IIAD DAT Application Form 2025 (OPEN): Register Here, Step-wise Process, Fees, Eligibility

Indian Institute of Art and Design Entrance Exam 2025 ( IIAD Entrance Exam )

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IIAD Application Form 2025 - The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) has released the IIAD DAT 2025 application form. The direct link to fill out the form is given below.

The last date to apply for IIAD DAT 2025 is December 20, 2024.

IIAD 2025 Admissions Open : https://bit.ly/IIAD2025?open-reg

As part of the application process, the candidate has to first get registered. In the registration form that opens, fill in your email, id, mobile number, course, and specialization. After registration, enter your personal, contact, and academic details. 

The IIAD 2025 entrance exam will be conducted on December 27 & 29, 2024 (Online) and December 27, 2024 (Offline). The candidate must select their preferred exam mode at the time of filling out the application form.

The Indian Institute of Art and Design conducts the test for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

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Q:   What is the last date to submit IIAD application form?

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The last date to fill out the IIAD 2025 hasn't been announced yet. The aplication form has to be filled out in online mode by eligible candidates. The IIAD 2025 exam will be conducted once application closes.

The application form could be filled out by candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. Note that if the candidate doesn't meet prescribed criteria, he or she could be disqualified.

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Q:   What will be the total marks for the IIAD exam?

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The duration of the IIAD DAT exam is 2 hours 30 minutes and the question paper will be of 200 marks. The question paper will include questions from sections like Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude.

To get a good score in the exam, the candidate must know the important topics. These topics typically will carry more weightage.

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Q:   Can I appear in the IIAD entrance exam in Delhi?

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The IIAD exam will be conducted in the following cities - New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The preferred exam centre had to be selected at the time of filling the application form. The details of the exam centre allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the IIAD admit card.

On exam day, you need to report at the centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card. Also, bring your admit card and valid ID proof.

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How to Fill IIAD Application Form 2025

Candidates can go through the below-mentioned steps to successfully fill out the application form for the IIAD 2025 entrance exam.

IIAD 2025 Admissions Open : https://bit.ly/IIAD2025?open-reg

Step 1: Register on IIAD Entrance Exam Admission Portal

Primarily, candidates need to register themselves on the admission portal of IIAD by filling in the below-mentioned details:

  • Name
  • State
  • City
  • Contact Number
  • Email ID
  • Password

Once registered successfully, candidates can proceed to the next step of IIAD admissions 2025.

Step 2: Fill in Details in IIAD Entrance Exam Application Form

Candidates can fill IIAD entrance exam 2025 application form online. To fill out the form, the candidate has to fill in personal, academic, and contact details.

Step 3: Upload Statement of Purpose (SoP)

Next, the candidate needs to write an effective SoP and attach it to the application form. Regarding the same, the official website states, “The Statement of Purpose essays should be clearly typed, printed (applicable in case of offline applications), and submitted with the completed application form.”

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

The candidate has to pay the application fee to complete the application process.

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IIAD Application Fee 2025

INR 2,500

 

Q:   When will the IIAD entrance exam be conducted?

A:

The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) will conduct the IIAD 2025 exam December 27 & 29, 2024 (Online) and December 27, 2024 (Offline). The exam will be conducted in Online and Offfline modes.

The candidate can select the mode of the exam at the time of filling out the IIAD 2025 application form. Note that the IIAD DAT is conduted multiple times in the year. 

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Q:   What are the various UG design courses that I can take admission based on IIAD scores?

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IIAD 2024 exam will be conducted for admission to BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design, BA (Hons) Communication Design, BA (Hons) Fashion Business Management, and BA (Hons) Fashion Communication courses.

The candidate can select their programme of study when filling out the application form. Note that IIAD application will open in online mode.

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Q:   What will be the exam pattern of IIAD exam?

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The IIAD 2025 exam has two parts - IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) and Studio Simulation. However, those seeking admission to Fashion Management courses need to appear in the IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) and Interview. The exam will be conducted in online and on-campus modes.

The candidate needs to strictly follow the exam pattern when preparing for the exam.

