Students admitted to IICD M.Des 2026 must complete document verification, fee payment and studio kit preparation before the session begins on June 28, 2026.
Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur offers a two-year Master of Design programme across disciplines including Textile Design, Ceramic Design, Furniture and Interior Design, and Graphic Design. Students who have received an offer letter for the 2026 intake must report with a full set of original documents and proof of fee payment on the specified reporting date.
- Tentative reporting date: June 28, 2026 — confirm from your official offer letter
- Original mark sheets from Class 10 through undergraduate degree are mandatory
- Carry printed fee payment proof or original demand draft on reporting day
- A valid government-issued photo ID is required for identity verification
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) is required if you applied under a reserved category
| Direct Link — IICD 2026 New Admissions Portal |
IICD 2026 M.Des Joining: Key Dates and Reporting Details
IICD’s M.Des programme is a two-year postgraduate course in design. Students admitted for the 2026 batch are expected to report for document verification and seat confirmation by late June. The tentative reporting date is June 28, 2026; your offer letter or official communication from IICD will carry the exact schedule and venue.
Before reporting day, you should:
- Pay the first-semester programme fee before the deadline mentioned in your offer letter
- Collect all original academic documents and prepare two self-attested photocopy sets of each
- Download and fill any admission form available on the IICD portal before arriving
- Check your specialisation-specific communication for studio supply requirements
Original Documents Required at the Time of Joining
Carry originals of every document listed below along with two sets of self-attested photocopies. IICD retains one photocopy set and returns originals after verification.
| Document | Details and Notes |
|---|---|
| IICD Admission / Offer Letter | Printed copy of the letter received from IICD |
| Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate | Original board mark sheet and passing certificate |
| Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate | Original board mark sheet and passing certificate |
| Undergraduate Degree: All Semester Mark Sheets | Mark sheets of every semester or year of your UG programme |
| Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate | If the final degree is not yet issued, carry the provisional certificate from your university |
| Entrance Scorecard (CEED 2026 or IICD Entrance) | Printout of the valid scorecard used at the time of application |
| Transfer Certificate (TC) | Issued by your last attended institution |
| Migration Certificate | Required if your UG degree is from a university outside Rajasthan |
| Character Certificate | From your previous institution; should not be older than six months |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | From a registered MBBS doctor confirming fitness to attend the programme |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Mandatory for students who applied under a reserved category; must be in the state-prescribed format |
| Gap Certificate (if applicable) | Notarised affidavit or certificate explaining any academic gap year |
| Passport-size Photographs | At least 8 recent colour photographs on a white background |
| Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID | Any government-issued photo ID, original plus one photocopy |
| Filled Admission Form (if applicable) | Download from the IICD portal and complete before arriving at the reporting venue |
If any document is in a language other than Hindi or English, carry a notarised translation along with the original.
Fee Payment and Confirmation
Your seat in IICD M.Des 2026 is confirmed only after the programme fee is paid and acknowledged by the institute. Check your offer letter for the exact amount and the payment deadline.
Common fee payment modes accepted include:
- Online bank transfer (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS) — use the account details provided in your offer letter or on the IICD admissions portal
- Demand Draft (DD) — drawn in favour of Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, payable at Jaipur
- Online payment gateway — if activated on the IICD portal for the 2026 admissions cycle
Steps to confirm your fee payment before reporting day:
- Log in to the IICD admissions portal at www.iicd.ac.in/new-admissions-2026/
- Navigate to the fee payment section and complete the transaction before the deadline
- Download and save the payment receipt or note your UTR and transaction reference number
- Print a copy of the payment confirmation and keep it in your document folder
- If paying by DD, carry the original DD to the reporting venue on joining day
If your payment is not reflecting on the portal after 48 hours, email the IICD admissions office with your UTR or transaction reference number and a payment screenshot, well before the fee deadline.
Studio and Workshop Preparation
IICD M.Des sessions are studio-intensive from the very first week. Having a basic studio kit ready before classes begin helps you take part fully in Day 1 workshops without scrambling for supplies.
| Item | Why You Need It |
|---|---|
| A4 and A3 Sketchbook (minimum 100 pages) | Used for ideation sketches and faculty exercises from the first class |
| Pencil set (2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) | Varied grades for technical drawing and freehand sketching assignments |
| Fine-liner pens (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 mm) | Inking details in design presentations and studio exercises |
| Watercolour set or colour pencils | Rendering and colour studies in early studio projects |
| Scale rule, compass and geometry set | Technical drawing required in furniture, interior or product design modules |
| Laptop (recommended: 8 GB RAM minimum) | Adobe Creative Suite, CAD tools and research work throughout the programme |
| External hard drive or cloud storage | Backing up studio project files and reference material |
| Portfolio folder or box file | Transporting printed work samples and project sheets between studio and home |
| Basic craft supplies (scissors, cutting mat, craft knife, adhesive) | Model-making and quick prototype exercises in workshops |
Check your M.Des specialisation (Textile, Ceramic, Furniture or Graphic Design) for any additional studio materials the department may specify. This information is usually shared in the orientation schedule or via email from your faculty coordinator before the session starts.
What to Carry on Reporting Day
Organise everything in a single labelled folder before you leave home. This speeds up your time at the verification counter and avoids last-minute trips back for a missing document.
- Document folder: All originals with two self-attested photocopy sets of each
- Fee payment proof: Printed bank receipt with UTR, or original demand draft
- Offer/admission letter: Printed copy downloaded from the IICD admissions portal
- Photo ID: Aadhaar card or passport, original plus one photocopy
- Photographs: Minimum 8 passport-size photos on a white background
- Pen and spare stationery: For filling any on-the-spot forms at the reporting desk
Arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before your allocated time slot to allow for queuing and counter processing.
IICD M.Des 2026 Joining Checklist FAQs
Ques. What is the reporting date for IICD M.Des 2026 joining?
Ans. The tentative reporting date is June 28, 2026. Always confirm the exact date, time and venue from your official IICD offer letter or the admissions portal at www.iicd.ac.in/new-admissions-2026/ as schedules can be updated.
Ques. Do I need to carry originals or only photocopies for IICD document verification?
Ans. You must carry both originals and two sets of self-attested photocopies of every document. IICD verifies originals on the spot and retains one photocopy set. Your originals are returned after verification is complete.
Ques. Is a Transfer Certificate mandatory for IICD M.Des joining?
Ans. Yes, a Transfer Certificate (TC) from your last attended institution is required. If your university takes time to issue it, contact the IICD admissions office in advance to ask whether a provisional joining or a short grace period is available.
Ques. Which entrance scorecard do I carry for IICD M.Des 2026 joining?
Ans. Carry the scorecard used at the time of your application — either your CEED 2026 scorecard or the IICD entrance test result, as applicable. Print a copy and include it in your document folder.
Ques. What should I do if my IICD fee payment is not showing on the portal?
Ans. Wait up to 48 hours for the transaction to reflect. If it still does not appear, email the IICD admissions office with your UTR or transaction reference number and a payment screenshot. Act before the fee deadline to protect your admission seat.
Ques. Do I need to bring a laptop on Day 1 of the IICD M.Des programme?
Ans. A laptop is recommended for digital design coursework, but most Day 1 studio sessions focus on hand-sketching and craft activities. Confirm any specific software or hardware requirements from your department’s orientation communication before the first class.
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