IIT Gandhinagar M.Des 2026- Important Dates
Updated: May 19
Below are the official shared admission timeline details for M.Des 2026–27 at IIT Gandhinagar:
Event | Date |
Declaration of CEED Results | March 4, 2026 |
Portal Opens for Online Application | March 11, 2026 / March 16, 2026 |
Portal Closes for Online Application | March 31, 2026 / April 6, 2026 (5 PM) |
Declaration of Shortlisted Candidates | April 28, 2026 |
Studio Test | 6 May 2027 |
Interviews | 6 May 2027 |
Declaration of Final Results | June |
Last Date to Accept Admission Offer | TBA |
Last Date for Fee Payment | TBA |
TBA = To Be Announced
Applicants are advised to regularly check official updates as dates may change.
Eligibility Criteria for IIT Gandhinagar M.Des 2026
To apply for M.Des in Integrated Design & Technology, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a full-time bachelor's degree (minimum 4 years) in:
B.Des (Design)
B.Arch (Architecture)
BFA / BVA (Fine Arts / Visual Arts)
B.E (Engineering)
B.Tech (Technology)
Or equivalent degree from a recognised institution
Minimum Marks
General Category: 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
SC/ST/PwD Candidates: 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
This follows Institute and Government of India norms.
CEED 2026 Requirement
Applicants must have:
Valid CEED 2026 Score
Conducted by IIT Bombay
CEED qualification is mandatory to apply for IIT Gandhinagar M.Des.
Admission Process at IIT Gandhinagar
Unlike some institutes, IIT Gandhinagar follows a multi-stage selection process.
Selection includes:
CEED Score
Shortlisting
Studio Test (DAT)
Interview
Final Merit List
Final selection is not based only on CEED score.
Application Fees
Category | Fees |
SC / ST / PwD | ₹150 |
All Others | ₹300 |
Fees must be paid online during application submission.
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: CEED Qualification
Candidates must first qualify CEED 2026.
Step 2: Online Application
Eligible candidates can apply online only.
Application includes:
Personal details
Academic details
CEED Score
Supporting documents
Step 3: Application Scrutiny
All applications are carefully reviewed to verify:
Eligibility criteria
Degree requirements
CEED qualification
Applications not meeting criteria will be rejected.
Shortlisting Process
After screening:
Category-wise merit list prepared
Based on CEED Score
Shortlisting uses multiplying factor of 8
This means:
If 10 seats exist → 80 candidates shortlisted
IIT Gandhinagar Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for:
Studio Test
Hands-on design tasks
Problem solving
Making & ideation
Interviews
Portfolio discussion
Design thinking evaluation
Motivation assessment
These will be conducted in person at IIT Gandhinagar.
Final Selection Criteria
Final selection based on:
70% CEED Score
30% IITGN DAT (Studio Test + Interview)
A category-wise final merit list will be prepared.
Admission Offer & Confirmation
If selected:
Candidates must:
Accept admission offer
Pay admission fees
Pay hostel fees
Confirm seat before deadline
Failure to confirm before deadline may lead to seat cancellation.
Important Admission Rule
Candidates scoring below category cutoff will not be considered, even if seats remain vacant.
This ensures merit-based admission.
Why Apply to IIT Gandhinagar M.Des 2026
The M.Des in Integrated Design & Technology focuses on:
Technology-driven design
Systems thinking
Human-centred innovation
Interdisciplinary learning
Graduates can work in:
Product Design
UX Design
Innovation Labs
Startups
Research
Public Systems
Official Programme Page
For official updates, curriculum, and announcements, visit:
Applicants are strongly advised to check this page regularly.
Disclaimer
This blog is created for informational and guidance purposes only.All information including:
Dates
Eligibility
Selection process
Application details
are based on publicly available information at the time of writing.
Applicants must refer to the official IIT Gandhinagar Design page for the most accurate and updated information:
IIT Gandhinagar reserves the right to:
Modify admission criteria
Change dates
Update selection process
Revise eligibility conditions
without prior notice.
This blog is not officially affiliated with IIT Gandhinagar.
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