NID DAT 2025 Cutoff - Check Category-wise (General, OBC, SC, ST) Qualifying Cutoff Score

Updated By Aarushi Jain on 17 Feb, 2025 16:25

The National Institute of Design (NID) will be publishing the NID DAT cutoff 2025 for both BDes and MDes programs on their official website, admissions.nid.edu. These cutoffs will be announced separately for the Prelims and Mains exams. The expected NID DAT cutoff 2025 for candidates in the open category is between 250 and 255.

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NID DAT Cutoff 2025

If you are preparing for NID DAT 2025, it is an important time to keep an eye out for the qualifying NID DAT 2025 cutoff for the Prelims exam. The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the cutoff along with the declaration of the NID DAT 2025 results or earlier on its official website at admissions.nid.edu. The DAT Prelims and Mains cutoffs will be announced separately. The NID DAT 2025 Prelims results for the MDes program were released on January 17, 2025. For B.Des, one can expect Prelims cutoff marks for the open category between 250 to 255. It is the minimum marks score one needs to achieve to qualify for the next level, NID DAT 2025 Mains.

Keep in mind that the final NID DAT 2025 results will be derived using the combined weightage of Prelims and Mains marks. The admission cutoffs will be published later, during the NID counselling process and seat allotment procedure. These cutoffs will fluctuate between seat allotment rounds and represent the last merit rank available for admission to B.Des or M.Des programs at NID DAT participating institutes. Read below to learn more about the NID DAT 2025 cutoffs.

NID DAT 2025 Admission Cut-off vs Prelims Cut-off

Candidates need to understand that the NID DAT 2025 Prelims score serves as a shortlisting criterion for the next stage, NID DAT Mains, and not as the admission cut-off itself. Here's a breakdown of the distinction between the NID Admission cut-off and the NID DAT Prelims cut-off:

Particulars

NID DAT Admission Cut-off 

NID DAT Prelims Cut-off

Purpose 

The admission cut-off represents the minimum final marks required for a candidate to secure admission to a B.Des or M.Des course in participating institutes through the NID DAT 2025 exam.

To select candidates for the second stage of the admission process, namely NID DAT Mains, it's important to note that only those shortlisted will receive admit cards and be eligible to participate in the NID DAT 2025 Mains exam.

Based On

The ultimate score in NID DAT 2025 will be determined by assigning weightage to the marks achieved in both NID DAT Prelims and NID DAT Mains.

Scores of NID DAT Prelims exam.

Number of Candidates Shortlisted

Every candidate who meets the cut-off criteria will be granted admission to the M.Des/B.Des courses. Moreover, the number of allocated seats will correspond to the availability of seats in each category.

At least three times the number of available seats in each category will be shortlisted for NID DAT Mains.

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Important NID DAT 2025 Dates

NIT DAT 2025 important dates are provided below in tabular form:

Events

B.Des Dates

M.Des Dates

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Exam Date

January 5, 2025

January 5, 2025

NID DAT 2025 Prelims Result

April 1, 2025

February 17, 2025 (OUT)

Rechecking Request for DAT Prelims

April 1 to 2, 2025

February 17 to 18, 2025

Download Admit Card for NID DAT Mains

April 14, 2025

February 24, 2025

NID DAT 2025 Exam Date (Mains)

April 26 to May 4, 2025

March 3 to April 6, 2025

NID DAT 2025 Mains Result

May 16, 2025

May 6, 2025

Rechecking Request for DAT Mains 2025

May 16 to 17, 2025

May 6 to 7, 2025

NID DAT Cutoff 2025

The NID DAT 2025 cutoff will largely depend on many important factors: available seats, the candidate's category, the overall difficulty of the exam, and the total number of candidates appearing for it. Knowing NID DAT 2025 cutoff marks will let you prepare effectively for the next academic year. Candidates who clear the NID DAT cutoff 2025 for the prelims will be eligible to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which is the NID DAT Mains exam. The expected Prelims cutoff marks for 2025 are as follows:

Category

NID DAT Prelims Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

Open

250-255

OBC-NCL

150-155

EWS

255-260

ST

180-183

SC

119-122

PwD

61-64

Overseas

94-97

Expected NID Admission Cutoff 2025 for Open Category

The NID seat allotment process will depend on several factors, including your rank, scores, seat availability, and the preferences you indicate. Once the authorities finalize the list of shortlisted candidates, they will assign seats accordingly. Here's a quick overview of the expected NID admission cutoff 2025 for the Open Category at different NID campuses.

