Is there a provision for lateral entry in through IIAD?
Yes, lateral entry is also available for eligible candidates. Under this scheme, the candidate will be selected based on their performance in the personal interview and portfolio.
The candidate has to apply online for admission under this scheme. The application form will open online at the admission
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Total marks for IIAD DAT exam will be 200. Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. Question paper will include questions from Logical Reasoning and Creative Thinking and Visual Aptitude Sections. IIAD DAT will have two phases: which include the iDAT exam and Portfolio Evaluation
The last date to fill the Application form of IIAD Entrance exam is April 15, 2026. The exams will be held in online and offline modes.
The entrance exam for IIAD DAT 2026 is on April 24, 2026 and April 25, 2026 for online mode. The exam for the online & offline modes will be conducted on April 25, 2026.
The application fee for IIAD DAT Entrance Exam 2026 is INR 2,500. The applications are available online at the website. Last date to fill application form is April 15, 2026.
The IIAD DAT paper includes:
Visual and creative thinking questions
Drawing-based problem-solving
Observation and design sensitivity
Analytical and logical reasoning
Situational responses
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