Counselling and Admission Process
Re-totalling, Scorecard and Other Rules
NID’s handbooks set clear rules on re-totalling, scorecards and other conditions. Knowing them can save you from avoidable trouble.
Re-totalling of DAT Prelims
Item | Rule (2027-28) |
|---|---|
Fee | ₹2,000 |
How | Online only on admissions.nid.edu (not by email) |
Requirement | Scanned copy of the admit card signed by the invigilator with the test centre seal |
What is checked | Whether all answers were marked and whether totals were added and transferred correctly |
Not allowed | Re-evaluation of answers, or inspection or copies of answer scripts |
Result | Revised marks, if any, are emailed to the registered email ID and are final |
Scorecards
Prelims and Mains scorecards are online for only 20 days after each result.
NID does not send separate digital or printed scorecards.
DAT scores cannot be used by any other person or institution without NID’s permission.
Scores are valid only for the 2027-28 admission year.
Other Rules to Note
All NID courses are taught in English.
NID keeps exam-related records for six months after the final result.
Any false information can lead to cancellation of the application or admission at any stage.
Courts and tribunals in Ahmedabad have exclusive jurisdiction over admission disputes.
NID does not encourage or authorise coaching classes.
Key Takeaways
Re-totalling costs ₹2,000 and only checks totalling and unmarked answers.
Download scorecards within 20 days.
All courses at NID are taught in English.
Pro Tip: Request re-totalling only if you are confident a question went unmarked or totals look wrong — answers are not re-evaluated.
Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28 (Note on page ii; Section 9.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee for NID DAT re-totalling?
₹2,000 per request, submitted online only.
Does NID re-evaluate DAT answers?
No. Re-totalling only checks whether all answers were marked and totals were correct.
In which language are NID courses taught?
All courses at NID are taught in English.