NID DAT · Cutoff

NID DAT Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in NID Design Aptitude Test actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

• Top 200 — flagship programmes

  92–100%rank ~1–200

  • NID Ahmedabad — Industrial Design, Transportation & Automobile Design (General category typical rank <200)
  • NID Ahmedabad — Communication Design (top-tier programme, highly selective)
  • First preference specialisation likely across any NID campus
  • Excellent position for merit scholarships and awards
  • Among India's top design talent pool; comparable to international design school admits

• Top 600 — premium specialisations

  82–92%rank ~200–600

  • NID Ahmedabad — Product Design, Graphic Design (General category approximate rank 300-600)
  • NID Ahmedabad — Animation Film Design (highly competitive stream)
  • NID Bangalore — Product Design, User Experience Design
  • Multiple campus and specialisation options available
  • Strong position for final selection with decent Studio Test and interview

• Strong contender — established campuses

  70–82%rank ~600–1,500

  • NID Ahmedabad — Furniture & Interior Design, Textile Design (approximate rank 800-1500 depending on category)
  • NID Bangalore — IT Integrated Design, Film & Video Communication
  • NID Gandhinagar — Industrial Design, Strategic Design Management
  • Solid chance across multiple campuses with good Mains performance
  • Shortlist likely for most preferred specialisations

• Moderate shortlist probability

  55–70%rank ~1,500–3,000

  • NID Gandhinagar — Textile Design, Ceramic & Glass Design (approximate rank range 2000-3000)