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NID Cut Off 2025: Category & Campus-Wise Cut Off Details

Author : Aparna

October 18, 2024

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Summary: Discover the fundamentals of NID Cut Off Marks 2024: Discover necessary insights and trends for navigating the difficult admissions process and securing a spot. A must-read for all NID 2024 candidates!

The National Institute of Design (NID) is a prestigious design institute in India that offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in design.

NID has a dedicated admissions process that involves an All India Entrance Exam followed by several rounds of creative and design tests and personal interviews.

The NID Cut Off 2024 can be higher than the previous year due to the increasing competition among aspirants. It depends on several other factors, including the difficulty level of the NID exam, the number of applicants, and the number of seats available.

Candidates must meet the cut off marks for NID 2024 to be eligible for admission into the institute. 

What is NID Cut off 2024 Marks? 

The cut-off is the rank list for admission to the B.Des (or M.Des) course offered by participating institutes accepting NID DAT scores. 

The Cut Off for NID 2024 is expected based on the marks secured in the All India Entrance Exam.

Candidates who score valid marks in the exam will be eligible for admission into the institute. 

The NID Cut-Off Marks will be published on the institute's official website a few weeks before the commencement of the admission process.

Know more: NID Fee Structure for Different Categories

NID DAT Cut Off 2024 

Generally, the cut-off is released after the declaration of the NID DAT Result 2024. Students will be shortlisted for the DAT mains exam based on the category-wise merit list.

  • While preparing the NID B.Des Cut Off 2024 list, 70% of the weightage will be given to NID DAT prelims, and the rest 30% of the weightage will be given to the NID DAT Mains exam.
  • For the M.Des program, 60% weightage will be given to prelims and 40% to mains score.

Check: NID Ahmedabad

NID DAT 2024 B.Des Cut Off

Applicants must check the NID DAT 2024 B.Des expected cutoff data shared in the table below: 

Category B.Des Cut Off NID (Expected)
OPEN 48-53
OBC - NCL 43-48
EWS 50-55
ST 40-45
SC 40-45
PWD 40-45

Check: NID Gandhinagar

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NID DAT 2024 M.Des Cut Off

The expected cutoff list for NID DAT M.Des 2024 is provided below for candidates reference: 

Institutes NID M.Des Cut Off (Expected)
NID Ahmedabad
  • Open: 96.84
  • OBC NCL: 79.41
  • SC: 65.27 ST: 63.49
NID Andhra Pradesh
  • Open: 94.17
  • OBC NCL: 71.72
  • SC: 53.33
  • ST: 50.51
NID Haryana
  • Open: 91.15
  • OBC NCL: 65.82
  • SC: 46.12
  • ST: 47.91
NID Madhya Pradesh
  • Open: 88.16
  • OBC NCL: 60.95
  • SC: 50.17
  • ST: 46.19
NID Assam
  • Open: 87.10
  • OBC NCL: 57.17
  • SC: 45.98

Boost your NID preparation: NID Online Coaching Classes 2025 by Creative Edge

Previous Year NID DAT Cut Off (UG)

We have complied with the previous year's NID cut off and rank to help you understand the trend. Refer to the below tables for the NID last year cut-offs.

NID Last Year Cut Off

Category NID DAT 2023 Prelims Cut Off (Score)
General 61.75 - 64
EWS 59.25 - 61.5
OBC-NCL 51 – 53.5
SC 46
ST 43
PwD 50.5
Overseas 55

Also check: LIfe at NID Bangalore

NID DAT Cut off 2023 (Campus Wise) 

Check out the table below to know the category-wise and college-wise cut-off for NID Exam 2023

Institutes OPEN GEN-EWS OBC-NCL SC ST PWD Overseas
NID Ahmedabad 65.8 57.4 60.7 58.8 52.8 49.4 51.2
NID Andhra Pradesh 62.2 50.4 55.9 54.1 45.9 41.7 NA
NID Assam 60.3 50 55.1 50.9 45.2 NA NA
NID Madhya Pradesh 61.3 51.2 56.1 52.8 46 40.6 50
NID Haryana 61.6 52.2 56.7 54.7 45.8 43.3 NE

