Our five-pronged approach focuses on your individual strengths to develop your unique qualities towards making you an exemplary pi- designer.
IIAD’s admission process for Academic Session 2023-2024 is currently underway. Take a look at the important dates.
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IIAD has a limited number of seats for each programme. This means applicants who apply early and clear the entrance test in the initial admission cycle, have a higher likelihood of being accepted for the programme of their choice.
As soon as you complete your IIAD application form, you will receive our sample test paper, giving you ample time for preparation.
Last date to apply
Friday, 14th April 2023
Thursday, 20th April 2023
Friday, 21st April 2023
Saturday, 22nd April 2023
Our Undergraduate programme offers a total of 200 seats distributed across five courses:
Our Postgraduate Program offers 20 seats in the mentioned course:
Our Postgraduate programme offers a total of 40 seats distributed across two courses:
The screening process at IIAD aims to test the merit of a candidate based on their aptitude for design learning. The IIAD Entrance test has two components, which vary based on the course you apply for. Refer to the table given in this section to check your course requirements.
The IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) is a written test designed to assess a candidate’s creative and visual ability, cultural awareness and logical thinking. The exam paper is a combination of visual tasks, writing tasks, one-word answers and multiple choice questions.
Studio simulation is a workshop where applicants work in small groups to create a 3D model using materials as a response to a given problem. Students work under the supervision and guidance of the IIAD faculty members. Assessment is done based on the skills of making, creative thinking, problem-solving & team work.
The IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) is a written test designed to assess an applicant’s language, logical reasoning and creative thinking. The exam paper is a combination of multiple choice questions and writing tasks.
Personal Interview is an opportunity for applicants to have a face to face interaction with IIAD, so that their suitability can be assessed. With this understanding, IIAD can guide the applicant towards how the programme can meet their aspirations and interests.
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IIAD provides merit-cum-means scholarships to deserving students. All students who qualify the IIAD Entrance Test are eligible to apply for scholarship. The information about applying for a scholarship will be made available along with the offer of admission.
Scholarship is granted on the basis of performance in the IIAD Entrance Test, the Statement of Purpose in the scholarship form as well as the financial need of the student.
For further information contact our Admissions Team:
M: +91 9871383633
T: 011 4138 0000
E: [email protected]
We accept applications for transfer to IIAD’s design courses from students who have completed at least 1 year of design degree/diploma programme from a nationally or internationally recognized design institute. This transfer is also referred to as Lateral Entry.
The student will be evaluated based on an interview and the portfolio of work at the previous design institute.
For transferring to IIAD: