The National Institute of Design will release the NID Prelims 2026 cut-off on the official website - admissions.nid.edu. The NID 2026 prelims cut-off is the first component in the NID cutoff 2026. According to the revised NID Selection Process 2026, the marks scored in the Prelims will only serve as a qualifying cutoff, and they will not have any weightage in the final result of the candidates. The weightage is now entirely upon the two divisions in the DAT Mains. The Prelims round is only a qualifying exam in NID DAT 2026. The NID 2026 expected cut-off is expected to change due to the revised selection process. Candidates can check out the article below to learn all about the NID Prelims Cut-off 2026.
This Story also Contains
To understand the NID Prelims Cut-off for this year, candidates can also refer to the scores of Prelims for candidates in previous years and get an idea of the potential score needed to qualify for the DAT Mains Studio Test and In-Person Interview.
The NID DAT Prelims cut-off varies according to the categories of the candidates. Similarly, the NID campus-wise cut-off also varies across the NID colleges. The NID DAT Prelims cutoff will be released in the format of a rank and a score. Candidates appearing for the NID DAT Entrance exam 2026 need to be aware of the new selection process. Since the NID Prelims is no longer considered for the weightage in the final result, the scores may change accordingly.
Category | Tentative Marks Based on Prior NID Cut-offs |
Open | 56-60 |
OBC - NCL | 40-44 |
EWS | 48-52 |
ST | 42-44 |
SC | 27-30 |
PwD | 8-10 |
Overseas | 22-25 |
Candidates can also check out the NID DAT Previous years' cutoffs for the Prelims section of the exam to get an idea of the potential score and rank that candidates have received in the previous years.
Category | Score Cutoff for Candidates Shortlisted for NID DAT Mains 2025 |
General | 59 |
GEN-EWS | 46 |
OBC - NCL | 51 |
SC | 46 |
ST | 38 |
Overseas | 22.5 |
PwD | 19 |
Category | Score Cutoff for Candidates Shortlisted in 2024 | Rank Cutoff for Candidates Shortlisted for DAT Mains 2024 |
General | 58.5 | 253 |
GEN-EWS | 43 | 153 |
OBC - NCL | 50 | 257 |
SC | 43.75 | 181 |
ST | 29 | 120 |
Overseas | 24.25 | 62 |
PwD | 9.75 | 96 |
Candidates are also advised to check the category-wise reservation of seats. This will help them have an idea of their chances in landing a seat at NID. Candidates care refer to the Reservation Criteria from the following tables
Institute | GEN-EWS (10%) | OBC-NCL (27%) | Scheduled Caste (15%) | Scheduled Tribe (7.5)% |
NID Ahmedabad | 13 | 35 | 19 | 10 |
NID Andhra Pradesh | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
NID Haryana | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
NID Madhya Pradesh | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
NID Assam | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
Number of seats in the Discipline | Gen-EWS (10%) | OBC-NCL (27%) | Scheduled Caste (15%) | Scheduled Tribe (7.5 %) |
Disciplines with 19 seats each | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Disciplines with 12 seats each | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
The National Institute of Design has notified in its admission handbook that approximately candidates numbering 1.5 times the number of seats will qualify for the NID Mains. The scores they obtain in the NID Prelims will not have any impact on the final NID Cutoff. The table below provides the details about the candidates who were selected for NID B.Des mains in the previous year.
Category | Rank Starts | Rank Ends | Score of the last candidate shortlisted |
General | 1 | 193 | 59 |
General EWS | 1 | 134 | 46 |
OBC | 1 | 204 | 51 |
SC | 1 | 176 | 46 |
ST | 1 | 110 | 38 |
PWD | 1 | 67 | 19 |
Overseas | 1 | 106 | 22.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For the open category, the expected cut-off for NID Prelims is between 50-55+ marks
The score for the NID Prelims 2026 will not be considered in the final weightage for the NID Entrance exam. The cut-off for the Prelims is merely to ensure candidates qualify for the Mains.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Preparing for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam involves focusing on several key areas. Here’s a structured approach to get you started:
Familiarize yourself with the NIFT entrance exam format:
No, diploma or polytechnic students are generally not eligible to apply for the NID DAT exam.
The eligibility criteria for NID DAT typically requires a 10+2 qualification or its equivalent. This means you must have completed your higher secondary education to be eligible for the exam.
I hope this information
Stages of the Exam:
The PG NID entrance exam typically consists of two stages:
As a Class 12 PCM student preparing for UCEED and NID, here’s a brief plan:
1. Focus on Creativity: Practice drawing, design exercises, and enhance your artistic skills regularly.
2. Math and Logical Reasoning: Use your PCM background to tackle quantitative and reasoning sections.
3. Stay Updated: Keep up with
Hello,
If you forgot to write the question paper code and date on your NID DAT prelims OMR sheet, contact the exam authorities immediately. They may have procedures in place to handle such situations. According to me there should be no problem for you even if you have not filled
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings
B.Des Admissions 2026 Open | Ranked as the 3rd Best Private University in Gujarat | UGC recognized University
Last Date to Apply: 28th May | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
Industry-Oriented Courses | Highest package up to 16 LPA
1200+ Recruiters for Placements | 30+ International Collaborations | 45+ Advanced Labs and Studios