Mit Id Dat

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MIT ID DAT

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13th June 2026

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This section is crucial for candidates planning to apply for MIT-ID DAT 2026, as it provides the official syllabus needed to prepare effectively. Reviewing the syllabus before submitting your application helps you understand the exam structure and focus your efforts on key topics. Staying updated with the latest syllabus ensures you are not caught off guard by changes in subject coverage or question weightage.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for MIT-ID DAT 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by MIT Institute of Design, Pune. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

MIT ID DAT Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by MIT Institute of Design, Pune.

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Class XII passed (or appearing)

Important Dates

Applications open	15th November 202615th November 2026
Application closes	Predicted 15th November 2026Predicted 15th November 2026

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Section	Topics
Design Aptitude — Visual ReasoningDesign Aptitude — Visual Reasoning	Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.
Drawing & SketchingDrawing & Sketching	Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.
Design Awareness & General KnowledgeDesign Awareness & General Knowledge	History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.
Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)	Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.

Section

Topics

Design Aptitude — Visual Reasoning

Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.

Drawing & Sketching

Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.

Design Awareness & General Knowledge

History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.

Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)

Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.