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iDAT exam pattern 2023 is set by the conducting authority, IIAD. The main step of preparing for any exam is going through the exam pattern and syllabus. The paper is set for a total of 200 marks for a duration of 2 and a half hours. The exam pattern for including the weightage for each area for iDAT 2023 exam is given below in detail.
iDAT Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights
The iDAT is conducted in two stages, to check the aptitude, design, creativity, imagination and drawing ability of the candidates.
The exam pattern in essential is as tabulated below.
| Exam Mode | Online and Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) |
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| iDAT Total Marks | 200 |
| iDAT Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
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iDAT 2023 Course-Wise Exam Pattern
The application process for each course is different.
For Interior Architecture, Communication Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, and Design courses, the admission process is divided into two parts.
- Part A: IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT)
- Part B: Studio Simulation.
For Fashion Management, the admission process is as follows.
- Part A: IIAD Aptitude Test
- Part B: Personal Interview.
iDAT Marking Scheme
The written test has two sections.
- Logical Reasoning
- Creative Thinking and Visual Ability.
Each section carries 100 marks. The duration of the iDAT exam is two and a half hours. iDAT has a total number of 10 questions and the allotment of marks varies.
The following table shows the topics and marks distribution.
| Question Number | Area | Weightage |
| 1 | Lateral Thinking | 10 Marks |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 5 Marks |
| 3 | Story Telling | 15 Marks |
| 4 | Remote Association | 5 Marks |
| 5 | Transformation | 10 Marks |
| 6 | Alternative Object Use | 15 Marks |
| 7 | Logic | 3 Marks |
| 8 | Visual Skills | 15 Marks |
| 9 | Colour | 12 Marks |
| 10 | Geometric Exploration | 10 Marks |
What After iDAT 2023?
After the IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT), candidates should go through the second stage i.e, portfolio assessment and studio simulation rounds.
Portfolio Assessment
Candidates are required to build a portfolio of their own. It is not expected to be of professional standards, but still, an own portfolio of every candidate is desirable to check the candidate's interest and aptitude. It can include candidate's drawings/ sketches, needlework, paintings, graphic design, web design or photography.
Studio Simulation
The studio simulation test is a two-hour activity in which a group of 10 to 15 students will be given a brief along with the material. Applicants are required to create a 3D model using that material under the supervision of the faculty. Then the conducting authority will judge them based on teamwork, creative thinking, innovation and problem-solving skills. In a studio environment, the applicants are taken through personal interviews to see the person's interests and creative abilities.
