What is the basis of admission to UG and PG design courses at MIT Institute of Design (MITID DAT)?

The admission to design courses will be based on the final merit list which will be prepared by considering the peformance of the candidate in: MITID DAT 2024 entrance exam Studio Test and Personal Interview It is mandatory for candidates to appear in all the stages of the entrance exam. If the candidate misses out on any stage, he or she will be disqualified.

When will MIT Institute of Design conduct MITID DAT Studio Test and Personal Interview for B.Des?

The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des programs was conducted in May. The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the B.Des programs were also held in May. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in all the stages of the MITID DAT 2025 exam. This means, candidates who have qualified the written exam but doesn't appear in the Studio Test and Interview, he or she will not be included in the final results.

What is the pattern of MITID DAT exam?

DAT examination includes computer-based MCQ (objective) test, subjective test and offline drawing test. Objective and Descriptive Test is a Computer Based Test. Where in Objective Test candidates have to choose the correct option, in Descriptive Test they have to write the correct answer in the text box. Drawing Exam is an Offline Test. For this section candidates are provided A4 size drawing sheets to draw using Pens / Pencils / Colours etc. After the exam is over, the answer sheets are collected, scanned and uploaded for evaluation at the test centre.

Who can participate in the MITID Studio Test and Personal Interview?

Candidates are shortlisted for the Studio Test and Personal Interview based on their performance in the MIT DAT 2025 entrance test. The Studio Test and Personal Interview is the 2nd stage of the two-stage MITID DAT 2025 admission process. The 1st stage is the online written exam.

What is the eligibility criteria for MITID DAT?

MITID DAT 2025 eligibility criteria for BDes course is Class 12 pass from any stream, whereas for MDes course, candidates should hold an undergraduate degree. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the eligibility criteria for the programs they are seeking admission to; only they he or she will be considered for admission. Note that any candidate who don't meet the eligibility criteria could be disqualified at any stage of the admission process.

What is the syllabus for MITID DAT?

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 2025. 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.

Is MITID DAT exam conducted as an online or offline exam?

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.

How will MITID DAT cut-off be prepared?

To prepare the cut-off for MITID DAT 2024, the admission officials will consider factors like: The merit rank of the candidate in MITID DAT 2024 The total number of applications The seat intake for the applied program Category under which admission is sought

When will the MITID DAT Studio Test and Personal Interview be conducted for the M.Des programs?

The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des programs was conducted from May 14-18, 2024. Candidates who have quaified in the written exams are eigible to appear in the Studio Test. The detailed shedule 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.

Have the MITID DAT 2024 important dates been released?

Yes, the important dates for MITID DAT 2024 are out. The application form is now closed. The last date to apply for MITID DAT 2024 was March 10, 2024. Meanwhile, the exam was conducted on April 7, 2024. The results of the MITID DAT 2024 exam were declared on April 22, 2024. To check their results, the candidate needs to login to the portal using their candidate details. The candidate is urged to closely follow the important dates, as the exam conducting body in some cases changes pre-announced dates due to various reasons.

What will be the basis of MITID DAT 2024 seat allotment?

The allotment of seats for MITID DAT 2024 is based on the merit rank of the candidate in the entrance exam. This means, candidates who have a higher MITID DAT 2024 merit rank will be considered first for seat allotment.

In what mode can I fill the MITID DAT application form?

The MITID DAT 2025 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. Candidates who missed this edtion of the exam may apply in the next edition, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Will I be considered for MITID DAT seat allotment if I don't meet the cut-off criteria?

To be considered for admission, the candidate must meet the cut-off criteria in their respective categories. If the candidate fails to meet the cut-off, he or she will not be considered for admisison.

What is the application fee for the MITID DAT entrance exam?

The MITID DAT 2025 application fee for Indian application is INR 3000. However, candidates belonging to NRI, CIO, PIO, and Foreign national categories need to pay INR 4500. The candidate has to pay the fee at the time of filling out the application form. Without the fee payment, the application process will be deemed incomplete.

What skills are tested in a Design Aptitude Test (DAT)?

Some of the skills of candidates that are tested in DAT include: Design ability Observation skills Illustration skills Problem-solving skills Imaginative skills Space Visualization To get a good score in the DAT, the candidate must work on each of these skills.

Is it easy to crack DAT?

