Admissions

Indian Institute of Art and Design in collaboration with Kingston University, London offers new-age design education to its students. The studio-based learning and hands-on Industry experience offers students the knowledge and exposure required to understand how the creative  industries function.

Design is an intellectual subject that requires strong creative, visual, logical and critical thinking abilities and keeping that in mind, IIAD ensures a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 so that each student receives equal attention and assistance.

The faculty members at IIAD are acclaimed artists and designers. They are accomplished practitioners in their respective fields.  Some members of the faculty maintain their own design studios and consultancies. Academically, they  are alumni of top Indian and International design institutes. Check out more about IIAD’s faculty here

IIAD offers all its BA (Hons) degree programmes and MA* degree programmes in collaboration with Kingston School of Art, Kingston University, London. The courses at IIAD meet the quality standards and requirements of Kingston University. Both institutions share their resources and best practices for the development of the curriculum and the delivery of the courses.

The academic collaboration with Kingston School of Art is the founding stone of the design pedagogy being taught at IIAD. It is known to be a pioneer in art and design education since the 1870s and has helped evolve the Institute’s comprehensive curriculum since inception.

To help you understand the nature of this relationship and its benefits to the students, Kingston University has published a document answering queries from students and their families. Please click here to access the document.

*The MA Programmes are under validation from Kingston University.

IIAD students can enroll for Summer Courses / Short Courses at Kingston University, London for the duration of 2 weeks to 4 weeks and upon selection they can learn from the experts at Kingston University.

To know more about Kingston University’s Summer Programmes click here

Yes, the degree offered at IIAD are recognised nationally and internationally. Apart from the degree offered by Kingston University, London, IIAD also offers a B.Voc degree in collaboration with Lingaya’s University which is UGC recognised.

The degrees provided by IIAD can help the students in:

• Applying at international institutes/universities for further education
• Applying for jobs globally
• Applying at UGC recognised universities in India for further education
• Applying for Government jobs in India after completion of their degree programmes

IIAD accepts a  certain number of students in to their Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes based on their iDAT/iMAT and Studio Simulation Test/Personal Interview scores. Candidates can follow either the online application process or the offline application process.

Online Application Process: Candidates who wish to apply to the Undergraduate / Postgraduate programmes can submit their Application Form along with all the required documents by registering themselves at IIAD’s Online Application Portal.

Offline Application Process: Interested candidates can visit the IIAD campus, collect the Application Form and submit it along with all the required documents to IIAD’s Admissions Office.

Application Process: 

• An Application Fee of INR 2,000 must be paid at the time of submission of the Application Form.
• On successful completion of the Application Form, candidates shall receive an acknowledgement email from the Admissions Team with relevant information.

For further information, you can visit the Admissions Page on the website or you can contact the Admissions Team at +91 9871383633 / 011 41380000 or drop us a mail at apply@iiad.edu.in

Interested candidates can visit the IIAD campus, collect the Application Form and submit it along with all the required documents to the IIAD Admissions Office.

Application Process: 

• An Application Fee of INR 2,000 must be paid at the time of submission of the Application Form.
• On successful completion of the Application Form, candidate shall receive an acknowledgement email from the Admissions Team with relevant information
• You can also send your completed application form to:

The Admissions Department

Indian Institute of Art & Design

B-26, Okhla Phase I

New Delhi 110020 India

T : 011 – 4138 0000 / 9871383633

E : apply@iiad.edu.in

For further information, contact the Admissions Team at +91 9871383633 / 011 41380000 or write to us at apply@iiad.edu.in

A portfolio is not a mandatory requirement for the entrance examination process of IIAD. However, if you have one and would like to share it, the faculty will be happy to review it.

The application process for the new admissions cycle begins in the month of September every year.

Yes, IIAD accepts applications for transfer to IIAD for the design discipline from students who have successfully completed previous year(s) of their design degree/diploma programme from a nationally or internationally recognized Design Institute. This transfer is also referred to as Lateral Entry.  For further details, Download the Lateral Entry Form.

