IIAD Entrance Exam Result 2026 - The Indian Institute of Art and Design will declare the results of the IIAD Entrance Exam 2026 tentatively in the last week of May 2026. The result will be sent to the candidates through email on their registered email IDs. To check their results, candidates need to log in to their registered email ID.
IIAD DAT 2026 scorecard will include details like sectional and overall marks, merit rank, and qualifying status. Candidates who qualify in the IIAD 2026 entrance exam will be called for counselling and seat allotment. The allotment of seats will be as per IIAD 2026 merit rank.
- How to check IIAD 2026 result
- IIAD Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- What after IIAD DAT result?
- How is IIAD DAT Rank/Marks calculated?
- How to Download IIAD Merit List List PDF?
- IIAD Result 2026 - FAQs
How to check IIAD 2026 result
IIAD DAT 2026 Results will be sent to the candidates at their registered email IDs. No hard copies of the result will be given for IIAD entrance test.
Steps to Check Your IIAD 2026 Result
Candidates can check IIAD iDAT results
- Log in to your registered email ID.
- In the inbox, search for IIAD Scorecard.
- If the result email is not in your inbox, check the Spam, Junk, or Promotions folders.
- Once the Result email is received, open the email sent by IIAD (Indian Institute of Art and Design) and download/view the Result.
Details Mentioned on the IIAD DAT Result
IIAD DAT Scorecard contains the following.
- Name of the candidate
- Programme
- Date of Birth
- Marks Scored
- Qualifying Status
- Rank (if any0
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Commonly asked questions
After the declaration of IIAD result 2026
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.
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 Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIAD Entrance Exam 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 May ' 26 | IIAD Online & Offline Exam 2026 |
What after IIAD DAT result?
Once the IIAD DAT Exams results are released, the following events take place.
- IIAD DAT Seat Allotment will begin on the basis of score.
- Candidates will be required to pay the seat allotment fee.
- IIAD DAT offer letter will be sent.
IIAD DAT Counselling 2026
IIAD DAT counselling and seat allotment process will be conducted after the IIADT Result. Seat allotment will be done on the basis of merit/scores. As part of the counselling process, the allotment of seats will be made depending on the merit rank of the candidate in IIAD DAT 2026, category, and seat intake.
Such candidates who have been allotted seats will have to pay the seat allotment and admission fee to confirm their seats. If the payment is not made within the given deadline, the seat allotment may be cancelled.
IIAD Seat Intake 2026
Check out the seat intake of the IIAD DAT programmes.
| IIAD Programme | IIAD Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| UG programmes | 200 |
| PG programmes | 20 |
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No, you are not allowed to carry electronic gadgets inside the IIAD exam hall. Any candidate who is found to have such items may be disqualified from IIAD exam. So, don’t carry such items inside the exam hall.
IIAD result will be released online. The scorecard will carry the following information.
Name and roll number
Sectional score
Overall score
Merit rank
The scorecard will be available for download in pdf format. Download and take a printout.
IIAD DAT 2026 Entrance Exam was conducted on April 24, 2026 and April 25, 2026. The exam is conducted online and in offline modes.
How is IIAD DAT Rank/Marks calculated?
Check the marking scheme of IIAD DAT to know how marks are allocated in IIAD DAT entrance exam.
The total marks and duration of iDAT is as mentioned below:
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A | 200 | 30 minutes |
| B | 2 hours |
IIAD DAT Studio Test Marking Scheme
The marks allotted for each question in the studio test are given below.
- Each question is of 5 marks
- Test duration is 1 hour.
- There are a total of 10 questions.
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The entrance exam for IIAD DAT 2026 was on May 30, 2026. The exam is conducted in online and offline modes.
The application fee for IIAD DAT Entrance Exam 2026 is INR 2,500. The applications are available online at the website.
The last date to fill the Application form of IIAD Entrance exam was May 22, 2026. The exams will be held in online and offline modes.
How to Download IIAD Merit List List PDF?
IIAD DAT Merit List is released by IIAD DAT. The scorecard is sent to the candidate's email ID. The steps to download the IIAD DAT Merit List is given below.
- Log in to your registered email ID.
- In the inbox, search for IIAD Scorecard/Merit List.
- Check the Spam, Junk, or Promotions folders if the result email is not in your inbox.
- Once the Result email is received, open the email sent and check your rank and scores.
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IIAD result will be released online. The scorecard will carry the following information.
Name and roll number
Sectional score
Overall score
Merit rank
The scorecard will be available for download in pdf format. Download and take a printout.
There will be no draft answer keys for IIAD exam 2026 if we go by previous years' schedule. However, if exam officials fo release the answer key, the direct link to download the keys will be provided here. In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for each question. The candidate will also be allowed to challenge the draft key in some cases.
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.
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IIAD Result 2026 - FAQs
Here are a few FAQs related to the IIAD 2026 result and exam. Keep reading.
The process is similar, but PG applicants (M.Des / MBA) are assessed using iMAT instead of iDAT, and emphasis may be placed more on portfolio, work experience, or interview performance.
Candidates are selected for IIAD UG and PG programmes on the basis of the following:
- Performance in the IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) or iMAT (for management programmes)
- Performance in the Studio Test/Personal Interview
- Portfolio review (for some programmes)
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.
The IIAD entrance test is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD).
- UG courses: BA. (Hons) in Fashion Design/ Communication Design/ Interior Architecture Design and B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Business Management
- PG courses: MA in Fashion Design and MA in Fashion Business Management
You can select the programme of study at the time of filling out the application form.
On the day of the IIAD exam
Carry IIAD admit card and an ID proof
Reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card
Follow the exam guidelines; don't carry any electronic gadgets or illegal items
Inside the exam venue, follow the instructions of the invigilator.
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.
The last date to fill out the IIAD 2026 has not been announced. Application form has to be filled out online by eligible candidates. IIAD Exam was conducted on January 31, 2026 and February 01, 2026.
The stages for IIAD DAT 2026 Entrance Exam are IIAD DAT Written Test, Portfolio Evaluation and/ or Interview round.
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.
After the declaration of IIAD result 2026
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.
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