NID DAT MDes Mains Result 2025: The National Institute of Design (NID) has officially declared the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) MDes Mains Result 2025 today at on its official admissions portal, admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who appeared for the MDes Mains exam, conducted between March 3 and April 6, 2025, can now access their scorecards by logging in with their registered email ID and date of birth. Alongside the result announcement, NID has opened the rechecking window and initiated the seat allotment process for the Master of Design (MDes) program for the 2025-26 academic session.
MDes Mains Result Details: The NID DAT MDes Mains 2025 result marks the culmination of the two-stage selection process, which includes the DAT Prelims (held on January 5, 2025) and the DAT Mains (comprising a Studio Test and Interview). The final merit list is prepared with a weightage of 30% for DAT Prelims, 40% for the Studio Test, and 30% for the Interview. The scorecard includes sectional and overall scores, along with the candidate’s qualifying status. Only those who appeared for both stages are eligible for the merit list.
Candidates can download their results by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit admissions.nid.edu.
Step 2: Click on the “NID DAT MDes Mains Result 2025” link.
Step 3: Enter login credentials (email ID and date of birth).
Step 4: Download and save the scorecard for future reference.
Rechecking Facility
NID has opened the rechecking window for candidates who wish to request a review of their MDes Mains results. The rechecking process, available from May 6, 2025 (4:00 PM) to May 7, 2025 (4:00 PM), is limited to verifying whether all answers have been marked and ensuring no errors occurred in totaling or transferring marks in Part II of the answer booklet. The rechecking fee is INR 2,000 per discipline, payable online. Candidates must submit a scanned copy of their admit card, signed by the invigilator with the exam center’s seal, along with the request.
To apply for rechecking:
1. Log in to admissions.nid.edu.
2. Navigate to the “Rechecking Request” section.
3. Fill out the form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee.
4. Save the confirmation page for reference.
NID emphasizes that rechecking does not involve re-evaluating answers, and requests submitted via email or without the signed admit card will be rejected.
Read the important instrctions here
Seat Allotment Process Begins
The Round 1 seat allotment process for the MDes program also commenced today, May 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Seats will be allocated based on the candidate’s merit rank, discipline preferences submitted during the application process, and seat availability across NID’s Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar campuses. The MDes program offers 347 seats across 18 specializations, with a duration of 2.5 years.
Candidates shortlisted in the final merit list must:
• Pay a non-refundable token fee of INR 30,000 (for Indian students) or INR 75,000 (for overseas students) by May 8, 2025 (midnight).
• Upload required documents, including academic certificates and category certificates (if applicable), within the same deadline.
• Await the release of the provisional offer letter on May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
• Pay the remaining semester fees between May 20 and May 26, 2025, to confirm admission.
Failure to meet these deadlines will result in forfeiture of the allotted seat, which will then be offered to the next eligible candidate based on merit. The seat allotment is category-wise, covering General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, GEN-EWS, and PwD categories.
Direct link to check the NID DAT MDes Mains Result 2025
Program and Admission Details
The NID DAT 2025 MDes program is highly competitive, with approximately 15,000 candidates appearing annually for the Prelims, of which only 8–10% secure final seats. The MDes program is offered at three NID campuses, with specializations including Strategic Design Management, Textile Design, and Lifestyle Accessory Design, among others. Candidates were required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) and portfolio for each discipline during the Mains stage, with specific guidelines on file size and format.
The merit list is prepared considering the weighted scores from both stages, and in case of a tie, higher ranks are assigned based on marks in Part B of DAT Prelims, followed by Part A, and then the Studio Test. If ties persist, candidates are assigned the same rank.
Next Steps for Candidates
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NID admissions portal for updates on counseling, document verification, and additional seat allotment rounds. Those not shortlisted in Round 1 may be considered in subsequent rounds, depending on seat availability. NID also cautions applicants to use only the official website (admissions.nid.edu) for all processes, as websites with “.org” or “org.in” domains are not affiliated with NID.
