MIT DAT Exam 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

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MIT Design Aptitude Test Application Date:17 Oct' 25 - 28 Feb' 26

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on Oct 21, 2025 10:54 AM

About MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026

The MIT Institute of Design, Pune, commenced the MIT DET 2026 registration process online at mitid.edu.in. Candidates can submit the MIT DAT application form 2026 by February 28, 2026. The institute will conduct MIT DAT 2026 on April 6, 2026. The MIT Design Entrance Test is conducted in one cycle for B.Des and in two cycles for M.Des programmes. Candidates who are shortlisted in the design entrance exam are called to attend the studio test and interview. 

Furthermore, candidates who qualify for studio tests and personal interviews must attend at their respective campuses, which completes the selection process. Aspirants should note that the MIT Institute of Design Pune, Avantika University Ujjain, and MIT University Shillong will have their separate merit lists of shortlisted candidates.

What is MIT Design Aptitude Test?

The MIT Design Aptitude Test, or MIT DAT, is conducted jointly for admissions to the B.Des & M.Des programmes at MIT Institute of Design (MITID) Pune, MITID Indore (Avantika University-Ujjain), and MITID Shillong (MIT University Shillong). MIT DAT which is now MIT DET (Design Entrance Test) is conducted for the duration of 3 hours at various test centres across India. (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin (Kochi), Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, & Pune). MITID DET syllabus includes analysis ability, observation skills, problem-solving techniques, etc.

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MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026 Highlights

Full Exam Name
MIT Design Aptitude Test
Short Exam Name
MIT Design Aptitude Test
Conducting Body
MIT Institute of Design
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
University Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
offline
Participating Colleges
4
Exam Duration
3 Hours

MIT Design Aptitude Test Important Dates

MIT Design Aptitude Test MIT Design Aptitude Test (session 2026)

MIT Institute of Design opened the MIT DAT 2026 application form window on October 17, 2025 at its official website- mitid.edu.in. To fill out the MIT application form 2026, candidates have to follow the steps: 

  • Visit the MIT DAT official website - mitid.edu.in. 
  • Click on the link to fill MIT DAT 2026 application form
  • Complete the registration form by providing the basic information such as name, email address, mobile number, gender and more. After successful registration, an application number will be generated. 
  • Log in using the credentials provided and complete the form by providing personal and academic. Moreover, upload documents as per specifications.  
  • Finally, make the payment of the MIT application fee 2026. 

In order to get admission in MIT institutes of design campuses, candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria as laid down by the authorities. The eligibility criteria of MIT DAT 2026 include conditions and requirements that students are required to meet to be eligible for admission into an institute. 

  • For the B.Des programme: Candidates have to pass the 10+2 exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board (HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB) .

  • For the M.Des programme: Candidates have to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university/board.

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Documents Required at Exam MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026

MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026

MITID DET admit card
Original ID proof

MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026 Exam Centers

StateCity
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Karnataka
Bangalore
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Indore
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Kerala
Kochi
Delhi
Delhi
Goa
Goa
Telangana
Hyderabad
Rajasthan
Jaipur
West Bengal
Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Nagpur
Pune
UPES B.Des Admissions 2026

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EXAMS dates- 13-14 Dec | Leading Design College | Highest CTC: ₹12 LPA | Average CTC: ₹7.5 LPA | Scholarships for Deserving Students

MIT Institute specifies the MIT DAT exam pattern 2026 on the official website. With the help of the exam pattern of MIT DAT 2026, candidates can know important details related to the entrance exam. Details such as total questions, mode of exam, types of questions, and more are made available through the MIT exam pattern 2026. 

MITID DAT Exam Pattern 

Particulars

Details

Examination mode

Offline

Medium of the exam

English

Maximum Marks

100

Total number of questions

10

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MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026 Syllabus

MIT Design Aptitude Test MIT Design Aptitude Test Syllabus

Design Inclination: Unit 01


Visual clues & general awareness

    Communication skills: Unit 01


    Verbal & nonverbal abilities of expression

      Candidates can follow the tips given below to prepare for the MIT DAT 2026:

      • Building observation and analytical skills by paying greater attention to details about the surroundings.
      • Engaging in problem-solving to ideate about new ways of doing things.
      • Read about news from the fashion world by subscribing to fashion/ art magazines to remain abreast of the latest  trends
      • Remain curious to know about things and remain open to new ideas to make changes in one's style. One way to do that is to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds which will bring new ideas to the table.

      Candidates who register for the entrance exam can download the MIT DAT 2026 admit card from the official website. To download the admit of MIT DAT 2026, aspirants must use their email ID and password. Candidates must check all details mentioned in the MIT DAT exam admit card and contact the authorities in case of any error or discrepancy. The steps to download the MIT DAT hall ticket 2026 are mentioned below. 

      • Visit mitid.edu.in. 
      • Click on the link to download the admit card of MIT DAT 2026
      • Login using the email ID and password 
      • Upon successful login, the MIT admit card 2026 will be displayed on the screen
      • Download and take a printout of the same. 

      The MIT DAT 2026 result will be declared on the official website - mitid.edu.in on April 23, 2026, after 5 pm. Candidates can download the MIT DAT 2026 exam result through their login. The steps to download the MIT DAT 2026 results are mentioned below. 

      • Visit mitid.edu.in. 
      • Click on the link to download the MIT result 2026 
      • Login using the email ID and password 
      • Upon successful login, the MIT DAT result 2026 will be displayed on the screen
      • Download and take a printout of the same. 

      The MIT merit list 2026 for all participating institutions will be released separately. Candidates will have to visit the institute's official website to check the merit list for MIT admission 2026. 

      Documents Required at MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026 counselling

      MIT Design Aptitude Test 2026

      MITID DET scorecard
      MITID DET admit card
      Caste Certificate (if required)
      Disability Certificate (if required)
      Aadhaar Card

      Admission to the MIT Institute of Design, Pune, and other participating institutes is done based on the Design Aptitude Test, Studio Test, and Personal Interview. Candidates shortlisted in the design entrance exam are called to attend the studio test and PI.

      The second phase of the MIT Pune admission procedure for design courses consists of studio tests followed by personal interviews at the Institute in Pune. Aspirants should note that the MIT DAT 2026 studio test and a personal interview may be conducted at the MITID campus in Pune. Candidates will be able to check results for the second stage of MIT Pune admissions at the official website.

      The MITID DET question papers are the valuable resources for the candidates who are planning to appear for the entrance exam. Candidates are hence advised to refer to the previous year's MITID DET sample papers to ensure smooth performance in the exam. Solving the previous question papers of MIT DET helps candidates to know the exam pattern, types of questions asked, marking scheme, time management and also the areas of improvement.

      General Information

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      Q: When is MIT DAT 2026 exam date?
      A:

      MIT DAT entrance exam will be conducted on April 6, 2026.

      Q: How to register for MIT DAT 2026?
      A:

      Candidates can register for MIT DAT 2026 online from the official website - mitid.edu.in

      Q: What are the courses offered through MIT DAT 2026?
      A:

      Candidates will be offered admissions into B.Des and M.Des programmes through MIT DAT 2026.

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