NID DAT B.Des 2026 Final Result OUT: Check Scorecard and Counselling Schedule

The National Institute of Design (NID) officially released the DAT 2026 B.Des Mains final results on May 26, 2026.Candidates can now download their final scorecards online by logging into the official portal at admissions.nid.eduusing their registered email ID and date of birth. Following the result declaration, the online rechecking window for the studio sensitivity test remains open until May 28, 2026, after which the first round of seat allotment will begin on June 9.

NID DAT 2026 seat confirmation process requires candidates to pay a token amount to secure admission. The fee is INR 45,100 for GEN, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories, while overseas SAARC and select countries must pay INR 55,686. Candidates from other international regions are required to pay INR 1,22,661 along with applicable convenience charges.

• Candidates must complete admission formalities before the deadline mentioned in the offer letter.
• Required steps include token fee payment, document upload, and seat confirmation.
• Failure to complete the process on time may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
• NID conducts the M.Des admission and seat allotment process in multiple counselling rounds.
• Applicants should regularly check the official portal for upcoming round updates.

The National Institute of Design has issued the NID DAT 2026 provisional offer letters for M.Des Round 1 counselling. Candidates who participated in the first round of seat allotment can now download the offer letter through the NID admissions portal using their email ID and date of birth. The letter includes allotted campus details, discipline information, and admission instructions.

NID DAT 2026 NID is expected to release the B.Des final result on or before May 28, 2026 at the official admissions portal. Candidates can check their DAT Mains scorecard by logging in with their registered email ID and date of birth. After the result announcement, shortlisted students will have to submit institute preferences and upload required documents for seat allotment rounds.

• Candidates must first check eligibility criteria for their chosen design college.
• Application forms should be submitted before the deadline.
• Entrance exams are mandatory for most top institutes like NIFT and NID.
• Many colleges also require a design portfolio for evaluation.
• Final admission is granted after counselling, seat allotment, and fee payment confirmation.

The B.Des (Bachelor of Design) admission process in 2026 varies across colleges, but most institutes follow a similar selection structure. Candidates must first meet eligibility criteria, fill out application forms, and appear for entrance exams. Shortlisted students are then selected based on results, portfolio evaluation, and counselling rounds.

• Round 1 closing ranks for top B.Des courses at NID showed minor changes over the last three admission cycles.
• Product Design, Textile Design, and Animation Film Design recorded the same closing rank of 48 in 2025.
• The 2024 cutoff was slightly lower at rank 43 for these programmes.
• Admission to NID design courses continues to witness intense competition among aspirants.

• NID has announced the M.Des fee structure for the 2026 academic session.
• Tuition fee for each semester has been fixed at Rs 2,62,000.
• Hostel accommodation will be available only at the Gandhinagar campus.
• Ahmedabad and Bengaluru campuses will remain non-residential for M.Des students.
• Additional charges include insurance, activity fund, film club fee, and alumni fee in the final semester.

• National Institute of Design has released the B.Des fee structure for the 2026-30 batch.
• Students opting for hostel facilities will pay over Rs 2.4 lakh in most semesters.
• Apart from tuition fees, charges include insurance, student activity fund, and film club fee.
• A one-time refundable security deposit of Rs 10,000 will also be applicable

The Master of Design (M.Des) programme at NID is offered across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru with a total intake of 347 seats. Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar each provide 126 seats, while Bengaluru offers 95 seats. Courses are divided into Communication Design, Industrial Design, IT-integrated design, Interdisciplinary Design, and Textile & Lifestyle Design, covering areas like Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, and Animation Film Design. Each specialisation has limited intake, making admission highly competitive.

The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at NID Ahmedabad offers admission across three main faculties. Communication Design includes Animation, Graphic, Film & Video, and Exhibition Design with limited seats per discipline. Industrial Design covers Product, Furniture, and Ceramic & Glass Design, while Textile and Lifestyle Design offers Textile Design seats. Other NID campuses like Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam offer 25 seats per specialization in Communication, Industrial, and Textile Design streams.

• NID Haryana offers a total of 75 B.Des seats for the 2026 admission session.
• Seat allotment will be based on NID DAT Prelims and Mains performance.
• Candidates must clear both exam stages to become eligible for admission counselling.
• Reservation rules will apply as per official NID admission policy.

• Candidates unsatisfied with their NID DAT 2026 B.Des final scores can apply for rechecking online.
• The expected rechecking fee is around INR 2,000 per request.
• NID allows rechecking only for calculation errors or unanswered responses verification.
• The rechecking facility opens for a limited period immediately after result declaration.

• NID focuses on practical learning, studio work, and industry projects.
• Ahmedabad campus offers the widest range of design disciplines.
• Other campuses offer selective B.Des specialisations based on capacity.

• Total B.Des seats: approx. 425 across institutes
• Admission process: DAT Prelims → DAT Mains (Studio Test + Interview)
• Final selection based on combined performance

• Shortlisted candidates will enter multiple seat allotment rounds.
• Choice filling for preferred NID campuses will be mandatory.
• Token fee payment is required to confirm allotted seats.
• Document verification will be conducted after provisional allotment.
• Final admission will be confirmed only after successful verification and fee submission.

The NID DAT B.Des 2026 merit list will be prepared based on candidates’ performance in the Mains examination and will determine eligibility for seat allotment rounds. Students securing higher ranks will get preference in top campuses like NID Ahmedabad. The final selection list will be published on admissions.nid.edu after result processing.

NID DAT 2026 LIVE updates confirm that the B.Des rechecking facility will be activated after the declaration of the final result. Candidates will be able to apply online for score verification through the official admission portal within a limited period.

• Rechecking window opens after final result
• Available for only 2–3 days
• Online application process
• Score verification facility for candidates
• Important for result review process

Candidates are advised to regularly check the admission portal to avoid missing the rechecking deadline after the result announcement.

Candidates allotted seats through the NID DAT 2026 B.Des counselling process must complete the admission confirmation procedure within the prescribed timeline. The process includes document upload and payment of the non-refundable token fee.

• Seat confirmation mandatory after allotment
• Token fee payment required
• Upload documents before deadline
• Admission portal to handle confirmation process
• Important for final admission

Students failing to complete the confirmation process within the deadline may lose their allotted seat during counselling.

NID DAT 2026 LIVE updates highlight that candidates allotted seats during counselling must complete the admission confirmation process within the given timeline. Authorities have advised students to upload required documents and pay the token fee to secure admission.

• Seat confirmation required after allotment
• Non-refundable token fee mandatory
• Upload documents within deadline
• Process important for final admission
• Admission portal to handle confirmation process

NID DAT 2026 LIVE updates confirm that the B.Des rechecking facility will be activated after the declaration of the final result. Candidates will be allowed to apply for score verification through the official admission portal within the specified deadline.

• Rechecking window opens after final result
• Facility available for limited period only
• Candidates can apply online for verification
• Request submission expected for 2–3 days
• Important for score review process

Candidates allotted seats in the NID DAT B.Des counselling process must confirm admission by paying the non-refundable token fee and uploading all required documents within the specified deadline.

The NID DAT 2026 B.Des rechecking window will be activated after the declaration of the final result. Candidates will be allowed to apply for rechecking within a limited period of around 2 to 3 days through the official admission portal.

NID DAT B.Des Result 2026 latest update confirms that a rechecking window will be available after result declaration. Candidates can apply online to verify their scores within the given timeline.

• Rechecking window opens after result
• Available for 2–3 days only
• Apply online for score verification
• Limited time to submit request
• Important for score review