For queries, candidates can contact the NID Admissions Cell at:
• Address: National Institute of Design, Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007
• Website: admissions.nid.edu
The announcement of the MDes Mains results marks a significant milestone for design aspirants, bringing them closer to securing a seat at one of India’s premier design institutes. Candidates are urged to act promptly to meet the rechecking and seat allotment deadlines to ensure a smooth admission process.
MDes Mains Result Details: The NID DAT MDes Mains 2025 result marks the culmination of the two-stage selection process, which includes the DAT Prelims (held on January 5, 2025) and the DAT Mains (comprising a Studio Test and Interview). The final merit list is prepared with a weightage of 30% for DAT Prelims, 40% for the Studio Test, and 30% for the Interview. The scorecard includes sectional and overall scores, along with the candidate’s qualifying status. Only those who appeared for both stages are eligible for the merit list.
Candidates can download their results by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit admissions.nid.edu.
Step 2: Click on the “NID DAT MDes Mains Result 2025” link.
Step 3: Enter login credentials (email ID and date of birth).
Step 4: Download and save the scorecard for future reference.
Rechecking Facility
NID has opened the rechecking window for candidates who wish to request a review of their MDes Mains results. The rechecking process, available from May 6, 2025 (4:00 PM) to May 7, 2025 (4:00 PM), is limited to verifying whether all answers have been marked and ensuring no errors occurred in totaling or transferring marks in Part II of the answer booklet. The rechecking fee is INR 2,000 per discipline, payable online. Candidates must submit a scanned copy of their admit card, signed by the invigilator with the exam center’s seal, along with the request.
To apply for rechecking:
1. Log in to admissions.nid.edu.
2. Navigate to the “Rechecking Request” section.
3. Fill out the form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee.
4. Save the confirmation page for reference.
NID emphasizes that rechecking does not involve re-evaluating answers, and requests submitted via email or without the signed admit card will be rejected.
Read the important instrctions here
Seat Allotment Process Begins
The Round 1 seat allotment process for the MDes program also commenced today, May 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Seats will be allocated based on the candidate’s merit rank, discipline preferences submitted during the application process, and seat availability across NID’s Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar campuses. The MDes program offers 347 seats across 18 specializations, with a duration of 2.5 years.
Candidates shortlisted in the final merit list must:
• Pay a non-refundable token fee of INR 30,000 (for Indian students) or INR 75,000 (for overseas students) by May 8, 2025 (midnight).
• Upload required documents, including academic certificates and category certificates (if applicable), within the same deadline.
• Await the release of the provisional offer letter on May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
• Pay the remaining semester fees between May 20 and May 26, 2025, to confirm admission.
Failure to meet these deadlines will result in forfeiture of the allotted seat, which will then be offered to the next eligible candidate based on merit. The seat allotment is category-wise, covering General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, GEN-EWS, and PwD categories.
Direct link to check the NID DAT MDes Mains Result 2025
Program and Admission Details
The NID DAT 2025 MDes program is highly competitive, with approximately 15,000 candidates appearing annually for the Prelims, of which only 8–10% secure final seats. The MDes program is offered at three NID campuses, with specializations including Strategic Design Management, Textile Design, and Lifestyle Accessory Design, among others. Candidates were required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) and portfolio for each discipline during the Mains stage, with specific guidelines on file size and format.
The merit list is prepared considering the weighted scores from both stages, and in case of a tie, higher ranks are assigned based on marks in Part B of DAT Prelims, followed by Part A, and then the Studio Test. If ties persist, candidates are assigned the same rank.
Next Steps for Candidates
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NID admissions portal for updates on counseling, document verification, and additional seat allotment rounds. Those not shortlisted in Round 1 may be considered in subsequent rounds, depending on seat availability. NID also cautions applicants to use only the official website (admissions.nid.edu) for all processes, as websites with “.org” or “org.in” domains are not affiliated with NID.
For queries, candidates can contact the NID Admissions Cell at:
• Address: National Institute of Design, Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007
• Website: admissions.nid.edu
The announcement of the MDes Mains results marks a significant milestone for design aspirants, bringing them closer to securing a seat at one of India’s premier design institutes. Candidates are urged to act promptly to meet the rechecking and seat allotment deadlines to ensure a smooth admission process.
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