NID Result 2025 (Declared), M.Des & M.Des Merit List, Cut Off – Download Score Card Here

NID 2025 M.Des DAT Mains Result has been Declared on 6th May 2025. NID Entrance Exam 2025 DAT Prelims Result for M.Des Course will be declared on 17th February 2025. The results will be published separately on different dates for the NID Prelims & NID Hands exam. NID performs the DAT (Design Ability Test) for admission to NID and its affiliated campuses. The National Institute of Design offers UG & PG courses in design. The results will be released online. The National Institute of Design (NID) administers the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for entry into NID and its associated campuses.

The NID Entrance Exam is held to provide admission to undergraduate and postgraduate design programs. This national-level test allows candidates to gain entry into various design institutions across India. To be eligible for admission, candidates must take both the DAT Prelims and Mains.

To check the NID DAT result for 2025, candidates will need their email ID and password. Those who pass the NID Mains exam must then participate in the NID DAT counselling for 2025 by submitting their preferred campuses. This article includes information on the NID Entrance Result for 2025, including the merit list, steps to check the results, important dates, and more.

NID 2025 Result – Declared (M.Des DAT Mains)

NID 2025 Result 

The NID DAT result will be announced online only, with no alternative methods for obtaining the scorecard. This scorecard is valid only for the current academic year. Candidates can check their results by logging into their registered account on the official website and should retain their admit card until the selection process concludes. The scorecard will show the candidate’s qualifying status and marks, and separate cut-off scores will be provided for each category.

The NID Cut-Off for 2025 will be published online after the results are declared and will vary by category. There will be relaxation in cut-offs for reserved categories. The NID Admission Procedure for 2025, including the selection of campus preferences, will begin in the fourth week of May 2025, coinciding with the release of the results. Counselling for NID 2025 will be conducted online.

NID Result 2025 for BDes & MDes – Overview

Candidates can download the NID scorecard online at admissions.nid.edu. Only those who passed the NID DAT Prelims were eligible to take the NID Mains exam. After the final results, the authority will release the NID DAT cut-off in both rank and score formats. For NID DAT 2025, the result for MDes will be available on 6th May, and for BDes, it will be available on 16th May 2025.

NID 2025 Result Dates

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How to Check NID DAT 2025 Result?

To check the NID DAT 2025 result, candidates need to visit the official NID DAT website, log in using their credentials, and view their scores displayed on the screen.

• Open the NID DAT official website: Go to admissions.nid.edu in your browser.
• Click on the NID Result 2025 link: Find and click on the link for the NID Result 2025.
• Enter your login details: A new tab will open; input your email address and date of birth.
• View the result: The NID DAT 2025 result will be displayed on your screen.
• Download and print: Save and print the NID Mains result in 2025 for future reference.

Details Mentioned on NID Entrance 2025 Result

Here are the details included on the NID Result 2025:

NID Merit List 2025

Candidates who have appeared for all tests in both stages will be considered eligible for the merit list. Separate merit lists will be published for each discipline under the M.Des program. If two candidates obtain the same marks, they will be assigned the same rank. The merit lists will be published category-wise, including General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PH categories.

The final merit list will be determined by the total sum of the weighted scores achieved by candidates at each stage of the admissions process. The merit list for M.Des and B.Des/GDPD will be published in May 2025. Candidates who are shortlisted based on the NID DAT Prelims merit list will be eligible to participate in the NID DAT Mains, which includes the Studio Test and Interview.

NID DAT Result 2025: Tie-Breaking Policy

NID released the tie-breaking policy for the NID DAT 2025 results on February 8. If two or more candidates score the same marks, the tie-breaking policy will be applied. Candidates can review the tie-breaking rules for the NID DAT Prelims result below.

NID Result 2025: Tie-Break Policy for B.Des DAT Prelims

If two or more candidates score the same total marks, the following tie-breaking policy will be applied:

• Higher Marks in Part B: The candidate with higher marks in Part B of the DAT Prelims will be assigned a higher rank.
• Higher Marks in Part A: If the tie is not resolved by Part B marks, the candidate with higher marks in Part A will be given a higher rank.
• Same Rank: If the tie persists, both candidates will be assigned the same rank.

NID 2025 Result Mains: Tie-Break Policy for B.Des Final Results

If two or more candidates have the same total marks, the following tie-breaking policy will be applied to the final merit list:

• Higher Marks in DAT Mains: The candidate with higher marks in the DAT Mains will be given a higher rank.
• Higher Marks in Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test: If the tie is not resolved, the candidate with higher marks in the Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test will be ranked higher.
• Higher Marks in Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test Part B: If the tie persists, the candidate with higher marks in Part B of the Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test will be assigned a higher rank.
• Higher Marks in Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test Part A: If the tie is not broken, the candidate with higher marks in Part A of the Stage 1 Design Aptitude Test will be ranked higher.
• Higher Marks in DAT Mains Question with Maximum Marks: If the tie remains unresolved, the candidate with higher marks in the question of the DAT Mains exam that carries the maximum marks will be given a higher rank.

