NID Result 2020 – Seat Allotment Result for B.Des/ GDPD and final result for M.Des has been declared, it is available on the official website i.e. admissions.nid.edu. The result is announced in login and candidates can check it by entering e-mail id, date of birth, and verification code. First, the result for the NID DAT prelims exam is announced. Candidates who qualify it are called for the main exam and/or studio test. The NID result for the main exam will also be announced online. Candidates who qualify all the rounds are granted admission to the National Institute of Design. Read below to know details about NID Result 2020.
Latest: Seat Allotment Result for NID 2020 B.Des/ GDPD and Final Result for M.Des has been declared. Check the result from below.
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NID Result 2020
From this page, candidates can detail about all NID DAT result 2020 for B.Des and M.Des prelims and main examination. The date NID result 2020 for both the courses is as follows:
NID DAT 2020 Result | B.Des / GDPD | M.Des |
NID DAT Prelims exam date | 29 Dec 2019 | 29 Dec 2019 |
NID DAT Prelims result declaration date | 03 May 2020 | 21 Feb 2020 – Out! |
Rechecking Data Schedule | 08 – 10 May 2020 | – |
NID DAT Mains 2020 exam date | 22 Jun 2020 onwards | 06 Jul 2020 onwards |
NID DAT Mains 2020 result release date | To be notified |
Check Result: Candidates can check the NID Results from given below direct links.
- Click here to check the Final Result for M.Des.
- Click here to check the Final Result for B.Des/ GDPD.
- Click here to check the submit the request for rechecking the data for NID DAT prelims B.Des / GDPD.
- Click here to check NID DAT B.Des/GDPD Prelims Result 2020
- Click here to check NID Date Result 2020.
NID DAT 2020 Seat Allotment
After the declaration of final merit list, the allotment of seat is done based on candidates’ performance on both the stages of the entrance exam. Eligible candidates need to be present in person with the necessary documents. The B.Des/GDPD seat allotment result is available now. You can check it from below provided link.
Seat Allotment Result: Click here to check the seat allotment result for B.Des/GDPD.
In case of M.Des program, if a candidate has applied in two disciplines and gets shortlisted in both the disciplines, then they are allotted a seat in the discipline marked as first preference and their seat in the discipline marked as preference 02 will be allotted to the next candidate in order of merit. However, in case, if a candidate has applied in two disciplines and gets shortlisted in only the discipline marked by them as preference 02, then they are allotted a seat in the discipline marked by them as second preference.
Admission Process at NID Campuses for B.Des / GDPD and M.Des
There are three stages by which candidates are offered admission in B.Des / GDPD and M>Des program at various NID campuses.
- DAT Prelims
- DAT Mains
- Seat Allotment
How to Check NID Result 2020?
Candidates can only check NID DAT result online, from the website. The process to check the result if as follows:
Step 1 – Click on the link for the website available above.
Step 2 – The link leads to a new login, which looks as shown below.

Step 3: To access the login, candidates need to enter:
- e-mail id.
- date of birth.
- verification code.
Step 4: Lastly, after entering the details the candidates need to click on the blue ‘submit’ button and check the result from the dashboard.
NID does not sends result via e-mail or post. Hence, it is advised that the candidates download it and keep a copy of it.
NID DAT Prelims 2020
DAT Prelims is a computer-based test (CBT) based on which candidates are shortlisted for the next stage of the admission process which DAT Mains. The result for DAT Prelims is released in the form of scorecard. No hard copy of the scorecard is sent to the candidates via post or by email.
How is NID DAT Prelims Result Prepared?
The result for Prelims exam is prepared based on the option marked in NID DAT answer key. The score is given to the candidates as per the marking scheme for the computer-based test.
NID DAT 2020 Tie Breaker Criteria
In case of two or more candidates obtain equal marks in the DAT Prelims, their tie is resolved by applying the following methods:
- Candidates with higher marks in Part B of DAT prelims are given higher rank.
- If the tie still remains, a candidate who has obtained higher marks in Part A of DAT Prelims are given higher rank in the merit.
