NID DAT Prelims Result 2026: BDes prelims declared on April 2, 2026
The National Institute of Design has released the NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 for the BDes programme on April 2, 2026 . You can check your scorecard on the official admissions portal.
How to check NID DAT Prelims Result 2026
Visit admissions.nid.edu and click the BDes Prelims result link on the homepage. Log in using your registered email ID and password to view and download your scorecard. A direct result link is available on the portal homepage.
Rechecking window and deadlines
NID has opened a rechecking facility for prelims mark verification only. This does not include re-evaluation of answers.
- Rechecking opens: April 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Rechecking closes: April 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Submit any rechecking request within this window using the options on the admissions portal. Requests received after the deadline will not be accepted.
NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 — Expected cut-offs
The institute has not released official cut-offs; these are expected ranges based on trends.
| Category | Expected B.Des Cut-off (2026) |
|---|---|
| OPEN | 48–53 |
| OBC-NCL | 43–48 |
| EWS | 50–55 |
| ST | 40–45 |
| SC | 40–45 |
| PWD | 40–45 |
What happens next: Prelims to Mains
If you qualified in prelims, you are eligible for DAT Mains. The final merit list will be prepared using combined scores from both prelims and mains. Keep checking the admissions portal for mains schedule and further instructions.
Key points to remember
- Results are on admissions.nid.edu and require your registered email and password to access.
- Rechecking is limited to verification of mark calculations, not answer script review.
- Final admissions decisions will use combined prelims and mains performance.