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Indian Institute of Art and Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( IIAD Entrance Exam )
Registration - 1 Sep '25 - 15 Apr '26
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, candidate needs 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.
Latest Updates:
- IIAD 2026 Result Overview
- IIAD Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to check IIAD 2026 result
- IIAD DAT Counselling 2026
- IIAD Fee Structure 2026
- IIAD Result 2026 - FAQs
IIAD 2026 Result Overview
IIAD 2026 result will be released online. Check the table below to know when and where to download IIAD 2026 scorecard:
| IIAD 2026 Result Features | Details |
|---|---|
| IIAD scorecard 2026 direct link | iiad.edu.in |
| Conducting body | Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) |
| Status of IIAD result 2026 | To be updated |
| IIAD result date 2026 | To be announced |
| Mode of result declaration | Online |
| IIAD 2026 expected cutoff | Varies as per university/college |
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Commonly asked questions
The application fee for IIAD DAT Entrance Exam 2026 is INR 2,500. The applications are available online at the website. Last date to fill application form is April 15, 2026.
The entrance exam for IIAD DAT 2026 is on April 24, 2026 and April 25, 2026 for online mode. The exam for the online & offline modes will be conducted on April 25, 2026.
The last date to fill the Application form of IIAD Entrance exam is April 15, 2026. The exams will be held in online and offline modes.
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 | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 Apr ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26 | IIAD Online Exam 2026 |
| 25 Apr ' 26 | IIAD Offline & Online Exam 2026 |
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 toregistered 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.
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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 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 |
IIAD DAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are informed that the eligibility criteria for the IIAD entrance exam vary from one course to another.
Eligibility Criteria for UG Degree Course
- For the Undergraduate Programme, Candidates with 10+2 or equivalent in any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities/Arts) with an aggregate of minimum 50% are eligible to apply. Or
- Candidates appearing for Class XII examination in the current academic year or awaiting results may also apply. Candidates are accepted from CBSE/ISC/State/IB or any other equivalent Indian or International Higher Secondary Board.
- 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 entrance exam.
IIAD Lateral Entry Admissions: Candidates can also secure direct admission in the second year of design programs on offer at IIAD. The eligibility criteria for IIAD lateral entry admissions are such that candidates need to complete the first year of their design diploma/ degree program from a national or internationally recognized design college. IIAD admissions 2026 under the lateral entry will be done on the basis of a candidate’s performance in the personal interview and portfolio assessment rounds only.
Eligibility Criteria for PG Degree Course
- For the Postgraduate Programme at IIAD, graduates in any stream or discipline from a recognised institute/university are eligible to apply. Final year graduate students or students awaiting results may also apply.
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Commonly asked questions
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 will be conducted on April 24, 2026 and April 25, 2026. The exam will be conducted online and in offline modes.
IIAD Fee Structure 2026
IIAD Fees for UG and PG Design for 2026
A. Fees for Undergraduate Design Programme for Communication design, Interior and Architecture Design, Fashion Design, Animation Film Design, Product Design and Fashion Communication. Year 2026-2027
| Installment I | Installment II | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2,90,000 | 2,90,000 | 5,80,000 |
- Admission Fee (One-time): INR 50,000;
- Security Deposit and Alumni Fund (One-time): INR 30,000
B. Fees of Postgraduate Design Programme for Communication design, Interior Design and Styling.
| Installment I | Installment II | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2,90,000 | 2,90,000 | 5,80,000 |
- Admission Fee (One-time): INR 50,000;
- Security Deposit and Alumni Fund (One-time): INR 30,000
Commonly asked questions
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.
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IIAD Result 2026 - FAQs
Here are a few FAQs related to the IIAD 2026 result and exam. Keep reading.
Commonly asked questions
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.
IIAD Entrance Exam Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The stages for IIAD DAT 2026 Entrance Exam are IIAD DAT Written Test, Portfolio Evaluation and/ or Interview round.
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Exam officials will release the IIAD DAT 2026 admit card on the 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
Ennter you candidate credentials
On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.
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The results will be declared at the admission portal of IIAD 2026.
To check your results
Go to IIAD exam result link
A log-in window will open
Enter your log-in credentials
On log-in, you can download the IIAD exam scorecard.
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There will be no draft answer keys for IIAD exam 2026 if we go by the 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 ea
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IIAD will not release any draft answer key for the IIAD DAT Written Exam.
It will declare the results directly on its admission portal. The candidate can check their results using their candidate credentials.
Since there are no answer keys, there will also be no answer key challenge. If the answer key
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The fee for IIAD M.Des 2026 is INR 5,95,000 (Annual fee). The fee for semester 1 is INR 2,97, 500.
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The fee for B.Des at IIAD is ₹595,000 (Annual Fee). The fee for Semester I is INR. 297,500.
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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 forgin
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Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam.
So, make use of it. You can solve sample papers at any time/ stage of your exam preparation.
By solving sample papers, you can get exam-ready.
Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also improve your p
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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 committee will verify
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