IICD PG EXAMINATION 2026: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) has announced the IICD UG and PG EXAM 2026 entrance exam. IICD UG and PG exam will be conducted on 20 April 2026 and the date of declaration of exam result has been fixed as 15 May 2026. New sessions will start from July 2026.
OVERVIEW
The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) conducts the IICD entrance exam which candidates are provided admission to UG and PG design courses offered by the institute under the aegis of Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU). The IICD exam scores will be considered for admission to the 4-year B.Des, 2-year M.Des, and 3-year M.Voc programs offered by the institute.
Particulars | Description |
Exam Full Name | The Indian Institute of Craft and Design Entrance Exam |
Conducting Authority | Indian Institute of Crafts & Design |
Admission Purpose | Admission to Craft and Design Courses |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Date | 20 April 2026 |
Official Website | https://www.iicd.ac |
IMPORTANT DATES
The Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD) has announced the admission schedule for the 2026–27 academic session. The IICD 2026 application form is now available, and interested candidates can check the important dates for IICD 2026 below.
Events | Dates |
Availability of Online Application Forms | 7th October 2024 by 4:00 PM |
Last Date of Submission of Application Form | 31st March 2026 (Tuesday) |
Admit Card cum Question Paper Available to Download | 5th April 2026 (Sunday) |
Submission of Responses | 20th April 2026 (Monday) |
Personal Interview (via WhatsApp Video Call) | 1st May 2026 onwards |
Declaration of Result | 15th May 2026 |
Fee Submission | 16th - 31st May 2026 |
Commencement of new session | Last Week of July 2026 (Exact date to be notified) |
PROGRAME OFFERED
For IICD Exam 2026, the institute offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Master of Design (M.Des), and a PG Diploma in Design Foundation programme. These courses are available across specialisations such as Fashion, Jewellery, Interior Design, Craft Communication, and Material Design, focusing on craft-based and contemporary design education.
1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – 4-year undergraduate degree in Crafts & Design with specialisations including Hard Material Design, Soft Material Design, Fired Material Design, Fashion Clothing Design, Jewellery Design, Craft Communication, and Interior Design.
2. Master of Design (M.Des) – 2-year postgraduate degree in Craft & Design with the same range of specialisations for advanced study after graduation.
3. PG Diploma in Design Foundation – 1-year diploma for graduates from any discipline, often used as a foundation before entering the M.Des programme (“Design Foundation”).
Specialisations Available
These core fields of creative study are offered across B.Des and M.Des:
Hard Material Design
Soft Material Design
Fired Material Design
Fashion Clothing Design
Jewellery Design
Craft Communication
Interior Design
These programmes emphasise a blend of traditional craft knowledge and contemporary design skills.
TOP COLLEGES & SEATS
The Indian Institute of Crafts & Design (IICD), Jaipur is a specialised design college in India focused on craft and design education. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas like soft materials, hard materials, fired materials, fashion design, jewellery design, craft communication and interior design. IICD is an autonomous institute established in 1997 under a public-private partnership and is affiliated with Vishvakarma Skills University.
For IICD 2026 admissions, the institute offers around 260 seats in total. This includes 180 seats for the B.Des programme, 60 seats for the M.Des programme, and 20 seats for the PG Diploma course. Seat allotment is done as per specialisation availability and reservation norms.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must carefully review the eligibility criteria for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses before applying for IICD admissions.
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (senior secondary) from a recognized board. Students appearing in their final 12th exams can also apply provisionally.
Master of Design (M.Des)
Applicants should hold a graduate degree in Design or Architecture, such as B.Des, B.Arch, B.A. in Design, B.Sc. in Design, B.Voc in Design, or an equivalent design/architecture degree. Completing a 1-year PG Diploma in Design Foundation also makes candidates eligible.
PG Diploma in Design Foundation
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university is required to apply.
Reservation of Seats
The reservation policy is as per the UGC norms. Reservation percentages of different categories for admission in IICD are as follows:
Category | Reservation |
OBC | 27% |
ST | 15% |
SC | 7.5% |
PH Candidates | 3% |
In case of insufficient applications from the reserved categories, the seats will be opened to the General category.
Important Notes
Selected candidates who have graduated in B.Des. & B.Arch, B.A. in Design, B.Sc. in Design, B.Voc. in Design, are eligible for admission in 2 years M.des Programme in the specialisation of their preference after clearing the entrance test procedures.
IICD reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of seats in each specialisation of UG and PG degree programmes in Crafts & Design.
Note for SAARC and Foreign Nationals
A. The applicants under NRI, SAARC and Foreign Nationals category would need to obtain a valid residential permit or student visa for the prescribed duration of the programme and / or any other condition required as per the law of Government of India.
B. It is to be noted that the medium of instruction at IICD is English and all aspiring applicants are expected to possess working knowledge of the English language. Valid IELTS/TOEFL score need to be submitted at the time of registration.
Candidates appearing for their qualifying examinations may also apply. Their admission will be provisional and subject to obtaining the defined eligibility latest by within 90 days time after commencement of the course. In case any candidate fails to submit the defined eligibility certificates by due date, he/ she will not be allowed to continue his/her studies at IICD. In such cases, the semester tuition fee will not be refunded, however, the admission will be valid for the next year with the new semester fees provided the defined eligibility is obtained.
