National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

The application process for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme at the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad for the academic year 2025–26 has concluded. However, understanding the process can be beneficial for future applicants. Here's an overview 

For the NID DAT Prelims, expected cutoffs usually range from 50-55 for General to 30-35 for PwD. For NID DAT Mains, expected cutoffs are generally higher, with General at 55-60 and PwD at 35-40. Through the DAT prelims scores, the candidates are shortlisted for the Mains. 

The NID M.Des Final Result 2026 will be declared in the first week of May 2026. The result will be declared on the official website, and the Seat allotment process will also begin the same day after the declaration of the result.

To check the NID DAT Mains 2025 result, candidates need to log in to the official NID website using their credentials. The required details include:

• Email ID or Login ID (as registered during the application process)
• Password (created during registration)
• Captcha Code (if required for verification)

Once logged in, candidates can view and download their scorecard from the result portal. It is advisable to keep these credentials safe to avoid login issues.

Rechecking only ensures that there were no calculation or totaling errors in the marks. No re-evaluation of answers or reassessment of creative work will be done. If any discrepancy is found, necessary corrections will be made. If any changes occur after the rechecking process, the final updated result will be communicated to the candidate through the official portal. However, if no errors are found, the original marks will remain unchanged.

Yes, candidates who wish to request a re-evaluation of their results can do so during the rechecking window, which will be open from the first week of May 2026.

To apply for rechecking, candidates must log in to the official NID website and follow the instructions provided under the result rechecking section. A rechecking fee may be applicable, and candidates must ensure they apply before the deadline. 

How should I prepare for NID DAT Mains?

To prepare effectively:

• Practice material handling with clay, paper, and everyday objects.
• Improve sketching & visualization skills by drawing regularly.
• Solve creative problem-solving tasks and work on 3D modeling exercises.
• Stay updated with design trends and real-world design solutions.