ISDI Challenge

Courses this exam leads to

UG: Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design
PG: Design+Innovation, Fashion Business Management
Professional and short programmes also listed (e.g. Game Development Essentials, Fashion Styling)

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for ISDI Challenge varies as per the course for which aspirants have applied
Aspirants meet ISDI Challenge eligibility criteria for undergraduate courses if they are pursuing their Class 12 or have completed their 10+2 examination (IGCSE A levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc.) or equivalent examination from any discipline, such as Science/ Commerce/ Arts
Age Limit: The upper age limit to apply for UG course admissions at ISDI is 21 years at the time of applying

Category-wise eligibility

Category-wise eligibility
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.

Application fee

Application fee
Application type	Fee
(non-refundable, non-transferable)	INR 3,500

Colleges accepting this exam

Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI), Mumbai
360 seats on offer per the page

Important dates
Event	Date
Cycle II: last date for Portfolio/Design Project & DAT	Dec 15, 2025
Interviews	Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
Result	Jan 27, 2026 (Cycle II result)

How to register

1Mode of application Online Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Portfolio Online Interview Mode of the exam Online Frequency of the exam Conducted in multiple cycles
2Aspirants need to fill their ISDI Challenge application form along with SOP (statement of purpose) of 300 words on the official website of the college
3In the application, form aspirants need to fill their personal details, communication/address details, academic qualifications and declaration
4All the documents must be in a sealed envelope with the name of the candidate and application number
5Candidates need to submit the envelope at the below-mentioned address: ISDI Admissions Office One Indiabulls Centre Tower 2A, 6th Floor Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Mumbai 400 013 Phone: +91 77389 47444 Candidates can pay their ISDI application fee via means of a Demand Draft (DD)
6Mumbai based aspirants can also pay the application fee by Pay Order
7The DD or Pay Order needs to be drawn in favour of “ISDI” and should be payable at Mumbai
8The DD/Pay Order should be accompanied with a declaration form that is signed by the candidate as well as his/her parents/guardians

Application fee

Application fee
Application type	Fee
(non-refundable, non-transferable)	INR 3,500

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ISDI Challenge previous year question papers

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ISDI Challenge syllabus

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Exam pattern
Parameter	Details
Mode	Online
Sections	Components: Design Aptitude Test (DAT), Portfolio, Online Interview. UG: online portfolio; PG: presentation/PDF slideshow plus essay.

ISDI Challenge mock tests

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ISDI Challenge books

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ISDI Challenge preparation tips

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Download process

Issued after fee and documents are submitted
Carry original ID proof, portfolio (UG) or CV (PG)
Exam centres listed: Jaipur, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Indore, Mumbai, Lucknow

Result date

Jan 27, 2026 (Cycle II result)

After the result

Announced on the scheduled dates on the ISDI website

1Personal interview follows the DAT/portfolio
2Professional programmes need only an interview (no ISDI Challenge)

ISDI Challenge cut-off

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Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI), Mumbai
360 seats on offer per the page

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Key facts

Is ISDI Challenge right for you?

Courses this exam leads to

Eligibility criteria

Category-wise eligibility

Application fee

Colleges accepting this exam

How to register

Application fee

Download process

Result date

After the result

Quick answers

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