Courses Offered through IIAD Entrance Exam: Eligibility, Seat Matrix, Fees Structure, Selection Process

Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) stands deeply rooted in the curriculum-rich spectrum across different domains such as communication design, fashion design, fashion business management and more. Being one of the recognised private institutions associated with the UK-based school and running in collaboration with Kingston University, IIAD is a widely popular option among students. 

The institute conducts the IIAD entrance exam for 200 bachelor and 40 master-level seats. For the bachelor-level design, an iDAT (Design Aptitude Test) along with a studio simulation round is held while for the fashion business management courses, there is an iMAT (Management Aptitude Test) followed by a personal interview round. So, the ones intending to get into different courses offered through the IIAD entrance exam must check out the complete eligibility criteria, application process and more before applying.

Types of Courses Offered Through IIAD Entrance Exam

Here is thelist of courses offered for admission through the IIAD Entrance Exam and the duration and level of each programme.

Course Name	Level	Course Duration
B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design	Undergraduate	4 Years
B.A. (Hons) Communication Design	Undergraduate	4 Years
B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design	Undergraduate	4 Years
B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Business Management	Undergraduate	3 Years
M.A. Fashion Design	Postgraduate	2 Years
M.A. Fashion Business Management	Postgraduate	2 Years

Also Read: Features to be Considered Before Choosing a Design School

Eligibility Criteria of Courses at IIAD

To get into courses offered through the IIAD entrance exam the first requirement for the students is to fulfil the IIAD Eligibility Criteria outlined by the institution. Check out the eligibility requirements for the courses differently mentioned below:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design	The candidate must have cleared 10+2 or its equivalent exam from any stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities or Arts). At least an aggregate of 50% of marks is required. The qualifying exam must be completed by the Indian/ International Higher Secondary Board of Education.
B.A. (Hons) Communication Design
B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design
B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Business Management
M.A. Fashion Design	Graduates who have completed education from a recognised institute/ university can apply. Candidates from a relevant stream or discipline are eligible.
M.A. Fashion Business Management

Note: Students awaiting the result or appearing for the final year of the qualifying exam can also apply.

How to Apply for Design Courses at the IIAD?

Applying for different courses offered through the IIAD entrance exam is easy with the simple steps mentioned below: 

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the IIAD @ iiad.edu.in. 
• Step 2: Check out the important details about the entrance exam, institute and admission process. 
• Step 3: Find the apply online option and tap on it. 
• Step 4: Fill out the application form with relevant and correct information.
• Step 5: Enter all academic, personal and contact details in the application form.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee and hit the submit button after cross-checking all the details.

Candidates can refer to the detailed steps of the application process and selection process here: 

IIAD Entrance Exam Application Form	IIAD Entrance Exam Selection Process

IIAD Entrance Exam 2024 Pattern

Candidates who seek admission in the courses offered through the IIAD entrance exam must be aware that the IIAD entrance exam revolves around analysing students creative, imaginative, communicative, designing and drawing skills. Check out the IIAD exam pattern below:

• The IIAD 2024 Entrance Exam test has two sections (iDAT). 
• Logical reasoning is covered in Section A, and creative thinking and problem-solving are covered in Section B. 
• The number of questions in each Section, the maximum marks that can be awarded for each one, and the weighting are all different. 
• There is no negative marking in the IIAD exam.

Following are some details regarding the number of questions, the maximum marks, and the weighting:

Sections	Topics	Max. Marks	Weightage
Section A	Logical Reasoning	100	50%
Section B	Creative Thinking & Problem Solving	100	50%
-	Total Marks	200	-

Selection Process for IIAD Courses

The selection process or criteria for getting admission in the courses offered through the IIAD entrance exam comprises iDAT, iMAT, Studio Simulation and Personal Interview round. As the courses at IIAD are different, the selection criteria also vary. Check out the table below:

Course Name	iDAT	iMAT	Personal Interview
B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design	Yes	N/A	N/A
B.A. (Hons) Communication Design	Yes	N/A	N/A
B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design	Yes	N/A	N/A
B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Business Management	N/A	Yes	Yes
M.A. Fashion Design	Yes	N/A	Yes
M.A. Fashion Business Management	N/A	Yes	Yes

Also Read: List of Top 10 Design Colleges in India 2024

Fee Structure of IIAD Courses

Candidates can check out the fee structure of the courses offered through IIAD entrance exam below:

Course Name	Installment 1 (INR)	Installment 2 (INR)	Annual Fees (INR)
B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design	2,34,199	2,34,199	4,68,397
B.A. (Hons) Communication Design	2,34,199	2,34,199	4,68,397
B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design	2,34,199	2,34,199	4,68,397
B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Business Management	2,25,191	2,25,191	4,50,382
M.A. Fashion Design	2,14,760	2,14,760	4,29,520
M.A. Fashion Business Management	2,14,760	2,14,760	4,29,520

Note: Every programme witnesses a 4% increase in fee year on year.

Other one-time payments an individual will have to make while applying for admission at IIAD are as follows:

Component	UG Programmes	PG Programmes
Admission Fees	47,200	47,200
Security Deposit (Refundable)	20,000	20,000
Total	67,200	67,200

Also Read: Top 10 Entrance Exams for Design Courses in India

Seat Matrix of IIAD Courses

Students must be aware of the seats offered across the UG and PG courses offered at IIAD. Check out more details below:

Course Name	Seats Available
B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design	200 Seats
B.A. (Hons) Communication Design
B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design
B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Business Management
M.A. Fashion Design	40 Seats
M.A. Fashion Business Management

All About IIAD Entrance Exam

To know more about the IIAD Entrance Exam, visit the links given below:

IIAD Entrance Exam Syllabus	IIAD Exam Pattern
IIAD Entrance Exam Sample Papers	IIAD Entrance Exam Best Books
IIAD Entrance Exam Result	IIAD Entrance Exam Admit Card
How to Prepare for IIAD Entrance Exam

The choice of design courses depends on the candidate’s interests and preferences, so if you are considering getting into design school, the IIAD is your right call. Check out our list of courses which can be pursued after qualifying for the IIAD exam. Take the right step to have a flourishing career in the design industry. As the registrations for this entrance have been closed, if you missed out this time, you can still apply next year. Till then follow the College Dekho page to be updated on the IIAD entrance exam. 

You can also contact us on our helpline number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or fill out the Common Application Form. Our admission experts are always ready to help and assist you! If you have any queries, please drop them in the QnA zone.