The IICD Entrance Exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, Jaipur - one of India's premier institutions for craft-based design education. It tests visual perception, drawing ability, craft awareness and creative thinking for admission to B.Des programmes in Craft Design and Textile Design. The exam has two stages: a written aptitude test followed by a studio test and interview.
Mode: Offline (written + studio test)
Duration: 150 minutes (written) + studio test on separate day
Total Marks: 150 (written) + studio test marks
Marking Scheme: Varies by section - no negative marking
Sections Visual Perception & Design Aptitude
~30 Questions • 60 Marks
Drawing & Sketching
3-4 tasks Questions • 40 Marks
Craft & Design Awareness
~20 Questions • 30 Marks
English Comprehension
~20 Questions • 20 Marks
Visual Perception Colour theory, visual hierarchy, composition Pattern recognition, spatial reasoning Drawing & Sketching Object drawing, perspective sketching Memory-based illustration, creative interpretation Craft & Design Awareness Indian craft traditions, textile heritage Contemporary design movements, sustainability in design English Comprehension Reading passages, grammar, vocabulary Passed Class 12 (any stream) with minimum 50% aggregate Portfolio of creative work recommended but not mandatory at application stage No upper age limit Application opens
February 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Written test
June 2027 (tentative)
Studio test & interview
June-July 2027 (tentative)
Register on iicd.ac.in Fill application form with academic and portfolio details Pay application fee online Appear for the written test at designated centre Shortlisted candidates attend studio test and interview at IICD Jaipur 💡 Preparation Tips Practice sketching daily - still life, memory drawing, creative compositions Study Indian craft traditions (block printing, pottery, weaving, embroidery regions) Develop a personal portfolio even if not required - it strengthens the interview Read about sustainability in design and contemporary craft movements ❓ FAQs Is IICD a government or private institute?
IICD is an autonomous institute supported by the Government of Rajasthan - it is not private but operates independently.
Do I need UCEED/NID DAT to apply?
No. IICD conducts its own entrance exam - UCEED and NID DAT scores are not accepted.
Is a portfolio mandatory?
Not mandatory at the application stage, but a portfolio strengthens your studio test and interview performance.