Indian Institute of Art and Design

The IIAD DAT paper includes:

• Visual and creative thinking questions

• Drawing-based problem-solving

• Observation and design sensitivity

• Analytical and logical reasoning

• Situational responses

Candidates are selected for IIAD UG and PG programmes on the basis of the following:

• Performance in the IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) or iMAT (for management programmes)
• Performance in the Studio Test/Personal Interview
• Portfolio review (for some programmes)

The process is similar, but PG applicants (M.Des / MBA) are assessed using iMAT instead of iDAT, and emphasis may be placed more on portfolio, work experience, or interview performance.

After the declaration of IIAD result 2026

1. Confirm your IIAD admission by accepting the offer

2. Pay the IIAD admission/registration fee within the given deadline

3. Submit necessary documents and prepare for IIAD orientation.

No. The IIAD result is final and binding. Re-evaluation is not available as the process includes interviews and subjective assessments.

Indian Institute of Art and Design considers Class 12 and graduation aggregate secured from recognised board and university/institute. Furthermore, candidates must secure valid scores in iDAT and iMAT to qualify for the further process. Furthemore, candidates must appear for the personal interview round for the final shortlisting. For final admission, candidates must appear for the document verification and pay the fees to confirm a seat.

IIAD Delhi admission is based on iDAT and iMAT. The selection of students is based on personal interviews and exam scores. The shortlisted candidates have to pay the admission fees. 

Students have to apply online for admission at IIAD Delhi. Passed class 10+2 or completed graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% can apply.

Indian Institute of Art and Design offers Fashion Business Management as a PG level programme. The Institute offers the respectice course on the basis of merit and valid scores of accepted entrance exam. The Institute offers the course with a total tuition fees worth INR 10 Lakh. Admission to the respective course is offered on the basis of minimum aggregate secured in graduation in any stream or discipline obtained from a recognised university/institute. In addition to this, candidates must secure valid scores in IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) and qualify personal interview for final admission.

Indian Institute of Art and Design offers BDes in various specialisations for the duration of 4 years. The Institute offers admission to the respective course on the basis of merit and IIAD Entrance Exam. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 12 in any stream secured from a recognised board. The Institute offers BDes for the total tuition fees worth INR 23.2 Lakh. IIAD Delhi campus offers an annual intake of 160 students.