IIAD 2020 – Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD), New Delhi, will conduct the IIAD 2020 examination online on December 26 & 27, 2020. Candidates can fill the application form on the official website iiad.edu.in before the last date. The duration of the IIAD 2020 examination is 2 hour and 30 minutes. The iDAT – IIAD ONLINE Design Aptitude Test is held for admission into undergraduate courses, whereas the iMAT – IIAD Management Aptitude Test offers seats into the postgraduate course of Fashion Business Management. Scroll below to check out the eligibility criteria, steps to apply, selection procedure, exam pattern and result for IIAD 2020.
Latest: IIAD has released the IIAD 2020 December cyle exam dates. Scroll down to get more information.
IIAD 2020
There are 210 seats for UG, PG and Fashion Business Management courses combined at the Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi. Candidates can access the IIAD 2020 sample papers after the successful submission of application form. Shown below are the important dates.
| IIAD 2020 | Important dates |
| Application Form available from | Sep 2019 |
| IIAD 2020 Admit Card download | to be notified |
| IIAD 2020 Exam dates (June Cycle) | 17 Jul 2020 – Online 18 Jul 2020 – Offline |
| IIAD 2020 Exam dates (Dec Cycle) | 26 & 27 Dec 2020 – Online 27 Dec 2020 – Offline |
| IIAD 2020 Result | to be notified |
| IIAD 2020 Personal Interview and Studio Stimulation | to be notified |
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Official Notice for IIAD 2020 New Exam Date
As per the official notice released by PEB, Madhya Pradesh, the dates for IIAD 2020 December Cycle. Candidates can simply check out the calendar section on the official website for the same.
IIAD 2020 Application Form
Indian Institute of Art & Design, New Delhi has released the IIAD application form 2020 on the official website ie applytoiiad.com. Candidates can only fill the form online or offline They are however advised to fill the form at the early stage to get the course of their choice. Shown below are the steps to apply for the same.
How to apply online:
- STEP 1: First, go to the above mentioned website.
- STEP 2: Now, register with email and password, first name, last name, phone number etc.
- STEP 3: Thereafter, candidates have to login with email and password.
- STEP 4: Now, fill the application, upload documents and pay the application fee.
How to apply offline:
- STEP 1: Go to the campus i.e IIAD admission office.
- STEP 2: Now, submit the important documents and the pay application fee.
- STEP 3: Thereafter, receive their acknowledgement form from the admission team.
Application Fee: Candidates have to pay Application Fee of Rs 2,000 at the time of submission of the Application Form.
IIAD 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must read and understand the IIAD 2020 Eligibility Criteria before filling their application form. If found ineligible, the application form fee is not refunded. Check the UG and PG criteria for IIAD 2020.
For Undergraduate Programmes
- Candidates who have passed Class 12 in any stream can apply.
- The candidates who are in final year or are appearing for Class 12 boards this year are also eligible.
IIAD accepts students from any of the below listed Boards of Education:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
- Indian State Boards
- National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
- Or any other approved National or International Board of Education
For Postgraduate Programmes
- Candidates who have completed their graduation from any recognised institute can apply.
- Those candidates who are appearing for final year exams are also eligible.
IIAD 2020 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the exam pattern for iDAT and iMAT 2020 entrance exam from below.
Exam pattern for Fashion Design, Communication Design and Interior Architecture & Design
Part A: IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT)
- Total marks: It is of total 200 marks.
- Duration of the exam: The entrance exam is of 2.5 hours duration.
- Number of sections: There are 02 sections in iDAT which are logical reasoning and creative thinking and visual ability.
Part B – Personal Interview – Selected candidates are called for personal interview. Date and Time are also sent to the candidate on their personal email id.
Exam Pattern for Fashion Business Management
Part A: IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT)
- Duration of the exam: The entrance test is of 02 hours duration.
- Number of sections: There are 03 sections in iDAT which includes logical reasoning, creative thinking and language.
Part B – Personal Interview – Those who appear for iMAT have to appear for personal interview at IIAD campus in New Delhi.
IIAD 2020 Important Books
Some important books to refer to for IIAD 2020 are provided below:
| Important Books | Available at |
| A Modern approach to Logical Reasoning | Buy here |
| The art of creative thinking | Buy here |
| Wiley’s Verbal Ability and Reasoning | Buy here |
| Elements for Fashion and Apparel Design | Buy here |
IIAD 2020 Preparation Tips
Candidates while preparing for IIAD 2020 must adhere to a preparation plan created for IIAD 2020. Some preparation tips for IIAD are as follows:
- As IIAD conducts a two round Selection process. Candidates need to prepare accordingly.
- For Written Examination, Candidates must study the Exam pattern and topics to be included in IIAD Entrance Examination.
