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Updated on Nov 12, 2025 15:35 IST

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IIAD DAT Important Dates 2026 - The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) released exam dates for IIAD DAT 2026 on its admission portal. The IIAD DAT Application is open for 2026. The application fee is INR 2,500.

The IIAD DAT 2026 Examination will be held on December 13 and 14, 2026 in online and offline modes. The application process is conducted in multiple phases. The candidate had to select the mode when filling out the IIAD DAT 2026 application form.

The IIAD DAT 2026 entrance exam is held in online and offline modes. The offline exam will be held at the IIAD Campus.

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IIAD 2026 Upcoming events
IIAD Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to fill out IIAD 2026 Application form
IIAD DAT Important Dates 2026 - FAQs

IIAD 2026 Upcoming events

Candidates who meet eligibility criteria can fill in the application form before the last date.

Issue of admit cards - Candidates who have completed application process will be issued admit cards.
Exam date - IIAD exam is conducted both online and offline. IIAD DAT 2026 exam will be conducted as per the schedule.
Declaration of results - The results of the entrance exam will be announced within a few days of the conduct of the entrance exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the IIAD entrance exam be conducted?

The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) will conduct the IIAD 2025 exam on February 1. The exam will be conducted in Online and Offfline modes.

The candidate can select the mode of the exam at the time of filling out the IIAD 2025 application form. Note that the IIAD DAT is conduted multiple times in the year.

Q: What will be the exam pattern of IIAD exam?

IIAD 2026 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.

The candidate needs to strictly follow the exam pattern when preparing for the exam.

IIAD Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIAD Entrance Exam 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Sep ' 25 - Dec ' 25	IIAD 2026 - Application TENTATIVE
13 Dec ' 25	IIAD Online Exam 2026
14 Dec ' 25	IIAD Offline Exam 2026

How to fill out IIAD 2026 Application form

DeskCalendar Registration: Sep ' 25 - Dec ' 25

Application form for IIAD DAT 2026 has to be filled out online.

Get registered by entering personal information.
Fill in the rest of the application form
Upload photograph and signature in the given format.
Pay the application fees. The application for the exam is INR 2,500.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the last date for filling the IIAD application form?

The last date to fill out the IIAD 2026 application has not been released. IIAD application is open for UG and PG programmes. The exam will be conducted on December 13, 2025 and December 14, 2025.

IIAD DAT Important Dates 2026 - FAQs

Here are few more FAQs related to the IIAD DAT 2026 important dates and exam. Read on.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the eligibility criteria of IIAD for admission to UG courses?

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.

Q: Is there a provision for lateral entry in through IIAD?

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.

Q: Is it mandatory to appear in IIAD exam for admission to design courses at the institute?

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 2025 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.

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