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    ISDI Challenge 2026: Cycle 3 Registration Open, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

    ISDI Challenge 2026: Cycle 3 Registration Open, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 16 Feb 2026, 03:00 PM IST

    Indian School of Design and Innovation, Mumbai, conducts the ISDI challenge 2026 in multiple phases for admission into the B.Des programme of the institute. Currently, the ISDI Challenge 2026 application form for cycle 3 is open till April 10, 2026. The ISDI challenge DAT interview for round 3 will be conducted from March 12 to April 20, 2026. Earlier, the ISDI challenge result 2026 for cycle 2 was declared on January 27, 2026. Shortlisted candidates must accept the seat by February 27. The ISDI challenge 2026 involves three stages, namely uploading of portfolio/design projects, appearing for DAT, and finally an online interview round. In this article, get complete details of the ISDI challenge 2026, including dates, eligibility, and more.

    This Story also Contains

    1. ISDI Challenge 2026 Overview
    2. ISDI Challenge 2026 Dates
    3. ISDI Challenge Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. ISDI Challenge Application Form 2026
    5. ISDI Challenge 2026 Selection Process
    6. ISDI Challenge DAT 2026 Syllabus
    7. ISDI Challenge 2026 - Weightage
    8. ISDI Challenge Result 2026
    ISDI Challenge 2026: Cycle 3 Registration Open, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
    ISDI Challenge 2026

    ISDI offers admissions into the B.Des programme with design specialisations being offered in communication design, fashion design, interior design, product design, strategic design and management, and animation and VFX.

    ISDI Challenge 2026 Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Conducting body

    Indian School of Design and Innovation

    Frequency

    Multiple cycles

    Mode

    Online

    Courses offered

    B.Des

    ISDI Challenge 2026 Dates

    The institute has notified the ISDI challenge dates 2026 on its official website. The ISDI challenge is conducted in multiple phases. Currently, cycle 2 is underway. The ISDI challenge 2026 dates are given below.

    ISDI Challenge Dates 2026

    Particulars

    Cycle 1

    Cycle 2

    Cycle 3

    Application open

    September 11, 2025

    Open

    Open

    Last date for portfolio upload/design project & DAT

    October 25, 2025

    December 15, 2025

    April 10, 2026

    Interview date

    October 27 to November 15, 2025

    December 15 to January 16, 2026

    March 12 to April 20, 2026

    ISDI challenge 2026 result

    December 1, 2025

    January 27, 2026

    April 30, 2026

    Acceptance deadline

    January 15, 2026

    February 27, 2026

    May 20, 2026

    Semester 1 fee payment deadline

    May 30, 2026

    May 30, 2026

    May 30, 2026

    ISDI Challenge Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The ISDI challenge 2026 eligibility criteria has been prescribed on the official website. Candidates who have passed the 10+2 exam or are appearing for their 10+2 exams are eligible to apply. The ISDI challenge upper age limit is 21 years. Candidates appearing for their 10+2 exams will be required to submit their pass certificate at the time of admission.

    ISDI Challenge Application Form 2026

    The ISDI challenge 2026 application form for cycle 3 is open till April 10, 2026. Interested candidates must apply from the official website -isdi.in. At the time of submitting the application form for the ISDI challenge 2026, candidates will be required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP).

    ISDI Challenge 2026 Selection Process

    There are three components for the ISDI challenge 2026 process, which are as follows-

    • Uploading portfolio/design project: First candidates have to upload a portfolio, which can include a mix of drawings, sketches, photographs, animations, paintings, or sculptures. The portfolio must be uploaded in a PDF or JPG/JPEG format. In case the candidate does not have a portfolio, they can complete a design project as directed by the institute and upload it.

    • Design Aptitude Test (DAT): After uploading the portfolio/ design project, candidates must attempt the online DAT which evaluates the design aptitude and knowledge.

    • Online Interview: The third component of the ISDI challenge 2026 is the online interview conducted over a phone call or video call.

    ISDI Challenge DAT 2026 Syllabus

    The syllabus of ISDI challenge DAT 2026 evaluates candidates in four areas, namely general awareness, logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and storytelling. The ISDI challenge DAT must be completed online in 60 minutes.

    ISDI Challenge DAT Exam Pattern

    Sections

    No. of questions

    Marks

    General awareness

    15

    30

    Logical reasoning

    15

    30

    Analytical thinking

    10

    20

    Storytelling

    1

    20

    ISDI Challenge 2026 - Weightage

    The weightages for various components in the ISDI challenge 2026 selection process are given in the table below.-

    ISDI Challenge 2026 Selection Weightage

    Component

    Total Marks

    Weightage

    Portfolio/Design project

    100

    40%

    DAT

    100

    40%

    Online interview

    100

    30%

    ISDI Challenge Result 2026

    The institute will declare the ISDI challenge 2026 result for cycle 3 on April 30, 2026. Shortlisted candidates must accept the seat by May 20 and pay the fee by May 30, 2026. Candidates are notified about the ISDI challenge result on their registered email address. Shortlisted candidates are required to accept the seat by February 27, 2026. The institute declares the ISDI result 2026 for each cycle separately.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the components of the ISDI challenge 2026?
    A:

    The three components of ISDI challenge 2026 include the portfolio, DAT, and online interview.

    Q: What is the weightage of the ISDI challenge DAT 2026 in the ISDI selection process?
    A:

    The ISDI challenge DAT has a 40% weightage in the ISDI challenge selection process.

    Q: What are the courses offered through the ISDI challenge 2026?
    A:

    Through the ISDI challenge 2026, candidates will be offered admission into the BDes programme with specialisations in communication design, fashion design, interior design, product design, strategic design and management, and animation and VFX.

    Q: What is the ISDI challenge result date?
    A:

    The ISDI challenge result 2026 for cycle 3 will be declared on April 30, 2026. 

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