AIEED Pattern 2024: Question Paper Structure, Marking Scheme, Important Topics, Mode

All India Entrance Examination for Design 2025 ( AIEED )

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AIEED Exam Pattern 2025 - Arch College of Design and Business is responsible for drafting the exam pattern of AIEED 2025.

The exam pattern will provide insights into the AIEED 2025 question paper structure - types of questions asked, marking scheme, exam mode, section-wise questions, weightage, etc.

So, by consulting the exam pattern you will know how to orient your exam preparation, for instance, whether to focus on objective or subjective-type questions.

As per the official exam pattern, the AIEED 2025 exam will include a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and a General Ability Test (GAT).

The exam will be held online.

AIEED 2025 question paper will include 45-50 questions that have to be attempted in 3 hours. The total mark for the exam is 200.

The Creative Ability Test and the General Ability Test are designed to assess the design sensitivity, problem-solving and creative skills logical reasoning & awareness of global issues of the candidate.

AIEED exam question paper is bilingual, that is, questions are asked in both Hindi and English. AIEED offline exam can be answered in either of the languages. However, the online exam can be answered in English only.

Q:   When will the AIEED exam be conducted?

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The AIEED 2024 exam was held in January 2025. The exam will be conducted in an online mode over multiple slots. The candidate is required to select their exam slots when filling out the application form.

On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to bring their admit cards and a valid ID proof.

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Q:   Is the application form open for AIEED exam?

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The online application form for AIEED 2025 will open soon.

The last date to fill out the application form will be around the 3rd week of January 2025. Candidate who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria has to fill out the form before the last date. 

Note that any candidate found using incorrect or misleading information could be disqualified.

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Q:   What is the AIEED exam?

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AIEED or the All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED) is a entrance exam conducted by the ARCH College of Design & Business for admission to the UG and PG design courses offered by the institute. Online application current session are now open.

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AIEED GAT 2025 Exam Pattern

In this section, candidates are evaluated based on design sensibilities, logical reasoning, design-related awareness, awareness on global issues, & concepts comprehension. In this exam, candidates need to attempt 60 questions in two hours duration. The maximum marks that aspirants can secure in this AIEED GAT is 100 marks.

AIEED Exam Pattern 2024 for GAT
Total No of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
60 100 2 hours

Q:   Do I need to appear in the AIEED entrance exam for admission to the BBA program?

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Admission to the BBA courses is conducted based on merit of the qualifying exam, and no entrance exam is conducted.  Direct admission is offered to the following programs:

  • BBA in Design & Entrepreneurship
  • BBA in Digital Marketing
  • BBA in Event Management
  • BBA in Fashion Business
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Q:   How will AIEED result prepared?

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The result of AIEED 2025 will be prepared by considering the performance of the canduidate in:

  • Previous educational field        
  • AIEED exam result  
  • Interview+Portfolio

The seat allotment to various courses offered by the ARCH College of Design & Business will be on the basis of AIEED 2025 merit rank only.

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Q:   When will AIEED admit card be released?

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The admit cards of AIEED 2024 is relelesed post successful submission of the AIEED 2024 application form. Admit cards are issued online and have to be downloaded online entering one's candidate log-in credentials.

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AIEED CAT 2025 Exam Pattern

In this section, candidates are evaluated on the basis of Articulation skills both written & visual, Design thinking, Lateral thinking & creative problem solving, & awareness of Design principles. In this exam, candidates need to attend 50 questions in three hours duration. The maximum marks that aspirants can secure in this AIEED CAT is 200 marks.

AIEED Exam Pattern 2023 for CAT
Total No of Question Maximum Marks Duration
50 100 3 hours

Q:   What details will be mentioned on the admit card of AIEED?

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The admit card of AIEED 2025 will carry the following information.

  • Candidate’s name
  • Candidate’s AIEED roll number
  • Candidate’s AIEED test centre name and complete address
  • AIEED login details 
  • AIEED exam date
  • AIEED exam reporting time
  • Duration of AIEED
  • Candidate’s photograph
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Q:   How can I download the AIEED admit card?

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To download the admit card of AIEED 2025, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of ARCH Academy of Design

Step 2: Click on the Admit Card download link

Step 3: A log-in window will open; enter your login credentials

Step 4: On successful log-in, the admit card will appear on the screen

Step 5: View & download AIEED admit card

Step 6: Take a printout of admit card 

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Q:   When will AIEED admit card be released?

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The admit cards of AIEED 2025 will be relelesed post successful submission of the AIEED 2025 application form. Admit cards are issued online and have to be downloaded online entering one's candidate log-in credentials.

