IIAD DAT 2025 – The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) has STARTED the admission process for IIAD DAT 2025.
The application form for IIAD DAT 2025 is open till January 25.
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for the chosen courses must apply before the last date. The application link is given below.
The IIAD DAT 2025 exam will be conducted on January 31. The candidate has the option to apply in the exam in online and offline modes. The mode can be selected when filling out the IIAD DAT application form 2025.
Note that the exam will be conducted at the IIAD Campus.
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IIAD Exam Highlights 2025
| Particulars | Description |
| Name of Exam | IIAD Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) |
| Exam Level | National-Level Exam |
| Mode | The exam is available in Online and Offline modes. |
| Language | English |
| Test Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Application Fee | INR 2,000 |
| Official Website | https://www.iiad.edu.in |
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| IIAD DAT 2025 Help Line | +91 11413 80000 / +91 98713 83633Write at apply@iiad.edu.in |
IIAD Important Dates 2025
The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) has released the important dates for IIAD 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| START of application form | November 15, 2025 |
| Last date to submit application | April 20, 2025 |
| Last date to apply with late fees | April 30, 2025 |
| IIAD 2025 exam date | May 11, 2025 |
IIAD DAT Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates seeking admission to Communication Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Fashion Communication and Fashion Design must appear in the iDAT exam as a part of the screening process.
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 IIAD DAT 2025 exam paper is a combination of:
- visual tasks
- writing tasks
- one-word answers
- multiple choice questions
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IIAD DAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
The candidate is urged to go through the program-wise eligibility criteria before applying for IIAD DAT admission 2025.
Note that if the candidate fails to meet the eligibility criteria of IIAD DAT 2025 in their applied program, he or she will be disqualified.
| Program | IIAD DAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria |
| UG courses | The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities/Arts) with an aggregate of minimum 50% marks. Candidates appearing for 10+2 in the admission year or awaiting results may also apply. Boards accepted – CBSE/ISC/State/IB or any other equivalent Indian or International Higher Secondary Board |
| PG courses | The candidate must be graduate in any stream or discipline from a recognized institute/university are eligible to apply. Final year graduate students or students awaiting results may also apply. |
IIAD DAT 2025 – Programs Offered
The Indian Institute of Art and Design offers both UG and PG courses.
UG courses
The UG courses has a combined intake of 200 seats:
- Communication Design
- Animation Film Design
- User Experience Design
- Interior Architecture & Design
- Product Design
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Communication
- Fashion Business Management
- Luxury Business Management
PG courses
The institute offers a Fashion Business Management course with an intake capacity of 20 seats.
IIAD DAT 2025 – Fee Structure
The Indian Institute of Art and Design has released the fee structure of IIAD DAT 2025 for the UG and PG courses.
The candidate can pay the IIAD DAT 2025 fee in two installments.
The annual fees for the UG courses is INR 5,26,884. Meanwhile, the annual fees for the PG courses is INR 5,02,478.
The candidate, in addition, will also have to pay other fees (one-time fee payable at the time of admission), including Admission Fee and Security Deposit & Alumni Fund.
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