IIAD 2021: Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern

Latest Update

• IIAD 2021 Application Form the last date for March cycle will be 20 March 2021. Apply Here!
• IIAD 2021 March Cycle exam will be held on 27 and 28 March 2021.

IIAD 2021 Important Dates

Candidates can find important dates and events related to IIAD 2021 from the given table below:

IIAD 2021 Application Form

• For Online Application: Applicants who want to apply online for the various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes can submit their Registration Form along with necessary documents by registering themselves at IIAD’s Online Application Portal. 
• For Offline Application: Interested candidates have to visit the campus, collect the Application Form and submit it along with documents asked by the authority of the IIAD Admissions Office. The completed application form must be sent to the following address-

Indian Institute of Art & Design

B-26, Okhla Phase I

New Delhi 110020 India

• STEP 1: First, go to the above-mentioned website. 
• STEP 2: Now, register with email and password, first name, last name, phone number etc. 
• STEP 3: Thereafter, candidates have to log in with email and password. 
• STEP 4: Now, fill the application, upload documents and pay the application fee. 

• STEP 1: Go to the campus i.e IIAD admission office. 
• STEP 2: Now, submit the important documents and the pay application fee. 
• STEP 3: Thereafter, receive their acknowledgement form from the admission team.

IIAD 2021 Registration Fee

• Online Payment: Candidate can pay IIAD 2021 Registration Fee using Visa or Mastercard. 
• Offline Payment: If any candidate is applying offline, he or she can pay the application fee as Demand Draft at the institute address.

On successful completion of the Application form, candidate whall receive an acknowledgement email from the Admissions Team with relevant information.

IIAD 2021 Eligibility Criteria

• Our Undergraduate programme offers a total of 150 seats distributed across four courses:

1. UG Communication Design
2. UG Interior Architecture and Design 
3. UG Fashion Design
4. UG Fashion Business Management

• Candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination or equivalent in any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities or Arts) with 50% are eligible for the exam. 
• Candidates who are appearing for their 10+2 examination in 2020 or are waiting for the result can also apply for the exam.

IIAD accepts candidates from any of the below-listed Boards of Education:

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
• Indian State Boards
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
• Or any other approved National or International Education Board.

• Our Postgraduate programme offers a total of 40 seats distributed across two courses:

1. Master’s in Fashion Design
2. Master’s in Fashion Business Management

• Candidates who have passed their Undergraduate Examination (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised Institute or University may apply.
• Those who are appearing for it in the current academic year or are awaiting their results may also apply.

Also, there is a lateral entry for those who have passed one year in any discipline from a recognised university/board.

IIAD 2021 Admit Card

• Admission Ticket will be available on the official website of IIAD.
• Candidates can download the admit card through online mode only.
• Candidates can download their admit card by using their application number and Date of Birth (DOB).
• Admit card will be issued to those candidates only who have successfully submitted their application form via online or offline mode.
• Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without the IIAD DAT admit card.

IIAD 2021 Exam Pattern

‘Studio simulation test’ is a two-hour activity process in which a group of 12-15 students are given a brief along with the material. Applicants are required to create a 3D model using that material under the supervision of the faculty. They will be judged based on teamwork, creative thinking, innovation & problem-solving skills.

IIAD 2021 Preparation Tips

While preparing for IIAD, the candidate must keep in mind the following IIAD 2021 Preparation Tips to qualify the exam with flying colours. Some preparation tips for IIAD is given below for the candidates to follow a study routine: 

• Candidates should prepare separately for the two sections of the exam to clear both the rounds.
• For the Logical reasoning and creative thinking part, a candidate must refer to the IIAD 2021 Paper pattern and allot time accordingly to both the sections.
• The interview round will showcase the knowledge of the subject candidates are applying for. Therefore, they should have their basic concepts up to the mark in front of the interviewer.
• For Fashion and Architecture programmes, candidates must create a Portfolio including 2D work like sketches, paintings, drawings, photographs and 3D work as well to show in Portfolio Assessment. 
• Candidates need to work on their presentation and communication skills for both Portfolio and Personal interview round.

IIAD 2021 Selection Process

IIAD 2021 selection process consists of two steps. Candidates will go through following two steps for admission at IIAD:

• Section A: Logical Reasoning
• Section B: Creative Thinking and Visual Ability
• Test process: This test evaluates the candidates' aptitude for drawing, design ability, power of observation/representation, creativity, imagination, lateral thinking and writing skills. It also checks the candidate’s environmental awareness through visual and textual questioning.

• Test process: Studio Simulation is a personal interaction session conducted in a studio simulated environment to understand a candidate’s interest in the discipline, evaluate their design aptitude, test their ability to innovate and assess their capacity to comprehend information and solve problems.