Based on an interview and discussion on the work completed by the student at the previous Design Institute, the candidate may be offered admission into the desired degree programme at IIAD.

No, please submit an application only ONCE.

IIAD does not require original documents at the time of application. While applying online, you may upload documents where relevant. In case of offline application, attach a photocopy of relevant documents.

If selected, you will have to show the original documents at the time of admission.

Once you have clicked on the “final submit” button you will be able to view your completed form. On the top right hand corner of your completed form there is a download button available for you to download your completed form.

Yes! You will receive a mail once your application has been submitted followed by a call from the admissions counsellor.

The IIAD Entrance Exam is conducted at various Test centres across the country and comprises of the following rounds based on the programme of interest.

For Fashion Design, Communication Design and Interior Architecture & Design:

Part A – IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT)

iDAT is a 200 marks, 2.5 hours test, mandatory for all applicants. The test consists of two sections: Section A on Logical Reasoning and Section B on Creative Thinking and Visual Ability. This test evaluates the candidates aptitude for drawing, design ability, power of observation/representation, creativity, imagination, lateral thinking and writing skills. It further gauges the candidate’s environmental awareness through visual and textual questioning.

Part B – Studio Simulation

Studio Simulation is a personal interaction session conducted in a studio simulated environment to understand a candidate’s interest in the discipline, evaluate their design aptitude, test their ability to innovate and assess their capacity to comprehend information and solve problems.

For Fashion Business Management:

Part A – IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT)

iMAT is a 2 hours test mandatory for all Fashion Business Management candidates. The test consists of logical reasoning, creative thinking and language.

Part B – Personal Interview

Students who appear  for iMAT  have  to appear for Personal Interview at the IIAD campus in New Delhi.

The Institute looks for talented ambitious and committed students who are preparing for a career in the business aspects of Fashion Design.

Please visit the Admissions Page on the website for more information on the test centres.

At the Undergraduate level, we are aiming for a total of 210 students, with 60 students in each of the three design courses and 30 students in the Fashion Business Management course.

At the Postgraduate level, we are aiming for a total of 60 students, with 30 students in each course.

To stay current with the dates and the timeline, please view the calendar on the Admissions Page. You may also contact the Admissions Team at +919871383633 or +911141380000 for latest updates.

On successful completion of the 4 year programme you will receive a BA (Hons) degree from Kingston University

On successful completion of the 2 year programme you will receive an MA degree from Kingston University, London.

Each year IIAD accepts a certain number of students to its Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes. IIAD accepts both national and international students from any of the Boards of Education listed below:

• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
• Indian State Boards
• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Or any other approved National or International Board of Education

For Communication Design, Interior Architecture & Design and Fashion Design Candidates:

Part A – IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT)

Part B – Studio Simulation

For Fashion Business Management Candidates:

Part A – IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT)

Part B – Personal Interview

For more details on eligibility for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs , please visit https://www.iiad.edu.in/admissions/#eligibility

The medium of instruction at the Indian Institute of Art and Design is English.

Yes, IIAD accepts applications from candidates with or without a background in design for the Postgraduate courses.

Candidates must have an interest in and have a flair for Art and Design. Any additional knowledge or experience in drawing/sketching, model making and visual art forms would be an asset towards your admission.

The Institute looks for talented ambitious and committed students who are prepared for a career in Art and Design. The selection process is based upon a written examination followed by  Studio Simulation / Personal Interview round. For more details, please visit admissions

There are no prerequisites for joining any of our design courses. We welcome students from all streams of study who meet the eligibility criteria.

Yes! IIAD offers scholarships to meritorious students.

IIAD offers Scholarships to students based purely on merit.

Eligibility for Undergraduate course: The candidate must have cleared Class XII with a minimum of 70% marks

Eligibility for Postgraduate course: The candidate must have graduated from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks.

The candidate must also submit the completed Scholarship Form along with the Application Form at the time of applying to IIAD. Post this, the candidate is assessed based on his/her performance in the IIAD Entrance Examination comprising iDAT / iMAT and Studio Simulation / Personal Interview

For more information on Scholarship you may contact the Admissions Advisors on 09871383633 or 01141380000. You may also visit the Scholarship Page on the website.

