MITID DAT Admit Card 2026: Download Hall Ticket Here, Check exam-day Guidelines

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: 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: When will be the results announced for the MITID DAT 2024 exam?

A. The results of the MITID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2024 were announced on April 22, 2024 (5 pm). The results were declared for all candidates who have appeared in all the stages of the MITID DAT 2024 exam. The MITID DAT exam has two stages - online written exam and Studio Test & Personal Interview. The candidate can check their results uising their log-in credentials.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BDes MDes

Updated on Sep 17, 2025 12:40 IST

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MITID DAT 2026 admit cards - The MIT Institute of Design usually releases the admit cards for the MITID DAT a few days before the exam. Candidates can also download the Admit Card by logging in to his/her profile on the MITID DAT 2026 portal. To download the admit card, log in using your candidate credentials. Admit cards are issued to candidates who have completed the online application process and paid the exam fees.

The MITID DAT Exams are conducted in the first week of April for Cycle 1 and the last week of April for Cycle 2.

Latest Update:

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

Admit cards will be issued only after proper scrutiny and verification of the information submitted by the candidate. The admit card will also be sent to the registered email IDs of the candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to make sure that they provide the correct email address at the time of MITID DAT 2025 registration. On the day of the MITID DAT exam 2025, the candidate must bring with them the admit card and a valid ID proof.

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Table of content

How to Download MITID DAT Admit Card 2026?
MITID DAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Details Mentioned on MITID DAT Admit Card 2026
MITID DAT Admit Card 2026 - FAQs

How to Download MITID DAT Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can get their MITID DAT 2026 admit card by following the steps below:

Log in to the email ID used at the time of MITID DAT registration
Click on the mail received to download the admit card
Download and save the MITID DAT admit card.

Commonly asked questions

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

Q: What is the syllabus for MITID DAT?

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for 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
27 Apr ' 25	Design Entrance Test (DET)
14 Apr ' 25 - 20 Apr ' 25	MITID DAT 2025 application submission last date (Cycle 2)
06 Apr ' 25	MITID DAT 2025 - Exam Date

Details Mentioned on MITID DAT Admit Card 2026

MITID DAT admit card will contain the following details:

Details mentioned on the MITID DAT 2026 admit card
Candidate’s name	Candidate’s Roll Number
Exam Time	Exam Date
Exam Centre Name	Exam Centre Address

Once candidates receive their MITID DAT 2026 admit card, they need to take a printout of it and carry it to the allotted exam centre at the time of the written test. It may be noted that candidates not carrying the MITID DAT 2026 admit card at the time of the exam might not be allowed to appear for the test.

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