* The Schedule is Tentative & it may change due to administrative or unpredicted circumstances.

PHASE 1: Submission of Portfolio & Statement of Purpose (SOP)
For M.Des. admissions process, candidates are required to submit their Portfolio and Statement of Purpose (SOP) and the same will be reviewed by the examination committee Based on the evaluation, shortlisted candidates will be invited for the second phase of the admission process.

M.Des. admission process, you are required to submit the following documents

• Portfolio – A compilation of your creative works/projects that best showcase your skills, design thinking, and creativity.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) – A written document (approx. 800–1000 words) stating your motivation to pursue M.Des, your career aspirations, and why you wish to join MIT Institute of Design.

Submission Guidelines

• Please ensure the portfolio is in PDF format (or provide a link if the file size is large).
• The SOP should be a separate PDF/Word document.
• Both documents must be uploaded in the Documents section of the application form on or before 28th February 2026.
  Portfolio: File size should be less than 10 MB
  Statement of Purpose (SOP): File size should be less than 2 MB

SOP Format
Download SOP Format
Note: In case your portfolio or showreel file size exceeds 10 MB, please provide a link (within a PDF file) giving clear access to the main portfolio file stored online (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). Ensure that the access permissions are properly set so the file can be viewed without restrictions.

PHASE 2: Studio Test and Personal Interview for M.Des.
The result of shortlisted candidates from Phase I for the Phase 2 selection process will be announced on MITID website.

The Studio Test and Personal Interview will be conducted at the MIT Institute of Design campus, Pune. The admission procedure will consist of a Studio Test followed by a Personal Interview, conducted by the respective department to which the student has applied. Candidates are required to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and suitability for the program through their portfolio, showcasing both academic and professional work as applicable.

No separate call letters will be sent to the shortlisted candidates. All those candidates called for the rounds are required to attend the studio tests and interview, which completes the process of selection.

The Admission Committee decides the procedures, grades and weightage every year. The norms for the selection are the sole prerogative of the Admission Committee and the decision of the Admission Committee and the Management in any of the matters concerning the admission process and selection will be final. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the admission committee or its members, academic office bearers or management will lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate(s).

• An online Registration Form is filled by Student.
• Register for MITID DAT with your email id and mobile number on (www.dat.net.in)
• An automated verification link will be sent to your registered email ID. Activate your account by clicking the link.
• Proceed to payment option and pay Rs. 3,000/- for Indian applicants and Rs. 4,500/- for NRI, PIO, OCI & Foreign Nationals.
• Provide the required details in the application form & upload the necessary documents.
• Accept the declaration and submit the online application form.
• On scrutiny, verification and acceptance of application form, Admit card will be generated and sent to candidates registered email id.

NOTE:
Candidates can also download the Admit Card by login to his/her profile on MITID DAT portal.
Applications are invited through online mode only.

The last date for submission of the application form is 28th February, 2026.
Studio test & Interview round will be conducted in the month of May, 2026 (Tentatively).

M.Des.: 160 seats

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In case there are any vacant seats in a particular discipline it will be transferred to other disciplines where there are more candidates in waiting list. Intake for NRI, PIO, OCI & International students will be maximum 10 % over and above of regular intake. Rules of reservations apply as per the prevalent Government of Maharashtra directives.

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