NID Campus

Opening Rank (Expected)

Closing Rank (Expected)

NID Ahmedabad

49-51

65-66

NID Andhra Pradesh

232-234

59-60

NID Assam

294-296

57-85

NID Madhya Pradesh

215-217

59-60

NID Haryana

218-220

59-60

Factors Determining NIT DAT Cut-off 2025

Here are the key factors influencing the NID DAT cut-off for 2025:

  • Total Number of Candidates: The more applicants, the tougher the competition, potentially leading to a higher cut-off.
  • Difficulty Level of the Exam: If most find the exam easy, the cut-off may rise, while a challenging test could result in a lower cut-off.
  • Average Performance of Students: The collective performance of test-takers matters; a higher average score could push the cut-off upward.
  • Seat Intake: The number of available seats directly impacts the cut-off; fewer seats mean higher competition and a raised cut-off.
  • Previous Year Cut-off Trends: Past trends provide a useful reference for anticipating the cut-off for the current year.
  • Reservation Categories: Distinct cut-off marks are set for General, OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwD, and EWS categories based on their seat allocation percentages.
  • Acceptance Rate: The admission committee adjusts the cut-off to achieve a specific acceptance rate, maintaining program quality.
  • Exam Pattern and Weightage: The question type, marking scheme, and weightage in both NID DAT Prelims and Mains influence the overall cut-off.

NID DAT Cutoff 2025 - Relaxation to Reserved Candidates

In the NID DAT cutoff 2025, candidates from reserved categoriesโ€”ST, SC, OBC-NCL, and PwDโ€”will receive specific relaxations. Here's the breakdown:

  • OBC-NCL: They will have a relaxation of 10% from the cutoff score of the Open category.
  • SC: The relaxation is 20% less than the cutoff score of the Open category.
  • ST: Similarly, a 20% relaxation from the cutoff score of the Open category is applicable.
  • PwD: They will benefit from a 30% relaxation from the cutoff score of the Open category.

NID DAT Final Weightage 2025

Check out the table below for the most up-to-date breakdown of how much each section counts toward your grades in the M.Des and B.Des programs. It covers both the Prelims and Mains exams:

Exam 

DAT Prelims

DAT Mains

B.Des

40%

60%

M.Des

DAT Prelims

Studio Test

Personal Interview

30%

40%

30%

NID DAT Qualifying Marks and Weightage 2025

Below is the latest table showing the minimum qualifying marks for NID DAT 2025, set by the National Institute of Design. These marks are important for candidates aiming to secure admission into B.Des and M.Des programs at NID:

Category

NID Minimum Qualifying Marks

Open/General

50

EWS

50

OBC-NCL

45

SC

40

ST

40

PwD

40

Overseas

50

NID DAT Seat Matrix

A total of 100 seats in B.Design courses will be available at the NID Ahmedabad campus.

Department

B. Design Specialisation

Seats

Faculty of Industrial Design

Product Design

19

Furniture Design

13

Ceramic and Glass Design

13

Faculty of Communication Design

Graphic Design

19

Animation Film Design

19

Film and Video Communication

13

Exhibition Design

13

Faculty of Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design

Textile Design

19

Category-wise Reservation of Seats

The following reservation criteria will be followed for NID seat allocation:

Programme

Institute

Total no. of Seats

GEN-EWS (10%)

OBC-NCL(27%)

Scheduled Caste (15%)

Scheduled Tribe (7.5)%

B.DES.

NID Ahmedabad

125

13

34

19

9

GDPD

NID Andhra Pradesh

75

8

20

11

6

GDPD

NID Haryana

75

8

20

11

6

GDPD

NID Madhya Pradesh

75

8

20

11

6

GDPD

NID Assam

75

8

20

11

6

Understanding the NID Admission Process 2025

Getting into NID is tough as they want to find people who are good at design and can do well in the field. Here's what you will go through:

  • NID DAT Prelims: You will take a written test to see how good you are at design, how creative you are, and how well you can use visuals.
  • NID DAT Mains: If you do well in the prelims, you will move on to the next step. This time, you will have practical tests. You will do real design tasks to show how good you are at solving problems and bringing your creative ideas to life.
  • Personal Interview: This is where experts will talk to you. They want to know why you want to study design, how passionate you are about it, and if you are ready to jump into the design world.

