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IIAD Delhi Course Admission 2026: Last Date, Fees, Eligibility, Selection & Application Process

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IIAD Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted by IIAD Delhi?
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Yes, IIAD admissions are entirely entrance-based for all its UG & PG courses. IIAD conducts entrance exam for admission both Designing and Management courses. To get admission to IIAD Delhi courses, candidates must qualify for the respective entrance exam with a valid score. Find below the course-wise entrance exam accepted at IIAD Delhi:

Course NameAccepted Entrance Exam
BDesiDAT
BBAiMAT 
MBAiMAT 
MDesiDAT

 

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Q:   Are admissions open at IIAD Delhi?
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IIAD Delhi admissions are open. Candidates can fill out the application form online. The institute offers admission to candidates based on their scores in iMAT or iDAT. Selected candidates also need to pass the personal interview round.

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Q:   How much is the course fee for Indian Institute of Art and Design BDes?
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Indian Institute of Art and Design offers BDes in various specialisations for the duration of 4 years. The Institute offers admission to the respective course on the basis of merit and IIAD Entrance Exam. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 12 in any stream secured from a recognised board. The Institute offers BDes for the total tuition fees worth INR 23.2 Lakh. IIAD Delhi campus offers an annual intake of 160 students.

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Q:   How to prepare for the IIAD DAT exam?
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IIAD that 2023 exam preparation:

  1. Know the official exam pattern and syllabus.
    • Exam pattern & exam Mode: Online and Offline
    • Number of Sections: Two Sections that is Section A and Section B
    • Question Paper Type: Objective Type MCQ Drawing and Sketching Descriptive Answer Questions
    • Exam Duration: 2 hours or 120 minutes
    • Exam Language: English 
  1. Make a study timetable.
  2. Read the best books for each subject; ensure that the books are as per the exam syllabus.
  3. Solve samples and previous years' question papers.
  4. Take mock tests.
  5. Do timely revision. For more preparation details, you may visit the Shiksha IIAD that exam page, here.
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IIAD Eligibility and Selection 2026

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BDes at IIAD?
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Candidates who are willing to get admission to a UG level desigining course of BDes at IIAD Delhi must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Aspirants who passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate in the streams in Science/Commerce/Arts from CBSE/ ISC/State/IB or any other equivalent Indian or International Higher Secondary Board are eligible to apply for the course. Afte fulfilling the eligibility critreria, next step is to appear for IDAT exam. 

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Q:   How to get admission to BBA at IIAD Delhi?
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In order to get admission to BBA at IIAD, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e., to pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate in the streams in Science/ Commerce/ Arts from CBSE/ ISC/ State/ IB or any other equivalent Indian or International Higher Secondary Board. For admission to this course, IIAD conducts an entrance exam, i.e., IIAD Management Aptitude Test (IMAT) in both online and offline modes for admission to its UG courses in the stream of Management. The final selection is based on the personal interview round conducted at the institute.

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Q:   What are the fees structures for M.A programmes at IIAD Delhi?
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The total fee for a three-year M.A. course at IIAD is INR 9.7 lakh

IIAD Delhi provides merit-cum-means scholarships to deserving students who qualify for the IIAD Entrance Test. The scholarship is granted on the basis of performance in the IIAD Entrance Test, the Statement of Purpose in the scholarship form, as well as the financial need of the students. The scholarship provides a percentage of tuition fee waiver.

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Q:   Where can a candidate check IIAD Delhi cutoff 2023?
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Candidates can check the IIAD Delhi cutoff 2023 on the official website of the Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi. The IIAD Entrance Exam 2023 Results and Merit List would be published on the official website shortly after the conclusion of the exam. The entrance examination is conducted every year by IIAD for offering admission to deserving Communication Design and Interior Architecture & Design courses.

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IIAD Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Who is eligible for IIAD entrance exam?
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Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam in any discipline (Science, Humanities, or Arts) are eligible for admission. Further, Candidates appearing in their Class 12 exam are also eligible to apply for the IIAD entrance exam. Check here the detailed exam pattern of IIAD entrance exam.

Q:   How can I get admission at IIAD Delhi?
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Indian Institute of Art and Design offers admission to BBA and MBA programmes based on iMAT scores of the candidates. The institute conducts iDAT for admission to BDes and MDes courses. Selected candidates also need to pass the personal interview round for final admission.

