MAEERS MIT Institute of Design : Design Admission Test 2026-27

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Important Dates

Admissions are open for the academic year 2026 at MAEERS MIT Institute of Design for its Graduate and Post Graduate Diploma Programs.

Programmes Offered:

Industrial Design

• Product Design
• Transportation Design
• Interior Space & Equipment Design
• Retail Design
• User Experience Design

Communication Design 

• Graphic Design
• Animation Film Design
• Film & Video Design
• Immersive Media Design
• Transcultural Design (only for M.Des)

Fashion Design 

• B.Des Fashion Design
• B.Des Fashion Communication

Collaborative Programmes
Bachelors Programmes (2+2 years)

• BA (Hons) Design for Industry (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) 3D Design (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) Animation (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
• BSc (Hons) Product Design and Technology ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
• BSc (Hons) Design Engineering ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)

Transcultural Design 

• M.Des Transcultural Design

Management Design 

• Design Management
• Fashion Management & Marketing

Intake

B. Des Programme: 200 seats
M. Des Programme: 120 seats3.
B. Des Fashion programmes: 60 seats
M.Des Fashion Management & Marketing : 15 seats

Eligibility : 

B. Des Programme
10+2 from any stream.
(HSC, CBSE, ICSE, IB).

M. Des Programme
Graduate in any Disciplines 10+2+3 (minimum).

Registration for DAT (Design Aptitude Test)

1. Step 1: Register for DAT (www.dat.net.in)
2. Step 2: An automated verification link will be sent to your registered email ID. Activate your account by clicking the link.
3. Step 3 : Provide the required details in the application form.
4. Step 4: Upload the required documents accept the declaration and submit the online application form.
5. Step 5: Proceed to payment option and pay Rs. 3000 for Indian applicants and and Rs. 4500 for NRI, PIO, CIO & Foreign Nationals
   Payment Mode
   - Online Payment through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card
   - Demand Draft in favour of MIT ADT University-MIT Institute of Design, Payable at Pune
6. Step 6: On scrutiny, verification and acceptance of application form, Admit card will be generated and sent to candidates registered email id.
   Candidates can also download the Admit Card by login to his/her profile on DAT portal.

Note

• Applications are invited through online mode only
• The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is conducted jointly by MIT Institute of Design Pune & Avantika University Ujjain.

The incomplete application forms / not satisfying eligibility criteria will be rejected. The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) fees (Rs. 3,000/) for rejected applications will not be refunded. No official communication will be made regarding rejected application forms.

Admission is on the basis of MITID method of selection, which extends beyond the students previous academic qualifications. The MITID Admission Committee systematically seeks evidence of the perception, attitude, aptitude, achievement and motivation essential for a challenging and satisfying design career. The objective of the tests and the interviews is to ascertain the above qualities.

The admission process is in two phases:

Phase - 1: DAT (Design Aptitude Test) conducted at various centres across the country.
MITID reserves its right to change or cancel any of these centres.
Based on scores obtained from DAT, shortlisted candidates will be called for second phase.

Phase - 2: Studio Test and Personal Interview at MITID campus in Pune.
The second phase of the admission procedure will consist of studio tests followed by personal interviews at Institute in Pune.
The list of shortlisted candidates for the Second Phase will be announced on MITID website.

No separate call letters will be sent to the shortlisted candidates. All those candidates called for the second phase are required to attend the studio tests and interview, which completes the process of selection. The Admission Committee decides the procedures, grades and weightage every year.

The norms for the selection are the sole prerogative of the Admission Committee and the decision of the Admission Committee and the Management in any of the matters concerning the admission process and selection will be final. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the admission committee or its members, academic office bearers or management will lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate(s).

More details are available on the institute website

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