The admit card will contain information like roll number, date and time of the exam, and exam-center details. Om exam-day, the candidate must bring with them a printout of the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

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AIEED 2025 Video, Portfolio, and Personal Interaction

In this section, candidates are evaluated on the basis of Composure, Focus & clarity, General articulation skills, depth of thinking, a range of work in a portfolio. The duration of these tests is 30 minutes and candidates are evaluated out of 200 marks. 

AIEED Exam Pattern 2023 for Portfolio and PI 
Maximum Marks Duration
200 30 minutes

Candidates can also read:

AIEED Syllabus AIEED Question Papers AIEED Exam Dates

 

Q:   At what time will the AIEED exam be conducted?

A:

The AIEED exam is conducted in multiple slots:

Option 1: 10 am to 1 pm

Option 2: 2 pm to 5 pm

Option 3: 6 pm to 9 pm

The candidate have to select their preferred slot at the time of filling out the appication form. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam center as per the reporting time mentioned on their admit cards.

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Q:   What is AIEED eligibility criteria for admission to the UG program?

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To be considered for admission to the UG program, the candidate needs to meet the following criteria:

  • The candidate must have appeared for/cleared their 10+2
  • Students appearing in 10+2 exam can also apply. Such candidates will be eligible for direct admission in the academic session commencing in 2024 provided they clear the interaction and PoA (Portfolio of Abilities) stage.
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Q:   What details should be entered when filling out the AIEED application form?

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The candidate needs to fill in the following details when applying for AIEED 2025 - Choice of the test centre, Nationality, Course, Mother’s name, State Domicile, Test centre preference, Father’s name, Address, Reservation category, Gender, Educational qualification, and Campus Preference.

When filling out the form, care must be taken to ensure the entered date is valid and correct.

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Q:   How to fill out the AIEED application form?

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To fill out the AIEED 2025 application form, candidates needed to follow these steps:

  1. The candidate needs to first create a login id
  2. Next the candidate needs to fill in academic, personal, and contact details
  3. Upload documents
  4. Pay the application fees
  5. Submit the form and take a printout.

Note, incorrectly and partically filled application forms will be rejected.

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Answered 2 months ago

The scorecard of AIEED will be valid for admission in the current session only. 

Also, AIEED scores will be accepted only by the ARCH College of Design & Business. Institutes like NIFTs and NIDs will not accept AIEED scores.

Download the AIEED information brochure go through all the details carefully.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

In the last few days leading up to the exam, don't pick any new topics.

Instead focus on the topics you have already completed. Do timely revision, solve sample papers, go through your notes.

If there are any stubborn topics, give them another.

Also, don't forget to keep a tab on time. 

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The candidate should reach the exam centre a few hours before the entrance exam. 

The reporting time should be mentioned on the admit card. Note that late comers may not be allowed entry inside the exam venue.

The admit card will also have the exam timings.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

The seat allotment of AIEED 2025 will be conducted after results are declared.

Also, details related to the counseling process and seat allotment will be updated on the admission portal.

If the counseling process has multiple rounds, the candidate may be considered for seat allotement in subsequent ro

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

The seat allotment of AIEED 2025 will be based on the following parameters:

  • The merit rank of the candidate in AIEED 2025
  • The seat intake for the applied course
  • The course applied for the candidate for admission
  • Past years' cutoff criteria

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The document checklist for AIEED 2025 should be mentioned on the admit card.

On exam day, you need to bring the admit card and a valid id proof. Without these documents, the candidate may not be allowed to sit in the entrance exam.

Also, report at the exam centre per the reporting time mentioned in th

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

The ARCH College of Design & Business will not conduct any situation test for candidates.

Admission to the design courses will be based on the AIEED 2025 entrance exam only.  Note that the National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts a Situation Test for UG candidates.

PG candidates of NIFT need

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

The candidate can select their program of study at the time of filling out the AIEED 2025 application form. 

Note that the eligibility criteria of AIEED 2025 is program-specific. So, you need to meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen program to be considered for admission.

The allotment of seat

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

AIEED cannot exactly be called a national-level entrance exam. Rather it can be called a university level entrance exam.

Also, the institute has not many campuses across the country.

That being said the exam is open to candidates of all categories and states. To apply for admission, go through the eli

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered 2 months ago

The placement report will contain the types of companies that visit the institute for recruitement. It will also conatin the packages offered, including highest and average salary.

The candidate by consulting the placement report will be better placed to make an informed judgement.

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