Q:   What is the basic eligibility criteria for BDes at IIAD Delhi?
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The basic eligibility requirement for the BDes programme at IIAD Delhi is pass in Class 12th with a minimum of 60% aggregate and the accepted entrance examination is IIAD Entrance Exam. The eligibility criteria may change, hence reach the official website for completed details. 

IIAD BDes Admission 2026

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Q:   How can I get admission to BDes at IIAD?
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To get admission to BDes at IIAD, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e., to pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate in the streams in Science/ Commerce/ Arts from CBSE/ ISC/ State/ IB or any other equivalent Indian or International Higher Secondary Board. The eligible students can apply for the exam/admission on the IIAD Delhi official website. All the details should be filled out correctly in the application. 

Those who are willing to get admission to this course, must qualify for an entrance exam. The institute has an in-house entrance exam namely, IIAD Design Aptitude Test (IDAT), which is conducted by IIAD for the selection of candidates in its UG courses from the Designing stream. It is a mandatory step to qualify for the entrance exam with a valid score. 

Q:   What is the seat intake for BDes at IIAD?
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IIAD offers BDes for four-years at the UG level. Candidates who have completed Class 12 can apply for any of the below-mentioned BDes specialisations:

  • Communication Design
  • Animation Film Design
  • Product Design
  • Interior Architecture & Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Communication
Q:   What is the basic eligibility criteria for BDes at IIAD Delhi?
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The basic eligibility requirement for the BDes programme at IIAD Delhi is pass in Class 12th with a minimum of 60% aggregate and the accepted entrance examination is IIAD Entrance Exam. The eligibility criteria may change, hence reach the official website for completed details. 

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IIAD Application Process 2026

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Q:   How to apply for admission at IIAD Delhi?
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IIAD Delhi application process is completely online. IIAD applications usually start with the registrations for the respective entrance exams. Check out the following steps to fill IIAD application form:

  1. Visit the official website (iiad.edu.in).
  2. Click on ‘Online Application Form’.
  3. Click on ‘New Application’ and register with the basic details.
  4. Login with the credentials and fill the application form.
  5. Upload the documents and pay the application fee.
  6. Submit and print the application form for further reference.
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Q:   What documents do I need to apply at IIAD Delhi?
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Candidates can apply online for the preferred course. Check below the documents required for Indian Institute of Art and Design application process:

  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets
  • Class 10 and 12 passing certificates
  • Graduation passing certificate
  • Identity proof
  • Photographs
  • Migration certificate
  • Transfer certificate
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Q:   What is the fee of IIAD?
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IIAD Delhi offers UG & PG courses in the stream of Management and Designing. The total course fee for all these courses is inclusive of components such as tuition fee, admission fee, refundable security deposit, etc. The tuition fee for all the courses may differ as per the programme type and the duration. Find below the IIAD fee for all UG & PG courses:

Course NameTotal Fee*
BAINR 21.1 lakh
BBAINR 15.2 lakh
MAINR 9.7 lakh

*The above-mentioned total fee is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. 

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Q:   What is the fee for BA at IIAD?
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The total fee for a four-year BA course at IIAD is INR 21.1 lakh. This fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same. The fees might include components other than tuition fees. Given below are the terms & conditions applicable on the fee for all UG courses:

  • The fee for UG courses are inclusive of chanrges of Kingston University and UGC approved Indian University.
  • Security Deposit is refunded, which will be refunded on completion of the programme.
  • All fees refunds will be governed by IIAD Fees Refund Policy.
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IIAD Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does IIAD offer any scholarship?
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 IIAD provides merit-cum-means scholarships to its meritorious and deserving candidates. Students who appear and qualify for iDAT/ iMAT entrance exam will be eligible to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship is also granted based on the Statement of Purpose in the scholarship form as well as the financial need of the student. Apart from that, IIAD has also partnered with new-age education finance companies such as CREDENC and Liquiloans for loan assistance. 

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Q:   Does IIAD Delhi offer a scholarship for 4 years course?
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IIAD provides merit-cum-means scholarships to deserving candidates. Students who successfully complete the iDAT / iMAT Entrance Test will be eligible to apply for the Scholarship. The Scholarship form will be made available along with the offer letter.
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Q:   Which popular programmes are available at Indian Institute of Art and Design IIAD?
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IIAD Delhi popular programmes are BDes, BBA & MBA. BDes, BBA & MBA students can become Designers, Managers,  or can go for various other job profiles.  IIAD courses strive to enhance the learning experience of students to prepare them for the industry. With 500+ industry partnerships, a 95% placement rate, & institutional associations with FDCI, ADI, IIID, CII, IFFTI, & Cumulus, students gain access to global brands including H&M, Chanel, Versace, FabIndia, EY, Louis Vuitton, Lamborghini, Dyson, and NDTV.