NID DAT Cutoff 2024

The following table highlights the closing ranks for the NID 2024 exam for BDes courses at various NIFT campuses and categories of the last candidates admitted to fill out the vacant seats:

Campus Name

OPEN Category Closing Rank

GEN-EWS Category Closing Rank

OBC-NCL Category Closing Rank

SC Category Closing Rank

ST Category Closing Rank

PwD Category Closing Rank

Overseas Category Closing Rank

Total Seats
  Filled

NID Madhya Pradesh

216

41

114

62

31

NE*

23

77

NID Haryana

219

33

95

57

39

NE

NE

75

NID Assam

295

64

141

96

44

NE

-

75

NID Andhra Pradesh

233

56

134

69

32

8

-

74

NID Ahmedabad

50

15

47

28

11

7

21

144

NE*- No eligible candidate

NID DAT 2024 Cutoff for MDes

The table below outlines the closing ranks for the NID 2024 exam for various MDes courses and categories of the last candidates admitted to fill out the vacant seats.

Academic Discipline Offered

OPEN Category Closing Rank

GEN-EWS Category Closing Rank

OBC-NCL Category Closing Rank

SC Category Closing Rank

ST Category Closing Rank

PwD Category Closing Rank

Overseas Category Closing Rank

Total
  Seats
  Filled

Universal Design

12

3

8

4

1

NE

NA

19

Transportation & Automobile
  Design

9

2

9

3

2

NA

NA

18

Toy & Game Design

7

NE

4

3

NE

NA

1

11

TeKtile Design

10

NE

5

4

3

NE

NA

17

Strategic Design Management

8

1

6

3

2

2

NA

18

Product Design

10

2

10

4

1

1

NA

19

Photography Design

15

NA

NE

3

1

NA

NA

16

New Media Design

9

NE

4

NE

NE

NA

NA

12

Lifestyle Accessory Design

9

1

6

S

1

NA

NA

18

Interaction Design

10

3

6

4

NE

NE

NA

18

Information Design

8

1

8

4

1

1

NA

18

Graphic Design

11

4

6

4

1

NA

NA

19

Furniture & Interior Design

9

NE

5

1

1

NE

NA

15

Film & Video Communication

11

NE

7

4

1

NA

NA

17

Digital Game Design

12

1

6

4

NE

NA

NA

17

Design For Retail Experience

11

NE

6

6

1

NA

NA

17

Ceramic & Glass Design

8

NE

2

NE

NA

NA

NA

8

Apparel Design

8

NE

6

3

2

1

NA

17

Animation Film Design

8

2

10

4

1

1

NA

19

NE*- No eligible candidate

NA**- No applicant

Campus-wise NID DAT Cutoff 2023

The NID DAT Cut-Off for different campuses in 2023 is given in the table below:

NID DAT 2023 Cut-off for B.Des Program - Open, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC

Campus

Open Rank 

Score (OPEN)

Category Rank (GEN-EWS)

Score (GEN-EWS)

Category Rank (OBC-NCL)

Score (OBC-NCL)

Category Rank Score (SC)

Score (SC)

NID Ahmedabad

47

65.8

15

57.4

39

60.7

21

58.8

NID Andhra Pradesh

154

62.2

49

50.4

117

55.9

57

54.1

NID Assam

255

60.3

53

50

139

55.1

90

50.9

NID Madhya Pradesh

196

61.3

44

51.2

115

56.1

70

52.8

NID Haryana

181

61.6

36

52.2

103

56.7

49

54.7

NID DAT 2023 Cut-off for B.Des Program - ST, PwD, Overseas

Camus

Category Rank (ST)

Score (ST)

PwD Rank

PwD Score

Overseas Rank

Overseas Score

Total Seats Filled

NID Ahmedabad

12

52.8

7

49.4

20

51.2

144

NID Andhra Pradesh

41

45.9

21

41.7

NA

NA

75

NID Assam

48

45.2

NA

NA

NA

NA

71

NID Madhya Pradesh

40

46

24

40.6

25

50

78

NID Haryana

44

45.8

17

43.3

NE

NE

75

NID DAT 2023 Cut-off for M.Des Program - Open, SC, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS

