Design

Eligible candidates need to email their portfolios, (the second stage of DAT) on the basis of their scores in PU DAT 2026 written exam (first stage). The candidate has to next appear in Portfolio Round. A final list will be generated by PU on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process.

Note that all the stages of the PU DAT 2026 exam is conducted online.

Yes, Parul Institute of Design (PID) offers scholarships to candidates based on the average scores of candidates in DAT, portfolio and interview. The criteria adopted to give scholarship is given below.

• 90% or above score – 30% scholarship on the first year fee
• 80-90% score – 20% scholarship on the first year fee
• 70-80% score – 10% scholarship on the first year fee

Yes, candidates seeking admission to design courses at the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) need to appear in the IIAD entrance exam. Qualifying exam scores will only be used as a qualifying criteria, and not for preparing the IIAD merit list.

Candidates who plan to get admission to the institute need to apply online. Note that applications ubmitted via offline mode will be rejected.

IIAD 2026 exam will be conducted for admission to BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design, BA (Hons) Communication Design, BA (Hons) Fashion Business Management, and BA (Hons) Fashion Communication courses.

The candidate can select their programme of study when filling out the application form. Note that IIAD application will open in online and offline mode.

Aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent pass can visit the Pearl official website to apply. Applicants further have to appear for the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. After result declaration, shortlisted candidates have to go through interview round and a portfolio presentation. Following this, the final selection is done and candidates can pay the required fee amount for admission confirmation.