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NID Mains Result 2025: Exam-Wise Weightage

The NID MDes and BDes Mains results for 2025 will be released in April and May, respectively. Aspirants should visit admissions.nid.edu to download their NID Mains result 2025 online. Candidates can access their scorecards by entering their email ID and date of birth. The results will be available in the form of a scorecard.

Here’s the weightage distribution for the NID final results:

How to Check the Final NID DAT 2025 Result?

Here are the steps to check the NID entrance exam results for 2025:

• Open the Official Website: Go to admissions.nid.edu.
• Enter Login Credentials: On the homepage, input your registered email address, date of birth, and roll number/application number.
• Enter Verification Code: Type the verification code displayed on the screen.
• View Result: The NID Mains result 2025 will be shown on the screen.
• Download and Print: Save and print the NID results in 2025 for future reference.

NID DAT 2025 Result – Types of Merit Lists

The National Institute of Design (NID) publishes two merit lists for the NID DAT 2025 exam:

• DAT Prelims Merit List: Based on candidates’ scores in the DAT Prelims exam. Only those listed are eligible to appear in the DAT Mains.
• Final Merit List: Compiled from performance in both the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

The final merit list takes into account the candidate’s category and overall performance. Separate merit lists are prepared for each category, including General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PH. Admission to NID for 2025 will be determined based on marks obtained in the counselling rounds and adherence to the college’s reservation policy.

NID DAT Result 2025: Top Colleges Accepting NID Scores

The National Institute of Design (NID) will be announced the results of the NID DAT Mains exam 2025 online in the 4th week of April 2025, for M.Des and the 3rd week of May 2025, for B.Des. This national-level design entrance exam is conducted across 23 cities in India.

Candidates who qualify for the NID DAT 2025 will be eligible for admission to any of the six NID campuses or other top institutions that accept NID DAT scores.

Here are some top colleges accepting the NID DAT score:

• Pearl Academy
• World University of Design
• IILM School of Design (IILM), Gurgaon
• Shiv Nadar University
• Vishwakarma University

NID DAT 2025 Cutoff

To apply for admission to NID, candidates must achieve at least the NID cutoff 2025 mark. The cutoff for NID DAT 2025 will be determined based on several factors:

• Number of Candidates Appearing: The total number of candidates taking the entrance test.
• Difficulty Level of the Exam: The complexity of the questions in the exam.
• Number of Seats Available: The number of seats for each program.
• Previous Year Cutoff Trends: Historical cutoff trends for reference.

Here is the relaxation in NID DAT cutoff marks for different categories:

How to Apply for NID DAT 2025 Prelims Result Re-Evaluation

If students are dissatisfied with their NID DAT prelims exam results, they can request a re-evaluation of their answer booklet online. Here’s the procedure:

• Visit the Official Website: Go to admissions.nid.edu.
• Pay the Fee: A fee of ₹2000 must be paid via credit card or debit card.
• Re-Evaluation Scope: The re-evaluation will check:
  • Whether all answers have been marked and scored.
  • Whether there was any error in adding up the marks for each question in Part II of the subjective answer booklet and transferring them to the cover page.
  • Other aspects of the answer script or exam will not be re-evaluated.
• No Disclosure or Copies: Students cannot request disclosure, inspection, or copies of their answer booklet as these are confidential.
• Error Correction: If errors are found, marks will be updated accordingly.
• Notification: Students will be informed of any changes in their marks via email to their registered email address.
• Accountability: The institute is not responsible for any harm, loss, or inconvenience resulting from changes in marks. The result after re-evaluation will be final.
• Required Document: Students must upload a scanned copy of their NID admit card with the invigilator’s signature and test centre seal. Requests without this document will not be accepted.
• Re-Evaluation Request: To request a re-evaluation, students must enter their registered email address, date of birth, and verification code on the screen, then click the ‘Submit’ button.

NID Results 2025: Minimum Qualifying Criteria for FINAL Results

The National Institute of Design has set the minimum qualifying criteria for the NID DAT 2025 final results. Candidates will be considered for admission to the B.Des and M.Des programs only if they meet the cut-off criteria specified for their admission category. The cut-off criteria are detailed in the table below:

Here are the minimum qualifying criteria for the NID DAT 2025 final results:

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NID Results 2025 FAQs

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Sunil Kushwaha

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