UPES M.Des Admissions 2026
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Army Institute of Fashion and Design will publish the AIFD 2026 merit list on its official website - aifd.edu.in. The merit list of AIFD 2026 will be prepared based on marks obtained in class 10th and 12th. Shortlisted candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee and present the original document for verification. In this article, get all details of the AIFD merit list 2026, including dates, admission process, and more.
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The institute is expected to release the AIFD 2026 merit list for multiple rounds of admissions. Through AIFD 2026 admissions, candidates will be admitted into the 3-year B.Sc. FAD programme.
The table below provides the important dates for the AIFD merit list 2026
Particulars | Dates (tentative) |
AIFD 2026 application window | November 2025 to April 2026 |
AIFD merit list 2026 date | First week of June 2026 |
The merit list of AIFD 2026 can be downloaded by following the steps given below-
Visit the official website - aifd.edu.in
Click on the AIFD merit list 2026 link
The AIFD 2026 merit list PDF will be displayed on the screen
Download and save the merit list for future reference
The final merit list of AIFD 2026 will be prepared based on the candidate’s marks in class 10th and 12th, as well as the interview round. For candidates who are appearing in their class 12 exams, their marks in class 11 will be considered for preparing the merit list. However, such candidates must make sure they fulfil the AIFD eligibility criteria at the time of admission
Particulars | Weightage |
Marks in class 10th | 40% |
Marks in class 12th | 60% |
Once the AIFD admission 2026 merit list is published, candidates will be required to complete the payment of fee and document verification as given below -
Candidates must pay the course registration fee of Rs 10000 before the prescribed deadline
A hostel fee of Rs 5000 also needs to be paid before the prescribed deadline
Original copies of the qualifying exam’s marksheet and pass certificates must be submitted to the institute
TC/Migration Certificate/Character Certificate must be submitted
The 12th std result should also be submitted through Digilocker. Candidates must submit a printed screenshot of the Digilocker result, along with the website link
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The AIFD merit list 2026 will be published tentatively in June 2026.
The factors considered for preparing the merit list of AIFD 2026 are marks in class 10th, 12th, and an interview.
Candidates can download the merit list from the official website - aifd.edu.in
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Getting admission in IITs or NID for BDes depends on a few things: your entrance exam score, portfolio, and sometimes your interview performance.
IITs (for BDes) : Admission is mainly through UCEED . You need a good rank in UCEED to get in.
NID : Admission is through NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) . Your portfolio and DAT score matter a lot.
If your preparation and scores are strong, you have a chance. You can check previous years’ cut-offs to see where you stand.
Hope it helps !
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Army Institute of Fashion and Design
Taking a second drop is not an issue if you clear the required entrance exams or meet the eligibility criteria.
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CUET qualifies BDes Fashion Designing students.
The basis for admission is the CUET score.
yes, Indeed, CUET qualifies BDes Fashion Designing students.
Admission CUET score is very important.
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