IID Announces Record Batch of 2026 — 98% Placement Rate Achieved

IID's 2026 Convocation Ceremony — celebrating the graduating class at the institute's main campus in Indore.

Indore Institute of Design (IID) today announced the results of its 2025–26 placement season, marking a landmark achievement with 98% of graduating students securing placements in premium design firms, fashion houses, interior studios and communication agencies across India and internationally.

A Milestone Rooted in Academic Excellence

The placement figures reflect a sustained commitment to curriculum quality, industry integration and outcome-focused design education. IID's three-year programmes in Fashion Design, Interior Design and Communication Design are structured to ensure graduating students enter the workforce as industry-ready professionals — not merely degree holders, but creative practitioners.

"These numbers are the result of years of deliberate investment in faculty, infrastructure and industry relationships," said the Institute Director. "More importantly, they are a testament to the dedication and talent of our graduating students, who have consistently proven themselves capable of competing and excelling at the highest international levels."

International Reach & Industry Response

The 2026 placement season saw unprecedented participation from international recruiting partners — a direct result of IID's strategic MOU signings with European and Asian design institutions and industry bodies over the past three years. Students from the Communication Design programme secured roles with digital branding agencies in Singapore and Dubai, while Fashion Design graduates are interning with renowned couture houses in Italy and France.

The Interior Design department reported its strongest placement season to date, with graduates entering premium hospitality design studios, architecture firms and luxury furniture brands — reflecting the rapid growth of India's interior design industry and the quality of IID's programme.

Looking Ahead: 2026–27 Academic Year

Building on this momentum, IID has announced expanded intake for the 2026–27 academic year, alongside the launch of two new specialised programmes in Digital Fashion Design and Environmental Graphics — areas identified as high-growth sectors by the institute's industry advisory board.

Applications for 2026–27 are currently open, with early decision notifications expected by August 2026. The institute encourages prospective students to apply early, given anticipated demand driven by the record placement outcomes.