When will the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam be conducted?

The National Institute of Design (NID) conducted the DAT Prelims exam on December 21, 2025. The B.Des exam was held around 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam was 10 am - 12.30 am. The candidates were required to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates' closing time was 9.30 am. DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme was conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode.

Who can participate in the WWI Personal Interview?

Candidates who qualify in the WWI 2026 written exam will next have to appear in a Personal Interview. The list of eligible candidates will be publised on the admission portal. Note that is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the stages of the WWI entrance exam. Or else the candidate will not be included in the merit list.

What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2026?

Eligibility criteria for UCEED 2026 are given below. Age limit - Candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2001. In the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, there is a relaxation of 5 years. Number of attempts - Candidate is allowed to appear in UCEED exam for a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years. Academic requirements - Candidate must have passed 10+2 exam in 2025 or 2026. Those who appeared for first time in their qualifying examination in 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible.

When will the NIFT 2026 application form open?

NIFT Application 2026 is closed now. The registration started on December 08, 2025. NIFT 2026 Application forms and Notifications can be out anytime now for B.Des, M.Des, B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M programmes. The application form will be released at @nift.ac.in. The NIFT entrance exam application form is the same for all courses. The application fee for NIFT is INR 2,000 (INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD categories). NIFT Application forms can also be filled with late fees. The late fee is INR 5,000.

When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2026 exam?

The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation early. NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, the exam will be very difficult. So, start early. The same goes for the GAT.

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. 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.

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

Skills that are tested in DAT include Design ability, Observation skills, Illustration skills, Problem-solving skills, Imaginative skills, Space Visualization. To get a good score on DAT, candidate must work on each of these skills. Some of skills are natural and some of them are acquired.

When will the draft answer key of ITM-IDM entrance exam be released?

Exam officials of ITM IDM 2025 entrance exam will not release any draft answer key. So, candidates won't be able to compare their answers with the official version. Note that as there is no answer keys, there will also be no answer key challenge. The exam officice will declare ITM IDM 2025 exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.

When will the draft answer key of ITM-IDM entrance exam be released?

Exam officials of ITM IDM 2025 entrance exam will not release any draft answer key. So, candidates won't be able to compare their answers with the official version. Note that as there is no answer keys, there will also be no answer key challenge. The exam officice will declare ITM IDM 2025 exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.

How do I check ITM IDM entrance exam results?

The ITM Institute of Design and Media will declare the results of ITM IDM 2025 on its admission portal. To check your results, follow these steps: Click on the ITM IDM 2025 result link In the result log-in window that opens, enter your log-in credentials On log-in, you can download the scorecard. Download and take a printout of the scorecard.

At what time do I need to report at the ITM IDM entrance exam centre?

ITM IDM admit card will include the date and timings of the entrance exam. It will also have the reporting time. Candidates need to reach the exam centre as per the reporting time. Note that latecomers may not be allowed inside the exam hall. So, carefully note the reporting time.

Can I carry electronic gadgets inside the ITM IDM entrance exam hall?

As per the official guidelines, electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the ITM IDM exam hall. If a candidate is found carrying such items, they may be disqualified. Candidates are urged to strictly follow the exam guidelines. Also, on exam day, reach the exam center on time.

What after the ITM IDM Entrance Exam?

After ITM IDM written exam, candidates will have to appear for peronal interview and portfolio and personal interview rounds. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the scores secured in all three phases of exam. It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in the portfolio and interview rounds. Note that if the candidate skips any of the admission rounds, he or she will be disqualified.

When will the draft answer key of ITM-IDM entrance exam be released?

Exam officials of ITM IDM 2025 entrance exam will not release any draft answer key. So, candidates won't be able to compare their answers with the official version. Note that as there is no answer keys, there will also be no answer key challenge. The exam officice will declare ITM IDM 2025 exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.

What type of courses are offered through ITM IDM Entrance Exam?

The ITM Institute for Design and Media offers a B.Des program. Admission to the programme is on the basis of ITM IDM Entrance Exam. Eligible candidates needs to apply for admission basis they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Note that if the candidate doesn't meet the prescribed criteria or doesn't get a good score in the entrance exam, he or she may not get admission.

How to apply for ITM IDM Entrance Exam?

