When will online applications open for IICD exam?

IICD 2026 Applications is open now. Applications have to be filled by candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Candidates who successfully fill out the application form can download the admit cards for IICD 2026 once it is released.

When will the IICD exam be conducted?

IICD 2026 entrance exam was conducted on April 20, 2026. A personal interview. 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.

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

The IICD personal interview will evaluate the following abilities. Aptitude to crafts Intelligence quotient (IQ) Communication Ability General Awareness about Crafts & Design Overall Personal Achievements in academics and co-curricular activities.

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

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.

What are the various components of the IICD entrance exam?

The IICD 2026 entrance exam has the components given below. Part A - General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test Part B - a. Material, Color & Conceptual Test, b. Personal Interview 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.

What is the weightage distribution of the tests and interview components in the IICD entrance exam?

The weightage distribution of the tests and interview components in the IICD entrance exam is given below. A. General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test - 35% B. Material, Color & Conceptual Test - 45% C. Personal Interview - 20%

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

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.

IICD Entrance Exam MDes Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

Updated on Oct 14, 2025 11:09 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

Overview

IICD Syllabus 2025 - The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design has not released any specific syllabus for the IICD entrance exam. So, the candidate has to depend on previous years' question papers to prepare for the exam. The IICD 2025 written exam, portfolio and personal interview round will evaluate various skills in the candidate, including visualization, general awareness, observation, and estimation abilities of the candidate.

The IICD 2025 exam has two mandatory parts: 1. Part A - General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test, 2. Part B has two components: a) Material, Color & Conceptual Test, followed by b) Personal Interview.

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

IICD Exam Syllabus 2025

IICD 2025 exam syllabus is given below.

IICD Entrance Exam Section

IICD Selection Criteria

Question Paper (Written Test)

Questions in the exam will test candidates’:

Estimation of sizes and proportion
Visual interpretation
General awareness
Observation skills

Portfolio Submission

The test will assess the following abilities of candidates:

Intelligent use of materials, conceptualization and realization of a three-dimensional form.
Observation skills, thinking and expanding of ideas, and creating solutions based on a plan and strategy.
Providing multiple solutions to the given problem with a written description.

IICD Personal Interview Round

Questions in the interview round will judge the candidates’ following skills:

Aptitude for crafts
Intelligence quotient (IQ)
Communication skills
General awareness about crafts and design
Personal achievements in academics and extracurricular activities

Candidates appearing for IICD Entrance Exam 2025 can go through the link mentioned below:

Sketching and Coloring Questions for Design Entrance Exams

IICD 2025 Exam Pattern

The IICD 2025 exam will have three components - Written Test, Portfolio and Personal Interview.

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, according to the official website.

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