NID DAT Cut-Off 2026 (B.Des & M.Des): Colleges/Category-wise Cut-Off, Opening & Closing Ranks

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.

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