Candidates have to go to the official website of ITM Institute for Design and Media to apply for the B.Des and M.Des Entrance Exam. Students will have to register first, apply online and pay the application fee in order to complete the application process. Note that applications submitted via offline mode will not be accepted. Also, ensure that you meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Is the ITM IDM Entrance Exam conducted in offline mode or online?

The ITM IDM Entrance Exam is conducted in both offline and offline mode. Candidates have to first appear for the writtten exam, which is followed by the personal interview and portfolio screening and/or a situation test. The candidate can opt their preffered mode at the time of filling out the application form. Also, note that the candidate has to appear in all the stages of the design entrance exam.

What is the ITM IDM eligibility criteria for the visual communication program?

Candidates should have cleared class 12 in any discipline from a recognised board. Candidates need to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria to get admission. The eligibility criteria of ITM IDM will be program-wise. So, it is important that candidate meets criteria related to their applied program.

Can I apply for ITM-IDM entrance exam even if I don't meet the eligibility criteria?

The candidate mustn’t apply if they don’t meet the ITM-IDM entrance exam eligibility criteria 2025. It is because ITM-IDM entrance exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment. If any candidate is found lacking, he or she will be disqualified. Further, if the candidate is found forging ITM-IDM entrance exam eligibility criteria 2025, they may not only be disqualified, but criminal charges may also be levied against such candidates.

ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025: Registration (OPEN), Syllabus, Admission Process

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 15:47 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

ITM-IDM 2025 - The ITM Institute of Design and Media Applications forms are open for the ITM-IDM 2025 B.Des. To register, fill in personal, academic, and contact details, upload documents, and pay application fee. The application fee for ITM-IDM is INR 1,500. The last date to fill the application form was December 03, 2025 for the last phase. The entrance exam will be conducted on December 5, 6, and 7, 2026.

All candidates who complete the ITM-IDM Registration process will be issued an ITM-IDM 2025 Admit card to appear for the exam. The ITM-IDM 2025 Entrance exam will have three parts:

1. Creative Intelligence Test (CIT) - 45 minutes

2. Design Impromptu Test (DIT) - 45 minutes

3. Personal Interview - 20 minutes (Applicants may present their portfolio during this round)

Scores of the ITM-IDM exam will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) courses offered by the institute. Candidates are evaluated on multiple factors, including past academic performance, entrance test scores, portfolio, and personal interview. No one factor is more important than the other.

Table of contents

What is ITM-IDM Entrance Exam?
ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025 Highlights
ITM-IDM Application Form 2025
ITM IDM Admission Process
ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus
ITM-IDM Exam Pattern 2025
ITM-IDM Admit Card 2025
FAQs on ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025

What is ITM-IDM Entrance Exam?

ITM Institute of Design and Media Entrance Exam (ITM-IDM Entrance Exam) is a design entrance test conducted by ITM Institute of Design and Media (ITM-IDM) to provide admission to candidates in Bachelor of Design (BDes) courses offered at its two campuses: ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri, Mumbai and ITM Institute of Design and Media, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. The courses offered at both these campuses are given below:

Campus	Courses
ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri, Mumbai	Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design (4 years) Bachelor of Design in Interior Design (4 years) Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication (4 years) Bachelor of Design in VFX & Animation (4 years)
ITM Institute of Design and Media, Nerul, Navi Mumbai	Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design (4 years) Bachelor of Design in Interior Design (4 years) Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication (4 years) Bachelor of Science in VFX & Animation (3 years)

Note: The institute also has academic partnerships with LaSalle University, Vancouver, Canada, LaSalle University, Melbourne, Royal Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne, Australia and Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico Di Milano).

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ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 Dec ' 25 - 07 Dec ' 25	ITM IDM Exam date
19 May ' 25 - 03 Dec ' 25	ITM-IDM Application Open

ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025 Highlights

The key points related to the ITM-IDM 2025 exam are given in the table below.

Particulars	Description
Exam Name	ITM Institute of Design and Media Entrance Exam (ITM-IDM Entrance Exam)
Conducting Body	ITM Institute of Design and Media (ITM-IDM)
Exam Level	Institute Level Exam
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Mode	Online and Offline
Exam Pattern	Common Intelligence Test (CIT)
Exam Duration	2 hours
Language	English
Exam fees	INR 1,500
Test cities	80-85 test cities across the country.
Exam Purpose	Admission to the UG design courses offered by the institute

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ITM-IDM Application Form 2025

ITM Institute of Design and Media has released the applications for ITM-IDM 2025. The application fee is INR 1,500.