Discipline

OPEN Rank

OPEN Score

GEN-EWS Category Rank

GEN-EW Score

OBC-NCL Category Rank

OBC-NCL Score

SC Category Rank

SC Score

Animation Film Design

8

63.6

1

58.95

5

4S.70

4

44.25

Ceramic & Glass Design

10

57.15

NA

NA

NE

NE

NE

NE

Product Design

10

64.4S

2

51.4

8

58.5

4

S4.7

Graphic Design

10

59.95

NE

NE

7

54.05

4

47.5

Textile Design

13

55.35

1

54.85

5

47.2

6

45.9

Furniture & Interior Design

9

55.45

NE

NE

8

47.15

4

40.5

Film & Video Communication

13

60.15

NE

NE

7

51.55

3

53.8

Apparel Design

14

58.05

1

52.4

2

48.7

4

49.1

Lifestyle Accessory Design

14

55.2

NE

NE

5

51.7

2

42.65

Transportation Design

10

55.75

NE

NE

6

47.85

4

44.03

Toy & Game Design

7

72.3

NA

NA

8

57.15

2

49.05

Strategic Design Management

13

58.9

1

51.35

7

48.35

4

48.71

New Media Design

11

50.2

NE

NE

3

47.1

3

42.25

Photography Design

13

50.9

NA

NA

3

48.75

S

41.tIb

Digital Game Design

9

58.3

NE

NE

7

50.15

4

50.4

Interaction Design

13

52.7

NE

NE

7

45.8

4

43.65

Design For Retail Experience

11

63.05

NE

NE

10

45.9

4

55.95

Information Design

15

67.28

2

52.28

9

57.05

4

57.4

Universal Design

12

61.05

NE

NE

8

52.4

3

47.35

NID DAT 2023 Cut-off for M.Des Program - ST, PwD, Overseas Category 

Discipline

ST Category Rank

ST Score

PwD Rank

PwD Score

Overseas Rank

Overseas Score

Total Seats Filled

Animation Film Design

1

62.2S

2

50.4

NA

NA

18

Cearmic & Glass Design

2

43.2S

NA

NA

NA

NA

9

Product Design

3

44.5

1

56.2

NA

NA

19

Graphic Design

3

40.3

1

53.05

NE

NE

17

Textile Design

NE

NE

NE

NE

NA

NA

17

Furniture & Interior Design

1

49.65

NE

NE

NA

NA

17

Film & Video Communication

1

62.6

NA

NA

NA

NA

17

Apparel Design

2

47

NA

NA

1

50.35

19

Lifestyle Accessory Design

1

41.85

NA

NA

NE

NE

t6

Transportation Design

NE

NE

1

4CL95

NA

NA

16

Toy & Game Design

NA

NA

NE

NE

NA

NA

10

Strategic Design Management

1

43.55

NE

NE

NA

NA

18

New Media Design

NE

NE

NA

NA

NA

NA

13

Photography Design

2

42.13

NA

NA

NA

NA

17

Digital Game Design

1

45.1

1

41.8

NE

NE

17

Interaction Design

1

48.38

NE

NE

NA

NA

17

Design For Retail Experience

2

50.5

1

41.7

NA

NA

17

Information Design

1

60.35

NA

NA

NA

NA

17

Universal Design

NE

NE

NA

NA

NA

NA

16

NID DAT 2021 Cut-off- Prelims & Mains

The cutoff scores for B.Des and M.Des at NIDs have been listed below for NID DAT 2021.

NID Cutoff 2021 (Prelims) for B.Des

Category

NID Prelims Cutoff 2021 (Rank)NID Prelims Cutoff 2021 (Score)

Open

375

64.00

Gen-EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

155

40.25

OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)

323

52.50

SC

224

48.75

ST

125

13.50

PwD

43

18.50

Overseas

81

35.00

NID Cutoff 2021 (Prelims) for M.Des

NID DAT Cutoff Prelims 2021 for M.Des

Check out the closing rank for the NID DAT 2021 (Mains) here!

NIT DAT Previous Year Cutoff

The candidates will only be eligible for admission into NIT DAT 2021 participating colleges for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses if they qualify the minimum NIT DAT 2021 cutoff qualifying percentile score. The minimum cutoff score is different according to the category of the candidates. The minimum NIT DAT 2020 cutoff qualifying marks for General category students, OBC students, SC, ST, PwD students are 50, 45, 40, 40, 40 out of 100 respectively.

