IIAD Entrance Exam PG Degree Application Form 2027, Registration: Know How to Apply
Indian Institute of Art and Design Entrance Exam 2027 ( IIAD Entrance Exam )
U-DAT 2027 - Application Round 1
15 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26
- Things required for U-DAT Application Form
- U-DAT Entrance Exam 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Important Instructions while filling U-DAT Application form
- How to Fill U-DAT Application Form 2027
- U-DAT 2027 Application Fee
- U-DAT Application Form 2027 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Things required for U-DAT Application Form
To fill the U-DAT Application form, candidates must have a valid Email ID and an active mobile number.
Documents required for U-DAT 2027 Registration Form
Candidates need to upload or attach the following documents with the U-DAT 2027 application form:
- Self-attested copies of Class 10 & Class 12 or equivalent copies of mark sheets/ transcripts
- Copy of birth certificate/Class X certificate
- Copy of photo ID issued by the Government of India - Passport/Driving License/Voter ID/Aadhar Card
- Two recent passport-size colored photographs with a white background
- Handwritten Personal Statement in blue ink to be attached separately
- Completed application form (Part 1 & Part 2)
- Portfolio of Work (for PG course admissions)
Commonly asked questions
IIAD DAT 2027 Entrance Exam will be conducted on December 05 and 06, 2026.
| IIAD DAT UG and PG | Exam: December 05 & 06, 2026 | Exam: January 09 & 10, 2027 | Exam: April 02 & 04, 2027 | Exam: May 22 & 23, 2027 |
The last date to fill the Application form of IIAD Entrance exam is November 30, 2026. The exams will be held in online and offline modes.
The application fee for IIAD DAT Entrance Exam 2027 is INR 2,500. The applications are available online at the website.
U-DAT Entrance Exam 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIAD Entrance Exam 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 15 Sep ' 26 - 30 Nov ' 26 | U-DAT 2027 - Application Round 1 ONGOING |
| 02 Dec ' 26 - 31 Dec ' 26 | U-DAT 2027 - Application Round 2 |
| 05 Dec ' 26 - 06 Dec ' 26 | U-DAT Exam 2027 |
| 02 Jan ' 27 - 03 Jan ' 27 | U-DAT Exam 2027 Round 2 |
Important Instructions while filling U-DAT Application form
The following points must be kept in mind while filling the U-DAT Application form.
- The phone number and email ID must be correct.
- Information should be filled correctly, as there is no process to edit the forms.
- Application fee must be paid online only. No other means will be accepted.
- Marksheet / Grade sheets / Certificates downloaded from the Internet shall not be accepted at the time of admission. So, have a scanned copy of the original marksheet.
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Commonly asked questions
Sample papers can be solved as part of one’s exam preparation.
Also, you can solve them very early on in your exam preparation.
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.
Total marks for IIAD DAT exam will be 200. Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. Question paper will include questions from Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking and Visual Aptitude Sections. IIAD DAT will have two phases: which include the iDAT exam and Portfolio Evaluation or Interview round.
No, you should not apply if you don't meet the eligibility criteria for IIAD DAT Entrance Exam.
It is because exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment. If any candidate is found lacking, he or she will be disqualified.
Further, if the candidate is found to be forging their eligibility, they may not only be disqualified, but criminal charges may also be levied against such candidates.
How to Fill U-DAT Application Form 2027
Registration: 15 Sep ' 26 - 30 Nov ' 26
Candidates can go through the following steps to successfully fill out the application form for the U-DAT entrance exam.
Register on U-DAT Entrance Exam Admission Portal
Primarily, candidates need to register themselves on the admission portal of U-DAT by filling in the details.
- Name
- State
- City
- Contact Number
- Email ID
- Password
Once registered successfully, candidates can proceed to the next step of U-DAT admissions 2027.
Fill in Details in U-DAT Entrance Exam Application Form
Candidates can fill U-DAT entrance exam 2027 application form online. To fill out the form, the candidate has to fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
Upload Statement of Purpose (SoP)
Next, the candidate needs to write an effective SoP and attach it to the application form. Regarding the same, the official website states, The Statement of Purpose essays should be clearly typed, printed (applicable in case of offline applications), and submitted with the completed application form.
Pay the Application Fee
The candidate has to pay the application fee to complete the application process.
U-DAT DAT Registration Link
The application form for U-DAT DAT can be filled here.
