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IIAD DAT 2027 (Indian Institute of Art and Design Design Aptitude Test)
Conducted by Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) — offers a globally recognised degree from Kingston University, London
Source: iiad.edu.in · Updated 3 Oct 2026
2 hr 30 min
Duration
200
Total marks
2
Sections
50 Qs
Questions
Online
Online / Offline (on campus)
INR 2,500
Application fee
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| Category | Eligibility / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Criteria listed above |
| Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. | |
| SC | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
| ST | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
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| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| (registration fee) | INR 2,500 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IIAD DAT Exam Round 1: 05 | 06 Dec 2026 |
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| (registration fee) | INR 2,500 |
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| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| IDAT Part A (Logical Reasoning) | Visualization and Spatial Ability, Ecological and Public Awareness, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Communication and Creativity, Observation and Design Sensitivity, Design Thinking and Problem Solving |
| Specific topics include | Percentage, speed/distance/direction, seating arrangement, Venn diagrams, triangles, cube analysis, pattern recognition, surface counting, geometry basics (circles, area, volume, 2D/3D figures), blood relations, gears/pulleys/basic physics, image analysis, analogy, mirror/water images, fonts, riddles, 8-piece puzzles, spot the difference, GK and current affairs, vocabulary (20+ words) and comprehension |
| Studio/Situation Test evaluation criteria | Creative thought process, critical & lateral thinking, imagination/ideation/innovation, material handling, conceptual thinking, observation skills, logical reasoning, time management, 2D-to-3D understanding, precision |
| Portfolio evaluation criteria | Originality, development of ideas, imagination, sense of composition, illustration skills, presentation & layout, sketching & rendering ability, creativity |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online / Offline (on campus) |
| Duration | iDAT written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes total (Part A: 30 minutes; Part B: 2 hours). Studio Test (Stage 2): 1 hour. |
| Total questions | iDAT: 50 questions (Part A + Part B combined, 200 marks). Studio Test: 10 questions (1 question of 5 marks each, 50 marks total). |
| Total marks | iDAT: 200 marks. Studio Test (Stage 2): 50 marks (10 questions x 5 marks each). |
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| Sections | iDAT has two sections — Part A: Logical Reasoning (200 marks within Part A per the pattern page; also referred to as Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning and Design Aptitude across sub-pages) and Part B: Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude. This is followed by a second exam stage: the Studio Test (for UG) or Portfolio Evaluation/Personal Interview (for PG). |
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iDAT written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes total (Part A: 30 minutes; Part B: 2 hours). Studio Test (Stage 2): 1 hour.
Apply online at iiad.edu.in. The Application Form tab has the step-by-step process and the registration link.