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Q:   Can I get into IIAD Delhi with 70% in class 12th?
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IIAD Delhi accepts admissions to various courses based on merit and the entrance exam scores. For students aspiring to get admission to the BDes course, 70% satisfies the basic eligibility criteria but students can only secure admissions as and when the entrance exams are cleared. 

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IIAD Delhi
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4.7/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.6
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.9
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BBA in Fashion Business Management - Batch of 2024
4.6
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Our institute has very good faculty members and facilities.
Placements: All students get placed through our college. Recruiting companies are KB fashions, Technopack, Burberry, Calvin Klein, etc. Roles offered are merchandising, visual merchandising, digital marketing, and some at export houses. The job possibilities after this course are finance, merchandiser, visual merchandiser, marketing, social media marketing, sourcing, production unit consultant, fashion consultant, logistics, exporting, and many more.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our institute is good that includes Wi-Fi, a Mac lab, smart classrooms, a library, a lounge area, fashion studios, a product lab, etc.
Faculty: Faculty members are the best part of our institute. They are helpful and experienced. They are hired directly from the industry which gives them more practical knowledge of the industry and helps students through placements. The course curriculum is designed according to Kingston University with project-based learning which is very engaging. The difficulty level of exams is very subjective and average. The pass percentage is 40%.
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B.Des in Interior Architecture and Design - Batch of 2023
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Review of Indian Institute of Art and Design.
Placements: A majority of the students in my course got placed. Their salaries are according to the market standards. OYO, Livspace and Incubis are the top recruiters that visited us. Our internship programs are pretty well balanced as well, which helped us understand our potential job roles in this field, i.e., interior designer, textile designer, architect etc.
Infrastructure: The hostels are located in one of the most the fanciest parts of Delhi (East of Kailash). Our hostel is loaded with home-like facilities. Our hostel is well connected to metro, and that is a plus. The rooms are clean, the food in the hostel and canteen is amazing.
Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified professionals. I personally found our curriculum pretty amazing as it has been designed by Kingston School of Art. The best part is it prepares us for the modern requirements of the industry. The teachers are always ready to help, and you can approach them at any time.
Other: I had a genuine interest in architecture, so I chose this course. We have one of the most talked-about fests amongst Delhi NCR colleges. Our drama club has created a name for itself, and the music club is not far behind.
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Placements: All my classmates got placed. They were able to secure decent packages according to the market standards. Some of the top recruiters are OYO, Incubus, LivSpace etc. All of my friends got very educative internships, which helped them learn more and more.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is one of the best in Delhi. The hostel is very beautiful and extremely clean. Staying in the hostel helped save a lot of time, and there, I was also able to make friends for life. Both the canteen and mess have amazing food options. The library is filled with books and is extremely educational.
Faculty: The teachers and professors are highly experienced. They are always there to help us and make our life very easy. The course curriculum is well designed and helps students gain a lot of knowledge required to work in the current industry.
Other: I always had a knack for subtle and elegant architecture. This course sparked a genuine interest in the field, and here I was at IIAD. We have one of the most amazing events and fests in Delhi. The crowd here is pretty amazing and gives a welcome to all. We are planning on making a football team. Our drama and music teams have made a name for themselves.
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B.Des in Communication Design - Batch of 2020
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Placements: Mostly, all the students got placed in our course. One f our seniors got a salary package of 12 LPA. A student of communication design can work in the field of print publication, films, new media, graphics and many others. Some of the top recruiting companies for our course are Netflix, IBM, Frozen Iris etc. Almost all the students bagged internships on their own.
Infrastructure: Our hostel is located in East of Kailash, which is one of the expensive areas of Delhi. Hostel rooms are quite spacious and very clean as well. Both the hostel and the campus have high-speed Wi-Fi. Mess and canteen serve amazing food. We have digital resource labs stacked with MAC computers. Our library has books related to all the courses.
Faculty: Our teachers are highly qualified professionals. The best thing about them is that they are always available to guide and help us. The Kingston School of Art has specially designed our course keeping international standards. Students are made ready to make a name for themselves in the industry.
Other: I have chosen this course because I have a genuine interest in the field of communication. Hence in this course, syllabus and IIADs professors helped me to develop my skills. IIAD organises one of the best fests in the whole of Delhi NCR. We have 2-3 metro stations near our campus. Our drama and music clubs are also pretty dedicated in their respective fields.
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B.Des in Communication Design - Batch of 2019
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You will have an amazing learning experience which enriches your design thinking skills.
Placements: Most of the students seek placement support and get placed well with a salary package ranging from 3.5 LPA to 12 LPA. The placement team at IIAD is very supportive and aids all students of all courses to get internships and jobs in renowned firms. But placements also dependant on students calibre.
Infrastructure: Our college has an amazing infrastructure, very functional classrooms, studios and labs. Our college is absolutely well maintained and clean, and 100% hygiene is maintained in canteen and washrooms. There are very friendly vibes inside the classrooms for a perfect teaching and learning environment. IIAD also provides a hostel facility, which is well-equipped and is not far from college.
Faculty: The course curriculum is always updated and up to the mark. I knew that I was 100% job-ready because the course here covers everything ranging from your design thinking skills to developing your interpersonal skills. Faculty members are very helpful and highly knowledgeable. They guide us in every aspect.
Other: I had pursued communication design at IIAD from the batch of 2015-2019. I chose this programme because I had a keen interest in graphic design and animation when I had joined college initially and realised that UX and UI were my niches in the fourth year. Our campus is wonderful to be in. During my time, we used to spend most of our nights in college as it provides a good learning environment and flexibility for students. Campus fests and various other celebratory programs were an addition to the fun experience here. The location of the college is good enough to handle emergencies.
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The course curriculum provided by the college is really comprehensive.
Placements: IIAD has a good internship and placement track record. Some of the companies that come for campus placements and internships are Netflix, Pero, Ogilvy & Mather, 11:11, and Fabindia among many others. Along with that, a decent package and stipend are provided to the students.
Infrastructure: IIAD has all the required facilities, from advanced classrooms, studios, labs, sports arena, cafeteria, to the library, etc. It also has separate girls and boys hostel. Along with that, it has different clubs for students such as theatre, dance, music, etc. which helps in the overall development of the students.
Faculty: The faculty at IIAD is really helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Even during the pandemic, they made sure that the learning is not compromised and everything happened as per schedule. Also, the course curriculum is really comprehensive. By the end of four years, the student is industry ready and is equipped with all the essential skills.
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IIAD Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What are the courses offered at IIAD?
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Indian Institute of Art and Design offers courses at UG and PG levels. The institute offers BBA and BDes at UG and MDes and MBA at the PG levels. Candidates must complete Class 12 to apply for UG courses. Aspirants need to pass graduation to apply for any of the offered PG programmes.

