MITID DAT 2026 Exam Dates (Out): Check B.Des & M.Des Studio Test and Personal Interview Schedule Here

MIT Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test 2026 ( MITID DAT )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 17 Oct '25 - 28 Feb '26

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Anshul Jindal
Updated on Jan 25, 2026 21:40 IST

By Anshul Jindal, Associate Senior Executive

MIT Institute of Design will conduct the MITID DAT 2026 entrance exam on April, 12, 2026. The application form for MITID DAT 2026 is out for B.Des and M.Des. The last date to apply is February 28, 2026. MITID DAT Exam results will be declared on April 23, 2026.

The Studio Test and Personal Interviews will be conducted from May 06, 2026 to May 13, 2026. Candidates who qualify in the Design Entrance Test (DAT) will be shortlisted for the Studio Test and Personal Interview. The final results of MITID DAT 2026 will be prepared by giving weightage to the 1. written exam and 2. Studio Test and interview.

 

Table of contents
  • MITID DAT 2026 Important Events & Dates
  • MITID DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • MITID DAT 2026 Application Fee
  • MITID DAT Test Centres 2026
  • How to Prepare for MITID DAT 2026?
  • MITID DAT Important Dates 2026 - FAQs
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MITID DAT 2026 Important Events & Dates

Candidates appearing for the MITID DAT exam can go through the important exam events for the design entrance exam below.

MITID DAT Application Form

The application form for MITID is now OPEN. The MITID DAT 2026 application fee is INR 3,000 for Indian Nationals and INR 4,500 for NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign Nationals.

MITID DAT 2026 Admit Card

After verification and acceptance of the application form, an admit card will be generated and sent to the candidate's registered email ID. Candidates can also download the Admit Card by logging into his/her profiles on the DAT portal.

MITID DAT 2026 Exam

MITID DAT paper comprises objective, subjective, and drawing tests. THE MITID DAT 2026 exam will be conducted on April 05, 2026.

MITID DAT Result

MITID DAT 2026 results for the Design Entrance Test (DET) will be declared in the last week of April 2026, for Cycle 1. Candidates can view their MITID DAT results by using their registered email ID and password. 

MITID DAT Online Personal Interview and Portfolio Review

Shortlisted candidates need to appear for a Personal Interview and Studio Test.   

MITID DAT Final List

Final lists for BDes and MDes courses will be announced by the MIT Institute of Design on the official website of the exam.  

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Q:   When will the application form open for the MITID DAT exam?
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The application form for MITID DAT 2026 exam is currently OPEN. The application has to be submitted in online mode only.

The last date to fill out the MITID DAT application form is February 28, 2026. When filling out the MITID DAT application form, the candidate must use only genuine and verifiable information. Note that information furnhished by the candidate at the time of filling out the form will be verified at the time of counseling and seat allotment. Any candidate found using counterfeit or wrong information may be disqualified. 

Q:   When will admit card be issued for the MITID DAT exam?
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Admit cards for MITID DAT 2026 exam will be released in first week of April 2026. To download it, candidate has to enter their credentials. Admit card will have details like date and time of exam, reporting time and exam-day guidelines. 

MITID DAT Exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026.

MITID DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MITID DAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
17 Oct ' 25 - 28 Feb ' 26

MITID DAT 2026 application

ONGOING
12 Apr ' 26

MITID DAT 2026 - Exam Date

23 Apr ' 26

MITID DAT 2026 Declaration of Results

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 May ' 25

Cycle 1 and Cycle 2: M Des Final List

19 May ' 25

Cycle 1: B Des Final Result

14 May ' 25 - 17 May ' 25

Cycle 1: Studio Test & Personal Interview- M Des (All)

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MITID DAT 2026 Application Fee

The MITID DAT 2026 Application Fee must be paid by every student who applies for the MIT Institute of Design (MITID) entrance exam. Without paying the fee, your application form won’t be accepted. The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.

The category-wise application fee for the exam is given below.

MITID DAT Application fee 2026

Category
DAT Application Fees
Indian Nationals INR 3,000
NRI, PIO, CIO, & Foreign Nationals INR 4,500

How to Pay MITID DAT 2026 Application Fee

  1. Go to the official website mitid.edu.in
  2. Click on the MITID DAT 2026 Application Form link
  3. Fill in all required details carefully
  4. Choose your payment method, debit card, credit card, or net banking
  5. Complete the payment and download the receipt for future use

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Q:   In what mode can I fill the MITID DAT application form?
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MITID DAT 2026 application form is open in online mode. Applications submitted in offline mode will not be accepted. As part of the application process, the candidate will have to get registered, fill in all the details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

Q:   What is the application fee for the MITID DAT entrance exam?
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MITID DAT 2026 application fee for Indian candidates is INR 3000. Candidates belonging to NRI, CIO, PIO, and Foreign national categories need to pay INR 4500. The last date to fill out the application form is February 28, 2026. The applications are open for all the programmes.

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MITID DAT Test Centres 2026

MITID DAT Entrance Test will be conducted on April 05, 2026, for B.Des and M.Des. The exam will be conducted offline in the following cities. The MIT Institute of Design reserves the right to change/cancel any of the MITID DAT test centres.