Know more: Life at NID Vijayawada

NID DAT Cut off Ranks 2023 

Institutes OPEN GEN-EWS OBC-NCL SC ST PWD Overseas
NID Ahmedabad 47 15 39 21 12 7 20
NID Andhra Pradesh 154 49 117 57 41 21 NA
NID Assam 255 53 139 90 48 NA NA
NID Madhya Pradesh 196 44 115 70 40 40.6 25
NID Haryana 181 36 103 49 44 43.3 NE

Below is the expected cut-off for various NID courses offered by the institute:

Category NID Minimum Qualifying Criteria
Open 50
EWS 50
OBC-NCL 45
SC 40
ST 40
PwD 40
Overseas 50

Know more:NID Ahmedabad Courses 

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NID DAT Cut-Off 2022

Category Approximate Cut off of NID 
GEN 61.75 - 64
OBC-NCL 51-53.5
SC 46

Know more: How to get Admission into NID Ahmedabad 

NID DAT Cut-Off 2021 

Check out the table below to know the category-wise cut-off marks and rank for the B.Des course at NID:

Category NID Cut off 2021 Prelims Cutoff for B. Des (Score) NID DAT Prelims Cutoff for B. Des (Rank)
General 64.00 375
General-EWS 40.25 155
OBC-NCL 52.50 323
SC 48.75 224
ST 13.50 125
PwD 18.50 43
Overseas 35.00 81

Also read: NID Ahmedabad Hostel Fee

NID DAT Cut-Off 2021 (Campus-wise)

Check out the table below to know the category-wise and college-wise cut-off for NID DAT Exam:

Institute NID Cut off Category
Open General EWS OBC-NCL SC ST PwD Overseas
NID Ahmedabad Cut Off 2021 97.35 63.59 81.80 75.63 42.97 40.15 54.67
NID Andhra Pradesh Cutoff 2021 93.26 56.39 71.89 55.82 43.72 Not Eligible No Applicant
NID Haryana Cutoff 2021 88.71 60.89 61.41 45.45 40.38 Not Eligible No Applicant
NID Madhya Pradesh Cutoff 2021 89.80 53.28 62.85 52.48 Not Eligible Not Eligible 51.96
NID Assam Cutoff 2021 86.87 Not Eligible 55.47 43.95 Not Eligible Not Eligible No Applicant

Practice with: NID Mock Test Series by Creative Edge

NID DAT Cut-off 2020 

Go through the table below to know the category-wise cut-off marks of NID DAT 2020 for the BDes program:

Program NID Cut off 2020 - Open OBC-NCL SC ST PwD Supernumerary
Bachelor of Design, Ahmedabad 96.21 82.11 83.40 79.41 55.26 51.86
Graduate Diploma Program in Design, Bhopal 81.27 63.38 58.68 40.86 NE/NA --
Graduate Diploma Program in Design, Vijayawada 88.40 71.42 60.35 47.99 NE/NA --
Graduate Diploma Program in Design, Kurukshetra 85.82 61.79 62.77 50.27 NE/NA --
Graduate Diploma Program in Design, Jorhat 70.58 59.29 42.30 43.44 NE/NA --

Kow more: NID 2025 Marking Scheme

NID DAT Cut-Off 2019 

The table below shows the Cut off of NID exam 2019 for B.Des/GDPD courses:

Programs/Category General Category OBC-NCL Category SC Category ST Category PH (horizontal-all categories)
(excluding PH) (excluding PH) (excluding PH) (excluding PH) (excluding PH) -
Bachelor of Design (B. Des) 55.76 51.63 50.04 50.23 46.76

NID DAT Cut-Off 2018 

The National Institute of Design has released the cut-off for the NID DAT exam on the official website.

