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Download NID 2025–26 Answer Keys & Calculate Marks Smartly
Download NID 2026 PDF
Download NID Cut-Offs & Rank Trends
DAT Mains Cut-Off 2024
DAT Mains Cut-Off 2024
B.Des Final Merit List
M.Des Cut-Offs
Ahmedabad Campus Cut-Off
Bengaluru Campus Cut-Off
Gandhinagar Campus Cut-Off
Category-Wise Rank List
Prev. Year Admission Rank
M.Des Final Merit List
NID 2025–26 Cutoff - Category Wise
The National Institute of Design (NID) releases the cutoff marks for each stage of the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) — Prelims and Mains — separately for B.Des and M.Des programs.
The NID 2025–26 cutoff determines whether a candidate qualifies for the next round of selection. It varies based on the program, category, and campus.
Download NID DAT Prelims 2025
Download NID Previous Years’ Cutoff Analysis
NID 2025 Expected Cutoff (Prelims & Mains)
NID 2024 Cutoff PDF
NID 2023 Cutoff & Rank Analysis
NID Ahmedabad Cutoff Report (2025–26)
NID Gandhinagar & Bengaluru Cutoffs 2025–26
NID B.Des Cutoff 2025–26 Summary
NID M.Des Cutoff 2025–26 (Discipline-Wise)
NID Category-Wise Cutoff (GEN/OBC/SC/ST/EWS)
NID 2025–26 Cutoff Overview
| Exam Stage | Courses Covered | Cutoff Type |
|---|---|---|
| DAT Prelims | B.Des & M.Des | Qualifying Marks for Mains |
| DAT Mains | B.Des & M.Des | Final Admission Shortlist |
Previous Year NID Cutoff Trends (2015–2024)
Students can analyze how cutoffs have evolved over time.
Typically, NID Prelims cutoff remains around 45–55 marks for General category.
Highlights:
Cutoff increased steadily from 2020–2024 due to higher competition.
B.Des cutoffs are usually higher than M.Des, especially for the Ahmedabad campus.
Top specializations like Industrial Design, Communication Design, and Animation have the highest cutoffs.
Expected NID 2025–26 Cutoff (Prelims)
| Category | B.Des (Out of 100) | M.Des (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 – 55 | 45 – 50 |
| EWS | 45 – 50 | 40 – 45 |
| OBC-NCL | 40 – 45 | 38 – 43 |
| SC | 35 – 40 | 32 – 38 |
| ST | 30 – 35 | 28 – 35 |
| PwD | 30 – 35 | 28 – 35 |
Cutoff & Results
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NID 2025 Expected Cut-Off
| Category | (Prelims) | (Mains) | Action / CTA Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70–75 | 65–70 |  Download PDF |
| OBC-NCL | 60–65 | 55–60 | Download PDF |
| SC | 50–55 | 45–50 | Download PDF |
| ST | 45–50 | 40–45 | Download PDF |
| EWS | 65–70 | 60–65 | Download PDF |
| PwD | 40–45 | 35–40 | Download PDF |
How NID Cutoff Is Calculated
The cutoff is based on:
Difficulty level of the exam
Number of applicants
Available seats in each program
Performance statistics across categories
Normalization process between Prelims and Mains
Campus-Wise NID Cutoffs (Previous Year Approximate Ranges)
| Campus | B.Des Cutoff (General) | M.Des Cutoff (General) |
|---|---|---|
| NID Ahmedabad | 55 – 60 | 48 – 52 |
| NID Gandhinagar | 50 – 55 | 45 – 50 |
| NID Bengaluru | 48 – 53 | 43 – 48 |
| NID Andhra Pradesh | 45 – 50 | 40 – 45 |
| NID Haryana | 43 – 48 | 38 – 43 |
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