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Updated On Date: Aug 13, 2025

IIAD 2026 Exam Pattern

IIAD 2026 (EXAM PATTERN)

The Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) entrance for 2026 assesses essential abilities for careers in design and management. The exam pattern is tailored to identify creative potential, logical reasoning, and visual aptitude.

Program Type	Written Test	Second Stage
UG & PG Design Programs	IDAT (2.5 Hours)	Studio Simulation
Fashion Business Management	IMAT (2 hours)	Personal Interview

Design Courses (B.Des/M.Des)

Part 1: IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT)

Sections:

Logical Reasoning (30 minutes)
Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude (2 hours)

Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Mode: Online or offline
Medium: English
Question Types: MCQs, descriptive, drawing-based, and visual tasks
Skills Assessed:

Drawing & design skills
Visual logic and perception
Creativity & imagination
Logical reasoning and problem-solving
Observation, memory, cultural awareness

Part 2: Studio Simulation

Format: Group activity (10–15 students per group)
Duration: About 2 hours
Assessment: Teamwork, model-making, hands-on creative problem-solving, articulation, and presentation
Goal: Evaluates practical and collaborative skills in a simulated design studio environment

Fashion Business Management

Part 1: IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT)

Duration: 2 hours
Sections: Language skills, logical reasoning, and creative thinking

Part 2: Personal Interview

Assessment: Communication, motivation, subject understanding

Summary Table

Course Type	Exam Component	Duration	Focus Areas
Design UG and PG	iDAT + Studio Simulation	2½ hrs (iDAT) + 2 hrs	Logical reasoning, visual aptitude, creativity, teamwork, hands-on skills
Fashion Business Management	iMAT + Personal Interview	2 hrs (iMAT)	Language, reasoning, creative thinking, personal interaction

Click Here For IIAD 2026 Application Form

IIAD 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs

Ques.1 What are the main components of the IIAD DAT exam pattern?

Ans. The IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) comprises two parts:

Part A – iDAT (Design Aptitude Test): Written test—2.5 hours, 100 marks.
Part B – iDAT Studio Simulation: Hands-on/group activity—2 hours, 100 marks.

Ques.2 How are marks distributed between the two parts?

Ans. Each part carries equal weightage:

iDAT (Part A): 100 marks
Studio Simulation (Part B): 100 marks

Ques.3 Is negative marking applicable?

Ans. No, the iDAT generally follows a 200-mark scheme (100 marks per part) with no negative marking.

Ques.4 What are the question types in the iDAT?

Ans. Types of questions that are asked in iDAT

Visual tasks (e.g., sketching, observation)
Writing tasks (descriptions, creative responses)
One-word answers
Multiple-choice questions

Ques.5 Can candidates take the exam online or offline?

Ans. Yes, the IIAD exam is offered in both online and offline modes.

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