Check out the table below to know the category-wise cut-off marks for the B.Des program:

Programme/ Category General General –PH OBC-NCL OBC-NCL-PH SC SC-PH ST
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) 59.65 51.75 52.70 40.55 50.10 31.25 47.45

Refer: Important questions for NID General Aptitude Test

Previous Year NID DAT Cut-Off (PG)

We have compiled the previous year's cut-off for the postgraduate courses.

NID DAT Cut-Off 2020 

The table below shows the category-wise cut-off marks for the National Institute of Design entrance exam:

M.Des: Discipline/Category General OBC-NCL PH SC ST
Animation Film Design 66.10 54.60 30.80 59.20 55.90
Apparel Design 57.40 45.60 50.00 49.20 50.00
Ceramic & Glass Design 54.60 38.30 No Applicant 44.50 No Applicant
Design for Retail Experience 62.00 48.60 30.60 53.10 49.70
Digital Game Design 61.40 38.60 37.10 43.90 42.80
Film & Video Communication 61.80 47.20 32.70 47.80 48.60
Furniture Design 61.20 51.00 53.50 54.10 48.40
Graphic Design 69.70 60.00 36.90 57.60 60.30
Information Design 67.50 57.90 35.50 45.50 47.80
Interaction Design 67.50 57.90 35.50 58.60 58.10
Lifestyle Accessory Design 60.00 49.20 39.50 50.80 50.90
New Media Design 60.00 31.10 52.40 46.50 36.30
Photography Design 58.70 42.00 32.70 49.50 50.30
Product Design 70.00 62.80 42.50 61.50 57.00
Strategic Design Management 63.80 49.60 30.60 54.80 57.40
Textile Design 58.40 46.20 25.00 45.90 50.00
Toy and Game Design 57.00 29.70 No Applicant 37.50 52.30
Transportation & Automobile Design 66.40 60.60 40.50 60.80 51.60
Universal Design 61.30 52.00 52.10 37.50 44.60

Also Check: NID Exam Syllabus

NID DAT Cut-off 2019 

Check out the table below to know the NID DAT Cut off 2019 for the M.Des program:

M.Des: Discipline/Category General General – PH OBC – NCL OBC-NCL-PH SC
Animation Film Design 59.85 No Applicant 53.65 25.3 53.85
Apparel Design 50.8 27.2 46.8 No Applicant 42.25
Ceramic & Glass Design 48.85 No Applicant 18.2 No Applicant 45.15
Design for Retail Experience 55.25 27.2 52.3 No Applicant 46.2
Digital Game Design 48.7 No Applicant 35.85 No Applicant 44.05
Film & Video Communication 54.8 No Applicant 47.6 No Applicant 50.3
Furniture Design 58.45 57.45 50.3 No Applicant 45.4
Graphic Design 62.4 38.6 59.15 25.3 58.05
Information Design 59.15 35.05 47.15 No Applicant 46.5
Interaction Design 62.05 35.05 54 44.85 57
Lifestyle Accessory Design 55.45 45.15 46.8 No Applicant 41.35
New Media Design 58.7 No Applicant 34.6 No Applicant 46
Photography Design 52.6 No Applicant 40.35 24.95 45.7
Product Design 64.9 38.6 59.15 No Applicant 58.1
Strategic Design Management 60.7 No Applicant 52.45 No Applicant 52.7
Textile Design 53.05 34.2 43.5 No Applicant 42.1
Toy and Game Design 48.6 No Applicant 45.3 No Applicant 30.25
Transportation & Automobile Design 61.35 No Applicant 56.75 No Applicant 56.3
Universal Design 58.5 40.1 49.85 No Applicant 44.65

Know more: Short tricks to crack the NID interview on the first attempt

NID DAT Cut-Off 2018 

Go through the table below to know the NID Cut-off 2018 for the M.Des program:

M.Des: Discipline/Category General OBC-NCL PwD Supernumerary SC ST
Animation Film Design 62.82 57.15 48.50 No Applicant Non-eligible candidate 61.65
Apparel Design 53.60 50.00 40.15 No Applicant 44.38 50.33
Ceramic & Glass Design 55.23 51.00 Non-eligible candidate No Applicant 47.38 50.75
Design for Retail Experience 62.23 56.15 No Applicant No Applicant 54.50 55.45
Digital Game Design 63.58 57.88 No Applicant No Applicant 55.93 54.35
Film & Video Communication 60.03 54.45 Non-eligible candidate 56.25 52.45 Non-eligible candidate
Furniture Design 58.98 54.60 50.73 No Applicant 56.08 47.48
Graphic Design 60.70 57.08 53.98 No Applicant 48.95 Non-eligible candidate
Information Design 66.18 62.43 Non-eligible candidate Non-eligible candidate 57.85 Non-eligible candidate
Interaction Design 58.88 53.15 Non-eligible candidate 49.30 51.93 51.08
Lifestyle Accessory Design 61.70 56.18 No Applicant 50.30 51.85 54.10
New Media Design 54.90 52.18 No Applicant No Applicant 48.43 47.10
Photography Design 53.95 Non-eligible candidate 46.95 No Applicant 50.03 46.90
Product Design 66.23 60.98 55.45 No Applicant 60.18 57.65
Strategic Design Management 58.55 56.20 47.50 No Applicant 53.68 55.40
Textile Design 57.25 52.55 Non-eligible candidate 54.35 51.85 54.78
Toy and Game Design 59.00 53.95 No Applicant No Applicant 55.75 Non-eligible candidate
Transportation & Automobile Design 66.58 61.95 59.90 55.53 58.70 Non-eligible candidate
Universal Design 62.03 60.48 No Applicant No Applicant 51.23 56.23

Refer: Important creative ability questions for the NID exam

NID DAT Marks Relaxation for Reserved Category 

Check out the table below to know the percentage of relaxation provided to the reserved category:

Categories OBC-NCL SC ST PH
Relaxation 10% less than a Cutoff score of the General Category 20% less than a Cutoff score of the General Category 20% less than a Cutoff score of the General Category 30% less than a Cutoff score of the General Category

Read more: Preparation for the NID Entrance Exam

NID Mock Test Series

NID Mock Test Series

Understanding the NID Admission Process

The NID admission process is rigorous, designed to identify candidates with a strong creative aptitude and the potential to excel in the design domain. It encompasses:

  1. NID DAT Prelims: A written test assessing the candidate's design aptitude, creativity, and visual skills.
  2. NID DAT Mains: Candidates shortlisted from the prelims undergo a series of practical tests, including hands-on design tasks, to evaluate their problem-solving and creative execution abilities.
  3. Personal Interview: A panel of experts interacts with the candidates to understand their motivation, passion for design, and readiness for the design industry.

Also check: How to get Admission into NID Gandhinagar

Impact of NID Exam Analysis on Cut Off for NID Exam 

The NID 2024 Cut Off Marks are significantly influenced by the evolving patterns and difficulty levels observed in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by the National Institute of Design. A concise analysis of these trends is crucial for aspirants to understand how to better prepare and what to expect in terms of cut-off marks.

Also Read: NID Exam Pattern

Insights from NID DAT Analysis

  • Creativity and Problem-Solving: The DAT Prelims and Mains focus on assessing candidates' creativity, problem-solving skills, and general awareness. This shift towards evaluating innovative thinking and practical application impacts the cut-off trends, as higher scores are likely required in these areas.
  • Objective and Subjective Balance: The Prelims test both general knowledge and creative execution, while the Mains emphasize hands-on design tasks. Success in these areas suggests a need for a balanced preparation strategy focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Read more: NID Exam Analysis 2025

Conclusion

The NID BDES Cut off 2024 are projected to rise due to intensified competition. Admission into the National Institute of Design's undergraduate and postgraduate courses hinges on surpassing these cut-offs, determined by performance in the All India Entrance Exam, creative tests, and interviews.

WithNID B.Des expected cut-offs ranging from 40-55 and M.Des varying by campus, aspirants must aim for high scores to secure a seat. The trend indicates a competitive admission landscape, urging candidates to leverage preparatory resources effectively.

Know more: NID Exam Sample Papers

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