To give the candidates a fair idea about NIT DAT 2021 cutoff marks, the NIT DAT cutoff marks from the year 2020 are provided below:

NID Ahmedabad B.Des Cutoff 2020

Category

Cutoff

Open

96.84

Gen-EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

65.96

OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)

79.41

SC

65.27

ST

63.49

PwD

52.16

Overseas

65.48

NID Andhra Pradesh B.Des Cutoff 2020

Category

Cutoff

Open

94.17

Gen-EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

NE

OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)

71.72

SC

53.33

ST

50.51

PwD

47.98

Overseas

NA

NID Haryana B.Des Cutoff 2020

Category

Cutoff

Open

91.15

Gen-EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

NE

OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)

65.82

SC

46.12

ST

47.91

PwD

46.33

Overseas

NA

NID Madhya Pradesh B.Des Cutoff 2020

Category

Cutoff

Open

89.16

Gen-EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

NE

OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)

60.95

SC

50.17

ST

46.19

PwD

NE

Overseas

NA

NID Assam B.Des Cutoff 2020

Category

Cutoff

Open

87.10

Gen-EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

NE

OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)

57.17

SC

45.98

ST

NE

PwD

NE

Overseas

NA

NID DAT Cutoff 2019

Candidates may have a look at the 2019 cut-off of NID DAT for BDes/GDPD and MDes:

NID DAT Final Cutoff 2019 for BDes/GDPD

Candidates can go through the category-wise NID DAT (Prelims) cutoff for BDes/GDPD offered at NID Ahmedabad below:

Category

NID DAT 2019 Final Cutoff for BDes

Open

96.21

OBC-NCL

82.11

SC

83.40

ST

74.91

PwD

55.26

Supernumerary

51.86

NID Cutoff 2019 for BDes DAT Prelims 

Category

NID DAT 2019 Final Cutoff for BDes

Open

384/52.00

OBC-NCL

347/43.80

SC

208/39.00

ST

118/31.50

PwD

67/11.10

Supernumerary

58/36.70

NID DAT Cutoff 2019 for GDPD

Candidates can go through category-wise NID DAT (Prelims) cutoff for GDPD below:

Name of the Institute

Category

NID DAT 2019 Cutoff for GDPD

NID Bhopal Cutoff 2019

Open

81.27

OBC-NCL

63.38

SC

58.68

ST

40.86

PwD

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Vijayawada Cutoff 2019

Open

88.4

OBC-NCL

71.42

SC

60.35

ST

47.99

PwD

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Kurukshetra Cutoff 2019

Open

85.82

OBC-NCL

61.79

SC

62.77

ST

50.27

PwD

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Jorhat Cutoff 2019

Open

70.58

OBC-NCL

59.29

SC

42.3

ST

43.44

PwD

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID DAT 2019 Cut-off for MDes Admissions

Candidates can check out the final NID cutoff for admission in MDes courses offered at NID campuses in 2019 below:

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Animation Film Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

89.33

OBC

64

SC

42.67

ST

80

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Apparel Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

87.88

OBC

54.55

SC

69.7

ST

60.61

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Ceramic & Glass Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

88.37

OBC

58.14

SC

51.16

ST

60.47

PH

53.49

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Design for Retail Experience

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

83.87

OBC

48.39

SC

67.74

ST

77.42

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Digital Game Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

72.92

OBC

66.67

SC

54.17

ST

No Applicant

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Film & Video Communication

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

86.76

OBC

54.41

SC

57.35

ST

69.12

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Furniture Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

79.69

OBC

46.88

SC

62.7

ST

75

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Graphic Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

84.51

OBC

54.93

SC

77.46

ST

61.97

PH

60.56

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Information Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

83.05

OBC

45.76

SC

55.93

ST

No Applicant

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Interaction Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

86.76

OBC

63.24

SC

48.53

ST

77.94

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

 NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Lifestyle Accessory Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

88.89

OBC

70.83

SC

54.17

ST

73.61

PH

50

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes New Media Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

81.97

OBC

62.3

SC

73.77

ST

No Applicant

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Photography Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

80.95

OBC

55.56

SC

61.9

ST

53.97

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Product Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