- If the tie still persists, then both the candidates are assigned the same rank in the merit list.
NID DAT Mains 2020
Based on the DAT Prelims merit list, candidates are shortlisted to appear for DAT Mains. The number of candidates are shortlisted are not less than three times in each category applied by a candidate. The format for DAT Mains in B.Des / GDPD and M.des programme is as follows:
DAT Mains for B.Des / GDPD
- DAT Mains is conducted over a period of 03 days.
- It is of 100 marks.
- It consists of tests in multiple formats such as in a studio set-up.
- The question paper will be in English language only.
DAT Mains for M.Des
- It is divided into two parts – Studio test and Interview.
- The studio test may consist of different formats of 100 marks and the duration will be of 03 hours.
- The interview is conducted separately for each discipline immediately after the studio test at the same centre as the studio test.
NID DAT 2020 Final Result
After DAT Prelims and DAT Mains exam is conducted, a final merit list is prepared and published by NID. The final result is prepared based on the sum total of weighted scores obtained by a candidate in each stage of the admission process.
How is NID 2020 Final Result Compiled?
NID DAT Final result 2020 is compiled based on candidate’s performance in prelims and mains exam. The final marks are allocated as per the weightage provided below:
Name of the Programme | DAT Prelims | DAT Mains |
B.Des / GDPD | 30% | 70% |
M.Des | 30% | 70% |
Note: The percentile score for M.Des Pelims exam is calculate based on the formula as provided –
Percentile score = Total number of candidates appeared in DAT Mains – Your rank to open category / Total number of candidates appeared x 100
Tie-Breaker Criteria for NID DAT B.Des 2020
In the final merit list, if a candidate obtain equal marks, the following tie-break policy method is implied:
- Candidates with higher marks in DAT Mains are given preference in the merit list.
- If the tie still remains, candidates with higher marks in Stage 1 DAT are placed higher.
- If the tie remains, a candidate who has obtained higher marks in Stage 1 DAT in Part B are given preference.
- If the tie still persists, a candidate who has obtained higher marks in Stage 1 DAT in Part A are given preference over the other candidate.
- If the above does not break the tie, higher rank is given to those candidate who has obtained higher marks in questions of DAT Mains.
Tie-Breaker Criteria for NID DAT M.Des 2020
In the final merit list, if two or more candidate obtain equal marks, their tie is resolved by applying the methods as provided below:
- A candidate with higher marks in DAT Mains is given a higher rank in the merit.
- If the tie still remains, a candidate with higher marks in DAT Mains – Studio Test are given higher rank.
- If the above does not break the tie, then the higher rank is given to the candidate who has higher marks in Stage 1 DAT.
- If this does not break the tie, then the candidates with higher marks in Stage 1 DAT Part B are given a higher rank.
- If the tie still persists, then the higher rank is assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Stage 1 DAT Part A.
- If the tie still remains, then the higher rank is given to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in the question of DAT Mains exam which carries maximum marks.
NID 2020 Cut Off
NID releases the admission cut off for B.Des / GDPD and M.Des after the declaration of the result. To be declared as qualified, candidates need to obtain minimum NID cut off marks. Check the minimum qualifying marks required to pass the entrance exam below –
Category | B.Des / GDPD | M.Des |
Open | 65 | 50 |
EWS | 65 | 50 |
OBC-NCL | 55 | 45 |
SC | 45 | 40 |
ST | 45 | 40 |
PwD | 45 | 40 |
Overseas | 65 | 50 |
NID DAT Prelims previous year B.Des / GDPD cut off
Category | Category rank / score |
Open | 384/52.00 |
OBC-NCL | 347/43.80 |
SC | 208/39.00 |
ST | 118/31.50 |
PwBD | 67/11.10 |
Supernumerary | 58/36.70 |
NID DAT Prelims Previous Year Cut Off for M.Des

As per last year’s data, the standard of measure, cut-off scores relaxed for candidates from reserved categories was as follows:
Category | Relaxation in cut off scores |
OBC-NCL | 10% less than the cut off score |
SC | 20% less than the cut off score |
ST | 20% less than the cut off score |
PWD | 30% less than the cut off score |
NID DAT Prelims 2020 Result Rechecking
In case if a candidate is not satisfied with their result, they can submit a request for rechecking of the result. The request can only be submitted by online mode only. To submit a request, you need to pay an amount for rechecking of DAT Prelims paper. After a candidate submits the request for rechecking of paper, if any error is found, the marks will be revised accordingly and the candidates are also communicated regarding the revision of marks by email.