EXAM PATTERN
The IICD 2026 exam pattern consists of multiple stages, starting with General Awareness and Creativity & Perception (Part A), followed by Material, Color and Conceptual Tests (Part B), and ending with a Personal Interview (Part C). This structure evaluates a candidate’s design aptitude, material understanding, and conceptual thinking for admission to Indian Institute of Crafts and Design programmes.
1. The entrance exam consists of 2 Paper.
2. First paper is based on General Awareness, Creativity and Perception Test while the second paper is based on Material, Color and Conceptual Ability Test.
3. IICD Entrance Exam 2025 will be conducted in online mode .
4. The entrance test is designed to check the creativity and observation ability of candidate.
5. All the questions do not carry same marks. Marks of each question are mentioned along with the question.
6. There is no negative marking in IICD Entrance Exam.
EXAM SYLLABUS
The IICD 2026 exam syllabus includes General Awareness, Creativity & Perception (Part A), Material, Color and Conceptual Tests (Part B), and a Personal Interview (Part C), assessing candidates’ design aptitude, material knowledge, color sense, observation skills, and basic understanding of science and social awareness.
General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test
This test is designed to evaluate the abilities and interests in students, such as estimation of sizes and proportion, observation, synthesis and visual interpretation and general awareness.
Material, Color & Conceptual Test
This test will assess the following abilities:
1. Intelligent use of materials, conceptualize and realize a 3 dimensional form, skill of handling material.
2. To observe, think and expand ideas, create solution based on a plan and strategy.
3. Ability to provide multiple solutions to the given problem with written description.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. The candidate has to opt for the specialisation while filling up the personal and other details in the online registration form, prior to entrance test.
2. The selection of the students for the specialisation will be on the basis of his/ her performance in the foundation semesters and the aptitude shown. The decision will be taken by a committee duly constituted by IICD.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the IICD 2026 entrance exam, candidates must register online through the official IICD website (iicd.ac.in or iicdadmissions.in), complete the application form with personal and academic details, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and choose the desired programme, ensuring all eligibility criteria are met before the deadline.
Step 1: Firstly go to the official website of the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design.
Step 2: On the homepage, candidates will find the option of applying for admission to the current session.
Step 3: Register yourself as a new user by entering the required details.
Step 4: Then, verify the registered email address.
Step 5: Fill all the personal information as required in the application form. It will include your name, date of birth, gender, address and others.
Step 6: Proceed to enter the academic details that are further asked in the application form. Candidates are required to enter all valid details to avoid cancellation.
Step 7: Then upload the scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and other documents as prescribed by the institution.
Step 8: Candidates must also select their preference of exam centre and specialisation while filling out the form.
Step 9: Double-check the details entered before submitting the application form.
Step 10: The application fee is the final step of the application process. The payment can be made through an online payment mode like a debit card, a credit card, or net banking.
Category | Application Fee |
Candidates of India | INR 1,750 |
NRI Candidates | INR 3,500 |
EXAM CENTERS
For the IICD 2026 entrance exam, candidates can choose from multiple test centres across India when filling out the application form. Common cities where the exam is expected to be conducted include Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bhopal, Guwahati, Kochi, Patna, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Raipur, Chandigarh, Jammu, Lucknow and Udaipur. Aspirants are usually allowed to indicate multiple centre preferences in order of choice.
Bengaluru | Bhopal | Chennai | Chandigarh |
Delhi | Guwahati | Hyderabad | Jammu |
Jaipur | Kochi | Kolkata | Lucknow |
Mumbai | Patna | Raipur | Udaipur |
ADMIT CARD
The IICD 2026 admit card cum question paper will be released on the official IICD admissions portal from 5th April 2026 onwards for all registered candidates. You can download it online by logging in with your registration credentials; the admit card includes your details and the question paper.
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the IICD exam :
Step 1- Visit the official website
Step 2- Click on ‘Admissions’. A new page will open.
Step 3- Click on the ‘Log In’ link. Enter your ID and Password.
Step 4- Your Admit card will be produced and displayed on your computer screen. Save it on your system.
Step 5- Take a printout of the admit card and preserve it for future reference.
EXAM RESULT
The IICD 2026 first-round result is scheduled to be announced on 15 May 2026. The second-round result is expected on 2 June 2026. These dates are officially set by the Indian Institute of Crafts & Design. You can view and download your result from the official IICD admissions website (iicd.ac.in) by logging in with your credentials once the results are published.
Steps to Download IICD Entrance Exam Result:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Click the 'Result' link present on the website.
Step 3: Enter application form number.
Step 4: Click the 'View Result' button.
COUNSELLING PROCESS
The IICD 2026 counselling process begins after the declaration of entrance exam results. Candidates shortlisted in the merit list must register for counselling through the official IICD admissions portal within the given timeline. During counselling, candidates are required to verify original documents, including educational certificates, identity proof, category certificate (if applicable), and entrance exam credentials.
After document verification, candidates can choose their preferred programme and specialisation based on their merit rank and seat availability. Seats are allotted according to rank, category reservation norms, and candidate preferences. To confirm admission, selected candidates must pay the prescribed admission fee and complete all formalities within the stipulated time; failure to do so may result in seat cancellation and allotment to the next eligible candidate.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click here
For Admission Prospectus: Click Here
