IICD Entrance Exam Dates

The IICD result usually includes candidate's name, roll number, total marks, percentage or percentile, and selection status for B.Des, M.Des, or PG Diploma programs.

The Personal Interview round at IICD is conducted to evaluate a candidate's overall personality, including their aptitude for crafts, intelligence quotient (IQ), communication skills, general awareness about crafts and design, as well as their achievements in academics and co-curricular activities.

The Material, Color & Conceptual Test evaluates a candidate's ability to use materials creatively and effectively, visualize and construct 3D forms, and handle different materials skillfully. It also tests observation, idea development, and the ability to generate multiple solutions with clear writt

This test aims to assess students' abilities and interests, including size and proportion estimation, observation skills, synthesis, visual interpretation, and general awareness.

The weightage distribution of the tests and interview components in the IICD entrance exam is given below.

A. General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test - 35%
B. Material, Color & Conceptual Test - 45%
C. Personal Interview - 20%

While there are no fixed books for IICD Entrance Examination, students can prepare by:

• Practicing design aptitude questions

• Exploring Indian art, craft traditions, textiles, and culture

• Engaging in sketching, model making, and DIY creative projects

• Reading general knowledge content related to sustainabi

The Application fee for IICD is INR 3,500. The IICD online application fee is Non-Refundable.

Generally, candidates are not allowed to edit or make corrections in the IICD application from after final submission. You must review the form carefully before completing payment and submitting. 

The documents required to fill out the IICD Application form are:

• Scanned passport-sized photo

• Scanned signature

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets (or equivalent)

• Graduation marksheet (for PG applicants)

• Caste certificate (if applicable)