CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
AD217 Illustration, NCAD: CAO points 2026
National College of Art and Design, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 603. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Down 54 on 2025, when Round 1 was 657 and the final cut-off 625. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Illustration [Portfolio]”. The tag "Portfolio" means part of the application is assessed outside the Leaving Cert, and that mark is included in the score above.
- Round 1 points
- 603
- 2025 Round 1
- 657
- Level
- 8
- College
- NCAD
AD217 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 603 | - | 603 |
| 2025 | 657 | 625 | 625 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
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The NCAD courses closest in points to AD217. All NCAD courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for AD217: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about AD217
What were the CAO points for AD217 in 2026?
Illustration (AD217) at National College of Art and Design had a Round 1 cut-off of 603 points in 2026. The score includes marks from a test, interview, portfolio or audition, so it is not a plain Leaving Cert total.
What were the points for AD217 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for AD217 was 657 points, Round 2 was 625 and the final end-of-season figure was 625. Down 54 on 2025, when Round 1 was 657 and the final cut-off 625.
Is AD217 a Level 8 course?
Yes. AD217 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for AD217 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for AD217: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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