ISDI Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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ISDI Mumbai offers UG courses in Designing. B.Des is the most popular course here. For the B.Des program candidate should have completed 10+2 with 55% (45% for SC/ST). The Institute offers admission based on merit and entrance exams Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by online interview.

Candidates can apply online for the entrance exam DAT, registration for the DAT entrance exam started in the month of Sept. Exams will be conducted in different cycles. The last date for Portfolio/Design Project & DAT is July 12, 2025. The Application fee is INR 3,500, which is non-refundable and non-transferable.

ISDI Mumbai also offers PG courses in Designing, with M.Des (Master of Design). For the M.Des program, candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in design or a related field with at least 55% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission to the M.Des program is based on performance in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview.

ISDI Important Admission Dates 2025

The important dates for admission to ISDI Mumbai are mentioned below:

Events Dates
DAT Result Announcement July 15, 2025
Admission Form Acceptance Deadline July 16, 2025
1st Semester Fee Payment Deadline July 16, 2025

ISDI B.Des Admission 2025

ISDI offers B.Des program as the flagship course. Admission to the B.Des program candidate should have completed 10+2 with 55% marks (45% for SC/ST). Final seat allotment will be based on the performance in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Online Interview. Here are the Eligibility and Admission process for the B.Des program.

Course Eligibility Selection process
B.Des Candidate should have completed 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST) DAT (Design Aptitude test) + Online Interview

ISDI B.Des course specialisations and seat matrix

ISDI Mumbai offers a range of specialized undergraduate programs in design, each with intake capacity of 60 seats.

Course Specialisations Seat
Communication Design 60
Product Design 60
Fashion Communication & Styling 60
Interior Design 60
Fashion Design 60
Animation 60
Strategic Design Management 60

ISDI Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered by ISDI Mumbai?

Ans. ISDI offers an undergraduate program in Design is B.Des. Admission to the B.Des program is based on the performance in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by interview.

Ques. What is the application process for admission at ISDI Mumbai?

Ans. The Admission process contains the following step are:

  • Online registration
  • Upload documents & pay fee
  • Submit portfolio/design project
  • Appear for DAT (Design Aptitude Test)

Ques. Is there a management quota for admission at ISDI Mumbai?

Ans. Yes, ISDI Mumbai maintains a management quota for certain programs, especially at the ISDI WPP School of Communication up to 30% of seats are allocated under this category.

ISDI Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
AIDAT Last Date of Registration
Ongoing
Sep 22, 2025 - Feb 27, 2026
AIDAT Exam
Upcoming
Feb 28, 2026
AIDAT Result
Upcoming
Mar 02, 2026
Date of Application Submission Cycle 3 Admission 2026 [B.Des]
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Apr 10, 2026
Date of Application Submission Cycle 3 Admission 2026 [B.Des]
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Apr 10, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview Cycle 3 Admission 2026 [B.Des]
Mar 12, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview Cycle 3 Admission 2026 [B.Des]
Mar 12, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026
Date for Result Announcement Cycle 3 Admission 2026 [B.Des]
Apr 30, 2026
Date for Result Announcement Cycle 3 Admission 2026 [B.Des]
Apr 30, 2026
Date for Acceptance Cycle 3 Admission 2026 [B.Des]
May 20, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Acceptance Deadline of ISDI Challenge Cycle for Admission [B.Des]
Jan 15, 2026
Result Announcement of ISDI Challenge Cycle for Admission [B.Des]
Dec 01, 2025
Interview Date of ISDI Challenge Cycle for Admission [B.Des]
Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Date for Result Announcement for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Upcoming
Mar 02, 2026
Date for Result Announcement for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Upcoming
Mar 02, 2026
Date for Acceptance for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Mar 07, 2026
Date for Acceptance for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Mar 07, 2026
Annual Fee Payment Date for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Apr 07, 2026
Annual Fee Payment Date for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Apr 07, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Date for Result Announcement for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Upcoming
Mar 02, 2026
Date for Result Announcement for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Upcoming
Mar 02, 2026
Date for Acceptance for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Mar 07, 2026
Date for Acceptance for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Mar 07, 2026
Annual Fee Payment Date for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Apr 07, 2026
Annual Fee Payment Date for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Apr 07, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Ongoing
Sep 11, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Upcoming
Feb 25, 2026
Date for Result Announcement for Admission 2026 [M.Des]
Upcoming
Mar 02, 2026
Date for Result Announcement for Admission 2026 [MBA] (DMST)
Upcoming
Mar 02, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Acceptance Deadline of ISDI Challenge Cycle for Admission [B.Des]
Jan 15, 2026
Result Announcement of ISDI Challenge Cycle for Admission [B.Des]
Dec 01, 2025
Interview Date of ISDI Challenge Cycle for Admission [B.Des]
Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025

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