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IICD

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) was first registered as Institute of Crafts, Jaipur on 20th April 1995 by the Registrar of Societies, Rajasthan, Jaipur under “Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958.” The Vision of IICD is to continue to invigorate the craft sector and to become the Centre of Excellence in Crafts & Design, encouraging research and bringing new life to the languishing crafts of India. As a pioneer in the area of craft design, the Institute works towards the evolution of crafts and artisans in the contemporary socio -economic context. Learning at IICD happens in a vibrant environment of experimentation and innovation.

Application & Admission Process

Particulars	Date and Time
Availability of Online Application Forms	21st December 2020
Last Date of Submission of Application Form	21st April 2021 by 4:00PM
Issuance of Admit Card and Guidelines for S.O.P and Portfolio Submission, Latest by	1st June 2021
Online S.O.P and Portfolio Submission Date	Between 10th to 20th June 2021
Online Personal Interview	Between 26th June to 4th July 2021
Declaration of Result: 1st List of successful candidates	10th July 2021
Fee Submission (1st List)	10th July 2021 onwards
Declaration of Result: 2nd List of successful candidates	26th July 2021
Fee Submission (2nd List)	26th July 2021 onwards
Reporting date and time for Registration and Document Verification	Mid August 2021 (Tentative)
Commencement of new session	End August or Early September 2021 (Tentative)

Application Link : https://www.iicd.ac.in/admission.php

The Admission process fee for Indian Candidates is Rs.1750 and for NRI/ Foreign National Candidates is Rs. 3500. The fee is non refundable.

Following is the Entrance Exam Pattern :
a) General Awareness, Creativity & Perception Test
This test is designed to evaluate the abilities and interests in students, such as estimation of sizes and proportion, observation, synthesis and visual interpretation and general awareness.

b) Material, Color & Conceptual Test
This test will assess the following abilities :

Intelligent use of materials, conceptualize and realize a 3 dimensional form, skill of handling material
To observe, think and expand ideas, create solution based on a plan and strategy.
Ability to provide multiple solutions to the given problem with written description.
- Material required for Material, Color & Conceptual Test: pens, pencils (HB, 28, 4B & 6B), scissor, scale, cello tape, paper cutter, fevistick, eraser, compass, color pencils/ery pastels water color, brushes etc.

c) Interview
To evaluate the individual personality in the prospective candidates:

Aptitude to crafts
Intelligence quotient (IQ)
Communication Ability
General Awareness about Crafts & Design
Overall Personal Achievements in academics and co-curricular activities.

d) Portfolio
It is advisable to bring a few samples of your creative work for display during the Interview, to allow done by yourself sketching painting embroidery, photography, worked with material, or have written anything creative, narrative etc

The IICD Entrance Test will be conducted at 14 locations as mentioned below. The candidates can indicate their choice of 3 test centers in order of preferences.

Jammu
Delhi
Jaipur
Udaipur
Lucknow
Patna
Bhopal
Kolkata
Raipur
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Chennai
Chandigarh
Guwahati

(Note: IICD reserves the right to cancel or change the test center/date.)

General Information

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD)

IICD was first registered as Institute of Crafts, Jaipur on 20th April, 1995.

IICD is an autonomous institute affiliated to the Govt. of Rajasthan.

The following Programmes are offered by IICD :

Programmes and Specializations	Duration (years)	No. of Seats
4 Year Bachelors Programme (B.Des) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design Fashion Design	4 years (1+3 years) / 08 Semesters	120
5 Year Integated Masters Programme (M.Voc) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design Fashion Design	5 years (1+3+1 years) / 10 Semesters	25
2 Year Masters (M.Des) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design	2 years / 04 Semesters	45
3 Year Masters (M.Des) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design	1+2 years / 06 Semesters	45

Programmes and Specializations	Eligibility
4 Year Bachelors Programme (B.Des) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design Fashion Design	10+2 from a recognized board of education Students appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply
5 Year Integated Masters Programme (M.Voc) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design Fashion Design	10+2 from a recognized board of education Students appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply
2 Year Masters (M.Des) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design	Graduates from Design and Architecture background
3 Year Masters (M.Des) Specializations: Soft Material Design Hard Material Design Fired Material Design	Graduates from Design and Architecture background

Fees Structure for B.Des, Integrated M.Voc, M.Des

Sr no.	Particulars	Semester fee For Indian Nationals (In INR)
1.	Admission Fee (One time, non-refundable payment)	7,000
2.	Tuition Fee (Per Semester)	1,20,000
3.	Studio Fee (Per Semester)	10,000
4.	Medi-claim Fee (Annual)	700*
5.	IICD Alumni Fund (One time, non-refundable payment)	4,000
6.	Security Deposit (Refundable)	10,000
7.	Student Activity Fee (Per Semester)	500
8.	Exams Fee (Per Semester)	2000
9.	Craft exposure/exhibition/placement expenses (Per Semester)	10,000
A.	TOTAL	*1,64,200/-

With Hostel:

10.	Semester Hostel Fee	25,000
11.	Semester Mess Fee (Included GST)	25,000
12.	Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable)	5,000
B.	Total	55,000
13.	Total Fee (A+B)	2,19,200

*For Mediclaim, in point number 4, Vidyarthi Mediclaim of Rs. 700/- is applicable to students below 25yrs of age. The students above age of 25 years will have to pay as per actual rate.

The reservation percentages of categories for admission in IICD are as follows :

27% for OBC
15% for ST
7.5% for SC
3% for PH candidates

The campus provides residential facility, fee structure of the same is given below :

Particulars	Amount (In INR)
Semester Hostel Fee	25,000/-
Semester Mess Fee (Included GST)	25,000/-
Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable)	5,000/-
Total	55,000/-

Following are the highlights of IICD’S Faculty Group :

Faculty members possess a fine blend of practical craft, design experience combined with excellent academic credentials. Industry professionals of repute also participate in the teaching process.
Noted academicians and experts have been associated with IICD for guest lectures, workshops, jury and curriculum development.
Their inputs play a crucial role in instilling a multidisciplinary approach to the education programmes of the Institute.

Learning at IICD happens in a vibrant environment of experimentation and innovation. The learning model at IICD seeks to create change agents and leaders in the crafts sector. A student is exposed to a variety of learning methods, including :

Lectures
Field works
Practical lab sessions
Internships
Live projects

Industry & Job Market

Craftspersons from Jaipur and other parts of the country have been associated with the Institute since its inception. IICD has extensive linkages and partnerships with various stakeholders in the craft sector like :

Master Artisans
Craft Clusters
Craft NGOs
Government Agency Experts
Industry players

IICD leverages this network to ensure a great learning experience and exposure to its students

Below is an indicative list of companies in which IICD students are placed :

Titan
Good earth
All India Artisans and Craftworkers Welfare Association (AIACA)
Dileep Industries
Seet-Kamal
Kilol
Fabindia
Dovetail
Michael Aram
Ishana
Jaipur Rugs
Aavaran
Rajeev Sethi
Weaver Studio
Tripura Bamboo Mission Industries
Tata Ceramics
Clay Craft
Ekmatra Fashion
Srijani
Sargaalaya
Rangsutra
Khamir
Kagzi All Papers

Testimonials

Prajakta Baride
(Professional Diploma in Craft Design Batch of 2015)
“Infrastructure of college is very eco-friendly, faculties are good ... Placements are approx. 90% and you can actually feel the Indian craft all around in the campus. Having good experience because of practical knowledge given about the topics. Overall it’s a good college to understand craft and design.”