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

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IIAD DAT Important Dates 2025 - The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) has released exam dates for IIAD DAT 2025 on its admission portal.

The IIAD DAT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted on December 27 & 29 (Online) and December 27, 2024 (Offline)

The candidate will have to select their preferred mode when filling out the IIAD DAT 2025 application form. The application form is currently open.

The last date for submission of the application form is December 20, 2024.

Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria had to apply before the last date.

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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:   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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IIAD 2025 Upcoming events

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria in their respective programs may fill in the application form before the last date.

  • Issue of admit cards - Candidates who completed the application process will be issued admit cards.
  • Exam date - The IIAD exam is conducted in both online and offline modes. The IIAD DAT 2025 exam will be conducted December 27 & 29, 2024 (Online) and December 27, 2024 (Offline). 
  • Declaration of results - The results of the entrance exam will be announced within a few days of the conduct of the entrance exam.

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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Q:   When will the IIAD entrance exam be conducted?

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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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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

How to fill out IIAD 2025 application form

The application form for IIAD DAT 2025 has to be filled out online following the steps given below.

  1. Get registered - The candidate will first have to get registered by entering their personal information.
  2. Fill in the form - Next, the candidate will have to fill in the rest of the application form
  3. Upload documents - The candidate has to next upload their photograph and signature in the given format.
  4. Pay the application fees - The application for the exam is INR 2500.

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:   What is the last date for filling the IIAD application form?

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The online application form for IIAD had to be filled out online. Interested candidates could duly fill and submit their applications before the last date. The candidate had to fill out the application form following the link on the admission portal of the institute. 

The candidate must ensure that they apply for the IICD 2025 exam before the last date.

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Q:   How can I fill out the IICD application form?

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The application process for IICD 2025 has OPENED. To fill in the application form, the candidate had to follow these steps:

  1. Get registered - The candidate had to get registered by entering details like email id, mobile number, and other details.
  2. Fill in the form - Upon registration, log-in to fill in the rest of the application form, including personal, academic, contact details. 
  3. Upload documents - Photograph and signature have to be uploaded as per the given format.
  4. Pay the application fees - The exam fees is INR 2500. 
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IIAD DAT Important Dates 2025 - FAQs

Here are few more FAQs related to the IIAD DAT 2025 important dates and exam. Read on.

Q:   What is the application fee for IIAD exam?

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The application fee is INR 2,500 (which is the same for all categories). The fee once paid is not refunded; so candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria are recommended to go ahead and fill out the online application form. 

Note that along with payment of the application fee, the candidate is also required to upload documents. But do make sure that the documents uploaded follow the prescribed specifications.

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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:   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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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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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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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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