Rechecking DAT prelims paper fee: Rs. 2000.
The rechecking of DAT Prelims paper is restricted to the following:
- Whether all the answers have been marked.
- Whether there has been any mistake in totalling of marks for each question in Part II.
NID DAT 2020 Reservation of Seats
The total number of seats available in all the three academic programmes—M.Des, B.Des and GDPD—for Indian Nationals are classified into different categories as mentioned below:
Category | Reservations of seats |
General- EWS | 10% |
OBC-NBL | 27% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
NID B.Des / M.Des 2020 Seat Details
Candidates can check here the complete seat details for various discipline under B.Des / GDPD and M.Des programme.
B.Des seat details – There are a total of 125 seat for B.Des programme for Indian nationals. Check the category-wise distribution of seat from the table below.
Category | Number of seats |
Gen-EWS | 13 |
OBC-NCL | 34 |
SC | 19 |
ST | 09 |
Total | 125 |
Seat details for GDPD
Name of the campus | Number of seats |
NID Andhra Pradesh | 75 |
NID Haryana | 75 |
NID Madhya Pradesh | 75 |
NID Assam | 75 |
M.Des Seat Details – Admission in M.Des programme is offered at NID at its campuses like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar. Check the campus-wise seat details from the table below:
Faculty of Communication Design
Name of the discipline | Offered at | Number of seats |
Animation Film Design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Film & Video communication | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Graphic design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Photography design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Faculty of Industrial Design
Name of the discipline | Offered at | Number of seats |
Ceramic & Glass design | Ahmedabad | 12 |
Furniture & Interior design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Product design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Toy & Game design | Gandhinagar | 12 |
Transportation & Mobile design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Universal design | Bengaluru | 19 |
Faculty of Information Technology-Integrated programmes
Name of the discipline | Offered at | Number of seats |
Digital game design | Bengaluru | 19 |
Information design | Bengaluru | 19 |
Interaction design | Bengaluru | 19 |
New Media design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Faculty of Interdisciplinary design studies
Name of the discipline | Offered at | Number of seats |
Design for retail experience | Bengaluru | 19 |
Strategic design management | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory design
Name of the discipline | Offered at | Number of seats |
Apparel Design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Lifestyle Accessory design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Textile design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Seat details for Overseas Category
- M.Des program having 19 seats – 03
- M.Des program having 12 seats – 02
NID 2020 Fee Structure
Check the fee structure for B.Des / GDPD and M.Des programme for the academic session 2020-2021 from the direct links provided below:
- Click here to check B.Des fee structure.
- Click here to check M.Des fee structure.
- Click here to check GDPD fee structure.
About NID DAT 2020
NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is conducted to shortlist aspirants for admission in UG and PG design courses offered at the prestigious National Institute Design (NID) campuses. Aspirants have to clear two tests for NID admission 2020 – Stage 1 (Prelims) and Stage 2 (Mains) to be eligible for admission in B.Des, Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (GDPD) and M.Des courses offered at its campuses.
NID DAT 2020 Result Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : NID releases DAT result in online mode on the official website, admissions.nid.edu only.
Ans : After the release of the prelims result, selected candidates are notified for Mains exam
Ans : For B.Des/GDPD course, 30% weightage is for prelims and 70% weightage for mains. Whereas, 20% weightage is given to the prelims and 80% weightage to mains in the final selection for M.Des programme.
Ans : DAT result is released in the form of the scorecard.
Ans : Intake of candidates in B.Des is 128 candidates, and 347 candidates are the intake for M.Des course.
Ans : Candidates are given admission in B.Des, GDPD and M.Des courses after clearing both the stages of NID DAT.
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