IIAD is now the University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT), is a State Private University. UDIT is located in Sector 68, Gurugram, Haryana and builds on the legacy of the Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD), established in 2015. The design program has been ranked 153 by Collegedunia in 2026.
- The School of Design offers B.Des. programs in Communication Design, Animation Film Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Product Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Communication, each of 4 years.
- The School of Management offers 4-year BBA (Hons.) programs in Business Ventures & AI, Technology Business Management, Financial Analysis & FinTech, Marketing & Brand Strategy, Fashion Business Management and Luxury Business Management.
- For postgraduates, options include 2-year M.Des. degrees in Communication Design and Interior Design & Styling along with a 2-year MBA in Luxury & Fashion Business Management.
- PG Diplomas in Graphic Design and Interior Design are of 1 year. B.Tech programs under the School of Innovation are coming soon.
Admission at UDIT is based on UDIT Design Aptitude Test, followed by portfolio evaluation and a personal interview for BDes. The total fee for AY 2027-28 is INR 26.86 Lakhs for B.Des. and for M.Des, INR 12.5 Lakhs.
With 95% placement success, a highest package of INR 12 LPA, an average package of INR 6 LPA and a network of 500+ companies, UDIT students gain exposure to global leaders like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Lamborghini, McKinsey & Company, Accenture, EY, Reliance Retail and Dyson, as well as leading Indian designers such as Tarun Tahiliani and Masaba Gupta. Students benefit from intensive internships and industry workshops, positioning them as sustainable, agile, and market-ready professionals driving India’s creative industries.
Merit-cum-means scholarships are available, and education loans are offered through partner banks and organisations.
DIRECT LINK: Apply to UDIT Gurugram admission 2027
UDIT Important Dates 2027
Tabulated below are important admission events and their dates for UDIT Gurugram.
| Round | Application Deadline | GD/PI Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | November 30, 2026 | December 5 & 6, 2026 |
| Round 2 | December 31, 2026 | January 2 & 3, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 25, 2027 | April 2, 3 & 4, 2027 |
| Round 4 | May 20, 2027 | May 22 & 23, 2027 |
Check: IIAD Brochure 2026
IIAD Rankings & Awards 2025
Agencies across the country rank various educational institutes and the streams offered by them annually. For 2025, IIRF ranked IIAD Delhi at 41 for Design. Some other IIAD Delhi Rankings and Achievements have been listed below.
| Ranking Agency | Category | 2026 Rank | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | Animation | 24 | NA |
| Design | 153 | 41 | |
| IIRF | Design | NA | 47 |
UDIT Courses & Fees 2027
University of Design, Innovation and Technology offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Design, Management, and Business Administration. These programs are offered under various specialisations. Candidates should clear the U-DAT exam, or U-MAT exam for admission. The application form cost is INR 2,500. All details of popular UDIT Courses are given below.
| Program | Total Fees | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BDes | INR 26.86 Lakhs | 10+2 with 50% + U-DAT Exam (Portfolio Evaluation + Personal Interview) |
| BBA Hons | INR 23.4 Lakhs | 10+2 with 50% + U-MAT Exam (Personal Interview) |
| MDes | INR 12.5 Lakhs | Graduation with 50% + U-DAT Exam (Portfolio Evaluation + Personal Interview) |
| MBA | INR 12.6 Lakhs | Graduation with 50% + U-MAT Exam (Personal Interview) |
| PG Diploma | To be confirmed | Graduation with 50% + U-DAT Exam (Portfolio Evaluation + Personal Interview) |
Note: The seat intake for BBA Hons Luxury & Fashion Management and Technology & Business Management is 60 each, while for MBA it is 30.
UDIT Admissions 2027
University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT), Gurugram, formerly IIAD, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Design, Management, and Business Administration. UDIT Admissions are conducted in online as well as offline modes. Candidates are selected based on the U-DAT (UDIT Design Aptitude Test) for School of Design or the U-MAT (UDIT Management Aptitude Test) for School of Management, followed by portfolio evaluation and a personal interview. For the upcoming admission cycle of 2027, the UDIT fee for the application is INR 2500. Eligible candidates, if interested, may follow the steps below to apply online for UDIT Admissions.
Candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate in Class XII for undergraduate programs and in graduation for postgraduate programs. There is no cut-off and no group discussion, and selection is holistic.
IIAD Placements 2025
IIAD has a Career Services Division (CSD) that is solely dedicated to supporting students throughout their journey of attaining the best career opportunities. The CSD team is associated with over 350+ top brands of the Industry to provide quality internship and placement opportunities. CSD facilitates students with different preparatory measures such as mock interviews, one-on-one counselling and other workshops to help them prepare for their placements.
As part of their academic journey, students complete 8–16 week internships and participate in masterclasses led by industry experts such as Dibakar Banerjee (Film Director), Rohit Krishan Gulati (Founder, Incubis), Amit Gulati (Design Thinker & Founder, Incubis), M.K. Raina (Theatre Director), and Urvashi Gupta (Head of Account Management, WGSN). These experiences help students graduate as industry-ready professionals, equipped to succeed in the global creative economy.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 12 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 7.5 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 95% |
| Top Recruiters | Levis, Louis Vuitton, FabIndia, Lamborghini, Pero, and House of Heirloom |
Aditi Shanbagh, a BA Hons Communication Design student says that IIAD Delhi Placements have a 90% track record. Final year students are eligible to sit for campus placements. Some of the companies that have visited the campus previously are Netflix, FabIndia, Squareboat, Aditya Birla among many others.
UDIT Scholarships 2027
UDIT, Gurugram provides merit-cum-means scholarships to deserving students.
- All students who qualify the UDIT Entrance Test are eligible to apply for scholarships.