DAT entrance exam is considered to be moderate. IN NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. Thus, candidates need to be extremely creative and have a clear understanding of their concepts when appearing for the DAT. But note that difficulty level can also be subjective, as it may also depend on your level of preparation. For instance, if you prepare well, you may be able to solve even the so-called difficult questions easily.

What type of questions are asked in DAT?

In a Design Aptitude Test, candidates are asked drawing, sketching and general reasoning questions. The candidate needs to prepare for each question type to get a good score in DAT. Some of the top design entrance exams that the candidate can take include NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, and SEED.

When will the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam be conducted?

The National Institute of Design (NID) is expected to conduct the DAT Prelims exam in the first week of January 2026. The B.Des exam will be held around 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held around 10 am - 12.30 am. The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates' closing time is 9.30 am. The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may include both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc., will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card. The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.

When is the right time to solve sample papers for MITID DAT 2025 exam?

Sample papers for MITID DAT 2025 can be solved as part of one’s exam preparation startegy. The sample papers will contain similar types of questions to those asked in the entrance exam. You can start solving questions in the sample paper after you have completed a few topics. Find the related questions and work on them.

Do I need to solve sample papers for MITID DAT 2025?

Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for the MITID DAT 2025 entrance exam. By solving sample papers, the candidate can prepare holistically for the entrance exam. To begin with, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers and you can improve your problem-solving and time management skills.

MITID DAT 2025: M Des/B.des Result (OUT), Final Merit List, Admission Process

Q: When will admit card be issued for the MITID DAT exam?

A. Admit cards for the MITID DAT 2025 exam was released a few days before the conduct of the Design Aptitude Test. To download the admit card, the candidate had to enter their candidate credentials. On the day of the exam, the candidate had to bring their admit card and a valid photo id proof. The admit card contained details like the date and time of the exam, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines. Note that adoption of unfair means inside the exam hall could lead to disqualification.

Q: When will the application form open for the MITID DAT exam?

The application form for MITID DAT 2025 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, 2025. When filling out the MITID DAT 2025 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 the MITID DAT 2024 entrance exam be conducted?

The MITID DAT 2024 written exam was conducted on April 7, 2024. 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 2024 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.

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BDes MDes

Updated on Sep 16, 2025 22:57 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

MITID DAT 2025 - The Final Result for M.Des (All specializations) was out on May 23, 2025, on the official website after 5 PM. All the candidates who have cleared the MITID DAT Entrance Examination, Studio Test, and Personal Interview can check their results. MITID DAT 2025 B.Des Final Result for Cycle 1 was out on May 19, 2025. The Result was declared after 5 PM.

Check Result Here: MITID DAT M.Des Result

Latest Update:

MIT Institute of Design to Announce M.Des Final Results Today for Cycle 1 & 2

Admission Cycle 1

The MITID DAT 2025 entrance exam (Cycle I) was conducted on April 6, 2025. The last date to apply was February 28, 2025. The exam will include a Design Entrance Test (DET). The exam will include subjective and objective questions. The scores of the DET will be used to shortlist candidates for a Studio Test and a Personal Interview. The MIT Institute of Design declared the results of the MITID DAT 2025 exam on April 25, 2025 (after 5 pm).

Admission Cycle 2 (ONLY for M.Des)

The last date for submission of the application form was extended till April 20, 2025. Initially, it was supposed to close on April 14, 2025. The exam centre is MITID Campus, Loni-Pune (Take note that there will be no other exam center for M.Des cycle 2 Round). The Design Entrance Test, Studio Test & Interview round was conducted on April 27, 2025.

The MITID Design Entrance Test (MITID DET) 2025 is jointly conducted for admissions to B.Des and M.Des programs at MIT Institute of Design (MIT ID) Pune, Avantika University Ujjain, and MIT University Shillong. The final result-cum-merit list will be prepared by giving weightage to:

MIT DAT 2025 scores
Studio Test and Personal Interview

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What is MITID DAT?
MITID DAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
MITID DAT 2025 Highlights
MITID DAT 2025 Application Process
MITID DAT 2025 Admission Process
MITID DAT 2025 Syllabus
MITID DAT 2025 Pattern
MITID DAT 2025 - Courses and Seat Intake
MITID DAT Exam 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is MITID DAT?

MITID DAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MITID DAT 2025 exam

Dates	Past 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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