Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD)

IIAD is a design college with future-relevant design education. It teaches what design can do for the world when merged with the arts, technology and industry. IIAD is located in India’s capital city New Delhi – the vibrant nexus of governance, business, arts and culture – supports our collaborative spirit and interdisciplinary environment.

IIAD - Online Classes

IIAD Course Information

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Communication Design
Fashion Communication
Interior Architecture & Design
Fashion Business Management

Postgraduate courses

Fashion Business Management

important dates

Application for IIAD DAT starts in October

IIAD DAT 2025 Entrance Exam will be conducted in May, 2025 (online/ offline) and June, 2025 (online).

IIAD - Hybrid Classes

Past Toppers from afdindia

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Madhvi Singh - AIR 1

NIFT B.Des - 2009

D. Sakthiswari - AIR 1

NIFT B.Des - 2017

Nehal Verma - AIR 2

NIFT MFM - 2012

Isha Amina - AIR 2

NIFT M.Des – 2022

IIAD 2025 Admission Process

Online registration for entrance exam. Candidates need to appear for iDAT (IIAD Design Aptitude Test) for UG course admissions or iMAT (IIAD Management Aptitude Test) for PG course admissions.

After taking the written design entrance exam, candidates need to appear for studio simulation (for UG candidates) or personal interview (for PG candidates) rounds. Final lists for candidates based on total marks scored in both Written Exam and Studio Simulation/ Personal Interview.

IIAD 2025 Exam Pattern

Name of Exam

IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT)

Total Marks

200 Marks

Exam level

National -Level exam

Exam Mode

Offline/ Online

Exam Medium

English

Exam duration

2 hours 30 minutes

What afdindia Offers

afdindia offers focused preparation for the IIAD iDAT and iMAT entrance exams, guiding students through both the design aptitude and management sections. With expert faculty, afdindia provides tailored study materials, practice tests, and strategic insights, specific to the IIAD exam formats. We help students build strong design and analytical skills, as well as develop creative thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for these exams. Through personalized coaching and effective exam strategies, afdindia ensures students are well-equipped to excel in both the iDAT and iMAT, boosting their chances of securing admission to IIAD. IIAD coaching is currently ongoing at afdindia for 2025/26.