NID 2026 (CUT OFF)

The NID 2026 cut-off is the minimum score or rank required to qualify for admission to B.Des and M.Des programs at National Institute of Design campuses. The cut-off is released category-wise and varies by campus, program, and year.

Types of NID 2026 Cut-Offs

1. Qualifying Cut-off (Prelims)

• Minimum marks to be shortlisted for DAT Mains.

1. Final Admission Cut-off (Mains)

• Combined score (Prelims + Mains) needed for final selection.

1. Campus/Discipline-specific Cut-offs (especially for M.Des)

• Varies depending on the program (e.g. Animation Design vs. Product Design).

Expected NID DAT 2026 Cut-Off (Category-Wise)

Factors Affecting NID 2026 Cut-Off

1. Difficulty level of DAT (Prelims + Mains)
2. Number of candidates appearing
3. Number of seats available (for each campus and discipline)
4. Category-wise reservation policy
5. Performance of candidates in subjective sections
6. Discipline-specific popularity (for M.Des)

Reservation Policy (Affects Cut-Off)

How to Check NID 2026 Cut-Off (After Results)

1. Visit https://admissions.nid.edu
2. Login with your application credentials
3. Download scorecard + category-wise cut-off list
4. Check qualifying status, rank, and cut-off marks

NID 2026 Cut-Off FAQs

Ques.1 What is the NID 2026 cut-off?

Ans. The NID cut-off is the minimum score or rank a candidate must achieve to:

• Qualify for DAT Mains (after DAT Prelims)
• Be eligible for admission (final cut-off after Studio Test & Interview) 

Ques.2 Does NID release separate cut-offs for B.Des and M.Des?

Ans.  Yes, NID released cut- off separately for:

• B.Des and M.Des programs
• Each category (GEN, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD)
• M.Des cut-offs may also vary by specialization/discipline.

Ques.3 Do Studio Test and Interview have cut-offs too?

Ans. Not separately, but your performance in these stages heavily impacts your final rank. For M.Des, discipline-specific scores also matter.

Ques.4 Where can I check the official NID 2026 cut-offs?

Ans. You can check official cut-offs at: https://admissions.nid.edu

(After result declaration for DAT Prelims and Mains)

Ques.5 Is there any relaxation in cut-off for reserved categories?

Ans. Yes, NID provides reservation-based cut-off relaxations for:

• OBC-NCL
• SC/ST
• PwD
• GEN-EWS

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