The National Institute of Design (NID) is set to announce the NID DAT 2026 M.Des Prelims Result today, February 12, 2026, at around 4 PM. The result will be made available on the official admissions portal — admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who appeared for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 Prelims for M.Des programmes will be able to access their scorecards through the login window.
NID DAT 2026 M.Des Important Dates
How to Download NID DAT 2026 Prelims Result?
Candidates can follow these steps to download the scorecard:
- Visit the official website — admissions.nid.edu
- Click on the “NID DAT 2026 M.Des Prelims Result” link
- Enter Email ID and Date of Birth
- Submit the details to view the result
- Download and print the scorecard for future reference
The result will display qualifying status and marks secured in the prelims examination.
NID DAT 2026 Rechecking Window
After the declaration of results, NID will activate the rechecking window at around 6 PM today. Candidates can apply for rechecking until February 14, 2026. It is important to note that the rechecking facility is limited to:
- Verification of calculation errors
- Checking for unmarked answers
NID does not allow re-evaluation of subjective or design-based answers.
What’s Next?
Candidates who qualify in the NID DAT 2026 Prelims will be eligible to appear for the NID DAT Mains examination. The admit card for the Mains stage will be released soon after the prelims result. Aspirants are advised to keep checking the official website for updates regarding the Mains admit card, exam schedule, and further admission process.
