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.
Stages
Component
Purpose
Details
Stage 1
Tests awareness, reasoning, and design sensibility
Logical reasoning, GK & current affairs, awareness of design & global issues, concept comprehension
Stage 2
Visualization, imagination, lateral thinking, creative problem solving, colour & composition, written & visual articulation
Stage 3
Personal creative works, sketches, projects, SOP explaining goals & motivation.
Portfolio discussion, design problem-solving, personal questions
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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