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Indian Institute of Crafts and Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( IICD Entrance Exam )

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Updated on Oct 13, 2025 12:39 IST

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IICD Exam Pattern 2025 - The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) releases the exam pattern of IICD 2025 on its admission portal. The exam pattern can be checked online at the IICD admission portal.

It is suggested that the candidate refer to the IICD exam pattern 2025 for exam preparation. The exam pattern will provide information about the mode, duration, section-wise weightage, number of questions, marking scheme, and other vital details about the IICD 2025 exam.

The candidate can use these insights to prepare for the IICD 2025 exam. The application form for IICD 2025 is open. Eligible candidates may apply.

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  • IICD 2025 Exam Pattern
  • IICD Syllabus 2025
  • IICD Exam 2025 FAQs
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IICD 2025 Exam Pattern

IICD entrance exam pattern 2025 is divided into three sections: written paper, portfolio submission, and one personal interview round. IICD admissions 2025 will be done on the basis of a candidate’s score in all three rounds.

The weightage for each round of the IICD exam is mentioned in the table below:

Evaluation Criteria

Weightage

Written Test (SoP)

30%

Portfolio Submission

50%

Personal Interview Round

20%

Total

100%

Note: A portfolio can include any piece of creative work done by a candidate such as sketching, painting, embroidery, photography, writing, and material work. Showing a portfolio to the interview panel would help them understand a candidate's capabilities, informs the official website.   

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The personal interview round will be conducted in online mode. In the interview, the panel will evaluate the individual personalities of candidates along with the following attributes:

  • Aptitude to crafts
  • Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
  • Communication Ability
  • General Awareness about Crafts & Design
  • Overall Personal Achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
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IICD Syllabus 2025

The syllabus for the IICD 2025 exam will be provided on the admission portal of the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD).

  • The candidate must consult the syllabus with the exam pattern.
  • The IICD 2025 exam syllabus will include the subject-wise topics that the candidate needs to prepare for the exam. More focus should be given to topics that carry higher weightage.
  • Also, make a study plan so that the syllabus can be completed on time.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will online applications open for IICD exam?
A: 

IICD 2026 Applications will begin in November - December 2025. Applications have to be filled by candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The last date for filling the application form will be in January 2026. Candidates who successfully fill out the application form can download the admit cards for IICD 2026 once it is released.

Q:   What are the various components of the IICD entrance exam?
A: 

The IICD 2026 entrance exam has the components given below.

  1. Part A - General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test
  2. Part B - a. Material, Color & Conceptual Test, b. Personal Interview
  3. Part C - Personal Interview

It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the stages of the IICD 2025 entrance exam. If the candidate misses out on any of the above exams, he or she will not be included in the IID 2025 merit list, which will be used for counseling and seat allotment.

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IICD Exam 2025 FAQs

Here are few FAQs related to the IICD 2025 exam. Read on.

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Q:   When will the IICD exam be conducted?
A: 

IICD 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in the last week of January 2026. The exam will have three parts - Part A - General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test and, Part B – a. Material, Color & Conceptual Test, b. Personal Interview, and C. Personal Interview. 

 

Q:   Does the IICD entrance exam candidate need to bring a portfolio with them?
A: 

Yes, the candidate had to bring with them a few of their best works as samples that can be displayed at the time of the personal interview. Items that can be displayed incude - sketching, painting, embroidery, photography, etc. 

Note that candidates will be shortlisted for the portfolio round based on their performance in the written exam. 

Also, for preparing the final results, weightage will be given both to the written exam and the portfolio.

Q:   What are the abilities that is evaluated in the IICD personal interview?
A: 

The IICD 2025 personal interview will evauate the following abilites:

  • Aptitude to crafts
  • Intelligence quotient (IQ)
  • Communication Ability
  • General Awareness about Crafts & Design
  • Overall Personal Achievements in academics and co-curricular activities.
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