Indian Institute of Art and Design Eligibility

No, you cannot apply to IIAD DAT 2026 if you don't meet the eligibility criteria.

It is responsibility of the candidate to make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the IIAD entrance exam 2026.

If the candidate doesn't meet the eligibility criteria, they mustn't apply. Exam officials will verify the eligibility and any candidate who is found lacking will be disqualified. Also, if a candidate fakes their eligibility, they may be disqualified and might also face criminal charges.

For admission to UG courses, the candidate needs to have passed 10+2 exam in any discipline. Those awaiting 10+2 results may also apply. The candidate must make sure that meet the eligibility criteria, as otherwise the candidature of the applicant can be cancelled.

The admission committe will verify the information furnished by the candidate at the time of counseling.

For admission to BBA, IIAD has set a basic eligibility criteria that every aspirant needs to fulfil. The minimum eligibility criteria for BBA is to pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate in the streams in Science/ Commerce/ Arts from CBSE/ ISC/ State/ IB or any other equivalent Indian or International Higher Secondary Board. It's mandatory to pass this criteria before applying for the course. Click here for more details around IIAD BBA admission 2024.

 In order to get admission to BBA at IIAD, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e., to graduate in any streams from a recognised board also, the final year graduate students and those awaiting results are also eligible to apply. For admission to this course, IIAD conducts an entrance exam, i.e., IIAD Management Aptitude Test (IMAT) in both online and offline modes for admission to its UG courses in the stream of Management. The final selection is done based on the performance of candidates in the personal interview round conducted at IIAD.