Design Scholarship Test

Scholarships worth of ₹3 Crore!

MIT Institute of Design, Indore - Avantika University - DST Exam is the first step to pursue admissions for BDes and MDes Programs at:


Avantika University,
Indore


Celebrating a 20 Year legacy of design excellence, DST takes you closer to your dreams of excelling in the world of design and storytelling. It's one of India's most prestigious and sought-after entrance exams by those who want to follow their dreams in the field of design. With entry to top design institute and various unique courses, it's the best place to begin the best phase of your career.

IMPORTANT DATES
Start Date for Form Submission

Mon, 7th Sep, 2026

Last Date to Apply

Fri, 18th Dec, 2026

DST Exam

Sun, 20th Dec, 2026

Courses Offered


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to Apply
DST Exam

Application Process

Stage 1: Registration for Design Scholarship Test (DST)
Step 1: Register for Design Scholarship Test (DST)
Step 2: An automated Verification Link will be sent to your registered email ID. Activate your account by clicking the link.
Step 3: Complete the application form with the required details.
Step 4: Upload a passport size photograph, accept the declaration and submit the online application form.
Step 5: Proceed to Application Submission.
Step 6: On scrutiny, verification and acceptance of application form, Admit Card (Exam Link with Login Credential) will be generated two days before the Online DST Exam and will be sent to candidate's registered email id.

*Note : Applications are preferred through online mode.
1) Design Scholarship Test (DST), is conducted jointly for admission into BDes & MDes programs at MIT ID Indore- Avantika University.
It is an MCQ-based test of 3 hours (180 minutes) duration.
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
2) MIT ID Indore- Avantika University will shortlist the candidates based on DST Exam.
3) The shortlisted candidates will be called for Thinking Challenge and Personal Interview (TCPI).
1) The next step after the DST Written Exam is Thinking Challenge and Personal Interview (TCPI), conducted by MIT ID Indore - Avantika University. The shortlisted candidates of DST Written Exam, will recieve an invitation to appear for TCPI Round on their registered email id.
2) The shortlisted candidates will be required to upload their Digital Portfolio and Assignment, Thinking Challenge (in pdf format, size not bigger than 10MB) on the provided Google form (Googe Form Link will be shared by TCPI Invitation Email).
3) The shortlisted candidates will be presented with the option to choose a suitable date for TCPI, On choosen date, the Admissions Department will allot a time slot along with a Zoom link that will be shared on registered email. The Candidate needs to be join as per date and time alloted for Personal Interview.
4) Candidate who do not appear for the TCPI Round will not be eligible for further steps as this is a mandatory step to be followed
1) A comprehensive list compiling the marks obtained in both the DST and TCPI assessments will be prepared. Qualified students will be issued offer letters along with detailed information about the scholarships they have secured.
2) The Admission Committee determines the selection procedures, grading criteria, and weightages annually. The norms and standards set for selection are solely at the discretion of the Admission Committee. All decisions made by the Admission Committee and the Management regarding the admission process and candidate selection are final and binding.
3) Candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements for the program to which they have applied. Failure to submit the necessary and valid documentation will result in cancellation of the admission.
4) Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the Admission Committee, its members, academic officials, or the Management will result in the automatic disqualification of the candidate(s).
Specialization Offered: Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Animation Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Information Design, Immersive Media Design
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in Any Discipline,
50% Aggregate Marks in UG Degree,
Vaild Score of Design Scholarship Test (DST)
Stage 1: Registration for Design Scholarship Test (DST)
Step 1: Register for Design Scholarship Test (DST)
Step 2: An automated Verification Link will be sent to your registered email ID. Activate your account by clicking the link.
Step 3: Complete the application form with the required details.
Step 4: Upload a passport size photograph, accept the declaration and submit the online application form.
Step 5: Proceed to Application Submission.
Step 6: On scrutiny, verification and acceptance of application form, Admit Card (Exam Link with Login Credential) will be generated two days before the Online DST Exam and will be sent to candidate's registered email id.