Q:   Can I get admission at Indian Institute of Art and Design without entrance exam?
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Indian Institute of Art and Design conducts iMAT or IIAD Management Aptitude Test for admission to BBA and MBA programmes. Candidates need to pass iDAT for admission to BDes & MDes courses. Hence, aspirants cannot get admission without passing the entrance test. 

Q:   Is personal interview mandatory at Indian Institute of Art and Design?
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Candidates who are selected for admission at Indian Institute of Art and Design based on their entrance exam scores are called for the personal interview round. Aspirants need to pass entrance exam and PI to get admission in the institute. Hence, PI is required for final selection at Indian Institute of Art and Design.

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IIAD application process is online. Students are required to visit the official website and fill the application form. The step-wise application process for IIAD Delhi admission 2026 is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official page.
  • Click 'Online Application Form'
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Answered 2 weeks ago

The below are the Indian Institute of Art and Design steps to apply offline:

  • Reach the campus of Indian Institute of Art and Design
  • Then visit the campus admission office and pay the fee to apply online.
  • Submit all the forms with details.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The last date to apply online at IIAD Delhi was Jan 23, 2026. IIAD Delhi conducted the test on Jan 31, 2026, in online mode, and on Feb 1, 2026, in online/offline mode. The last date may change; hence, reach the official website and apply for admissions. 

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Answered 7 months ago

The IIAD DAT paper includes:

  • Visual and creative thinking questions

  • Drawing-based problem-solving

  • Observation and design sensitivity

  • Analytical and logical reasoning

  • Situational responses

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IIAD Delhi admission is based on iDAT and iMAT. The selection of students is based on personal interviews and exam scores. The shortlisted candidates have to pay the admission fees. 

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