IIT Gandhinagar M.Des - Previous Year Question Paper 2026-27

For the 2026–2027 academic year, IIT Gandhinagar launched its first M.Des program. As part of the registration form, applicants were asked to respond to a set of design and technology–focused questions, along with submitting their portfolio.

This stage can be considered as the first Design Test (DT) round. Additionally, only candidates who qualified the CEED exam were eligible to apply for the program.

After the registration form submission, shortlisted candidates were invited for a Studio Test. Once candidates qualified the Studio Test, they were informed about the Interview date, followed by the Interview round as the final stage of the selection process.

In summary, the admission process for IIT Gandhinagar M.Des (2026–2027) included:

1. CEED Qualification (Eligibility)

2. Registration Form (Design Questions + Portfolio Submission) — First DT Round

3. Studio Test

4. Interview Round

Question asked in registration form of IIT Gandhinagar

1. Your Perspective on Design and Technology

Choose one of the following statements and respond to it.

Explain whether you agree, disagree, or partly agree. In your response:

• Briefly explain your position

• Refer to one example from your experience, observation, or project

• Conclude with one question about design or technology that you are curious to explore in the future

(Maximum 250 words)

Choose one statement:

• “Design is not about solving problems; it is about asking better questions.”

• “Technology changes quickly, but people take time to understand it. Design helps bridge this gap.”

• “Many technologies are built by engineers but become meaningful only when they are designed for people.”

• “Sometimes the best design solution is not more technology, but simpler technology.”

• “The future will be shaped by people who can work across disciplines rather than within a single field.”

  
  

2. Everyday Technology Observation

Select one object from your everyday life that you consider a technology.

This may include physical objects, digital interfaces, or technology-enabled systems that people interact with in everyday life.

Submit the following:

(a) Photographs

Two photographs of the object taken by you, showing it in its everyday context of use.

(Please upload these photographs in the file attachment section.)

(b) Short Critique

Discuss the following:

• Function / Usage – How does it work? How do people use it?

• Visual / Form / Interaction – What do you observe about its form, interface, or user interaction?

• Ethical or Societal Implications – Does it influence behaviour, accessibility, privacy, environment, or social practices?

(Maximum 250 words)

3. Portfolio Submission

Share the link to your portfolio.

In case of a PDF or other formats, upload the portfolio to:

• Dropbox

• Google Drive

• Microsoft OneDrive

Give view access to:design@iitgn.ac.in

Then share the link.