DEED Design PG Courses Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

DJAD Entrance Exam for Design 2026 ( DEED )

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Updated on Jan 11, 2026 20:57 IST

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DEED Important Dates 2026 - The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, has opened the DEED 2026 application form. The institute has not given any last date for the submission of the online application form.

The DEED 2926 application form is available at the admission portal of the institute. The candidate can apply by following the link given below. Candidates are urged to go through the eligibility criteria before applying.

The DEED 2026 exam will be conducted after the application closes. The DJ Academy of Design will release the detailed exam dates for DEED 2026 on its admission portal. 

DEED 2026 important dates will cover events like application start and closing dates, exam dates, the date for the declaration of results, and the counseling schedule.

The candidate, therefore, needs to refer to the DEED important dates 2026 to stay updated about upcoming and important events.

Table of contents
  • DEED Exam Overview
  • DEED 2026 Important Dates
  • DEED 2026 Application Process
  • DEED Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • Step Wise DEED Preparation Tips
  • DEED FAQs
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DEED Exam Overview

Check the table below for important features or highlights of the DEED 2026 exam.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

DEED

Full form

DEED Entrance Test

Conducting body

DJ Academy

Exam level

Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG)

Exam frequency

Once a year

Mode of examination

Computer-Based Test

Exam purpose

UG and PG admission

Eligibility

Minimum score in 12th class examination

Application window

Open

Exam fees

INR 1500

Medium of examination

English

Registration Official Website

djad.in/admission/

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DEED 2026 Important Dates

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26

DEED Exam 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Oct ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25

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DEED 2026 Application Process

Candidates willing to register for the DJ Academy of Design will have to go through the application process given below:

DJAD Application Form: The DEED 2026 application forms have been released on the institute admission portal. Candidates can fill out the application form online. Before filling out the form, applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria as ineligible forms will not be entertained. Know more about the DEED application form.

DJAD Online Interview: For the upcoming session, the DJ Academy of Design will conduct the online interview. Candidates are advised to carefully check and go through the pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus before appearing for the interview. Know more about the interview pattern & marking scheme.

DJAD Result: The result will be announced within a week of the online interview on the official website. Merit List of Provisionally selected candidates will be declared on the official website. Know how to check the DEED 2026 Result

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When are DEED applications released for B.Des and M.Des programmes?
A: 

The DEED Applications are usually released in the first week of Novemeber on the official website. For the Year 2025, it was released on Novemeber 01, 2025.

Q:   Can I apply for DEED 2026 even if I do not meet the eligibility criteria?
A: 

The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, will release the eligibility criteria for DEED 2026 on its admission portal.

The candidate mustn’t apply if they don’t meet the eligibility conditions.

Exam officials will verify the eligibility criteria before DEED 2026 seat allotment. If a candidate doesn't meet the criteria, they will not get admission.

Also, if the candidate fakes their eligibility, criminal charges may also be levied against such candidates.

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DEED Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible for DEED B.Des admission:

  • Candidates must have completed the 12th standard or its equivalent from any stream, recognized by State Boards or Central Boards (such as CBSE, ICSE, etc.), with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
  • Alternatively, candidates who have completed a three-year Diploma with 50% aggregate marks (after 10th Std) from any stream, from an institution recognized by AICTE/State Govt., are also eligible.
  • Those currently appearing for or have completed these qualifying examinations before July of the year of admission to B.Des. can apply.
  • The candidate’s age should not exceed 22 years as of 31st July in the year of application.

For M.Des

To be eligible for   M.Des admission, candidates must meet one of the following criteria.
  • Must have an undergraduate degree of a minimum 3 years duration in any specialization with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • or have a full time diploma of minimum 4 years duration in Design / Fine Arts / Applied Arts / Architecture with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, following from any university or institute recognized by law in India.
  • Candidates must have passed, appeared for or be appearing for Diploma examinations before July of the year of admission.
  • Candidate should be more than 20 years of age and less than or equal to 25 years of age as of 31st July of the year of applying.
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Step Wise DEED Preparation Tips

Follow easy steps below to start with DEED preparations for admissions:

  • Go through DEED syllabus 2026 completely.
  • Understand DEED exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.
  • Get all study material for DEED such as prep books and previous year's question papers.
  • Create a monthly plan on how much syllabus to cover daily.
  • Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.

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DEED FAQs

Check out the faqs on DEED.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the last date to apply for DEED?
A: 

The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, hasn't yet released the DEED 2026 application form. The last date to apply for the exam will be notified when the application opens.

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibiity criteria may fill out the application form.

When filling out the application form, only use correct and verificable data.

Q:   When the registrations for DEED will start?
A: 

The registration process for DEED 2026 is open now. The last date to apply for the exam will be notified once the application opens.

Eligible candidates had to fill out the application form by following the link given in this page. Admission to DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, will be based on the DEED entrance exam.

When filling out the form, make sure that you use only verifiable and correct information. Incorrectly and partically filled applications were rejected.

Q:   Which courses are offered by DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore through DEED entrance exam?
A: 

The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, offers admission to both BDes and MDes courses. Popluar specializations to pick from inlcude Industrial Design and Communication Design. 

Admission to these courses will be through the DEED 2026 merit rank. During the allotment of seats, higher ranked candidates will be given preference.

Q:   How do I register and fill the DEED application form?
A: 

Check out the steps given below to fill DEED application form. The application is open for DEED 2026 programmes.

  • Go to website of DJ Academy of Design
  • Click on Admissions link
  • Enter details and complete the application form
  • Upload documents
  • Pay application fee to complete process.
Q:   What is the DEED admission process for DJ Academy of Design?
A: 

Candidates will be given admission in BDes and MDes courses on the basis of:

  1. DEED 2026 entrance exam
  2. Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a personal interview, which comprises a Portfolio Review round.

The final merit list will be prepared by considering both the factors.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The application fee of DEED 2026 B.Des programme is INR 1500. The application is open for all programmes.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The DEED 2026 Merit List of Provisionally selected candidates will be announced within 5 days after the Interview. The exam will be held offline on the campus. The exam dates will be announced soon.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

DEED 2026 Applications are open for B.Des and M.Des. The applications were released on October 01, 2025. DEED Entrance Exam will be held offline in campus.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10