*Note : Applications are preferred through online mode.
1) Design Scholarship Test (DST), is conducted jointly for admission into BDes & MDes programs at MIT ID Indore- Avantika University.
It is an MCQ-based test of 3 hours (180 minutes) duration.
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
2) MIT ID Indore- Avantika University will shortlist the candidates based on DST Exam.
3) The shortlisted candidates will be called for Thinking Challenge and Personal Interview (TCPI).
1) The next step after the DST Written Exam is Thinking Challenge and Personal Interview (TCPI), conducted by MIT ID Indore - Avantika University. The shortlisted candidates of DST Written Exam, will recieve an invitation to appear for TCPI Round on their registered email id.
2) The shortlisted candidates will be required to upload their Digital Portfolio and Assignment, Thinking Challenge (in pdf format, size not bigger than 10MB) on the provided Google form (Googe Form Link will be shared by TCPI Invitation Email).
3) The shortlisted candidates will be presented with the option to choose a suitable date for TCPI, On choosen date, the Admissions Department will allot a time slot along with a Zoom link that will be shared on registered email. The Candidate needs to be join as per date and time alloted for Personal Interview.
4) Candidate who do not appear for the TCPI Round will not be eligible for further steps as this is a mandatory step to be followed
1) After DST Exam and TCPI Round, a final merit list bearing the eligible candidates' will be prepared, followed by the issuance of the Offer letter, enabling candidates to apply for enrollment.
2) Admission will be made purely on merit. However, the candidate has to fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements for the program applied.
3) 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.
4) 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).

ENTRANCE EXAM

Timelines for DST
Timeline Date
Registration 7th September 2026
Last day to register 18th December 2026
Admit Card Date 19th December 2026
Exam Date 20th December 2026 (Sunday)
Result Declaration Within a week from Exam Date
Commencement of TCPI 28th December onwards

Note:The Result and TCPI dates may be revised based on the planning for subsequent rounds of DST. The offer letter will be released four days after the commencement of TCPI.

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DST question paper is based on the following parameters. The weightage of each parameter is subject to change as per the discretion of the paper setting committee.

  • Design Inclination questions based on visual clues & General awareness.
  • Analytical questions based on scientific understanding (PCM).
  • Communication Skills – Verbal & Nonverbal abilities of expression.
  • Visualization - 2D and 3D
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Eye for discerning details - Visual and Verbal
  • Basic sense of Geometry - Visual and Mathematical
  • Basic Knowledge of Colors
  • Connecting Dots and Finding Relationships
  • Basic Typography
  • Basic Knowledge of Textiles and Fashion Brands
  • Visual Sensitivity

Format of DST Examination:
DST examination includes computer-based MCQ (objective) test, subjective test and offline drawing test.

Objective Exam – Computer Based Test
Questions would be appearing on the computer screen on a random basis with options shuffled for each candidate. Candidates to respond on the computer screen.

Descriptive Exam – Computer Based Test
The subjective question will appear in a different section on the computer screen.
A text box will be enabled for each candidate to write their responses on the computer.

Drawing Exam – Offline Test
The drawing question will appear in a different section on the computer screen.
Candidates will be provided A4 size drawing sheets for this section.
Candidates need to draw using Pens / Pencils / Colours on the sheets provided.
These answer sheets will be collected, scanned and uploaded for evaluation at the test centre.

IMPORTANT FAQs

When will the application form open and close for the DST Exam?
The start date to fill the DST application form is Mon, 7th Sep, 2025. The application can be submitted in online mode only.
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DST exam is conducted in Online Mode only.
  • Phase-1 of DST is held in Online Mode as a computer-based test.
  • Phase-2 of the exam is TBA.
Please find detailed eligibility criteria below

BDes Program
10+2 from any stream (State board/CBSE/ICSE/ISC/CIE/IB/NIOS or equivalent exam)
50% aggregate marks in 12th examination
Valid score of Design Scholarship Test (DST)
MDes Program
Graduate from any stream (10+2+3)
50% aggregate marks in UG degree
Valid score of Design Scholarship Test (DST)
Admit Cards (Exam Link with Login Credential) will be generated two days before the Online DST Exam and will be sent to Candidate's registered email id.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be called for the Thinking Challenge and Personal Interview (TCPI) based on their performance in the DST Design Entrance Exam.
MIT ID Indore - Avantika University offers BDes and MDes in these Design disciplines : Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Animation Design, Game Design, Fashion Communication, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Information Design, Immersive Media Design, Fashion Design.

Placements

Our students go on to build careers at design studios, tech companies, and global brands — here's where the Class of 2026 landed.

View all placements
450+
Companies visited
20L+
Highest package
8.5 LPA
Average package
92%
Students placed
RECRUITERS ON CAMPUS
Cognizant Deloitte Tata Ola PhonePe BCG Ogilvy IBM MoEngage Brillio
SD

Shalin Desai

User Experience Design · BDes

₹20 LPA

Placed at MoEngage

JC

Jayant Choudhary

Computer Science & Engg. · BTech

₹14 LPA

Placed at MoEngage

UK

Uttara Kulkarni

User Experience Design · BDes

₹13 LPA

Placed at PhonePe

RL

Rashida Latthawala

Management · BBA

₹12 LPA

Placed at Recruit CRM

KS

Kratika Soni

Management · BBA

₹9 LPA

Placed at KollegeApply

BD

Bhakti Dangri

Computer Science & Engg. · BTech

₹8 LPA

Placed at GISUL Software

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