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhopal
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cochin (Kochi)
  • Delhi
  • Goa
  • Hyderabad
  • Indore
  • Jaipur
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • Nagpur
  • Pune

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Q:   When will the MITID DAT 2026 entrance exam be conducted?
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The MITID DAT 2026 written exam was conducted on April 5, 2026. The question paper inlcuded both subjective and objective questions. The written exam is the 1st stage of the entrance exam and is used to shortlist candidates for a Studio Test & Personal Interview. The final results of MITID DAT is prepared by considering the perfomance of the candidate in the written exam and the Studio Test & Personal Interview. Any candidate who fails to appear in the 2nd stage of the exam will not be included in the merit list.

Q:   Is MITID DAT exam conducted as an online or offline exam?
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MITID DAT exam is conducted in both online and offline modes. Phase 1 of MITID DAT is held in online mode as a computer-based test and Phase-2 of the exam is to be attempted on a sheet provided inside the exam hall.

The candidate has to follow the official pattern when preparing for the exam. This will imrpove their chances of doing well in MITID DAT.

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How to Prepare for MITID DAT 2026?

Getting ready for MITID DAT 2026 not hard if you do it smart. The MIT Institute of Design (MITID) holds this test for students who want to join B.Des or M.Des courses. You just need to know how to prepare right and stay calm.

Know the MITID DAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Before you start, you should know what the MITID DAT exam pattern 2026 looks like. The test checks how you think, draw, and solve design problems. Some questions are short, some long. You need to manage time good. It looks at your creativity, drawing, and design ideas.

MITID DAT 2026 Syllabus

The MITID DAT syllabus 2026 has many small topics.

  • Drawing and sketching practice
  • Observation and imagination
  • Creativity and design sense
  • Logical thinking and problem solving
  • Awareness about art and design

Study these slowly every day. Don’t rush, just keep doing.

Make a Simple Study Plan

You can make your own plan that fits your day.

  • Draw something daily, even small things.
  • Read about famous designers and new design trends.
  • Try solving MITID DAT sample papers and old question sets.
  • Take breaks when you feel tired, it helps your brain stay fresh.

Studio Test and Interview Practice

After the written test, you go for MITID DAT Studio Test and Interview.

  • You can practice making small models or quick design ideas.
  • Talk about your work with confidence.
  • Make a small portfolio with your best creative stuff.

Stay Calm and Keep Checking Updates

Always check mitid.edu.in for new info about MITID DAT 2026 exam date, admit card, and result. Keep your mind cool, practice daily, and trust your creativity.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What will be the format of the MITID DAT Entrance exam 2026?
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MITITD DAT examination will have computer-based MCQ (objective) test, subjective test and offline drawing test.

  •  Objective Exam – Computer Based Test
  • Descriptive Exam – Computer Based Test
  • Drawing Exam – Offline Test Candidates need to draw using Pens / Pencils / Colours on the sheets provided.
Q:   What is the last date to fill the MITID DAT Application Form 2026?
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The last date to fill the MITID DAT registration form is February 28, 2026. The exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026. MITID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) will be in online & pen-paper mode.

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MITID DAT Important Dates 2026 - FAQs

Here are a few important FAQs related to MITID DAT 2026 dates.

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Q:   When will admit card be issued for the MITID DAT exam?
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Admit cards for MITID DAT 2026 exam will be released in first week of April 2026. To download it, candidate has to enter their credentials. Admit card will have details like date and time of exam, reporting time and exam-day guidelines. 

MITID DAT Exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026.

Q:   What is the syllabus for MITID DAT?
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MITID DAT has not released any official syllabus. However, candidates are evaluated on their analytical skills, drawing skills, communcation skills. Know more about the syllabus of MITID DAT exam 2026.

The candidate is also urged to prepare previous year's papers. Another useful tool is sample papers, which is easily available in the market for top exams like NIFT, NID, etc. Use these sample papers.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MITID DAT?
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MITID DAT 2026 eligibility criteria for B.Des and M.Des is given below.

For B.Des programme, candidates should have passed Class 12 from any stream and for MDes programme, candidates should hold an undergraduate degree. 

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the programs they want admission. Note that any candidate who doesn't meet the eligibility criteria could be disqualified at any stage of the admission process.

Q:   When will the MITID DAT Studio Test and Personal Interview be conducted for the M.Des programs?
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The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des programs will be conducted in the third week of May 2026. Candidates who have qualified in the written exams are eligible to appear in the Studio Test. 

The detailed schedule for the Studio Test and Interview is released on the admission portal of MIT Institute of Design. The candidate had to attend the exam as per the schedule and slot mentioned in the admit card.

Q:   Have the MITID DAT 2026 important dates been released?
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Yes, important dates for MITID DAT 2026 are out. MITID DAT Applications are open. The application form is open till February 28, 2026. MITID DAT exam will be conducted on April 05, 2026. The results of the exam will be declared on April 23, 2026. To check the results, candidates need to log in to the portal using their details. 

Q:   What documents are required during the MITID DAT application process?
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Candidates will need the documents mentioned below to fill the MITID DAT application form.

  • 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Marksheet
  • Graduation Marksheet for M.Des
  • Caste/EWS certificate (if required)
  • Domicile Certificate (if required)
  • A recent passport-size photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Valid ID proof (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.)
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