Indian Institute of Art and Design

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.

Sample papers can be solved as part of one’s exam preparation. 

Also, you can solve them very early on in your exam preparation.

If you have completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.

Solve as many sample papers as you can.

Yes, IIAD Delhi is worth considering as it has decent associations with international universities such as Kingston University, Coventry University, Nottingham Trent University, and many more. The college provides internship and placement opportunities to students at leading companies such as Lamborghini, IBM, Gartner, E&Y, Cognizant, Chanel, Yatra, etc. 

Yes, it is worth to consider IIAD Delhi as a good institiute as it has an academic association with Kingston University, London. The college is located in Delhi and was established in 2015. Further, IIAD has also built associations with other leading universities such as the University for the Creative Arts, Arts University Bournemouth, Coventry University, Nottingham Trent University, etc. and provides placement assistance to students in leading companies. 

Fashion Design is a good career option. The IIAD Delhi BA Fashion Design degree holders can find good job opportunities. This course is ideal for those candidates who have the ability to translate their creativity into fabrics using technology. It is considered as one of the best career options in Design field. Some of the top job profiles for this degree holders are:

• Technical Designer
• Apparel Associate
• Assistant Design
• Design Instructor
• Sewing Technology Instructor, etc.

There are a total of seven subjects that are covered in the second year of the programme. It shall be divided into semesters for the academic year. Some of the subjects taught in the second year of  IIAD Delhi BA in Communication Design course are:

• Visual Language II
• Digital Narratives
• Materiality
• UX/UI
• Spatial Narratives II, etc.

The IIAD Delhi BA in Fashion Design curriculum includes year/semester wise course syllabus. Students can check out the subjects covered in the programme. There are two 8-week internship included in the course curriculum. Some of the subjects included in the curriculum are:

• Building Shapes and Forms
• Brand and Client
• Complex Design Process
• Tools of Design
• Body and Diversity, etc.

IIAD Delhi BA in Interior Architecture and Design is a three-year course divided into six semesters. The students have to undergo a one-year foundation course as well. In the first year, students also have to undergo a learn-on-site eight week internship. Some of the subjects included in the IIAD Delhi BA in Interior Architecture and Design course curriculum are:

• Fundamentals of Built Environment
• Personal Narratives
• Body and Space
• Material Exploration
• Anthropometrics and Ergonomics
• Interdisciplinary Project

Yes, IIAD offers scholarships to the eligible students. The IIAD Delhi BA course aspirants shall be able to apply for the scholarship scheme on its official website or can get in touch with the admission office. The institute facilitates merit-cum-means scholarships to high-scoring students. The aspirants who pass the IIAD entrance exam become eligible to apply for the scholarships. Moreover, to avail the scholarship, the aspirants are also required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) by defining their financial needs. 

Indian Institute of Art and Design has a seat intake of 40 for its BA course in Fashion Design. Candidates are admitted to the course as per this seat intake. Additionally, for seat allotment, the applicants scores in the IIAD exam and academic background shall be considered for selection. This seat intake is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.