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The ISDI Challenge Exam Pattern 2025 -Â The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) will release the exam pattern for the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam.
The exam pattern will outline the question paper structure and exam format.Â
Candidates appearing in the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam must consult the exam pattern to get insights into the question type, marking scheme, number of questions asked, and weightage.Â
Note that the exam pattern for the ISDI Challenge varies depending on the course in which admission is sought at the design college. Below candidates can go through the ISDI Challenge test pattern for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) design courses offered at the college.
Candidates registering for the exam had to upload a Portfolio/Design Project and appear in DAT by December 7, 2025. The interview is conducted from December 9-15, 2025.
Keep reading to learn the full details of the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam pattern.
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ISDI Challenge 2025 Exam Pattern
The ISDI 2025 challenge is divided into the following parts:
1. Portfolio submission or Design Project completion:(Weightage - 40%)
The initial step of the ISDI Challenge is uploading your portfolio. It can include a range of media such as drawings, paintings, sculptures, performances, graphic designs, animations, photographs, or sketchbook pages. You are advised to upload 8 – 10 pieces of your best works. Upload your work in the form of either a PDF file, multiple JPEG/JPG, or a consolidated zip file, not exceeding 500 MB. Portfolio uploads can be used by ISDI for training purposes. In case, aspirants don’t have a portfolio, they have another option to complete a Design Project. This year, students have to create a visual work inspired by any ONE of the given themes:
- One World
- Tracing Nature
- Translating Tomorrow
All forms of media are acceptable—drawing, video, photography, sculpture, 3D work, collage, and digital images. Aspirants have to submit a project by writing a 500-word essay describing how your ideas developed.
2. Design Aptitude Test - DAT: (Weightage - 30%)
The second stage of the ISDI Challenge is the Online Design Aptitude Test. The multiple-choice examination is to test student's aptitude and knowledge related to design. This section of the ISDI challenge will be divided into 4 Parts:
| Parts | Number of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15Â | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 15Â | 30 |
| Analytical Thinking | 10Â | 20 |
| Â Storytelling | 1Â | 20 |
Note: Students are allotted 60 mins for this section. One must attempt all questions. There is no negative marking. Online Design Aptitude Test must be completed uninterrupted, within the stipulated time, to proceed to the next section.
3. Online Interview: (Weightage - 30%)
The 3rd part of the ISDI Challenge is the Online Interview. After successful completion of part 1 and part 2, the institute's Admissions team will get in touch with you to conduct 25 minutes of interview over a phone call or video call with one of their instructors.
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| ISDI Challenge Dates | ISDI Challenge Syllabus | ISDI Challenge Question Papers |
ISDI 2025 Syllabus
Candidates appearing in the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam are recommended to carefully go through the exam syllabus, which will include the section-wise topics one needs to prepare for the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam:
For Portfolio or Design project:
- Visual communication skills – through drawing, making, or digital manipulation
- Presentation skills
- Understanding and manipulation of materials and processes particular to the discipline of choice (e.g. pattern-cutting, website construction, industrial manufacturing processes)
- drawings, paintings, sculptures, performances, graphic designs, animations, photographs skills
For Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
- Lateral thinking, conceptual thinking, analytical and critical thinking
- Â General Awareness & Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Thinking and Storytelling skills
- Enhanced perception and observation skills
- The ability to generate new ideas: creativity
For Interview round
- Communication skillsÂ
- Visual appreciation skills and presence of mind
- Awareness of exam details
- Basic industry knowledge
- Awareness of self-work
ISDI Challenge Admit Card 2025
The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) will release admit cards soon after the registration process is over. Admit cars will be released to all successfully registered candidates.
The candidate can download the admit card online mode from the admission portal using their log-in credentials.
On exam day, the candidate must bring with them the ISDI Challenge admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
The admit card will contain details like date and time of the exam, reporting time, exam-day guidelines, and other exam-related information.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The ISDI Challenge exam includes many components like DAT, Portfolio, and Online Interview.
So, to prepare for each of these components it will take some time. It can be said that it will take around 6 months for an average student to prepare for the exam. However, if your fundamentals are strong, yo
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
The candidate must start their prepparation early. Also, make a study time table taking into account the syllabus. The admission portal will have the updates on the exam syllabus and pattern.
Note the ISDI Challenge exam includes a Design Aptitude Test (DAT), portfolio, and online interview.
Make sure
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
The ISDI Challenge exam is conducted in multiple cycles. The candidate may apply in any of the cycles. However, if the candidate applies in the early cycle, the application fee may be lower.
Before applying go through the admission schedule and other exam-related details.
The application form for ISDI
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) admits candidates to its various design courses through an entrance exam. The exam is the ISDI Challenge.
The exam is conducted in multiple cycles. The candidate can select any cycle of their choice.
The admission process for ISDI Challenge has started
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Beginner-Level 1
How much time is needed to prepare for ISDI Challenge exam?