IIAD Entrance Exam 2023: Registrations (OPEN), Exam Date (Apr 21 & 22), Syllabus, Preparation, Question Paper

IIAD DAT 2023 - The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) will conduct the IIAD 2023 entrance exam on April 20 & 21, 2023 (Online) and April 22, 2023 (On Campus). The IIAD DAT is a written, aptitude test that will evaluate the candidate on parameters like creativity, cultural awareness, and logical thinking.

The application form for IIAD DAT 2023 is currently OPEN; the last date to apply is April 14. The link to fill out the application form is given below. Candidates who have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks can apply for admission to the undergraduate program.

Candidates who qualify in the IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) can participate in the IIAD 2023 counseling and seat allotment process. Currently, there are 200 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate seats offered by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD). 

What is IIAD Entrance Exam?

The IIAD entrance exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Art and Design which offers a globally-recognized degree from Kingston University, London.  

The IIAD entrance exam is a two-hour and thirty minutes written test where candidates are evaluated on their drawing and design skills, imaginative and creative expression, observation skills, as well as communication and visual strengths. The admission process for the IIAD entrance exam is such that after appearing for the written test candidates have to appear for a studio simulation (for UG candidates) or personal interview (for PG candidates) round. Students can either give the IIAD Entrance Exam in offline mode or from their homes as a computer-based test.

IIAD admissions are done on the basis of a candidate’s score in the IIAD entrance exam and performance in studio simulation/ personal interview rounds.
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IIAD DAT Application Form 2023 

The application form for IIAD DAT 2023 is currently open and may be filled out by candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The last date to fill out the online application form is April 14, 2023.

How to fill out the IIAD Entrance Exam 2023 application form

1. Get registered - The applicant has to first get registered and create an applicant account.
2. Fill in the form - Next fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
3. Upload an SOP - The candidate will also have to upload a Statement of Purpose along with the application form.
4. Pay the application fee - The application fee of Rs. 2,500 has to be paid online.

IIAD Entrance Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are informed that the eligibility criteria for the IIAD entrance exam vary from one course to the other.

Eligibility Criteria for UG Degree Course

All candidates who have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam in any discipline (Science, Commerce, Humanities, or Arts) are eligible for admission. Candidates are accepted from the following boards. 

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
• Indian State Boards
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Or any other approved Indian or International Higher Secondary Board

Candidates appearing in their Class 12 exam are also eligible to apply for the IIAD 2023 entrance exam.

IIAD Lateral Entry Admissions: Candidates can also secure direct admission in the second year of design programmes on offer at IIAD. The eligibility criteria for IIAD lateral entry admissions is such that candidates need to complete the first year of their design diploma/ degree programme from a national or internationally recognised design college. IIAD admissions 2023 under the lateral entry will be done on the basis of a candidate’s performance in personal interview and portfolio assessment rounds only.

Eligibility Criteria for PG Degree Course

Candidates who have cleared their undergraduate exam (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised college or university fulfill IIAD entrance exam 2023 eligibility criteria. Candidates who are appearing for their undergraduate exam in 2023 are also eligible to apply for the exam.  

IIAD Exam Highlights 2023

IIAD Admit Cards 2023

The Indian Institute of Art and Design will release admit cards for the IIAD 2023 exam after the closure of the application form.

Admit cards will be issued to all candidates who have successfully registered for the exam. An important document, the IIAD 2023 admit card will carry details like the date and time of the exam, roll number, and exam center address (for the on-campus exam only).

To download the admit card, the candidate will have to log in to the candidate portal using their login credentials.

IIAD DAT Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023

Questions in the IIAD 2023 exam will be asked as per the topics mentioned in the official syllabus. So, it is important for candidates to consult the official syllabus and exam pattern to prepare for the exam. The syllabus will contain the subject-wise topics and weightage. Meanwhile, the exam pattern will highlight details like the mode of the exam, marking scheme, types of questions asked, and exam duration.

The candidate must ensure that their preparation is aligned with the prescribed exam pattern.

