IIT M.Des Admission 2026: Dates, Application Form, Participating Institutes & Selection Criteria

IIT MDes Admission Process 2026

The CEED 2026 notification includes all details about the IIT M.Des 2026 admission. Given below are the steps in the IIT M.Des 2026 admission process.

• The first step for admission into the MDes program at IIT is to qualify the CEED exam.
• After the declaration of the CEED result, students need to apply to the respective IITs in which they wish to seek admission
• The shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test.
• This written test will be followed by an interview conducted at the institution.
• A final merit list score will be published on the website.
• Following that, a final admission list will be provided on the website along with the waitlist. In case the candidates in the admission list do not take admission, candidates in the wait list will be offered a seat.

IIT MDes Admission Form 2026

The IIT M.Des 2026 application form will be available online on the respective websites of the various IITs. While filling in the form, the students need to choose the stream (if applicable). The candidates might also need to do certain tasks and upload them along with relevant documents. The students then need to pay a nominal fee and finally submit the form.

IIT MDes Admission Dates 2026 (Tentative)

IIT MDes Admission Test 2026

Candidates who are shortlisted based on the CEED score have to appear for a written test conducted by the respective IIT. The test is an aptitude test. Candidates who are shortlisted after the written test have to appear for an interview. Usually 30% weightage is given to the written test and interview.

IIT MDes Admission Results 2026

The declaration of results is the final step in the admission process. The results are declared after calculating the sum total of all the exams and interviews conducted. Based on the final score calculated, a final merit list will be published. Admission letters will be made from this list, considering the available seats in each category.

IIT MDes Admission Merit List 2026

The MDes 2026 merit list is prepared on all the tests conducted from the beginning of the exam process. The merit list score is calculated based on the performance in CEED exam, the written test, and the interview as per the prescribed weightage. The students who are selected for admission in the first list have to deposit the prescribed fee for a semester and other documents for IIT MDes admission to confirm their seat allotment

Institute-wise IIT MDes admission merit list date

Participating Institutes in CEED 2026 M.Des Admission

Given below is the list of IITs and other institutes that participate in CEED