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IIAD Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIAD Entrance Exam 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

20 Dec '24

IIAD 2025 - Application Submission Last Date

27 Dec '25 -

29 Dec '25

IIAD 2025 Exam Date

IIAD Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates seeking admission to the design courses offered by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) need to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria for UG Degree Course

The candidate must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam in any discipline (Science, Commerce, Humanities, or Arts). Candidates from the following boards may apply. 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
Indian State Boards
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Or any other approved Indian or International Higher Secondary Board

Candidates appearing in their Class 12 exam are also eligible to apply for the IIAD 2025 entrance exam.

IIAD 2025 Admissions Open : https://bit.ly/IIAD2025?open-reg

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IIAD Entrance Exam Dates IIAD Entrance Exam Admit Card IIAD Entrance Exam Pattern

IIAD Application Form 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few FAQs on IICD application form 2025 and exam.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria of IIAD for admission to UG courses?

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For admission to UG courses, the candidate needs to have passed 10+2 exam in any discipline. Those awaiting 10+2 results may also apply. The candidate must make sure that meet the eligibility criteria, as otherwise the candidature of the applicant can be cancelled.

The admission committe will verify the information furnished by the candidate at the time of counseling.

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Q:   What subjects are included in the IIAD Design Aptitude Test?

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The question paper will include questions from Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude sections. The candidate will have 30 minutes to complete the Logical Reasoning section, while for the Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude section, the candidate will have 2 hours.

The candidate must prepare for the IIAD exam as per the official pattern. Also, make it a point to follow the official syllabus.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to appear in IIAD exam for admission to design courses at the institute?

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Yes, candidates seeking admission to design courses at the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) need to appear in the IIAD entrance exam. Qualifying exam scores will only be used as a qualifying criteria, and not for preparing the IIAD 2025 merit list.

Candidates who plan to get admission to the institute need to apply online. Note that applications ubmitted via offline mode will be rejected.

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Q:   Is there a provision for lateral entry in through IIAD?

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Yes, lateral entry is also available for eligible candidates. Under this scheme, the candidate will be selected based on their performance in the personal interview and portfolio.

The candidate has to apply online for admission under this scheme. The application form will open online at the admission portal of the institute.

Make sure that you carefully go through the eligibiity criteria.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, you need to bring a valid photo ID to the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) 2025 entrance exam along with your admit card and follow the exam guidelines.

Without I'd candidate will not allowed inside the exam hall.The I'd proof must be original. No photocopy will be accepted.The candidat

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Neha Upadhyay

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You can make sample papers a part of your exam preparation very early in your preparation cycle. 

After you have completed a few topics, you can find and solve questions related to those topics given in the sample papers. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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It is recommended that the candidate solve sample papers at any time/ stage of the IIAD exam preparation 2025.

Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam and get insights into the exam.

By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.

Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by so

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Typically there is no option to edit the application form. So, you need to be careful when filling out the form.

Make sure that you are uploading the correct documents and as per the given format. Also, the entered data must be correct.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered a month ago

Yes, the candidate may contact the IIAD DAT 2025 exam officials via phone. You should call the officials during office hours.

Also, if you have an issue, don’t wait until too late.

Exam officials would ideally listen to your problem and try to get it resolved.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered a month ago

The best books of IIAD exam 2025 will have the following characteristics:

  • They will be written as per the official IIAD DAT 2025 exam syllabus

  • Also, there will be very few to no errors in these books

  • The books will be well written and easy to follow

  • These books will also have infographics to explain var

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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On the day of the IIAD exam, make sure that you follow the rules given herein:

  • Carry the admit card and an ID proof

  • Reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card

  • Follow the exam guidelines; don;t carry any electronic gadgets or illegal items

  • Inside the exam venue, follow th

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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In the last few days leading up to the IIAD exam exam, you need to follow these points:

  • Don’t start any new topics as it will eat into your preparation time.

  • If you have already completed the rest of the topics, may be you can start a new topic. But again you need to be cautious

  • Do timely revision and

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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If the candidate doesn’t accept the seat allocated to him or her, the allotment will be canceled. Exam officials will release the deadline for acceptance and fee payment schedule.

If the allotment is cancelled, the vanacent seat will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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To participate in the seat allotment process, the candidate must have qualified in the exam. Exam officials will release the detailed counseling-cum-seat allotment process on its admission portal.

Careffully go through it.

Typically, the seat allotment will be based on the following factors:

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