MIT Indore Design Scholarship Test (DST) 2025-26 : dstexam.in

Organization : MIT Institute of Design Indore, Avantika University
Scholarship Name : Design Scholarship Test (DST) 2025-26
Applicable For : Students seeking admissions for BDes and MDes Programs at MIT
Last Date of Registration : 8th December 2025
Website : https://dstexam.in/

What is Design Scholarship Test (DST)?

Design Scholarship Test (DST) is the first step to pursue admissions for BDes and MDes Programs at MIT Institute of Design, Indore – Avantika University. DST exam is conducted in Online Mode only. The start date to fill the DST application form is Tue, 9th Sep, 2025. The application can be submitted in online mode only. The last date to fill out the DST application form is Mon, 8th Dec, 2025.

Eligibility of Design Scholarship Test (DST)

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)

How To Apply For Design Scholarship Test (DST)?

To apply for Design Scholarship Test (DST), Follow the below steps

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.

Stage 2: Design Scholarship Test (DST)
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) Design Scholarship Test (DST) will be conducted on Sunday, 14th Dec 2025 from 11:00 am to 02:00 pm in Online Mode.

3) MIT ID Indore- Avantika University will shortlist the candidates based on DST Exam.

4) The shortlisted candidates will be called for Thinking Challenge and Personal Interview (TCPI).

Stage 3: 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

Stage 4: Offer letter and Enrollment
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).

Awards of Design Scholarship Test (DST)

B.Des:
(i) 50% Scholarship on tuition fee for candidate securing 90% & above score in DST.
(ii) 35% Scholarship on tuition fee for candidate securing between 80% – 89% score in DST.
(iii) 20% Scholarship on tuition fee for candidate securing between 70% – 79% score in DST.

M.Des:
(i) 50% Scholarship on tuition fee for candidate securing 90% & above score in DST.
(ii) 35% Scholarship on tuition fee for candidate securing between 80% – 89% score in DST.
(iii) 20% Scholarship on tuition fee for candidate securing between 70% – 79% score in DST.

Note:
1) Scholarship will be decided based on the percentage of average marks of both DST Written Exam and TCPI Rounds.
2) Scholarship is available only on 1st year tuition Fee.
3) The Scholarship will be processed in the 2nd semester.

Important Dates of Design Scholarship Test (DST)

Tue, 9th Sep, 2025 : Registration Open
Mon, 8th Dec, 2025 : Registration Close
Fri, 12th Dec, 2025 : Admit Card (Exam Link with Login Credentials)
Sun, 14th Dec, 2025 : Design Scholarship Test
TBA, Jan, 2026 onwards : Result Declaration
TBA, Jan, 2026 onwards :Commencement of TCPI