The National Institute of Design (NID) has declared the results for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2025 Prelims for the Master of Design (M.Des) course on February 17, 2025. The candidates who took the exam can view their results online by logging in using their registered email ID and date of birth on the official website, admissions.nid.edu.
The NID DAT 2025 Prelims were held on January 5, 2025, at several exam centers. The candidates who have cleared the prelims will now move on to the subsequent stage—DAT Mains consisting of a Studio Test and Interviews. The Studio Tests are likely to start from March 3, 2025.
How to Check NID DAT 2025 Prelims Result?
Applicants can follow these steps to download their M.Des DAT Prelims scorecard:
- Go to the official NID website: admissions.nid.edu
- Click on the result link for NID DAT 2025 M.Des Prelims.
- Enter your Email ID and Date of Birth in the login window.
- The result will appear on the screen, indicating section-wise and overall scores.
- Download and print out the scorecard for future reference.
NID DAT 2025 Mains Registration & Exam Details
Merit Holders who have cleared the Prelims need to apply for DAT Mains in accordance with the schedule announced by NID. Only registered applications will be eligible to sit in the Mains. The Mains will have a Studio Test and Personal Interview, which play a crucial part in final selection.
NID DAT 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NID DAT Prelims Exam | January 5, 2025 |
| NID DAT M.Des Prelims Result | February 17, 2025 |
| DAT Mains (Studio Test & Interview) | From March 3, 2025 |
| Final Result for M.Des | April 2025 (Tentative) |
Details Mentioned in the NID DAT Prelims Scorecard
The NID DAT Prelims result will contain the following information:
- Candidate's Name
- Application Number
- Overall Score
- Sectional Scores
- Qualifying Status for DAT Mains
Candidates should thoroughly check all the information on their scorecard. In the event of any discrepancy, they should immediately report to the NID admission authorities.
NID DAT 2025 Selection Process
The NID M.Des 2025 admission process has two stages:
- DAT Prelims – Written test to evaluate drawing, creativity, and analytical ability.
- DAT Mains – Studio Test & Interview, evaluating practical design skills and problem-solving capacity.
The final merit list will be drawn up on the basis of combined performance in both stages.
What's Next?
- Shortlisted candidates are required to register for Studio Tests & Interviews according to the official schedule.
- The Studio Test will be held at NID campuses and will consist of hands-on practical exercises.
- The merit list will be published in April 2025 on the basis of a weighted Prelims and Mains score.
For more information, candidates are requested to regularly visit the website.
