LATEST UPDATE 2026

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) has announced the IICD UG and PG  EXAM 2026 entrance exam. IICD UG and PG  exam will be conducted on 20 April 2026 and the date of declaration of exam result has been fixed as 15 May 2026. New sessions will start from July 2026.   

IMPORTANT DATES

The Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD) has announced the admission schedule for the 2026–27 academic session. The IICD 2026 application form is now available, and interested candidates can check the important dates for IICD 2026 below.

PROGRAME OFFERED

For IICD Exam 2026, the institute offers Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Master of Design (M.Des), and a PG Diploma in Design Foundation programme. These courses are available across specialisations such as Fashion, Jewellery, Interior Design, Craft Communication, and Material Design, focusing on craft-based and contemporary design education.

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des)–4-year undergraduate degree in Crafts & Design with specialisations including Hard Material Design, Soft Material Design, Fired Material Design, Fashion Clothing Design, Jewellery Design, Craft Communication, and Interior Design.
2. 
   Master of Design (M.Des)–2-year postgraduate degree in Craft & Design with the same range of specialisations for advanced study after graduation.
3. 
   PG Diploma in Design Foundation–1-year diploma for graduates from any discipline, often used as a foundation before entering the M.Des programme (“Design Foundation”).

Specialisations Available

These core fields of creative study are offered across B.Des and M.Des:

Hard Material Design

Soft Material Design

Fired Material Design

Fashion Clothing Design

Jewellery Design

Craft Communication

Interior Design

These programmes emphasise a blend of traditional craft knowledge and contemporary design skills.

TOP COLLEGES & SEATS

The Indian Institute of Crafts & Design (IICD), Jaipur is a specialised design college in India focused on craft and design education. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas like soft materials, hard materials, fired materials, fashion design, jewellery design, craft communication and interior design. IICD is an autonomous institute established in 1997 under a public-private partnership and is affiliated with Vishvakarma Skills University.

For IICD 2026 admissions, the institute offers around 260 seats in total. This includes 180 seats for the B.Des programme, 60 seats for the M.Des programme, and 20 seats for the PG Diploma course. Seat allotment is done as per specialisation availability and reservation norms.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the IICD 2026 entrance exam, candidates must register online through the official IICD website (iicd.ac.in or iicdadmissions.in), complete the application form with personal and academic details, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and choose the desired programme, ensuring all eligibility criteria are met before the deadline.

Step 1: Firstly go to the official website of the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design. 

Step 2: On the homepage, candidates will find the option of applying for admission to the current session.  

Step 3: Register yourself as a new user by entering the required details.

Step 4: Then, verify the registered email address.

Step 5: Fill all the personal information as required in the application form. It will include your name, date of birth, gender, address and others.

Step 6: Proceed to enter the academic details that are further asked in the application form. Candidates are required to enter all valid details to avoid cancellation. 

Step 7: Then upload the scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and other documents as prescribed by the institution. 

Step 8: Candidates must also select their preference of exam centre and specialisation while filling out the form. 

Step 9: Double-check the details entered before submitting the application form. 

Step 10: The application fee is the final step of the application process. The payment can be made through an online payment mode like a debit card, a credit card, or net banking.

EXAM CENTERS

For the IICD 2026 entrance exam, candidates can choose from multiple test centres across India when filling out the application form. Common cities where the exam is expected to be conducted include Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bhopal, Guwahati, Kochi, Patna, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Raipur, Chandigarh, Jammu, Lucknow and Udaipur. Aspirants are usually allowed to indicate multiple centre preferences in order of choice.

ADMIT CARD

The IICD 2026 admit card cum question paper will be released on the official IICD admissions portal from 5th April 2026 onwards for all registered candidates. You can download it online by logging in with your registration credentials; the admit card includes your details and the question paper.

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the IICD exam :

Step 1- Visit the official website

Step 2- Click on ‘Admissions’. A new page will open.

Step 3- Click on the ‘Log In’ link. Enter your ID and Password.

Step 4- Your Admit card will be produced and displayed on your computer screen. Save it on your system.

Step 5- Take a printout of the admit card and preserve it for future reference.

EXAM RESULT

The IICD 2026 first-round result is scheduled to be announced on 15 May 2026. The second-round result is expected on 2 June 2026. These dates are officially set by the Indian Institute of Crafts & Design. You can view and download your result from the official IICD admissions website (iicd.ac.in) by logging in with your credentials once the results are published.

Steps to Download IICD Entrance Exam Result:

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Click the ‘Result’ link present on the website.

Step 3: Enter application form number.

Step 4: Click the ‘View Result’ button.

COUNSELLING PROCESS

The IICD 2026 counselling process begins after the declaration of entrance exam results. Candidates shortlisted in the merit list must register for counselling through the official IICD admissions portal within the given timeline. During counselling, candidates are required to verify original documents, including educational certificates, identity proof, category certificate (if applicable), and entrance exam credentials.

After document verification, candidates can choose their preferred programme and specialisation based on their merit rank and seat availability. Seats are allotted according to rank, category reservation norms, and candidate preferences. To confirm admission, selected candidates must pay the prescribed admission fee and complete all formalities within the stipulated time; failure to do so may result in seat cancellation and allotment to the next eligible candidate.