The IIAD 2026 application form is expected to be released in August 2025. The application process will be conducted in multiple phases, with the first phase application deadline around the fourth week of December 2025. Subsequent phases have their own deadlines extending into 2026. The application form will be available online on the official IIAD website (iiad.edu.in), and candidates will need to register by providing their personal, educational, and communication details.
The Indian Steps to apply
Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) follows a structured, multi-step application process for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the 2026 academic session.
Online: Fill and submit the form through the IIAD website, upload documents, and pay the fee electronically.
Offline: Download and print the form from the website, fill in the details, attach supporting documents, and courier them along with the fee (demand draft) to IIAD's admissions office.
Ques.1 When will the IIAD 2026 application form be released?
Ans. The IIAD application form is tentatively expected to open in August 2025, following past patterns and projections.
Ques.2 What is the application fee?
Ans. In the IIAD 2025 cycle, the application fee was Rs 2,500/-. It's reasonable to expect a similar fee for 2026.
Ques.3 What details are required in the IIAD application form?
Ans. Candidates need to provide:
Ques.4 Is there an offline application option?
Ans. Yes, candidates can download the application form from the IIAD website, fill it manually, and send it by post to the IIAD admission office with the application fee demand draft.
Ques.5 Are there any special documents to be uploaded?
Ans. Apart from academic documents, sometimes a Statement of Purpose (SoP) may be required during the application, especially for some courses.
The admit card for the Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) 2026 entrance exam is a mandatory document required to appear for the IIAD DAT/iMAT exams. The IIAD 2026 admit card will be released a few days before the entrance exam. Candidates will be able to download it online from the official IIAD admission portal at iiad.edu.in/admissions by logging in with their application form number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory to carry on the exam day along with a valid photo ID proof. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
Please follow the procedures below to access and download your admit card.
The IIAD admit card will include the following details:
Ques.1 When will the IIAD 2026 admit card be issued?
Ans. The IIAD DAT 2026 admit card will be issued online via email to candidates who have successfully registered for the entrance exam. It will also be communicated through SMS or email.
Ques.2 How can I download the admit card?
Ans. Candidates need to follow the given procedure to download IIAD admit card-
Ques.3 What should I carry along with the IIAD admit card?
Ans. You must bring:
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