U-DAT Applications Open - Start your Application Now
U-DAT Eligibility Criteria 2027
Candidates seeking admission to the design courses offered by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (U-DAT) need to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.
UG Degree Course |
PG Degree Course |
|---|---|
| The candidate must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam in any discipline (Science, Commerce, Humanities, or Arts). Candidates from the following boards are eligible to apply.
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Commonly asked questions
The entrance exam for IIAD DAT 2027 will be on December 05 and 06, 2026. The exam is conducted in online and offline modes.
Total marks for IIAD DAT exam will be 200. Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. Question paper will include questions from Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking and Visual Aptitude Sections. IIAD DAT will have two phases: which include the iDAT exam and Portfolio Evaluation or Interview round.
IIAD 2027 exam has two parts: IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) and Studio Simulation. However, those seeking admission to Fashion Management courses need to appear in the IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) and Interview. The exam will be conducted in online and on-campus modes.
U-DAT 2027 Application Fee
The application fee for U-DAT is INR 2,500. The fee has to be paid online through Debit/Credit/UPI/Net banking.
| Particular |
Fee Type |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| IIAD Application Fee 2026 |
Non-refundable and Non-transferable |
INR 2,500 |
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Commonly asked questions
Total marks for IIAD DAT exam will be 200. Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. Question paper will include questions from Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking and Visual Aptitude Sections. IIAD DAT will have two phases: which include the iDAT exam and Portfolio Evaluation or Interview round.
The last date to fill out the IIAD 2027 has been announced. The last date is November 30, 2026.
If candidate doesn’t accept IIAD seat allocated to him or her, the allotment will be canceled. Exam officials will release the deadline for acceptance and fee payment schedule.
If the allotment is cancelled, the vacant seat will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.
So, it is the responsibility of the candidate to pay the seat-acceptance fee by the given deadline.
U-DAT Application Form 2027 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are a few FAQs on UDAT application form 2027 and exam.
Yes, candidates seeking admission to design courses at the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) need to appear in the IIAD entrance exam. Qualifying exam scores will only be used as a qualifying criteria, and not for preparing the IIAD merit list.
Candidates who plan to get admission to the institute need to apply online. Note that applications ubmitted via offline mode will be rejected.
To participate in the seat allotment process, the candidate must have qualified in the exam. Exam officials will release the detailed counseling-cum-seat allotment process on its admission portal.
Careffully go through it.
Typically, the seat allotment will be based on the following factors:
The merit rank of the candidate in the entrance exam
The seat intake for the applied program
Options selected by the candidate
For admission to UG courses, the candidate needs to have passed 10+2 exam in any discipline. Those awaiting 10+2 results may also apply. The candidate must make sure that meet the eligibility criteria, as otherwise the candidature of the applicant can be cancelled.
The admission committe will verify the information furnished by the candidate at the time of counseling.
IIAD Exam will have subjects like Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude. Question paper will include questions from Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude sections. Candidate will have 30 minutes to complete Logical Reasoning section. For the Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude section, candidate will have 2 hours.
Yes, lateral entry is also available for eligible candidates. Under this scheme, the candidate will be selected based on their performance in the personal interview and portfolio.
The candidate has to apply online for admission under this scheme. The application form will open online at the admission portal of the institute.
Make sure that you carefully go through the eligibiity criteria.
IIAD 2026 exam will be conducted for admission to BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design, BA (Hons) Communication Design, BA (Hons) Fashion Business Management, and BA (Hons) Fashion Communication courses.
The candidate can select their programme of study when filling out the application form. Note that IIAD application will open in online and offline mode.
Exam officials will release the IIAD DAT admit card on its admission portal.
Download the admit card by
Go to the admission portal
Click on the admit card download link
A log-in window will open
Enter your candidate credentials
On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.
After the declaration of IIAD result 2027
Confirm your IIAD admission by accepting the offer
Pay the IIAD admission/registration fee within the given deadline
Submit necessary documents and prepare for IIAD orientation.
No. The IIAD result is final and binding. Re-evaluation is not available as the process includes interviews and subjective assessments.
Yes, the candidate may contact the IIAD DAT 2026 exam officials via phone. You should call the officials during office hours.
Also, if you have an issue, don’t wait until too late.
Exam officials would ideally listen to your problem and try to get it resolved.
The stages for IIAD DAT 2027 Entrance Exam are IIAD DAT Written Test, Portfolio Evaluation and/ or Interview round.
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