When was ISDI Challenge exam conducted for Cycle 1B?

The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) hasn't yet released the schedule for Cycle 1B. In the last edition, the ISDI Challenge 2024 exam for Cycle 1B was held from December 6, 2023. Candidates who had duly filled out the application form were allowed to sit in the exam. When applying for the exam, make sure to use only correct and verifiable data. Any candidate found using counterfeit data will be disqualified.

How can I prepare for the ISDI Challenge exam?

The candidate must start their prepparation early. Also, make a study time table taking into account the syllabus. The admission portal will have the updates on the exam syllabus and pattern. Note the ISDI Challenge exam includes a Design Aptitude Test (DAT), portfolio, and online interview. Make sure that you prepare for each component.

How much time is needed to prepare for ISDI Challenge exam?

ISDI Challenge exam has three sections, DAT, Portfolio and Online Interview. To prepare for each of these components, it will take some time. It will take around 6 months for an average student to prepare for the exam.

ISDI Challenge News & Notifications

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Updated on Sep 19, 2025 14:47 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) has started the ISDI Challenge 2025 application process.

The application form for ISDI Challenge 2025 opened on September 11, 2025. Candidates who meet the program-wise eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.

The last date for the Portfolio/Design Project & DAT is October 31, 2024.

The interview for ISDI Challenge 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2024.

The result of the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam will be declared on December 12, 2024. The result will be declared online at the admission portal of the institute.

To check your results, log in to the portal using your candidate credentials.

Q: Can I apply for ISDI Challenge in offline mode?

The application form for ISDI Challenge 2025 has to be filled out online. So, don't download the application form, fill it, and send it to the admission office. It is because applications submitted via offline mode will be rejected.

Before fiilling out the form, make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: In how many phases is the ISDI Challenge exam conducted?

The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) conducts the ISDI Challenge exam in three cycles. The admission process is currently ongoing for Early Cycle 1A and Early Cycle 1B.

Note that applications will open separately for each phase. The candidate can opt for any of the phases to appear in the ISDI Challenge exam.

Q: When is the right time to solve sample papers for ISDI Challenge 2026 exam?

Sample papers for ISDI Challenge exam can be solved as part of exam preparation. Solving sample papers from the early exam preparation stage can be a good idea.

If you have completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.

Solve as many sample papers as you can.

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