How can I download the admit card of ISDI Challenge 2026 exam?

Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) will release admit card on its admission portal. To download the admit card Click on the admit card download link A log-in window will open Enter your candidate credentials On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.

Does ISDI have an entrance exam?

The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) admits candidates to its various design courses through an entrance exam. The exam is the ISDI Challenge. The exam is conducted in multiple cycles. The candidate can select any cycle of their choice. The admission process for ISDI Challenge has started.

Can I apply for ISDI Challenge now?

The application form for ISDI Challenge is now open. So, you can apply for admission. Also, note that the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam is conducted in THREE phases. This means you can apply for admission in any of these phases.

What is the ISDI Challenge exam?

The ISDI Challenge exam is conducted by the Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and short-term design courses offered by the institute. The entrance exam has the following components - Portfolio/Design Project & DAT and Interview. It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the test components. Or else, the candidate will not be considered for admission.

Can I apply for ISDI Challenge in offline mode?

The application form for ISDI Challenge 2026 has to be filled out online. So, don't download the application form, fill it, and send it to the admission office. It is because applications submitted via offline mode will be rejected. Before fiilling out the form, make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria.

Who can appear in the ISDI Challenge exam interview?

The interview is the 2nd stage of the admission process conducted by the Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI). Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their performance in the Portfolio/Design Project & DAT. The candidate must appear in all the stages of the design entrance exam. This means the final result will be prepared by giving weightage to the DAT and interview.

ISDI Challenge Application Form 2026 (OPEN): Register Here, Step-wise Process, Fees, Eligibility

Registration - 1 Oct '25 - 31 Jan '26

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This exam is conducted for courses given below:

Design UG Design PG

Updated on Dec 18, 2025 17:18 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

ISDI Challenge Application Form 2026 - The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) has released the application form for ISDI Challenge 2026. The application is open for cycle 2. The application fee for ISDI is Rs. 3,500 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The last day for Portfolio/Design Project & DAT Cycle 2 was December 15, 2025. The ISDI Challenge 2026 exam will be conducted from December 15, 2025 to January 16, 2026 for Cycle 2.

When filling the application form, complete all the steps, including filling out personal, academic, and contact details, uploading documents, and paying the application fees. The ISDI Challenge 2026 application form opened on September 11, 2025.

Candidates who meet ISDI Challenge 2026 eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. As part of the ISDI Challenge 2026 application process, candidates have to upload a portfolio/ Design project and appear in DAT.

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