IIAD DAT Sample Papers 2023

To prepare for an entrance exam like IIAD DAT 2023 is not enough to simply go through the textbooks. The candidate instead must solve sample papers to improve their problem-solving ability and to better understand the various concepts mentioned in a book. 

While sample papers for IIAD 2023 may not be readily available, the candidate may solve sample papers for other popular entrance exams like NID DAT, NIFT entrance exam, UCEED, and SEED. 

IIAD DAT 2023 exam preparation

Candidates seeking admission to design courses at the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) need to ensure that their preparation is top-notch. Here are a few IIAD DAT 2023 preparation tips the candidate may follow:

1. Consult the official exam pattern and syllabus
2. Make a study timetable
3. Buy the best books available for each subject; ensure that the books are as per the exam syllabus
4. Solve sample and previous years' question papers. Also, after completion of each topic, solve the problems given at the end of the chapter.
5. Take mock tests.
6. Do timely revision.

IIAD DAT Result 2023

The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) will declare the results of the IIAD DAT entrance exam 2023 in online mode at the official admission website of the institute - iiad.edu.in/admissions. To check their results, the candidate will have to log in to the result portal using their log-in credentials.

The result would include details like the sectional and overall scores and rank secured by the candidate in the exam.

 The IIAD DAT 2023 merit rank will be used for the seat allotment process, with higher-ranked candidates to be given priority in seat allotment.

IIAD Entrance Exam 2023 Admission Process

Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to take part in the IIAD admission process 2022.

Step 1: Fill IIAD Entrance Exam 2023 Application Form

In order to apply for admission in design courses on offer at the college, candidates first need to fill out the IIAD entrance exam application form in the online or offline mode.

To apply online, candidates first need to do IIAD entrance exam registration on the admissions portal of the college (https://apply.iiad.edu.in/) and then fill and submit the IIAD entrance exam application form online. Candidates can pay the IIAD entrance exam 2023 application fee in the online mode through credit/ debit/ net banking facilities of all major banks.

To apply offline, candidates can procure the IIAD entrance exam 2023 application forms from the following locations:

IIAD Campus
B-26, Okhla Phase 1, New Delhi - 110020

ISBF Campus
15A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi - 110024

The application form and brochure is also available at selected outlets. Candidates can submit the offline forms by posting it at the below-mentioned address:

The Admissions Department
Indian Institute of Art and Design
B-26,
Okhla, Phase 1
New Delhi - 110020

The application fee must be paid in cash or through a demand draft in the name of Teamwork Education Foundation, payable at New Delhi. 

Check complete details of IIAD entrance exam application form.

Step 2: Get the IIAD Entrance Exam Admit Card

All candidates who successfully register for the test can download IIAD entrance exam 2023 admit card from the official website of the institute. IIAD admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the IIAD entrance exam centre.

Check complete details on IIAD entrance exam admit card.

Step 3: Give IIAD Entrance Exam

Candidates need to appear for iDAT (IIAD Design Aptitude Test) for UG course admissions or iMAT (IIAD Management Aptitude Test) for PG course admissions. 

Step 4: Appear for Studio Simulation/ Personal Interview Round

After giving the written design entrance exam, candidates need to appear for studio simulation (for UG candidates) or personal interview (for PG candidates) rounds.

Step 5: Check IIAD Entrance Exam Result

Candidates can secure a seat in design courses on offer at IIAD basis their score in the written entrance exam as well as performance in studio simulation and portfolio assessment rounds.

After all the rounds are conducted the college declares the IIAD entrance exam result on its official website. 

Check complete details on IIAD entrance exam result.

Courses Offered Through IIAD Entrance Exam 2023

Undergraduate and postgraduate design programmes on offer at Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) include:

IIAD Entrance Exam 2023 Exam Centres

IIAD entrance exam 2023 will be held in both online and offline modes. The IIAD offline exam will be held in the following cities:

• New Delhi
• Bengaluru
• Mumbai

Note: “IIAD reserves the right to cancel/ add/ change any entrance exam center (s) for administrative reasons”, informed the official website.

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