The National Institute of Design (NID) has officially declared the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims 2026 result for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their scorecards from the official admissions portal.

Along with the result announcement, NID has also opened the rechecking window from today, giving students a limited opportunity to request verification of their scores.

📊 Result highlights

• The NID DAT Prelims 2026 result has been released online
• Candidates can access scorecards using email ID and date of birth
• The exam was conducted on December 21, 2025
• The result serves as a shortlisting stage for DAT Mains

Only candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the next stage of the selection process.

🔍 Rechecking window details

• Rechecking facility opens on the same day as result declaration
• Window remains active for a short duration (typically 1–2 days)
• Requests are limited to:
  • Verification of total marks calculation
  • Checking for unmarked answers

👉 It is important to note that this is not a full re-evaluation, but only a verification process.

📝 Steps to check NID DAT Prelims 2026 result

Candidates can follow these steps to download their scorecard:

1. Visit the official website: admissions.nid.edu
2. Click on the NID DAT 2026 Result link
3. Enter:
   • Registered email ID
   • Date of birth
4. Submit details to view the result
5. Download and print the scorecard for future use

📄 Details mentioned on scorecard

The NID DAT Prelims result includes:

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• Category
• Section-wise scores (objective & subjective)
• Total marks obtained
• Qualifying status (shortlisted/not shortlisted)

🎯 What’s next?

Candidates who clear the prelims will move to the DAT Mains stage, which includes:

• Studio Test (for B.Des candidates)
• Further evaluation for final merit list

The final selection will be based on performance in the Mains stage, as prelims are only qualifying in nature.

⚠️ Important advice

• Apply for rechecking within the deadline if needed
• Carefully verify all details on the scorecard
• Start preparing for the DAT Mains (Studio Test) immediately

📝 Conclusion

The declaration of the NID DAT Prelims 2026 result marks a crucial step in the design admission process. With the rechecking window now open, candidates must act quickly if they wish to raise concerns, while shortlisted students should focus on preparing for the next stage of the highly competitive selection process.