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Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) in New Delhi was established in 2015, and has built a reputation as a next-generation design school nurturing design thinkers, creators, and innovators with a global vision. The institute offers B.Des. programme in Communication Design, Animation Film Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, and Fashion Communication, in addition to a BBA in Fashion & Luxury Business Management. For postgraduates, options include M.Des. degrees in Communication Design and Interior Design & Styling along with an MBA in Luxury & Fashion Business Management.
Spread across 85,000 sq. ft. in the NCR, IIAD Campus offers modern workshops, modular design studios, garment and textile labs, Mac & digital technology labs, photography setups, a library/resource centre, and leisure spaces. IIAD employs a studio-based learning approach, encouraging hands-on exploration and real-world collaboration with organizations such as FabIndia, IGNCA, PVR Nest, and the National Museum.
The admissions pathway includes iDAT/iMAT exams followed by portfolio or interview assessments. With 95% placement success and a network of 500+ companies, IIAD students gain exposure to global leaders like Louis Vuitton, Lamborghini, Chanel, Versace, Dyson, H&M, and IBM, as well as leading Indian designers such as Tarun Tahiliani and Masaba Gupta. Students benefit from intensive internships and industry workshops, positioning them as sustainable, agile, and market-ready professionals driving India’s creative industries.
DIRECT LINK: Apply to IIAD Delhi 2026
IIAD Important Dates 2026
Tabulated below are important admission events, and their dates, for IIAD Delhi.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 03 December 2025 |
| Online Exam | 13 December 2025 |
| Online/Offline Exam | 14 December 2025 |
IIAD Rankings & Awards 2025
Agencies across the country rank various educational institutes and the streams offered by them, annually. For 2024, IIRF ranked IIAD Delhi at 34 for Design. Some other IIAD Delhi Rankings and Achievements have been listed below.
- 'Leading Design College' by The Economic Times (2024)
- 'Excellence in Design Education' by The Economic Times (2021),
- 'Best College of the Year' by Silicon India (2022),
- 'Best Communication Design College in India' by Asia Today (2021).
- The institute also has active memberships in FDCI, ADI, IIID, CII, IFFTI and Cumulus.
The institute has witnessed meritorious students being awarded for their merit at various design challenges, around the country. Some of these are given below.
| Name of Awardee | Rank/Award | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sanskriti Maheshwari & Naseeb Sihag | Finalists | World of Wearable Art (WOW) competition |
| Vanshika Yogendra | Winner | D’source DIC-BHU SDGs Design Challenge (IIT Bombay) |
| Rashika Lungani | Winner | Park Elle Decor Student Contest 2024 |
| Harshul Grover | Winner | D’source DIC-BHU Design Challenge (IIT Bombay) |
| Gaanya Singh | Winner | D’source DIC-BHU SDGs Design Challenge (IIT Bombay) |
| Amartya Chakraborty | Designed branding | Raisina Dialogue 2024 |
| V Ritvikram | Project praised by McGuire Brannon | Top Secret Education Company (Founder recognition) |
| Nanki Ghuman | Winner: Best Student Short Film & Best Director; Special Mention | Mokkho International Film Festival; Chitrashaala Awards |
| Shikha Tripathi | Top 10 | Pepe Jeans London Fashion Designer Awards |
IIAD Courses & Fees 2026
Indian Institute of Art & Design offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Design, Management, and Business Administration. These programs are offered under various specialisations. Candidates should clear the iDAT exam, or iMAT exam for admission. All details of popular IIAD Courses are given below.
| Program | Fees (Per Year) | Specialisations | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDes | INR 5.8 Lakhs | Communication Design, Animation Film Design, Product Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Communication |
10+2 with 50% + iDAT Exam (Written Test + Portfolio Evaluation/Interview Round) |
| BBA | INR 4.8 Lakhs | Fashion Business Management, Luxury Business Management |
Graduation with 50% + iMAT Exam (Written Test + Personal Interview) |
| MDes | INR 5.8 Lakhs | Communication Design, Interior Design & Styling |
Graduation with 50% + iDAT Exam (Written Test + Portfolio Evaluation/Interview Round) |
| MBA | INR 5.8 Lakhs | Luxury & Fashion, Business Management |
Graduation with 50% + iMAT Exam (Written Test + Personal Interview) |
IIAD Admissions 2026
Indian Institute of Art & Design Delhi offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Design, Management, and Business Administration. IIAD Admissions are conducted in online as well as offline modes. Candidates are selected based on their iDAT and iMAT scores for the program of their choice. For the upcoming admission cycle of 2026, IIAD fees for application is INR 2500. Eligible candidates, if interested, may follow the steps below to apply online for IIAD Delhi Admissions.
IIAD Placements 2025
IAD has a Career Services Division (CSD) that is solely dedicated to supporting students throughout their journey of attaining the best career opportunities. The CSD team is associated with over 350+ top brands of the Industry to provide quality internship and placement opportunities. CSD facilitates students with different preparatory measures such as mock interviews, one-on-one counselling and other workshops to help them prepare for their placements.
As per latest reports, the institute witnessed the highest package of INR 12 LPA, while IIAD average package was recorded at INR 7.5 LPA. Some of the top recruiters here included Levis, Louis Vuitton, FabIndia, Lamborghini, Pero, and House of Heirloom, among others.
Aditi Shanbagh, a BA Hons Communication Design student says that IIAD Delhi Placements have a 90% track record. Final year students are eligible to sit for campus placements. Some of the companies that have visited the campus previously are Netflix, FabIndia, Squareboat, Aditya Birla among many others.