Register

Go to the website and click on Apply now. The ITM-IDM application form will open. Fill in all the details required and click on the register button. After registering, a verification email will be sent to the registered email IDs. Verify the email.

Payment of the application fee

Pay the ITM-IDM application fee of INR 1500.

Uploading of documents

Upload the signature and photograph as required.

Submission of the application form

Submit the ITM-IDM form and download it.

ITM-IDM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized university/ board in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science).

ITM IDM Admission Process

Candidates seeking admission to the ITM Institute of Design & Media have to follow the process as under:

Step 1: Appear for the ITM-IDM Entrance Exam

ITM-IDM Entrance Exam is conducted in three parts:

1. Creative Intelligence Test (CIT) - 45 minutes

2. Design Impromptu Test (DIT) - 45 minutes

3. Personal Interview - 20 minutes (Applicants may present their portfolio during this round)

Step 2: Check the ITM-IDM Entrance Exam Result

Candidates can check the ITM-IDM entrance exam 2025 results on the official website of the institute as per the prescribed schedule. ITM Institute of Design and Media will also send the results to the registered email ID of the candidate.

The result of ITM IDM 2025 will be determined on the basis of the cumulative performance of the candidate in CIT, personal interview and portfolio screening, and/or a situation test. Candidates who clear the ITM-IDM entrance exam are then offered admission in their preferred BDes courses at the institute.

ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus

Candidates planning to appear in the ITM-IDM entrance exam need to ensure that they prepare for the exam following the updated syllabus released by the exam-conducting body.

ITM IDM Common Intelligence Test (CIT) syllabus includes topics like Basic Mathematics & Quantitative Ability, General History, Basic Physics, Language Ability, etc. The portfolio screening and/or a situation test focuses on Articulation Skills, Design Thinking, Lateral Thinking & Creative Problem Solving, Awareness of Design Principles, etc. Candidates' drawing skills will also be evaluated.

ITM-IDM Exam Pattern 2025

ITM-IDM entrance exam 2025 pattern is divided into three parts: Common Intelligence Test (CIT), personal interview and portfolio screening, and/or a situation test. Students are evaluated on multiple factors, including past academic performance, entrance test scores, portfolio, and personal interview. No one factor is more important than the other. Students are evaluated based on their overall performance and enthusiasm for the program.

Exam Structure	Common Intelligence Test (CIT)
Testing Parameters	Basic Mathematics & Quantitative Ability, General History, Basic Physics, Language Ability
Mode of exam	Online and Offline
Duration of exam	The ITM-IDM exam will have three parts. The test duration for each part is given below. CIT - Duration: 60 mins Portfolio Evaluation Round - 15 to 30 min Personal Interview Round - 15 to 30 min
Number of questions	50
Total marks	100
Language of paper	English

ITM-IDM Admit Card 2025

ITM-IDM entrance exam 2025 admit card will be released on the website. Candidates can download their admit cards using their Email ID and password. The hall ticket is a mandatory document that a registered student must have at the time of exam.

FAQs on ITM-IDM Entrance Exam 2025

Here are a few FAQs related to the ITM-IDM entrance exam 2025. Read on.

Q: How many sections are there in ITM IDM exam?

ITM IDM Entrance Exam has just one section containing 50 questions evaluating candidates based on their design aptitude. The candidate must attempt all the sections to get a good score in the exam.

To prepare oneself for the exam, make sure that you refer to the updated syllabus and consult the updated exam pattern. Also, prepare the important topics.

Q: Can I get admission to PG courses through ITM IDM entrance exam?

No, ITM Institute of Design and Media offers only undergtaduate course in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication and VFX & Animation.

So, if you are a PG student, you need to chdc out other entrance exams.

However, if you are looking for admission to a UG program, you can fill out the ITM-IDM application form.

Q: What is the application fee for ITM IDM exam?

Application fee for ITM IDM exam is INR 1,500. Registration forms are available online. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling the form.

Q: What details will be included in draft answer key for ITM IDM entrance exam?

ITM IDM 2026 exam officials will not release any draft answer key. However, if the answer key is to be released, the same will be updated here.

In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for each question. The candidate will also be allowed to challenge the draft key in some cases.