NID DAT final results are calculated based on a weightage of 40% for DAT Prelims and 60% for DAT Mains.
The minimum qualifying marks for NId DAT vary by category. General category and Overseas candidates must score at least 50%, it is 45% for OBC-NCL, and 40% for SC, ST, and PwD.
ID DAT Toppers are selected based on their performance in both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains exams, with separate merit lists prepared for each category.
A design portfolio is not required for the NID DAT Prelims exam. However, for the Mains exam, especially the Studio Test, candidates may be asked to present a portfolio to showcase their creativity and design skills.
The NID DAT results will be available on the official NID admission portal: admissions.nid.edu. Candidates can download their results using their login credentials.
NID DAT Topper List 2025 will be announced soon after the declaration of the NID Mains exam result 2025. The NID B.Des Mains Result will be declared on 16 May 2025, while the M.Des DAT Mains result will be out on 6th May 2025. Candidates can download the results from the admission portal of NID at admissions.nid.edu. The NID DAT topper list includes names of the toppers, rank, marks, and other details. Approximately 10,000 candidates appear for the NID DAT entrance exam every year.
The NID DAT B.Des Prelims result was announced on 1st April 2025 and the M.Des Prelims Result on 17th February 2025. The exam is conducted for admission to UG and PG design courses across various National Institutes of Design (NIDs) along with many participating colleges.
The NID DAT Topper 2025 will be released shortly after the final results are announced. The list will highlight the names of the candidates who have excelled in the NID DAT entrance exam 2025. The final results for the B.Des program are scheduled for May 16, 2025, while the M.Des results will be announced on May 6, 2025. The toppers will be selected based on their cumulative performance in both NID DAT Prelims and Mains. The list will be available on the official NID admission portal.
The NID topper list 2025 has not been disclosed yet. However, keeping previous trends in mind, for NID 2025, a score between 80 and 90 out of 100 is considered exceptional for toppers. Candidates scoring marks within this range can get admission to top NID campuses like Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bangalore. The MDes DAT Mains results were declared on 6 May 2025 on the official website.
NID Previous Years’ Topper List is a compilation of candidates who have performed exceptionally in the NID DAT entrance exam.The list is displayed in PDF format including names, scores, ranks of candidates. The topper list provides an insight into the competitive landscape of the exam to secure admission to UG and PG design courses at various NIDs and participating colleges.
The following table mentions the names of the toppers for the NID DAT 2024 entrance exam. The list is made after calculating the aggregate marks in both NID DAT Prelims and Mains Exam.
For the 2024 cycle, Hardik Shree secured Rank 1, followed by Kshitij Chouhan, Krisha Lathiya, and Anubhuti Kachari among the top scorers. The cutoff for the Open category at NID Ahmedabad was 65.1, with top scores for other categories and campuses ranging from 57.9 to 59.3. These benchmark scores help future aspirants gauge the level of performance needed for admission to premier NID campuses.
Get to know the toppers of NID DAT entrance exams from 2023 to 2019 from the following table.
The NID DAT Result 2025 for B.Des Prelims was declared on April 1, 2025. The M.Des Prelims results were announced earlier on February 17, 2025. The final results for B.Des Mains will be released on May 16, 2025, while the M.Des Mains results are scheduled for May 6, 2025. The results will be available on the admission portal of NID. Using their login credential, candidates can download the result for respective courses. NID DAT Result 2025 indicates whether the candidates have qualified for the next stage of the admission process or not.
The NID Rank List 2025 mentions the final merit positions of candidates who appeared for the NID DAT Prelims and Mains exams. This category-wise list is prepared by combining weighted scores from both stages. DAT Prelims constitutes 40% while DAT Mains has 60% weightage. The final merit list was announced on 16 May 2025 and includes ranks, percentiles, and category information. Candidates must refer to this list to check their admission status and participate in subsequent seat allotment rounds
Once the NID DAT 2025 Result is announced, candidates who have qualified the Prelims will proceed to the next stage, i.e., NID DAT Mains exam. DAT Mains comprises a Studio Test and Interview Round. Candidates who qualify the respective rounds, will then be invited for the NID Counselling 2025. Based on the merit rank, seat availability, and category, candidates will be allotted seats. Further, to confirm their admission, candidates have to pay the token fee and upload the mandatory documents within the specified timeframe.