IIAD Scholarships 2026
IIAD Delhi provides merit-cum-means scholarships to deserving students.
- All students who qualify the IIAD Entrance Test are eligible to apply for scholarships.
- The information about applying for a scholarship will be made available along with the offer of admission.
- Scholarship is granted on the basis of performance in the IIAD Entrance Test, the Statement of Purpose in the scholarship form as well as the financial need of the student.
IIAD Faculty 2026
The faculty at IIAD are a vibrant community of designers, artists and thinkers. Our team of passionate individuals and collaborative networks come together to reimagine design education in India.
| Name | Role | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sunita Konwar | Course Leader, Professor | Fashion Business Management |
| Snehanshu Mukherjee | Course Leader, Professor | Interior Architecture Design |
| Aarti Uberoi | Course Leader, Associate Professor | Communication Design |
| Kishore Chakraborty | Course Leader, Associate Professor | Foundation in Design |
| Sundeep Ramudamu | Course Leader, Associate Professor | Fashion Communication |
| Kishore Chakraborty | Associate Professor | Foundation in Design |
READ MORE: IIAD Delhi Faculty
IIAD Campus & Facilities
Indian Institute of Art & Design Delhi is spread across 85,000 sq. ft. of land. The campus is well-facilitated with some state-of-the-art facilities for students, staff, and faculty alike. IIAD Delhi campus timings, from Monday to Friday, are 8:30 AM to 6 PM, while 10 AM to 5:30 PM are the timings for Saturday. Recreational spaces, the cafeteria, and an in-house print and stationery shop are other points of interest are hotspots at IIAD.
Some of the prime facilities include the Material Workshop, Garment Construction Lab, Photography Lab, Mac Labs and Studio Spaces.
Modular studios allow for flexible space-utilisation, facilitating fluid movement between different settings such as lectures, demo, skill-labs, project-work and critiques.
There is ample exhibition space for a spectacular display of Art/Design work.
The institute also plans annual academic trips to India’s less-visited craft pockets. Students live with artisans, and learn directly from them too. Some of these trips have been to destinations like Fatehpur Sikri at Agra, Virasat-e-Khalsa at Anantapur, Maheshwar, Pushkar, Barmer, Lucknow, Varanasi, Pondicherry, Nagaland and Bhutan.
For an in-depth campus-tour, one can click on the link given below.
IIAD Hostels
Located in East of Kailash, which is one of the most affluent residential neighbourhoods of South Delhi, IIAD Hostel is close to the Metro Station.
- The accommodation is well-furnished, equipped with modern amenities, includes meals and 24×7 security.
- Separate facilities for girls and boys are conveniently located and equipped with all basic amenities.
- It is located close to restaurants, cafes, food courts, movie theatres, department stores and more.
- Students can choose between double, and triple occupancy rooms, each designed to provide a productive and relaxed living environment. IIAD Hostel fees has been tabulated below.
| Room Type | Refundable Security Deposit | Room Charges | Meal Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Occupancy | INR 40,000 | INR 1,80,000 | INR 60,000 |
| Double Occupancy | INR 50,000 | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
Watch the video below to know more about Indian Institute of Art & Design’s illustrious alumni.
IIAD FAQs
Ques. What are some of the facilities one can find at IIAD Hostels?
Ans. Some of the facilities provided to students at IIAD Hostels are:
- Shuttle Services: Enjoy stress-free travel between home and university
- Fully Furnished Rooms: Attached balcony and washrooms, study tables, cupboards and AC
- Recreation: Swimming Pool and Gym access, Table Tennis & Pool Table, Tennis Court, and Basketball Court
- Wholesome Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included with the accommodation.
- A Safe, Gated Community with 24/7 security with CCTV surveillance, dedicated support
- Common area equipped with Essential Amenities Sitting area with sofa and TV Dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, fridge, induction, RO and washing machine.
Ques. What is an IIAD Delhi Masterclass like?
Ans. Master Classes at IIAD Delhi are conducted by eminent practitioners and leading academicians provide an opportunity for our students to learn from subject experts, acquire varying perspectives as well as keep themselves abreast with the latest developments in the domain. Some eminent personalities who have conducted master classes here are Kuljit Singh, Shaaz Ahmed, and Argha Kamal Ganguly, among others.
Ques. Can I get direct admission to IIAD Delhi?
Ans. No, direct admission is not available for the students at IIAD. The students have to go through the prescribed selection process by appearing for the iMAT/iDAT examination followed by a personal interview round for the Fashion Business Management courses.
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IIAD Examination can be conducted in both modes- online and offline. The application form can be filled out in online mode only. The application fee is INR 2500.
Yes, IIAD Fashion Business Management course admission is done on iMAT examination only. You need to compulsory appear for it for taking admission.
IIAD Delhi Admission 2024 is open for UG and PG courses and the last date to apply is April 20, 2024. IIAD Delhi’s online + offline entrance examination will be conducted on April 27, 2024. The online examination of IIAD is to be held on April 28, 2024.
Now, you need to appear for iDAT/iMAT which will be held in April 21st 2023 to get admission in Interior design course.
The exam will be conducted in April 21st 2023(online mode) and April 22nd 2023(on-campus mode).
You can check the details about the college and courses offered here, or can even download the brochure. IIAD Delhi
The admission process for the 2023 academic session has already begun and you can apply for your desired course till 21st January 2023. The entrance test will be taking place on 28th January 2023.