IIAD has partnered with leading companies to provide customized and hassle free loan solutions to its students. For more details on the loan process, please click here

IIAD offers residential accommodation facility for outstation students on ‘FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE-BASIS’. Kindly note that the accommodation has limited seats and therefore the earlier you book the accommodation, the better you are placed. The residential accommodations are a short commute from IIAD’s campus with metro stations nearby. For more information about the accommodation facility, please visit https://www.iiad.edu.in/student-life-at-iiad/

Yes, IIAD offers separate residential accommodation facilities for boys and girls.

The hostel facility for girls is at CoHo which is approx 30 mins away from the IIAD campus and the hostel facility for boys is ISRA which is approx 20 mins away from the IIAD campus. The rooms at CoHo and ISRA can be acquired on a ‘first come first serve’ basis.

We also provide assistance in acquiring good, affordable and safe PGs near the college campus with all the required amenities.

We encourage students and parents to visit our campus and get a glimpse into design education at IIAD. This is an excellent opportunity for you to:

• Take a guided tour of the campus
• Have a look at student work and projects
• Watch an exciting short movie about co-curriculuar activities organised by IIAD for its students.
• Interact with the students and learn about their experiences at IIAD
• Meet the programme faculty and have them answer any queries you have about your chosen design discipline (or all of them!)
• Have a one-on-one counselling session with our seasoned enrolment specialists to help you with the admissions process.

Come visit the IIAD campus and make an informed decision about your design education! Book your appointment today. Call 09871383633.

IIAD offers a wide range of facilities to the students  such as:

• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• Integrated Studios
• Material Lab
• Digital Resource Centres
• Learning Resource Centre
• Photography Lab
• Auditorium
• Recreational Lounge
• Open Cafeteria
• Art Shop
• Print Shop
• Centralised AC
• WiFi

The infrastructure at IIAD covers 75,000 sqft and has been designed keeping in mind the genre of the institute. Have a look at the campus here and see for yourself.

The college timings  are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. However, the campus is open till 6pm to enable students to complete their project work. The institute is also open to students on Saturdays from 10.00AM to 5.00PM.

IIAD offers canteen facility within the campus that serves a variety of delicious hygienic food at pocket-friendly prices.

Internships are an integral part of the pedagogy and the learning process at IIAD, which is based on an integrated approach to design and its relevance to the industry. To this end, we encourage our students to actively seek out and engage in internships, right from the end of their Year 1 as well as Year 2. After Year 3, a 16-week internship is mandatory as well as an academic requirement. This 3 tiered system of internships, embedded between the four years of study at IIAD ensures that the students have acquired real life work experience and exposure by the time they graduate.

Placements in design are of a multiple variety, ranging from bespoke, niche design practice to large multinational conglomerates. Based on the aptitude and interest of the students, IIAD offers all possible assistance and facilitation to help students secure the best placement

Yes, we do provide installment wise fee paying facility. For further details, kindly click here

There is a dedicated online platform for Fee payment

The course fee does not include materials cost. It has to be purchased by students on timely basis as per the requirement.

Design students have multiple prospects once they graduate. They can look for experience and learning in a niche, bespoke design practice, or they can enter the world of corporate design through a myriad of large conglomerates. They can also decide to start their own practice/workshop if they have an entrepreneurial streak.

Design does not always operate as large industrial activity, hence the nature of the ‘companies’ that might hire our students, whether on-campus, or off-campus, can vary from a star designer-led practice, or a niche consulting practice or a large multinational corporation. Government and non-government organizations also seek to hire designers, as do large international institutions like the UN or Ford Foundation etc.

To view a list of companies / organisations IIAD students work with please click here

There are multiple guest lectures, master-classes and interactions with the industry and experts on a regular basis at IIAD. These include representatives from the industry and subject matter experts besides visiting national and international practitioners and professors.

Not just Industry visits, IIAD students frequently undertake market and other research visits, as well as offsite academic trips to places and regions which is often a part of the Live projects.