1 | 48 | NA | NA | 19 |
| Cearmic & Glass Design | 8 | 57 | NE | NE | 2 | 52.2 | NE | NE | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 8 |
| Product Oesign | 10 | 64.4 | 2 | 51.35 | 10 | 56.45 | 4 | 54.15 | 1 | 57 | 1 | 59.8 | NA | NA | 19 |
| Graphic Design | 11 | 60.15 | 4 | 50.4 | 6 | 52.5 | 4 | 45.8 | 1 | 52.9 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 19 |
| TeKtile Design | 10 | 61.25 | NE | NE | 5 | 33.1 | 4 | 52.65 | 3 | 48.6 | NE | NE | NA | NA | 17 |
| Furniture & Interior Design | 9 | 51.65 | NE | NE | 5 | 45.2 | 1 | 49.1 | 1 | 51.05 | NE | NE | NA | NA | 15 |
| Film & Video Communication | 11 | 59.05 | NE | NE | 7 | 46.6 | 4 | 51.35 | 1 | 57 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 17 |
| Apparel Design | 8 | 61.75 | NE | NE | 6 | 54.05 | 3 | 56.25 | 2 | 47.5 | 1 | 55.3 | NA | NA | 17 |
| Lifestyle Accessory Design | 9 | 66 | 1 | 52.3 | 6 | 51.2 | S | 46.8 | 1 | 41.6 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 18 |
| Transportation & Automobile Design |
9 | 62.53 | 2 | 58.05 | 9 | 53 | 3 | 47.5 | 2 | 46.78 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 18 |
| Toy & Game Design | 7 | 66.35 | NE | NE | 4 | 57.3 | 3 | 44.45 | NE | NE | NA | NA | 1 | 60.1 | 11 |
| Strategic Design Management | 8 | 59.75 | 1 | 54.4 | 6 | 46.6 | 3 | 48.6 | 2 | 44.15 | 2 | 40.35 | NA | NA | 18 |
| New Media Design | 9 | 52.1 | NE | NE | 4 | 45.85 | NE | NE | NE | NE | NA | NA | NA | NA | 12 |
| Photography Design | 15 | 50.1 | NA | NA | NE | NE | 3 | 47.4 | 1 | 43.1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 16 |
| Digital Game Design | 12 | 53.15 | 1 | 50.35 | 6 | 46 | 4 | 46.55 | NE | NE | NA | NA | NA | NA | 17 |
| Interaction Design | 10 | 53.55 | 3 | 51 | 6 | 46.6 | 4 | 43.5 | NE | NE | NE | NE | NA | NA | 18 |
| Design For Retail Experience | 11 | 61.35 | NE | NE | 6 | 54.05 | 6 | 40.73 | 1 | 57.9 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 17 |
| Information Design | 8 | 65.45 | 1 | 51 | 8 | 56.5 | 4 | 50.7 | 1 | 53.45 | 1 | 42.45 | NA | NA | 18 |
| Universal Design | 12 | 62.45 | 3 | 52.4 | 8 | 54.25 | 4 | 46.65 | 1 | 49.6 | NE | NE | NA | NA | 19 |
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B.Des. in Animation Film Design : NID Entrance Exam 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad | 47 | 43 | 48 |
B.Des. in Animation Film Design in NID : NID Entrance Exam 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad | 47 | 43 | 48 |
NID DAT 2026 Cut-off - FAQs
Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the NIFT cut-off below.
The studio test and personal interview for M.Des DAT Mains are conducted on the same and in some cases different days. Therefore the candidate has to consult their DAT Mains admit to confirm their studio test and interview schedule.
NID DAT 2026 (Mains) exam for the B. Des programme will be held in the last week of April 2026. The timings for the DAT Mains exam will be mentioned in the NID DAT 2026 admit card. Candidates need to reach the DAT Mains exam centre as per the timings given in the admit card.
Admission to the B.Des and M.Des programs at the NIDs is conducted through the NID DAT entrance exam.
The exam has two sub-exams - The candidate 1st appears in DAT Prelims, and if shortlisted has to appear in DAT Mains.
The final merit list for NID DAT will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
Also, if a candidate doen't appear in DAT Mains, he or she will not be considered for admission.
The DAT Mains exam for the B. Des programme will include a Studio Test. Meanwhile, the DAT Mains for the M.Des programme includes a Studio Test and Interview.
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the Studio Test for the B. Des program in April 2026. The Studio Test will be conducted offline. Note that B. Des candidates are not required to appear in any interview, unlike the M.Des applicants. Admit cards for the Studio Test will be released a few days in advance.
On the day of the Studio Test, the candidate had to report at the exam center with the admit card and a valid photo id proof. The Studio Test (or that Mains) is the 2nd stage of the two-stage NID that admission process. The final results of NID DAT 2026 is prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in DAT Mains and DAT Prelims.
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.
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.
NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% of wieghtage and Interview carries 60% wieghtage. More emphasis is given on the interview by NID.
NID Centre can be changed only at the time of NID Application edit Window. After this, no centre can be changed.
The combined tuition fees for the B.Des that candidates have to pay in eight semesters in the academic session 2026- 2027 is 2,25,000 per semester. For semester 1, the total fees without hostel is 2,26,900 and for semester 2 is 2,25,500.
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