IIT Jodhpur DAT Question Paper 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) is at the forefront of innovation in Extended Reality (XR) design. The M.Des. in XR Design program is a gateway for aspiring designers to explore the immersive world of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. To gain admission, applicants must demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills through a Statement of Purpose (SoP), design tasks, and a portfolio submission.

(Duration of portal open for application: 1 Month)

Statement of Purpose (SoP), Design Tasks, and Portfolio

for Admission in M.Des. in XR Design Program, IIT Jodhpur

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Instructions:

• Read all the questions carefully, and write/draw concise and clear responses to all six questions.

• When reporting your responses, ensure that all responses are original and free from plagiarism.

• Applicants must ensure that all ideas and concepts presented in the Statement of Purpose (SoP) and Design Tasks are original. The use of AI tools for content generation is highly discouraged and may lead to disqualification.

• The page size is A4 (210 mm x 297 mm), Arial, 11 pt, line spacing 1.15, left aligned, one-inch margin on all sides. At he top of the first page, fill in the following details.

•       i. Name: Your Name

•       ii. IITJ Application Number:

•       iii. CEED Roll number (mandatory only for full-time regular seats):

• Upload the SoP and Design Tasks (as a single PDF, less than 10 MB) and Portfolio (less than 10 MB) using the link: https://forms.gle/nUFpr2i2os2waPid8 after filling out the IITJ application form.

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Questions:

1. Describe a moment when you realised the potential of XR. It could be from a movie, a

game, an event, or an experience. How did it inspire you? What specific aspect of XR

excites you the most, and why do you want to pursue it at IIT Jodhpur? (250 words) [10

marks]

2. Think of a real-world problem that could be solved or improved using XR. How would you

design a solution? If you are new to XR, how do you imagine XR could help in solving

problems? (250 words with supporting sketches) [10 marks]

3. Imagine a VR experience that helps users learn or explore something in a way they

couldn’t in real life. It could be a VR space tour, a historical time travel app, an immersive

language-learning world, or even a VR mental wellness space.

• Show a storyboard sequence of this VR experience. It should include the

  beginning of the experience, an interaction, a key learning moment and the

  endpoint of the experience.

• Illustrate (sketch) a key scene from the VR experience (e.g., what a user sees in

  the headset, the interface, or a specific interaction).

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● What makes this experience special? How does this experience enhance

learning or exploration in a way traditional methods cannot? (150 words - key

points in a bulleted list)

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4. Imagine an AR app that makes everyday tasks easier, more fun, or more informative. It

could be an AR fitness coach, a travel guide that overlays information on real-world

landmarks, or an AR cooking assistant.

• Show a storyboard sequence of this AR experience. It should illustrate the

  activation of the AR experience, activation of the experience and a key

  interaction moment within the experience.

• Illustrate a key moment (sketch) from the AR experience.

• What makes this AR app valuable compared to traditional ways of doing the

  task? (150 words - key points in a bulleted list)

5. Imagine a Mixed Reality (MR) application that helps to train a car mechanic. The app

should feature real time assistance and step-by-step training modules.

• Show a storyboard sequence of this MR experience.Explain the application

  scenario with two separate components: Real-time assistance through a Mixed

  Reality (MR) connected experience and step-by-step training modules.

• What unique or innovative feature does this app include to make it highly efficient

  for trainees? (150 words - key points in a bulleted list)

  
  

Conclusion

The IIT Jodhpur M.Des. in XR Design program seeks candidates who can think innovatively and leverage immersive technologies for meaningful applications. By responding to these questions with original ideas and creative sketches, you showcase your potential as a future XR designer. Get ready to dive into the world of Extended Reality and take the first step toward shaping the future of immersive experiences!

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