ISDI Challenge Design 2026: Application (Open), Acceptance Deadline Date and Result

Established in 2013 in collaboration with Parsons School of Design at New York, ISDI offers admission to aspirants in design programs offered by it based on their performance in ISDI Challenge. Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) offers undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and short-term programs in the field of design to aspirants. There are 360 seats on offer for admission based on an aspirant's performance in ISDI Challenge.

The eligibility criteria for ISDI Challenge varies as per the course for which aspirants have applied.

ISDI Challenge 2026 Eligibility Criteria for UG Programmes

Aspirants meet ISDI Challenge eligibility criteria for undergraduate courses if they are pursuing their Class 12 or have completed their 10+2 examination (IGCSE A levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc.) or equivalent examination from any discipline, such as Science/ Commerce/ Arts.

Age Limit: The upper age limit to apply for UG course admissions at ISDI is 21 years at the time of applying.

ISDI Challenge 2026 Eligibility Criteria for PG Programmes

Candidates who are pursuing a graduation degree (from any university), or its educational equivalent in any discipline (e.g.: Science, Commerce, Arts) with an interest in Design & Innovation or Fashion are eligible to fill the application form for the PG course.

ISDI Challenge 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Professional Programmes

Aspirants meet ISDI Challenge eligibility criteria for professional courses if they have appeared for their 10+2 level examination (e.g. A levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc), or an equivalent exam in any discipline (that is Science, Commerce, Arts) and also possess an interest in the field of Design & Innovation.

However, it is stated that the successful completion of the Class 12 level examination is mandatory to confirm admission. But candidates are also provided admission on a provisional basis if their final exam results have not been declared at the time of ISDI Challenge exam being conducted.

ISDI Admissions 2026: Eligibility Criteria for Fashion Styling

Aspirants meet ISDI Challenge eligibility criteria for professional courses if they have appeared for their 10+2 level examination (e.g. A levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc), or an equivalent exam in any discipline (that is Science, Commerce, Arts) and also possess an interest in the field of Design & Innovation.

Candidates awaiting their 10+2 level exam results are also eligible to apply for admission at ISDI and such aspirants will be offered admission on a provisional basis.

Courses on offer at ISDI are as mentioned below.

ISDI Challenge Admission Process

The ISDI admission process for all the courses on offer is almost the same. The only difference is for professional programmes offered at the design colleges. In these professional courses, candidates do not need to take ISDI Challenge, they just need to appear for a personal interview round.

Step 1: Fill ISDI Challenge Application Form

Aspirants need to fill their ISDI Challenge application form along with SOP (statement of purpose) of 300 words on the official website of the college. In the application, form aspirants need to fill their personal details, communication/address details, academic qualifications and declaration. All the documents must be in a sealed envelope with the name of the candidate and application number. Candidates need to submit the envelope at the below-mentioned address:

ISDI Admissions Office
One Indiabulls Centre
Tower 2A, 6th Floor
Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel
Mumbai 400 013
Phone: +91 77389 47444

Candidates can pay their ISDI application fee via means of a Demand Draft (DD). Mumbai based aspirants can also pay the application fee by Pay Order. The DD or Pay Order needs to be drawn in favour of “ISDI” and should be payable at Mumbai. The DD/Pay Order should be accompanied with a declaration form that is signed by the candidate as well as his/her parents/guardians.

Step 2: Get ISDI Challenge Admit Card

Candidates will be provided their ISDI Challenge admit card after they successfully submit their application fee and documents mentioned above. ISDI Challenge admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Along with the admit card candidates should also carry their original ID proof, portfolio (only for UG candidates), and curriculum vitae (only for PG candidates). 

Step 3: Take ISDI Challenge

The ISDI Challenge varies as per the course for which aspirants have applied for admission. For UG course admissions, aspirants have to submit an online portfolio whereas for the PG courses candidates need to submit a presentation/PDF slideshow as well as essay.

Step 4: Appear for Personal Interview

Next, candidates need to appear for the personal interview round. 

Step 5: Check ISDI Challenge Result

The ISDI challenge 2026 result will be announced as per the dates mentioned above.

Candidates can view the city-wise ISDI Challenge exam centres below for admissions 2026.

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