What is Design aptitude test?

Design Aptitude is a test that is a part of most of the Design entrance exams in India. Through this test, the Design institutes examines the designing and creative ability of candidates. It includes questions related to sketching, drawing and reasoning. This test usually is the first step of any design exam. Candidates must focus on its preparations.

Can I send the duly filled application form by post to AIFD, Bengaluru?

No, candidates are required to submit the form online and keep the pdf of duly filled application form with themselves for future reference. The online application link will be given on this page. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. Note that when filling out the form, make sure that you follow the prescribed guidelines. It is because incomplety and incorrectly filled applications will be rejected.

Can I select the exam center of my choice?

Candidates were asked to fill their choice of AIFD WAT 2025 exam centre for the OAT at the time of filling out the AIFD WAT 2025 application form. As far as possible, the examination centres will be allotted to the candidates as per their first / second choice. The AIFD WAT 2025 exam will be coducted in 38 cities across India. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card. Note that latecomers may not be allowed entry inside the exam center.

What topics will be asked in the AIFD WAT exam?

There are three sections in the exam: Reasoning, General Awareness and English Competency. The candidate must prepare for the exam as per the official syllabus only. It is because questions in the exam will be asked from the syllabus updated on the admission portal. Candidates will be asked questions from logical reasoning, numerical ability, series and sequencing etc. The English section will include questions related to spellings, vocabulary, Odd one out words, analogy, grammer related topics and an essay on any current topic. For General Awareness Test, candidates should prepare topics like Politics, Current affairs, History, Computer, Science, General knowledge etc.

What type of questions are asked in DAT?

In a Design Aptitude Test, candidates are asked drawing, sketching and general reasoning questions. The candidate needs to prepare for each question type to get a good score in DAT. Some of the top design entrance exams that the candidate can take include NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, and SEED.

What is the application fee for AIFD WAT?

The application fee for AIFD WAT is INR 1000. The application fee has to be paid online at the time of filling out the application form. Note that the onine application form for the current session is now open. As part of the application filling process, the candidate will have to fill in personal, academic, and contact details, and upload documents. Finally, the fee has to be paid to complete the process.

When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

The online application form for NIFT 2025 is closed. With regular fees, the application was open from November 22-January 6, 2025. With late fees, applications were accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025. The application was available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA also released the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure. Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme could fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date. Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.

Is it easy to crack DAT?

DAT entrance exam is considered to be moderate. IN NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. Thus, candidates need to be extremely creative and have a clear understanding of their concepts when appearing for the DAT. But note that difficulty level can also be subjective, as it may also depend on your level of preparation. For instance, if you prepare well, you may be able to solve even the so-called difficult questions easily.

How to crack the AIFD WAT exam?

It takes months of preparation and dedication in order to ace an entrance exam. The candidate needs to be thorough and should know the syllabus well enough. After internalising the syllabus and exam pattern, the candidate needs to start their preparation by following the best books. Solve sample papers and mock tests to improve problem-solving ability and time-management skills. When preparing for the exam, it is important to ensure that you solve enough question banks. So, once you complete a syllabus, make it a point to solve as many related problems as possible.

Is the AIFD WAT exam easy?

According to students, the AIFD WAT exam is in the range of average, which is neither too easy and nor too tough. The candidate, however, has to know the syllabus and its core subjects thoroughly in order to score well. Also, it is recommended that the candidate starts their preparation early. This will help the candidate complete the syllabus on time. Sample papers and previous years' question papers are also great tools to prepare for an exam like AIFD WAT 2024.

Is the application process online or offline?

The registration process for AIFD WAT 2025 for admission to the UG progarm is available online. The candidates need to download the admit card, fill it, and then send it to the admission office. When filling out the application form, make sure you follow the prescribed guidelines. It is because incompletely and partically filled applications may be rejected.

When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2026 exam?

The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation early. NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, the exam will be very difficult. So, start early. The same goes for the GAT.

When will the application forms for NID 2025 be released?

NID application form 2025 opened on September 3, 2024. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges. The last date to apply for NID DAT 2025 is December 6, 2024 (extended from December 3). The candidate can also edit the submitted application from December 4-9, 2024. The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025.

When will the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam be conducted?

The National Institute of Design (NID) is expected to conduct the DAT Prelims exam in the first week of January 2026. The B.Des exam will be held around 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held around 10 am - 12.30 am. The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates' closing time is 9.30 am. The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may include both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc., will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card. The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.

In how many centers will the AIFD WAT exam be conducted?

As per the official list, the AIFD WAT exam, which includes an Online Admission Test (OAT), will now be conducted in 38 cities across India. The Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) has released the code-wise list of exam cities. The candidate can select an exam centre of their choice at the time of filling out the AIFD WAT application form. Note that the details of the exam center allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the admit card.

When the AIFD WAT exam will be conducted?

The Online Admission Test (OAT) or AIFD WAT 2025 test will be conducted in April 2025 (10 am - 1 pm). The exam will be administered in a computer-based mode. The result of AIFD WAT 2024 will be declared in May 2025 (tentative). On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card. Note that late comers will not be allowed inside the exam center.

When will the admit cards for AIFD exam will be released?

