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

MIT Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test 2025 ( MITID DAT )

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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:

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:

  1. MIT DAT 2025 scores
  2. Studio Test and Personal Interview
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Table of content
  • 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)
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What is MITID DAT?

MAEER'S MIT Institute of Design, a constituent of MIT Art Design & Technology University conducts MITID DAT to shortlist candidates for admission to various BDes and MDes programs at Avantika University, Ujjain, MIT Institute of Design, Pune, and MIT University, Shillong.   

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

MITID DAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

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 2025 Highlights

The highlights of MITID DAT are:

Features Details
Exam name
MIT Institute of Design (MITID) Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
Conducting institute MIT Institute of Design
Exam level National
Exam frequency Once a year
Exam purpose
Admission to BDes courses and MDes courses at MIT Institute of Design, Pune, Avantika University, Ujjain and MIT University, Shillong
Exam mode
Online and Pen & Paper based 
Exam fees
INR 3,000 for Indian Nationals and INR 4.500 for NRI, PIO, CIO, & Foreign Nationals
Eligibility Class 12 for BDes and Undergraduate degree for MDes
MITID DAT pattern
Phase-1: MIT DAT (Design Aptitude Test)

Phase-2: Studio Test and Personal Interview
No. of test cities 16
Exam helpdesk no. 9209 800 600
Exam website https://www.dat.net.in/register/?utm_source=mitid-website
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Q:   In what mode can I fill the MITID DAT application form?
Q:   Will I be considered for MITID DAT seat allotment if I don't meet the cut-off criteria?
Q:   What is the application fee for the MITID DAT entrance exam?
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MITID DAT 2025 Application Process

The last date for submission of the application form was extended for the M.Des (Master of Design) programme for the 2025–26 academic year (Cycle 2) until April 20, 2025. Earlier Cycle 2 application was scheduled to close on April 14, 2025.

For admission to design courses offered at MIT Institute of Design, Pune, Avantika University, Ujjain, and MIT University, Shillong, the candidate has to fill out the MITID DAT application form 2025 following these steps.

Step 1: Register for the exam

To register, visit the official website of the MIT Institute of Design: https://www.mitid.edu.in/admission/admission-process/. Upon entering the registration details, an automated verification link will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID. Click on the link to activate the account.

Step 2: Fill out the application form

After activating their account, candidates had to fill in the required details in the application form and upload their passport-size photograph. After that, candidates have to accept the declaration and submit the online application form.

Step 3: Pay the application fee

After successfully submitting the form, candidates had to proceed to the payment option and pay the application fee.

Category

Application Fee

Indian Nationals

INR 3,000

NRI, PIO, CIO, & Foreign Nationals

INR 4,500

Step 4: Get MITID DAT Admit Card

The admit card was generated and sent to the candidate's registered email ID after scrutiny, verification and acceptance of the application form. Candidates could also download their Admit Card by logging into their profile on the MIT DAT portal. MITID DAT admit card contains details such as the name and roll number of the candidate as well as the date, time, and allotted center for the design entrance exam.

MITID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfill in order to secure admission in BDes and MDes programmes through MITID DAT 2023 are listed below:

  • UG Course Eligibility Criteria: Candidates who have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognized board such as HSC, CBSC, ICSE, IB meet MITID-DAT 2023 eligibility criteria for BDes programme.
  • PG Course Eligibility Criteria: Candidates who have an undergraduate degree in 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized university fulfill MITID-DAT 2023 eligibility criteria for MDes programme.
Course Eligibity Criteria
Product Design

Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design
Transportation Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design
Interior Space & Furniture Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design
Retail Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Industrial Design
Graphic Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Literature, Media, Film, Animation or any communication design discipline
Animation Film Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Literature, Media, Film, Animation or any communication design discipline
User Experience Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science or any Design Discipline
Film & Video Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
Immersive Media Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
Design Management Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
Fashion Management & Marketing Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
Transcultural Design Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Design discipline.
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MITID DAT 2025 Admission Process

Steps for MITID DAT 2025

MIT DAT 2025 will be conducted for admitting candidates to the B.Des & M.Des programs offered at MIT Institute of Design (MIT ID) Pune, MITID Ujjain (Avantika University) Ujjain & MITID Shillong (MIT University Shillong). Candidates seeking admission to these institutes have to follow the process as under:

MITID DAT 2022 Application Process

Step 1: Appear for MITID DAT

After getting the admit card, candidates have to appear in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT).

Step 2: Check MITID DAT Result

The result of the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be used to shortlist candidates for the Studio Test and Personal Interview.

The final result for MITID DAT will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in:

  1. The Studio Test and Personal Interview
  2. Design Entrance Test (DET)

Step 3: Give Studio Test and Personal Interview

Candidates shortlisted in MITID-DAT then need to appear for the studio test, followed by the personal interview round, which will be conducted separately by MIT Institute of Design Pune, Avantika University Ujjain & MIT University Shillong. The list of shortlisted candidates for the Studio test and Personal Interview will be announced on the respective websites of MIT ID Pune, Avantika University Ujjain & MIT University Shillong.