- Eligibility for a scholarship can be explored once the offer letter is issued.
- Merit is established through the UDIT entrance test and personal interview, along with a thorough evaluation of the financial need of the student.
- Education loans are available through partner banks and organisations.
UDIT Campus & Facilities
University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT) has a purpose-built campus in Sector 68, Gurugram. The campus houses studios, labs, a library and recreational spaces, including a cafeteria and a startup incubator.
- Design and creative facilities: Exhibition Gallery, Mac Lab, Fabrication Lab, Wood & Metal Workshop, Fashion Studio, Photo & Video Studio, Recording Studio and Dance Studio.
- Common spaces: Multipurpose Hall, Library & Co-working Area, Outdoor Classrooms, Open-Air Amphitheatre, Multipurpose Sports Court, Cafeteria and Startup Incubator.
- School of Management studios: Venture & Incubation Studio, Financial Modelling Lab, Data & Analytics Lab, AI Fluency Lab, Market Simulation Room, Case & Negotiation Studio, Client Project Studio and Pitch & Presentation Theatre.
- Some of the prime facilities include the Material Workshop, Garment Construction Lab, Photography Lab, Mac Labs and Studio Spaces.
- Modular studios allow for flexible space-utilisation, facilitating fluid movement between different settings such as lectures, demo, skill-labs, project-work and critiques.
- There is ample exhibition space for a spectacular display of Art/Design work.
UDIT offers university-supported accommodation near the campus in a safe, gated community.
- Rooms: fully furnished double and triple rooms with study areas, storage, mini fridge, TV and climate control.
- Shared kitchens: microwave, induction cooker, RO water and fridge.
- Services: daily housekeeping, meal plans, and 24/7 security with CCTV.
- Nearby: malls (Elan Epic and Reach 3 Roads), cafés, a gym, a salon and food outlets within walking distance.
A dedicated university shuttle connects the campus to Millennium City Centre Metro Station.
Around 75% of School of Management faculty and 80% of School of Design faculty are active industry practitioners.
The institute also plans annual academic trips to India’s less-visited craft pockets. Students live with artisans, and learn directly from them too. Some of these trips have been to destinations like Fatehpur Sikri at Agra, Virasat-e-Khalsa at Anantapur, Maheshwar, Pushkar, Barmer, Lucknow, Varanasi, Pondicherry, Nagaland and Bhutan.
For an in-depth campus-tour, one can click on the link given below.
UDIT Hostels
UDIT offers university-supported (college-assisted) accommodation near its campus in Sector 68, Gurugram, within a safe, gated community.
- The accommodation is fully furnished with study areas, storage, a mini fridge, TV and climate control, and includes meal plans, daily housekeeping and 24×7 security with CCTV.
- Shared kitchens are equipped with a microwave, induction cooker, RO water and a fridge.
- Separate facilities for girls and boys are conveniently located and equipped with all basic amenities.
- Malls such as Elan Epic and Reach 3 Roads, cafes, a gym, a salon and food outlets are within walking distance.
- Students can choose between double, and triple occupancy rooms, each designed to provide a productive and relaxed living environment. UDIT Hostel fees has been tabulated below.
| Room Type | Refundable Security Deposit | Room Charges | Meal Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Occupancy | INR 40,000 | INR 1,80,000 | INR 60,000 |
| Double Occupancy | INR 50,000 | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
Watch the video below to know more about University of Design, Innovation and Technology illustrious alumni.
IIAD FAQs
Ques. What are some of the facilities one can find at IIAD Hostels?
Ans. Some of the facilities provided to students at IIAD Hostels are:
- Shuttle Services: Enjoy stress-free travel between home and university
- Fully Furnished Rooms: Attached balcony and washrooms, study tables, cupboards and AC
- Recreation: Swimming Pool and Gym access, Table Tennis & Pool Table, Tennis Court, and Basketball Court
- Wholesome Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included with the accommodation.
- A Safe, Gated Community with 24/7 security with CCTV surveillance, dedicated support
- Common area equipped with Essential Amenities Sitting area with sofa and TV Dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, fridge, induction, RO and washing machine.
Ques. What is an IIAD Delhi Masterclass like?
Ans. Master Classes at IIAD Delhi are conducted by eminent practitioners and leading academicians provide an opportunity for our students to learn from subject experts, acquire varying perspectives as well as keep themselves abreast with the latest developments in the domain. Some eminent personalities who have conducted master classes here are Kuljit Singh, Shaaz Ahmed, and Argha Kamal Ganguly, among others.
Ques. Can I get direct admission to IIAD Delhi?
Ans. No, direct admission is not available for the students at IIAD. The students have to go through the prescribed selection process by appearing for the iMAT/iDAT examination followed by a personal interview round for the Fashion Business Management courses.
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IIAD Examination can be conducted in both modes- online and offline. The application form can be filled out in online mode only. The application fee is INR 2500.
Yes, IIAD Fashion Business Management course admission is done on iMAT examination only. You need to compulsory appear for it for taking admission.
IIAD Delhi Admission 2024 is open for UG and PG courses and the last date to apply is April 20, 2024. IIAD Delhi’s online + offline entrance examination will be conducted on April 27, 2024. The online examination of IIAD is to be held on April 28, 2024.
Now, you need to appear for iDAT/iMAT which will be held in April 21st 2023 to get admission in Interior design course.
The exam will be conducted in April 21st 2023(online mode) and April 22nd 2023(on-campus mode).
You can check the details about the college and courses offered here, or can even download the brochure. IIAD Delhi
The admission process for the 2023 academic session has already begun and you can apply for your desired course till 21st January 2023. The entrance test will be taking place on 28th January 2023.