AIEED (India Entrance Examination)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Oct 07, 2025

AIEED 2026 Exam Pattern

AIEED EXAM PATTERN 2026 

The AIEED 2026 exam pattern is being drafted by ARCH College of Design and Business. The AIEED 2026 question paper structure, including question kinds, marking schemes, test modes, section-wise questions, weighting, etc., will be revealed by the exam pattern. You may therefore determine how to focus your exam preparation, such as whether to concentrate on objective or subjective questions, by looking at the exam format.

The AIEED 2026 exam will consist of a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT), per the approved exam format. The test will be administered online. The 45–50 questions on the AIEED 2026 question paper must be answered in three hours. The exam has a total score of 200.

Detailed Exam Pattern

  1. Structure of the Exam

  • Mode of Exam: Online (home-based) or Offline (at centers)
  • Medium: English (sometimes bilingual support in Hindi for offline mode)
  • Duration: 2–3 hours (varies depending on the stage)
  • Question Type: Mostly objective + subjective (drawing, descriptive answers, design-based tasks)

Stages of the Exam

Stages

Component

Purpose

Details

Stage 1

General Ability Test (GAT)

Tests awareness, reasoning, and design sensibility

Logical reasoning, GK & current affairs, awareness of design & global issues, concept comprehension

Stage 2

Creative Ability Test (CAT) Measures creativity & design thinking

Visualization, imagination, lateral thinking, creative problem solving, colour & composition, written & visual articulation

Stage 3

Portfolio of Abilities (PoA) + Statement of Purpose (SOP) Evaluates individuality, passion & skills

Personal creative works, sketches, projects, SOP explaining goals & motivation.

Stage 4 Interaction/Interview Tests communication, clarity & attitude

Portfolio discussion, design problem-solving, personal questions

Marking Scheme

  • Total Marks: 200 (distributed across GAT + CAT)
  • Portfolio, SOP, and interview are evaluated separately.
  • No negative marking.
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AIEED 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs

Q1. How many sections does AIEED have?

Ans. AIEED is divided into two main written sections (GAT + CAT), followed by Portfolio/SOP evaluation and an Interaction round.

Q2.  Is the exam online or offline?

Ans. Both, students can choose online (at home) or offline (test center) mode.

Q3. How many questions are there in AIEED?

Ans. Typically around 45–60 questions in the written exam, but the weight is on quality of responses rather than number.

Q4. Is there negative marking in AIEED?

Ans. No, incorrect answers do not reduce marks.

Q5. Is the exam pattern different for UG and PG?

Ans. Yes, for UG, both GAT & CAT are conducted. For PG, GAT is primary, with more emphasis on portfolio + interview.

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