86.96

OBC

55.07

SC

60.87

ST

No Applicant

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Strategic Design Management

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

89.61

OBC

59.74

SC

70.13

ST

No Applicant

PH

81.82

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Textile Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

86.96

OBC

52.17

SC

65.22

ST

79.71

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Toy & Game Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

77.5

OBC

52.5

SC

75

ST

No Applicant

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Transportation & Automobile Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

84.06

OBC

73.91

SC

53.62

ST

81.16

PH

60.87

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NID Cut off 2019 for MDes Universal Design

Category

Final NID Cutoff 2019

General

85.71

OBC

48.21

SC

57.14

ST

No Applicant

PH

No Applicant

Supernumerary

No Applicant

NIT DAT 2018 Cutoff Marks

Name of Programme

NIT DAT 2018 Cutoff marks (out of 100)

Bachelor of Design (BDes)

Gen-59.62

OBC Non-Creamy Layer-53.70

SC-49.95

ST-53.35

PwD-43.11

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FAQs about NID DAT Cut Off

What is a good score in NID DAT 2025?

A good NID DAT score varies as per the category, and within general category, a score above 60 is considered good. However, it would also depend on whether the difficulty level was high or the number of applicants was high, and cutoffs can vary. Hence, aim for a score comfortably above the expected cutoff for your category.

What are the NID DAT cutoff 2025 BDes prelims?

The NID DAT cutoff 2025 for BDes prelims is likely to be approximately 250-255 in the open category, which will be out only after the completion of the Prelims exam by the National Institute of Design on its website.

Does NID release fresh cut-offs every year?

Yes, NID publishes new and fresh NID DAT cut-offs every year. The cut-off for each year varies according to the number of candidates, the number of available seats, and the difficulty level of the test. The cut-off for B.Des admissions is normally issued in August and for M.Des admissions in July.

What is the next step after the release of NID DAT cut-off?

Following the announcement of the NID DAT cut-off, you must verify your score to determine if you have met the cut-off for the programme and category to which you have applied. If you meet the cut-off, you will be eligible for the following phase of admissions, which is often counselling. During counselling, you will be able to choose the courses and campuses that interest you. You will also be able to enter your seat requests. Candidates will be assigned seats depending on their merit rank, preferences, and seat availability.

What happens if I do not satisfy the NID DAT cut-off?

To get admission to undergraduate/postgraduate design courses, students must pass the NID DAT 2025 cut-off (minimum qualifying grade). If students do not meet the minimum stipulated NID DAT cut-off 2025, they will not be admitted to BDes/MDes courses.

How much is the weightage for the Mains exam marks while preparing the NID DAT cut-off?

For the NID DAT Mains exam, 70% weightage is given while preparing the NID DAT cut-off.

How much weightage is given to the NID DAT Prelims marks while preparing the cut-off?

While preparing the NID DAT cut-off, 30% weightage is given to the Prelims.

Is the same cut-off released for M.Des and B.Des programmes in NID DAT?

No, the same cut-off is not available in NID DAT for M.Des and B.Des courses. M.Des cut-offs are typically higher than B.Des cut-offs. Because the M.Des is a postgraduate course, applicants are expected to have a higher level of knowledge and skills.

Does NID release category-wise cut-off?

Yes, NID releases category-wise cut-off for B.Des and M.Des admissions. The cut-off for each category is different, with the general category having the highest cut-off. The category-wise cut-off is released along with the overall cut-off on the NID website.

Where is the NID DAT cutoff published?

The NID DAT cut-off is published on the official website of the National Institute of Design (NID). To view the cut-off, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of NID: https://www.nid.edu/
- Under the "Admissions" tab, click on "NID DAT Cut-Off."
- The cut-off will be displayed in a PDF format. 
- You can download or view the PDF file.

Who releases the cut-off of NID DAT?

The National Institute of Design (NID) releases the cut-off for the NID DAT exam every year. The cut-off is announced after the results of the exam are declared.

What is the purpose of NID DAT Cut off?

The NID DAT cut-off is the minimum score that candidates must acquire to be admitted to the National Institute of Design. NID determines the cut-off depending on various variables, including the number of applications, the number of available seats, and the difficulty level of the test. The NID DAT cut-off is designed to guarantee that only eligible candidates are admitted to NID. The cut-off also contributes to the quality of education at NID and ensures that all students have an equal opportunity for success.

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