IIAD 2021 Result 

IIAD 2021 Scholarship

IIAD offers Scholarships to the aspirants based on merit. The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled to get financial aids for completing the course:

• Candidates must have cleared class 12 with a minimum of 70% marks.
• The candidate must also submit the completed Scholarship Form along with the Application Form at the time of applying to IIAD. After this, the candidate is only applicable for the scholarship based on his/her performance in the IIAD Entrance Examination comprising DAT and Studio Simulation / Personal Interview.
• Scholarship application forms with incomplete information or without supporting documents will not be entertained and are liable for rejection.

1. Undergraduate Fees is inclusive of Kingston University and UGC approved Indian University Charges.
2. Security Deposit will be refunded on completion of the programme after adjusting any dues.
3. Refund of fees will be governed by IIAD Fees Refund Policy.
4. All fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Institute.
5. Inclusive of govt. taxes as per pre prevalent rates.

Policy On Refund Of fees:

IIAD has some policies for the refundment of fees listed below:

1. Only written applications in hardcopy towards the withdrawal of admission submitted to Registrar's Office will be entertained.
2. Withdrawal application deadline dates are based upon the receipt date of withdrawal application letter by the institute (Not based on sent dates by the applicant).
3. The Institute has the right to increase the fee for any course of study at the beginning of the academic year of the course.
4. A refund cheque will be available Four weeks after the request has been accepted. 

IIAD Design Aptitude Test: Courses Offered

Candidates can go through the undergraduate courses offered for admission based on an aspirant's performance in IIAD Aptitude Test 2020. The list of courses is given below:

• Fashion Design: The course mainly focuses on holistic learning and help to understand the basic fundamental of design analysis to create or enhance fashion.  Insights gained in the processes of design, it also emphasis in new age theories, methods and techniques which is useful in developing a deep visual vocabulary and express judgments about form & composition.
• Communication Design: The aim of the Communication Design (CD) program is to develop an understanding and mastery of communication design principles, skills, and theories. Communication design can be defined in broad terms, ranging from printed work to interactive displays, all in the service of informing, educating, and delighting people. The CD program teaches a problem-solving approach to communication, with a special concern for the people affected by any designed communication.
• Interior Architecture and Design: Interior design focuses on designing interactions for the physical, cognitive as well as social environments using New Media and emerging technologies. The programme performs some experiments based learning of how people perceive, understand, use and experience interactive objects, digital environments and spaces. Drawing based on an interdisciplinary approach brings together product design, information architecture, visual communication, cognitive psychology and computer science, the course involves exploration of alternatives, pushing the envelope of what is known.
• Fashion Business and Management: This program will help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become future business leaders in the fashion industry. The program's Fashion Business and Management courses include various subjects such as the design and manufacturing process, the evolution of fashion and design and their relationship to designers, producers and retailers, Ethical and sustainable along with innovative practices for leadership in the global fashion industry, design trends and technologies to predict sales dynamic for fashion products and services

IIAD Entrance Exams

The screening process at IIAD aims to test the merit of a candidate based on their aptitude for design learning. The IIAD Entrance test has two components, which vary based on the course you apply for. Refer to the table given in this section to check your course requirements. 

• IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT): The IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) is a written test designed to assess a candidate's creative and visual ability, cultural awareness and logical thinking. The exam paper is a combination of visual tasks, writing tasks, one-word answers and multiple-choice questions.
• IIAD Management Aptitude Test ( iMAT): The IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) is a written test designed to assess an applicant’s language, logical reasoning and creative thinking. The exam paper is a combination of multiple-choice questions and writing tasks.
• Personal Interview: Personal Interview is an opportunity for applicants to have a face-to-face interaction with IIAD so that their suitability can be assessed. With this understanding, IIAD can guide the applicant towards how the programme can meet their aspirations and interests. 

Details of Entrance Exam (iDAT and iMAT) for Various Courses

IIAD 2021 Highlights

Candidate must keep themselves updated as per IIAD DAT 2021 Information. Basic Information regarding IIAD Entrance Exam 2021 are shown below:

Indian Institute of Art and Design - Design Aptitude Test

iDAT which is also known as the IIAD Design Aptitude Test is conducted to offer admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate design programmes.  

IIAD entrance exam is a two-hour and thirty minutes written test where candidates are evaluated on their drawing and design skills, imaginative and creative expression, observation skills, as well as communication and visual strengths. The admission process for IIAD entrance exam is such that after appearing for the written test candidates have to appear for a studio simulation (for UG candidates) or personal interview (for PG candidates) round. 

Indian Institute of Art and Design

• The Bachelor’s Programmes at IIAD range from Communication Design to Interior Architecture & Design and Fashion Design & Management.
• The Postgraduate Programmes are offered in Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management
• IIAD aims to give its students a thorough grounding in indigenous arts, crafts, traditions and the country’s rich history in architectural design while also developing in them a knowledge of modern technologies used across the world.