IIAD 2020 – In view of the spread of COVID – 19, IIAD has postponed the exam date again for Kolkata and Bangalore centres. All the information related to IIAD 2020 April/ May cycle is released online at iiad.edu.in. IIAD has also released the Result for Delhi Centre. You can check from here. Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) conducts the IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) and IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT). It is a University level test which comprises of two rounds – iDAT / studio simulation and iMAT / personal interview. The entrance exam is conducted for admission in various UG and PG programs in Fashion Design, Communication Design and Interior Architecture & Design, Fashion Business Management. Check more information on IIAD 2020 like important dates, exam pattern, selection process, result, etc from this page.
Latest: IIAD has released the result for Delhi Centre. Click here to check it.
IIAD 2020
The IIAD entrance exam is conducted at various test centers and comprises the parts/rounds based on programme of interest. In addition admission rest is conducted in two (02) cycles. To stay updated with important events related to IIAD 2020 for April/ May Cycle refer to below given table:
| IIAD 2020 | Important dates |
Application Form available from | September 2019 |
| IIAD 2020 Admit Card download | Apr 2020 |
| IIAD 2020 Exam dates | 24, 25 Apr 2020 |
| IIAD 2020 Result | Released |
| IIAD 2020 Personal Interview and Studio Stimulation |
Quick Links
IIAD 2020 Application Form
Application Form for IIAD 2020 April/ May cycle is released by Indian Institute of Art & Design on the official website. Candidates can apply online on applytoiiad.com, or visit the Campus, collect the Application Form and submit it along with necessary documents to the IIAD Admissions Office. Candidates can follow either the online application process or the offline application process.
Online Application Process: Candidates who wish to apply to the Undergraduate / Postgraduate programmes can submit their Application Form along with all the required documents by registering themselves at IIAD’s Online Application Portal.
Application Fee: Candidates have to pay Application Fee of RS 2,000 at the time of submission of the Application Form.
Offline Application Process: Interested candidates can visit the IIAD campus, collect the Application Form and submit it along with all the required documents to IIAD’s Admissions Office.
Application fee : If candidates are applying offline, they shall pay the Registration Fee in the form of Demand Draft.
IIAD 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for IIAD 2020 for UG and PG courses are given below:
For Undergraduate Programmes
Candidates who have passed their Class XII Examination (or equivalent) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities or Arts) are considered eligible to apply. Those who are appearing for their Class XII Examination in 2019 or are awaiting their results may also apply.
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 passed their Undergraduate Examination (or equivalent) or are appearing for it in 2019 in any discipline from any recognised Institute or University are considered eligible to apply.
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 – Studio Simulation – It is a personal interaction session conducted in a studio simulated environment to understand a candidate’s interest in the discipline.
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 will 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 will 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
IIAD 2020 Admit Card has been issued by Indian Institute of Art & design. Candidates can download their IIAD 2020 Admit Card from the official website using their application number and date of birth. It is issued to those who successfully submitted their applications via online / offline mode. IIAD admit card contains all the details regarding candidate and exam and exam center details. Candidates must carry a print out of their Admit Card at the day of examination. No entry is permitted without valid IIAD 2020 Admit Card.
IIAD 2020 Result
IAD 2020 Result has released by Indian Institute of Art & Design online on the official website. Candidates who appeared in IIAD 2020 can check their 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. Results are declared separately for each Admission cycle. The result for Delhi Centre has been released. You can check from here.
IIAD 2020 Selection Process
THe Selection of candidates in IIAD 2020 is based on two rounds conducted by the Institution which are as follows:
- IIAD Design Aptitude Test
- Personal Interview / Portfolio Assessment
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 will 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
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