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The ISDI School of Design and Innovation Mumbai has opened the ISDI challenge DAT 2026 application form for cycle 3. Candidates can apply online from the official website till April 10, 2026. The application process of ISDI Challenge 2026 includes submitting a portfolio/design project and appearing for ISDI DAT 2026. The ISDI challenge interview will be conducted from March 12 to April 20, 2026 for cycle 3. Candidates will get the ISDI result 2026 on their email ID. The shortlisted candidates have to confirm their seats and pay the admission fee within the prescribed deadline.
Before proceeding to fill out the application form, interested applicants must verify the ISDI Challenge eligibility criteria for 2026. The institute conducts the ISDI 2026 admissions in multiple cycles. The institute offers various design specialisations, including communication design, fashion design, fashion communication, interior design, and product design.
About ISDI Challenge DAT
Indian School of Design and Innovation conducts the ISDI DAT entrance test in multiple cycles. The candidates who miss out on the first cycle may apply in the next cycle. ISDI conducts the design aptitude test (DAT) in 3 cycles. The ISDI DAT entrance exam is conducted online, and the medium is English.
The ISDI DAT syllabus tests the candidates on their logical reasoning, general awareness, analytical thinking and storytelling. Candidates must also submit their portfolio or a design project and appear for an interview.
The ISDI challenge process is used to evaluate the candidate’s skills and passion. This is the selection process conducted by the ISDI authorities to offer the design admission to the eligible candidates. ISDI offers undergraduate programmes in design for aspiring candidates through the ISDI DAT exam.
| Full Exam Name | ISDI Challenge Design Aptitude Test |
| Short Exam Name | ISDI Challenge DAT |
| Conducting Body | Indian School of Design and Innovation |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Thrice a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode Of Application | online |
| Mode Of Exam | online |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour |
ISDI Challenge DAT ISDI Challenge Design Aptitude Test (session 2026)
The authorities released the ISDI challenge application form 2026 on September 11, 2025. The cycle 3 ISDI challenge application form is currently open till April 10, 2026. Candidates need to pay the ISDI application fee as Rs. 3500 while filling up the application form.
Documents required to upload during ISDI Challenge application form.
The aspirants who want to apply for the ISDI DAT 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria. The ISDI challenge eligibility 2026 is as follows.
The ISDI challenge 2026 exam pattern is published on the official website. Candidates can refer to the ISDI challenge exam pattern 2026 to know about the marking scheme, type of questions asked and the duration of the exam.
Exam particulars | Details |
Type of question | MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Total number of questions | 40 + 1 |
Duration of the exam | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
Total marks | 100 |
Mode of exam | Online |
Medium of exam | English |
Section | Number of Questions | Marks allotted |
General awareness | 15 | 30 |
Logical reasoning | 15 | 30 |
Analytical reasoning | 10 | 20 |
Story telling | 1 | 20 |
Note: The candidates have to attempt all questions. There is no negative marking. This section must be completed uninterrupted, within the stipulated time, to proceed to the next section.
To ensure clearance in the ISDI DAT entrance exam, the candidates have to go through some of the preparation tips. They are as follows.
The ISDI School of Design and Innovation will declare the ISDI challenge result for cycle 3 on April 30, 2026 Shorlisted candidates have to confirm their seat by May 20, 2026. The ISDI 2026 exam results will be sent via email to the registered candidates.
Candidates have to mention the dates applicable by mentioning their application number. Result announcement will be for applicants who have completed all 3 steps of the ISDI Challenge - design project/portfolio submission, DAT and interview.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The ISDI application form 2026 was released on September 11, 2025.
As part of the ISDI challenge 2026, candidates have to either submit a portfolio or submit a design project, appear for a Design Aptitude Test, and an interview round.
The design specialisations offered by ISDI include communication design, fashion design, fashion communication & styling, interior design, product design, strategic design and management, and Animation & VFX.
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