The admit cards for AIFT exam will be released a few days before the exam. On exam-day, candidates need to bring with them the admit card and a valid photo id proof. The AIFD WAT 2025 exam will be held in April 2025. The admit card contined details like the name and roll number of the candidate date and time of the exam, exam centre details, and exam-day guidelines.

When will the UCEED 2026 application form open?

UCEED 2026 Application is expected to open by October 01, 2025, on the official website. The last date to apply with regular fees will be in the second week of November 2025. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

What is the last date to apply for AIFD WAT?

The application form for AIFD 2025 is now open. Candidates who meet the elgibility criteria may apply for AIFD WAT 2025 has to fill out the application form following the link given on this page. Note that no last date is announced yet for filling out the form. Candidates seeking admission to the Army Institute of Fashion & Design need to ensure that they meet the prescribed criteria before proceeding to fill out the form.

When is the right time to solve sample papers for AIFD WAT 2025 exam?

Sample papers can be solved as part of the AIFD WAT 2025 exam preparation. You can start solving the sample papers after completing a few topics. Make a list of the relevant questions and try solving these questions. Once you complete the syllabus, you should be able to solve the entire sample paper. Solve as many sample papers as you can.

What are the subjects included in AIFD WAT syllabus?

The question paper of AIFD WAT 2025 will be based on General Awareness, Intelligence & Reasoning and English Language Competency & Comprehension. Besides these candidates are also recommended to practice sketching and shading to perform well in the design aptitude questions. The syllabus will help the candidate identify which topics to study, the weightage of topics, etc. Along with the syllabus, the candidate must also carefully go through the official exam pattern.

How many seats are available for BSc (FAD) and BSc (IDD) programs through AIFD WAT?

For the current session, a total of 60 seats have been earmarked each for the BSc (FAD) and the BSc IDD program. The candidate will be able to select their programme of study at the time of filling the application form. Note that the allotment of seats will be as per the merit rank of the candidate in AIFD WAT 2025. Such candidates who are alloted seats will have to pay the seat-acceptance fee to confirm their seats.

AIFD WAT 2025: Exam DATE, Registratrion OPEN, Syllabus, Pattern, Admission Process

Updated on Aug 19, 2025 13:44 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

AIFD 2025 - The Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD) has released the AIFD DAT 2025 application form. The AIFD Application is open and the registration fee is Rs 1,000/-, which is to be paid through NEFT/RTGS transfer at the time of filling out the form. Candidates who meet the AIFD 2025 eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. As part of the application process, the candidate will have to get registered, fill in personal, academic, and contact details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

The admission to AIFD is through an online interview. The dates for scheduling the online interview will be decided by the candidates and the college mutually.
The date and slot, and link will be generated by the college. The online interview for provisional admission on submitting the Class X and XI mark sheet (50% minimum) commenced from January 15, 2025.
Candidates will receive communication about their admission status via email or phone. If they are selected, they need to follow the instructions given in the admission confirmation email regarding fee payment, document submission, and orientation. This interview will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) at AIHM&CT, Bachelor of Science BSc (FAD) at AIFD at AWES Campus, Bengaluru.
The Merit list was announced on the official website on May 31, 2025, and the last date of acceptance of the offer letter was June 07, 2025.

Note: Applicants should note that the AIFD WAT entrance exam has been discontinued by the college authorities.

Latest Updates:

AIFD WAT 2025 application open- Apply Here

Q: What is the exam date of AIFD WAT?

Army Institute of Fashion & Design will conduct the Online Admission Test in April 2025. The exam will be administered in a computer-based modes at various test centres across the country. Test timings are 10 am - 1 pm. The scores of the AIFD WAT 2025 exam will be used for admission to design courses offered by the institute.

The candidate is requested to keep visiting this page to stay updated about AIFD WAT 2025 dates,

Q: When will AIFD WAT results be declared?

The AIFD WAT 2025 result will be declared tentatively in May 2025. The results of the entrace exam were declared for all candidates who have appeared in the online mode. To check their results, candiadte will have to log-in to the admission portal.

The result will include, among other details, the qualifying status of the candidate. Such candidates who qualify in the exam can appear in counseling.

Q: Can I pay the AIFD WAT seat acceptance fee offline?

The AIFD WAT seat acceptance fee, which includes institute fee (Rs. 10,000) and hostel fee (Rs. 5,000) has to be paid online through RTGS/NEFT. In case the candidate fails to make the payment, his or her seat allotment will be cancelled.

Candidates will be allocated seats as per their merit ranks. In case the candidate fails to meet the cut-off, he or she will be considered for admission in subsequent rounds (if available).

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What is AIFD WAT?
AIFD WAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
AIFD WAT 2025 Exam Highlights
AIFD 2025 Application Process
AIFD WAT 2025 Admission Process
AIFD Interview Preparation
AIFD WAT 2025 Pattern
AIFD WAT 2025 Admit Card
FAQs for AIFD WAT 2025

What is AIFD WAT?

AIFD WAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIFD WAT 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Jul ' 25	AIFD: Commencement of Class
14 Jun ' 25	AIFD: Payment of Fee
07 Jun ' 25	AIFD: Last date of accpetance of Offer Letter
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