MDAT Pattern 2023: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Manipal University Design Aptitude Test 2023 ( MDAT )

Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Updated on Sep 8, 2022 11:50 IST
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Important: Now, Manipal University does not conducting MDAT to offer admission to aspirants in BDes Fashion Design programme.

MDAT 2017 Exam Pattern: Manipal University Design Ability Test was of two hours duration. The exam pattern of MDAT was such that questions asked in the exam evaluated aspirants on the below mentioned criteria:

  • Creativity
  • Drawing
  • Innovation
  • Visual Communication

As per MDAT mock test exam pattern, the design entrance exam would contain questions divided in different sections, which are mentioned below:

Subject Areas

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Drawing/Design Aptitude

15

60

General Knowledge

15

15

Communication Skills/ English

10

10

Reasoning Ability

15

15

Total

100

100

Candidates can view MDAT 2017 syllabus and topics listed in detailed manner here. 

MDAT Marking Scheme: Maximum marks candidates could score in MDAT exam is 100. The marking scheme for different exam sections in MDAT is as mentioned below:

Section

Marking Scheme (for each correct answer)

Drawing/Design Aptitude

+4

General Knowledge

+1

Communication Skills/ English

+1

Reasoning Ability

+1

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