- For interview rounds, you need to showcase your genuine interest in the subject to the interviewers. Keep your basic knowledge and concepts about the programme you have applied for.
- For Fashion and Architecture students, they must also create a Portfolio including 2D work like sketches, paintings, drawings, photographs and 3D work as well to show in Portfolio Assessment.
- Remember, the portfolio round at IIAD is done in combination with the personal interview. Therefore, the portfolio-interview is also be about you speaking about your ambitions and aspirations.
- Work on your presentation and communication skills for both Portfolio and Personal Assessment round.
- Furthermore you can learn and study from various online and Offline resources available for IIAD preparation.
IIAD 2020 Admit Card
The Indian Institute of Art & design (IIAD), New Delhi releases IIAD 2020 admit card on the official website. It is released in pdf format as per schedule. Candidates can login with their application number and password to download their respective admit card. They should however note that the admit card is only released for candidates who have filled the application form correctly. The IIAD 2020 admit card comprises of crucial details like name, test centre address and roll number etc.
No candidate are is allowed to appear for the exam without the IIAD 2020 admit card.
IIAD 2020 Result
Indian Institute of Art & Design, New Delhi releases the IIAD 2020 Result on the official website. Candidates can check their IIAD 2020 Result at iiad.edu.in using their Application Form number. The result is prepared on the basis of the performance of candidates in the written and Personal / Portfolio Assessment rounds conducted in IIAD 2020.
NOTE : Candidates appearing for Interior Architecture and Design may be exempted from the exam provided that they produce their NATA Score and attain the Cut off score. These candidates have tp appear directly in Personal/ Portfolio Assessment
IIAD 2020 Fee Structure
For Four Year B.A. (HONS) Degree Programme (2020 – 2024)
- B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design
- B.A. (Hons) Communication Design
- B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
| Year | Installment 1 | Installment 2 | Annual Fees (INR) |
| Year 1 (2020 – 21) | 1,90,840 | 1,90,840 | 3,81,680 |
For Three Year B.A. (HONS) Degree Programme (2020 – 2023)
B.A. (Hons) Fashion Business Management
| Year | Installment 1 | Installment 2 | Annual Fees (INR) |
| Year 1 (2020 – 21) | 1,83,500 | 1,83,500 | 3,67,000 |
For Two Year Postgraduate Programme (2020- 2022)
- Postgraduate Programme in Fashion Design
- Postgraduate Programme in Fashion Business Management
| Year | Installment 1 | Installment 2 | Annual Fees (INR) |
| Year 1 (2020 – 21) | 1,75,000 | 3,50,000 | 3,50,000 |
Other Fees (One time fees payable at the time of admission for all courses)
| Admission Fees | 40,000 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | 20,000 |
| Total | 60,000 |
IIAD 2020 Scholarship
The Institute awards merit scholarship to new entrants for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Meritorious students to benefit of world class education at IIAD. The scholarship provides a percentage waiver of the tuition Fees. Scholarship application forms with incomplete information (and without supporting documents and required attachments) will stand rejected.
Scholarship Details.
| Criteria for Scholarship | Requirements |
| Merit Criteria for UG | Class X & Class XII Examination (minimum 70% in Class XII) IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) |
| Merit Criteria for PG | Undergraduate Degree (minimum 60%) IIAD Design Aptitude (iDAT) |
About Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD)
The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) is a contemporary design institute nestled in New Delhi, a city regarded as India’s epicentre of arts, culture, design and business. The independent design school aspires to challenge the boundaries of creativity by offering its students innovative approaches to education that prepares them for careers in Communication Design, Interior Architecture Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Management. The institute conducts IIAD Entrance Examination is conducted at various Test Centres, which comprises the parts/rounds based on programme of interest.
Official Website: iiad.edu.in
Frequently Asked Questions
IIAD 2020 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) is in collaboration with Kingston University, London. The Institute offers new-age design education to its students. The studio-based learning and hands-on Industry experience offer students the knowledge and exposure required to understand how the creative industries function.
Ans : Yes, IIAD accepts applications for transfer to IIAD for the design discipline from students who have successfully completed previous year(s) of their design degree or diploma programmes from a nationally or internationally recognized Design Institute. This transfer is also referred to as Lateral Entry.
Ans : Placements in the design are of multiple varieties, ranging from bespoke, niche design practice to large multinational conglomerates. Based on the aptitude and interest of the students, IIAD offers all possible assistance and facilitation to help students secure the best placement
Ans : Yes, the degrees offered at IIAD are recognised nationally and internationally. Apart from the degree offered by Kingston University, London, IIAD also offers a B.Voc degree in collaboration with Lingaya’s University which is UGC recognised.
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