Note: As per the official website of the Design Aptitude Test:

  • The Admission Committee decides the procedures, grades, and weightage every year.
  • The norms for the selection are the sole prerogative of the Admission Committee and the decision of the Admission Committee and the Management in any of the matters concerning the admission process and selection will be final. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the admission committee or its members, academic office bearers, or management will lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate(s).

Test Centres: The MITID DAT exam will be conducted in 16 cities across the country. Check the detailed list of MITID DAT 2025 test centers.

Design Entrance Test was conducted on 06th April 2025 in the following Cities.

S.No. City
1 Ahmedabad
2 Bengaluru
3 Bhopal
4 Chandigarh
5 Chennai
6 Cochin (Kochi)
7 Delhi
8 Goa
9 Hyderabad
10 Indore
11 Jaipur
12 Kolkata
13 Lucknow
14 Mumbai
15 Nagpur
16 Pune

Admission to other institutes based on MITID DAT 2025 scores

The World University of Design (WUD) will consider scores of MITID DAT 2025 for admission to their design courses. Interested candidates may apply for admission once MITID DAT results are announced.

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Q:   How will MITID DAT cut-off be prepared?
Q:   When will the MITID DAT Studio Test and Personal Interview be conducted for the M.Des programs?
Q:   Have the MITID DAT 2024 important dates been released?
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MITID DAT 2025 Syllabus

MIT Institute of Design didn't release any official MITID DAT syllabus. However, in MITID DAT, candidates are usually evaluated on the basis of their analytical skills, internalization skills, problem-solving skills, observation skills, learning skills, curiosity, individualistic skills, media skills, general knowledge, communication skills, and ability to work in a team. However, there are several requirements mentioned on the official website of the Design Aptitude Test, which candidates can go through during the preparation for the MITID DAT exam. 

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MITID DAT 2025 Pattern

MITID DAT exam is conducted in two stages:

Stage 1: MITID DET 

Stage 2: Studio Test and Personal Interview

Phase 1: MITID Design Entrance Test (MITID DET) 2025 is an entrance exam of design for admission to B.Des and M.Des programs offered by MIT Institute of Design Pune, Avantika University Ujjain and MIT University Shillong. The exam is conducted at multiple test centers across India. Candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of the MITID DET score are eligible for the next phase.

Phase 2: Studio Test and Personal Interview for MITID DET 2025 will be conducted at the MIT Institute of Design campus in Pune. Stage 2 includes Studio Test and Personal Interview. The candidate need to clear both the phases to get the admission.

The list of shortlisted candidates for the second phase will be announced on the official MITID website. No separate call letters will be issued.

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MITID DAT 2025 - Courses and Seat Intake

MAEER'S MIT Institute of Design (MITID) offers BDes and MDes programmes in the following specialisations:

List of BDes Courses
BDes Animation Film Design Film & Video Design
BDes Fashion Design BDes Fashion Communication
BDes Game Design  BDes Graphic Design
BDes Product Design Interior Space & Furniture Design
User Experience Design Retail Design
Transportation Design
List of MDes Courses
MDes Animation Film Design MDes Design Management
Film & Video Design MDes Fashion Management & Marketing
MDes Graphic Design Interior Space & Furniture Design
Immersive Media Design Product Design
Transcultural Design User Experience Design
Retail Design Transportation Design

It may be noted that besides offering the aforementioned courses, the college also provides different collaborative twinning design programmes at the undergraduate level:

Course Collaborated Institution
BA (Hons) Design for Industry Northumbria University, UK
BA (Hons) Transportation Design Northumbria University, UK
BA (Hons) 3D Design Northumbria University, UK
BA (Hons) Graphic Design Northumbria University, UK
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation Northumbria University, UK
BSc (Hons) Product Design and Technology Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
BSc (Hons) Design Engineering Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

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MITID DAT 2025 Seat Intake

The number of seats on offer at MITID for admission in BDes and MDes programmes is as mentioned in the table below:

Programme

Duration

Seats

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

4 Years (8 Semesters)

300

Fashion Program (B.Des)

4 Years (8 Semesters)

60

MDes Programme

2 Years (4 Semesters)

180

Innovative Programme (PG Diploma)

1 Year (Full Time Residential Programme)

30

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MITID DAT Exam 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few more important FAQs related to MITID DAT 2025 exam.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MITID DAT?
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Q:   Is MITID DAT exam conducted as an online or offline exam?
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3 Institutes accepting MITID DAT

MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University

Loni Kalbhor, Pune Private

MIT Instit
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Avantika University

    Ujjain Private

    Avantika U
    • 14.44 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    MIT University, Meghalaya

    Shillong Private

    MIT Univer
      • 17.48 Lakh
      • 4 years
      • |
      • Full Time

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