Kamal Ghorui
NID DAT prelims 2026 result: The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims 2026 result for the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their results on the official website which is admissions.nid.edu.Applicants will need to log in using their email address and date of birth to access the scorecard. The NID DAT Prelims 2026 examination was conducted on December 21, 2025.
Rechecking window opens today
Candidates who wish to request rechecking of their NID BDes prelims result can do so from April 2, 2026, at 4 pm. The rechecking window will remain open until April 4, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Applicants are advised to submit their requests within the given timeline, according to the official website.
How to download NID BDes prelims result 2026
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the scorecard:
- Log on to the official website admissions. nid. edu.
- Find and click on the NID BDes prelims result link on the homepage of the site.
- Enter the login details such as email address and date of birth.
- Wait for the results to be displayed.
- Save and print the result for future use.
Direct link here.
What happens next?
Candidates shortlisted in the prelims round will be eligible to appear for the NID BDes Mains examination. As per the official guidelines, candidates will be shortlisted in a ratio of 1.5 times the number of available seats.The second stage of the selection process includes a Studio Test and Personal Interaction (conducted in person).According to the NID 2026 admission guidelines, final selection will be based solely on performance in the mains examination.
NID DAT prelims result 2026: Details mentioned
Candidates should carefully check the details after downloading their scorecard, this includes checking Candidate’s name, Roll number, Total marks obtained, Section-wise marks, Rank secured, Qualifying status.Candidates are advised to verify all details mentioned in the scorecard and keep a copy saved for further admission rounds.
