MITID DAT 2026 (B.Des & M.Des): Exam Date, Application, Admission Process, Pattern and Syllabus

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MITID DAT 2026- The MITID DAT Application 2026 is open on the official website for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The last date to apply is February 28, 2026. The MITID DAT Exam will be conducted on April 05, 2026.

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.

MITID Design Entrance Test (MITID DET) 2026 will be 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 2026 scores
Studio Test and Personal Interview

MITID DAT result will be declared on April 23, 2026.

Table of content

What is MITID DAT?
MITID DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
MITID DAT 2026 Application Process
MITID DAT 2026 Admission Process
MITID DAT 2026 Syllabus
MITID DAT 2026 Pattern
MITID DAT 2026 - Courses and Seat Intake
MITID DAT Exam 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.

Highlights of MITID DAT

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 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.

MITID DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
17 Oct ' 25 - 28 Feb ' 26	MITID DAT 2026 application ONGOING
05 Apr ' 26	MITID DAT 2026 - Exam Date
23 Apr ' 26	MITID DAT 2026 Declaration of Results

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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MITID DAT 2026 Application Process

DeskCalendar Registration: 17 Oct ' 25 - 28 Feb ' 26

The application is open for B.Des and M.Des prpgrammes for 2026.

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 2026 following these steps.

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.

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.

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

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 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfill to get admission in B.Des and M.Des 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 eligibility criteria for BDes programme. For B.Des, the age Limit is 20 years.
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. For M.Des, age limit is 30 years.

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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What will be the basis of MITID DAT 2026 seat allotment?

The allotment of seats for MITID DAT 2026 is based on the merit rank of candidate in the entrance exam. This means, candidates who have a higher MITID DAT 2026 merit rank will be considered first for seat allotment.

Q: When will be the final result of MITID DAT released for the B.Des and M.Des programs?

The MITID 2024 final merit list for the B.Des program was released in May 15, 2024. The result will have to be checked online. In the log-in panel that opens, enter your candidate credentials.

The result will have the sectional and overall marks, and the qualifying status. Shortlisted candidates will be called for seat allotment.

Q: What is Design aptitude test?

Design Aptitude is a test that is a part of most of the Design entrance exams in India. Through this test, the Design institutes examines the designing and creative ability of candidates. It includes questions related to sketching, drawing and reasoning. This test usually is the first step of any design exam. Candidates must focus on its preparations.

MITID DAT 2026 Admission 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:

The Studio Test and Personal Interview
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 2026 test centers.

Design Entrance Test is expected to be conducted in April 2026 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 2026 scores

The World University of Design (WUD) will consider scores of MITID DAT 2026 for admission to its design courses. Interested candidates may apply for admission once MITID DAT results are announced.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Have the MITID DAT 2026 important dates been released?

Yes, the important dates for MITID DAT 2026 are out. 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: How will MITID DAT cut-off be prepared?

To prepare the cut-off for MITID DAT 2026, the admission officials will consider factors like

The merit rank of the candidate in MITID DAT 2026
The total number of applications
The seat intake for the applied program
Category under which admission is sought

Q: 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.

MITID DAT 2026 Syllabus

MIT Institute of Design does not 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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What type of questions are asked in DAT?

In a Design Aptitude Test, candidates are asked drawing, sketching and general reasoning questions. Candidate needs to prepare for each question type to get a good score in DAT.

Some of the top design entrance exams that candidates can take include NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, and SEED.

Q: 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.

View Syllabus

MITID DAT 2026 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) 2026 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 2026 will be conducted at the MIT Institute of Design campus in Pune. Stage 2 includes Studio Test and Personal Interview. The candidate needs to clear both phases to get 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.

MITID DAT Studio Test and Personal Interview will be conducted on May 6, 2026 to May 13, 2026 for B.Des and for M.Des Studio test and Personal Interview will be conducted on May 14, 2026 to May 18, 2026.

Commonly asked questions

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 admit card be issued for the MITID DAT exam?

Admit cards for the MITID DAT 2026 exam will be released a few days before the conduct of the Design Aptitude Test. To download the admit card, the candidate has to enter their credentials.

The admit card contained details like the date and time of the exam, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines. Note that the adoption of unfair means inside the exam hall could lead to disqualification.

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.

MITID DAT 2026 - Courses and Seat Intake

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 Exam Pattern

MITID DAT Syllabus

MITID DAT News

MITID DAT 2026 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 (expected)
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

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam be conducted?

The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on December 21, 2025.

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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 Exam 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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 entrance test. The Studio Test and Personal Interview is the 2nd stage of the two-stage MITID DAT admission process. The 1st stage is the online written exam.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MITID DAT?

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: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the last date to fill the MITID DAT application form?

The application form for MITID DAT 2025 is currently OPEN.

The last date to fill out the MITID DAT 2025 application form is February 28, 2025.

Candidates have to fill the application form in online mode. When filling out the application form, one has to use genuine and verifiable information. At the time of MITID DAT 2025 counseling, information furnished in the application form will be matched with the original documents. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate may be disqualified.

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

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

Candidate must meet the cut-off criteria in their respective categories to get admission in MITID DAT 2026. If the candidate fails to meet the cut-off, he or she will not be considered for admission.

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

MITID DAT 2026 application fee for Indian applicants is INR 3000. However, 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.