NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 Out for BDes @admissions.nid.edu; Rechecking Window Open Till April 4

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 2, 2026

The National Institute of Design has released the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 BDes Prelims result. Qualified candidates will proceed to the DAT Mains, while the rechecking window is open till April 4, 2026.

NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 Out for BDes

The NID has officially declared the results for the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 Prelims for the BDes programme. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their results through the official admissions portal.

Along with the result announcement, NID has also opened the rechecking window for candidates who wish to request a review of their answer scripts. As per the official schedule, the rechecking facility will be available from 4:00 PM on April 2, 2026, to 11:59 PM on April 4, 2026. Candidates must submit their requests within this stipulated timeline, as no applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Direct Link – NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 for B.Des

How to Check NID DAT Prelims Result 2026?

Candidates who appeared for the NID DAT 2026 can follow these steps to check their results:

Visit the official website of the National Institute of Design - admissions.nid.edu
Click on the link for “NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 (BDes)” on the homepage
Log in using your registered email ID and password
Your result/scorecard will be displayed on the screen
Download and save the result for future reference

Also Read:- List of Top Colleges in India Accepting NID Based on 2026 Ranking

NID DAT 2026 B.Des Cut Off

The expected category-wise cut-off for the NID DAT 2026 provides an estimate of the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

Category	B.Des Cut Off NID (Expected)
OPEN	48–53
OBC - NCL	43–48
EWS	50–55
ST	40–45
SC	40–45
PWD	40–45

Also Read:- NID College Predictor 2026: Predict Top Colleges for B.Des and M.Des courses.

What After NID DAT Prelims Result 2026?

The NID DAT Prelims serves as the first stage of the selection process for admission to the BDes programme. Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the DAT Mains examination, which is the next stage of the admission process. The NID final merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance in both the prelims and mains stages.

Additionally, candidates who are not satisfied with their prelims scores can apply for the rechecking process within the specified window. It is important to note that rechecking typically involves verification of mark calculations and does not include re-evaluation of answers.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of NID DAT (@nid.edu) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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