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Indian School of Design and Innovation authorities prescribed the exam pattern of ISDI Challenge 2025. The ISDI challenge exam pattern 2025 was released online at the official website - isdi.in. The ISDI 2025 exam pattern includes all the parameters required for the entrance test. It is important for the students to get familiar with the ISDI Challenge 2025 exam pattern. The ISDI entrance test consists of three stages - a creative aptitude test, an interview round, and a portfolio review round. ISDI Challenge 2025 is conducted to offer admission to design aspirants in B.Des and M.Des. Read the complete article to know all about the ISDI Challenge pattern 2025.
According to the prescribed pattern of the ISDI Challenge, candidates need to submit their portfolio along with their application number on the official website after receiving the confirmation mail from the institute. The ISDI Challenge consists of three steps:
Step A: Upload your Portfolio or Complete the Design Project Candidates have two options for this step:
Option 1: Upload your Portfolio Candidates can upload 8-10 pieces of their best works in any media, such as drawings, paintings, sculptures, performances, graphic designs, animations, photographs or sketchbook pages. The portfolio should be uploaded in the form of either a PDF file, multiple JPEG/JPG or a consolidated zip file, not exceeding 500 mb. Portfolio uploads can be used by ISDI for training purposes.
Option 2: Complete the Design Project Candidates who do not have a portfolio can complete the design project based on any one of the given themes:
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Candidates can use any media to create a visual work inspired by the chosen theme, such as drawing, video, photography, sculpture, 3D work, collage, and digital images. Candidates should also write a 500-word essay describing how their ideas developed.
The second step of the ISDI Challenge 2025 is the Online Design Aptitude Test. The multiple-choice examination evaluates your aptitude and knowledge related to design. This section of the ISDI Challenge 2025 is divided into 4 Parts:
Name of the Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Awareness | 15 Questions | 30 Marks |
Logical Reasoning | 15 Questions | 30 Marks |
Analytical Thinking | 10 Questions | 20 Marks |
Storytelling | 1 Question | 20 Marks |
Total Marks | 100 Marks | |
* Total Time Allotted for this Section: 60 Mins
Indian School of Design and Innovation registrations are accepted for ISDI DAT 2025 in online mode. Candidates can fill out the ISDI Challenge application form 2025 on the official website - isdi.in.
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Students can check the table below and keep themselves updated with all the important dates related to the ISDI exam 2025 date so that they do not miss any events.
Cycle 1
ISDI Challenge Events | ISDI Cycle 1 | ISDI Cycle 2 |
|---|---|---|
ISDI Challenge Application date | September 11, 2024 | September 11, 2024 |
Portfolio/ Design Project upload & DAT | October 31, 2024 | December 7, 2024 |
Interview Date | November 30, 2024 | December 9, 2024 to January 15, 2025 |
ISDI Result Announcement | December 12, 2024 | January 25, 2025 |
Acceptance Deadline | January 15, 2025 | February 25, 2025 |
Semester 1 Fee Payment Deadline | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Cycle 3
ISDI Challenge Events | ISDI Cycle 3 |
|---|---|
ISDI Challenge Application date | September 11, 2024 |
Portfolio/ Design Project upload & DAT | July 12, 2025 |
Interview Date | July 14, 2025 |
ISDI Result Announcement | July 15, 2025 |
Acceptance Deadline | July 16, 2025 |
Semester 1 Fee Payment Deadline | July 16, 2025 |
* You are requested to mention the dates applicable to you by mentioning your application number.
* Result announcement will be for applicants who have completed all 3 steps of the ISDI Challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates can upload the work in the form of either a PDF file, multiple JPEG/JPG or a consolidated zip file, not exceeding 500 mb.
For making portfolio candidates must submit any of the following concepts.
Urban space
Object
Natural form
Theme
Activity
Candidates must submit their portfolio along with their application number on the official website.
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