MITID DAT Pattern 2025: Question Paper Structure, Marking Scheme, Weightage

MIT Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test 2025 ( MITID DAT )

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Updated on Sep 16, 2024 15:07 IST

MITID DAT 2025 exam pattern consists of a Design Aptitude Test and Studio Test & Personal Interview. The candidates have to appear for the MITID DAT exam and those qualifying the exam will be shortlisted for Studio Test & Personal Interview rounds. The candidate's performance in all the rounds will be evaluated before declaring the final merit list.

The MITID DAT 2025 exam will be conducted on April 6, 2025. 

Candidates who qualify in the DAT will have to next appear in a Studio Test and Personal Interview.

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Q:   Is MITID DAT exam conducted as an online or offline exam?

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MITID DAT exam is conducted in both online and offline modes. Phase 1 of MITID DAT is held in online mode as a computer-based test and Phase-2 of the exam is to be attempted on a sheet provided inside the exam hall.

The candidate has to follow the official pattern when preparing for the exam. This will imrpove their chances of doing well in MITID DAT.

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Q:   What is the syllabus for MITID DAT?

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MITID DAT has not released any official syllabus. However, candidates are evaluated on their analytical skills, drawing skills, communcation skills. Know more about the syllabus of MITID DAT exam 2025.

The candidate is also urged to prepare previous year's papers. Another useful tool is sample papers, which is easily available in the market for top exams like NIFT, NID, etc. Use these sample papers.

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Q:   What is the pattern of MITID DAT exam?

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DAT examination includes computer-based MCQ (objective) test, subjective test and offline drawing test. Objective and Descriptive Test is a Computer Based Test. Where in Objective Test candidates have to choose the correct option, in Descriptive Test they have to write the correct answer in the text box. Drawing Exam is an Offline Test. For this section candidates are provided A4 size drawing sheets to draw using Pens / Pencils / Colours etc. After the exam is over, the answer sheets are collected, scanned and uploaded for evaluation at the test centre.

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Q:   What is the basis of admission to UG and PG design courses at MIT Institute of Design (MITID DAT)?

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The admission to design courses will be based on the final merit list which will be prepared by considering the peformance of the candidate in:

  1. MITID DAT 2024 entrance exam
  2. Studio Test and Personal Interview

It is mandatory for candidates to appear in all the stages of the entrance exam. If the candidate misses out on any stage, he or she will be disqualified.

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MITID Design Aptitude Test Pattern 2025

MIT DAT designs the center-level tests, the materials tests, and the personal interviews to shortlist the candidates with the best potential to become designers. For the Design Entrance Test (DET), candidates are advised to carry drawing, cutting-pasting, and coloring material (color pencil), crayons, stapler, scissors and glue stick, and fevicol. DET consists of objective tests and subjective tests in online mode.

MITID DAT Exam Pattern for Objective Test

It includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) which will appear on the computer screen on a random basis. Candidates have to mark the one correct answer on the computer screen. 

MITID DAT Exam Pattern for Subjective Test

The subjective question of the exam will appear in different sections of the DAT. Candidates have to write the answer in the text box appearing on the computer screen.

However, there is no fixed MITID DAT 2022 exam pattern regarding the number of questions but the type of questions that will be asked in the design entrance exam mainly aim at evaluating the below-mentioned skills of candidates:

  • Design Inclination questions based on visual clues & general awareness
  • Analytical questions based on scientific understanding (PCM)
  • Logical Thinking skills
  • Communication Skills – verbal & nonverbal abilities of expression
  • Personality Trends – test of individual stand point

MITID DAT Exam Pattern for StudioTest

For Studio Test,  candidates are expected to reach the university campus on the specified date and time. Candidates are advised to carry their ID proof, hall ticket, and a copy of the DAT result. Besides, they should carry the following while coming to the campus:

  • Poster Colors, Acrylic colors, and Color pencils
  • Paint brushes, palette etc.
  • Fevicol and Fevikwik/ Fevibond
  • Cutter
  • Adhesive Tape
  • Scissors
  • Geometric set and other drawing material/instruments
  • Permanent Markers (min. 4 colors)
  • Stapler
  • Candidate's portfolio and work samples

Candidates who successfully clear the studio test and personal interview will be given admission at MIT Institute of Design, Pune, Avantika University, Ujjain and MIT University, Shillong.

Candidates appearing for MITID DAT 2025 can also go through the links mentioned below:

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Q:   When will be the final result of MITID DAT released for the B.Des and M.Des programs?

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The MITID 2024 final merit list for the B.Des program was released in May 15, 2024. The result will have to be checked online. In the log-in panel that opens, enter your candidate credentials.

The result will have the sectional and overall marks, and the qualifying status. Shortlisted candidates will be called for seat allotment.

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Q:   When will the MITID DAT Studio Test and Personal Interview be conducted for the M.Des programs?

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The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des programs was conducted from May 14-18, 2024. Candidates who have quaified in the written exams are eigible to appear in the Studio Test. 

The detailed shedule for the Studio Test and Interview is released on the admission portal of MIT Institute of Design. The candidate had to attend the exam as per the schedule and slot mentioned in the admit card.

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Q:   What is the last date to fill the MITID DAT application form?

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The application form for MITID DAT 2025 is currently OPEN.

The last date to fill out the MITID DAT 2025 application form is February 28, 2025.

Candidates have to fill the application form in online mode. When filling out the application form, one has to use genuine and verifiable information. At the time of MITID DAT 2025 counseling, information furnished in the application form will be matched with the original documents. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate may be disqualified.

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MITID DAT Pattern 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are important FAQs related to the MITID DAT exam pattern 2025.

Q:   What is the last date to fill the MITID DAT application form?

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The application form for MITID DAT 2025 is currently OPEN.

The last date to fill out the MITID DAT 2025 application form is February 28, 2025.

Candidates have to fill the application form in online mode. When filling out the application form, one has to use genuine and verifiable information. At the time of MITID DAT 2025 counseling, information furnished in the application form will be matched with the original documents. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate may be disqualified.

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Q:   What is the application fee for the MITID DAT entrance exam?

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The MITID DAT 2025 application fee for Indian application is INR 3000. However, candidates belonging to NRI, CIO, PIO, and Foreign national categories need to pay INR 4500.

The candidate has to pay the fee at the time of filling out the application form. Without the fee payment, the application process will be deemed incomplete.

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Q:   In what mode can I fill the MITID DAT application form?

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The MITID DAT 2025 application form is open in online mode. Applications submitted in offline mode will not be accepted. As part of the application process, the candidate will have to get registered, fill in all the details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

Candidates who missed this edtion of the exam may apply in the next edition, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. 

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Sample papers for MITID DAT 2025 can be solved as part of one’s exam preparation startegy. 

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Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for the MITID DAT 2025 entrance exam.

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