What is the right time to solve PU DAT 2025 sample papers?

Sample papers can be solved as part of PU DAT 2025 exam preparation. Also, you can solve them very early on in your exam preparation. If you have completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve. Solve as many sample papers as you can.

When will the admit card of PU DAT be released?

Parul University (PU) will release the admit cards for the PU DAT 2025 exam soon after the online application form closes. The admit card has to be downloaded online using one's log-in credentials. The admit card will contain details like the date and time of the exam, roll number, and exam centre name and address.

When will the UCEED 2025 application form open?

The application form for UCEED 2025 is now closed. The last date to apply with regular fee was October 31; with late fees, applications were accepted till November 18, 2024. IIT Bombay opened the application form for UCEED 2025 on October 1, 2024. It also launched a new website and released the admission notification. The application link was given here. The candidate had the option to apply for UCEED 2025 both with regular and late fees. UCEED application form is for admission to the B. Des programme offered by participating colleges. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

Do I need to solve sample papers for PU DAT 2025?

PU DAT 2025 sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam. So, make use of it. You can solve sample papers at any time/ stage of your exam preparation. By solving sample papers you can get exam ready. Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also improve your problem-solving and time management.

When will the NID DAT 2025 Prelims exam be conducted?

The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on January 5, 2025. The B.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 12.30 am. The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may incude both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc. will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card. The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am. The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.

When will the application forms for NID 2025 be released?

NID application form 2025 opened on September 3, 2024. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges. The last date to apply for NID DAT 2025 is December 6, 2024 (extended from December 3). The candidate can also edit the submitted application from December 4-9, 2024. The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025.

When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2025 exam?

The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation well in advance, say with around 1 years time in hand. Note that the NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam, meaning the candidate will be evaluated on parameters like intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, developing these skills will take time. So, it is prudent to start early. The same goes for the GAT.

When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam be conducted?

The written tests for the NIFT 2025 exam will be held on February 9, 2025. The detailed schedule has also been released. The written tests will comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates. The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

Can I apply for PU DAT more than once?

Yes, there is no limit on the number of attempts for PU DAT. However, it is important that the candidate meets the prescribed eligibility criteria for the admission session. So, when applying for the exam, make sure that you go through the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Does Parul Institute of Design provide any scholarship for PU DAT admission?

Yes, Parul Institute of Design (PID) offers scholarships to candidates based on the average scores of candidates in DAT, portfolio and interview. The following criteria is adopted to award scholarship to qualifying candidates 90% or above score – 30% scholarship on the first year fee 80-90% score – 20% scholarship on the first year fee 70-80% score – 10% scholarship on the first year fee

What type of questions are asked in DAT?

In a Design Aptitude Test, candidates are asked drawing, sketching and general reasoning questions. The candidate needs to prepare for each question type to get a good score in DAT. Some of the top design entrance exams that the candidate can take include NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, and SEED.

What skills are tested in a Design Aptitude Test (DAT)?

Some of the skills of candidates that are tested in DAT include: Design ability Observation skills Illustration skills Problem-solving skills Imaginative skills Space Visualization To get a good score in the DAT, the candidate must work on each of these skills.

What is the exam pattern of PU DAT exam?

The PU DAT 2025 exam will of three hours and include100 multiple choice based questions. Each question will carry 1 mark; total marks for the exam will be100. The candidate must make it a point to strictly follow the official exam pattern. Also, along with the pattern, also follow the updated syllabus.

Is it easy to crack DAT?

DAT entrance exam is considered to be moderate. IN NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. Thus, candidates need to be extremely creative and have a clear understanding of their concepts when appearing for the DAT. But note that difficulty level can also be subjective, as it may also depend on your level of preparation. For instance, if you prepare well, you may be able to solve even the so-called difficult questions easily.

What is the PU DAT selection procedure for the B.Des program?

Eligible candidates need to email their portfolios, (the second stage of DAT) on the basis of their scores in PU DAT 2025 written exam (first stage). The candidate has to next appear in a Personal Interview (Third Stage). A final list will be generated by PU on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process. Note that all the stages of the PU DAT 2025 exam is conducted online.

When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

The online application form for NIFT 2025 is OPEN with regular fees from November 22-January 6, 2025. With late fees, applications will be accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025. The application will be available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA will also release the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure. Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme can fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date. Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.

What is the selection procedure for B.Des admissions through PU DAT?

In the 2nd stage of the exam, candidates will be called to email their portfolios on the basis of their scores in DAT written exam (first stage). Then Personal Interview (Third Stage) shall be held. A final list will be generated by Parul University on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process. Note that everything is conducted online.

When can I apply for PU DAT?

The online application form for PU DAT 2025 will open soon. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply for admisison following the link given on this page. Also, before applying, make sure that you meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Why is the PU DAT exam conducted?

PU DAT 2025 exam will be conducted by Parul Institute of Design to evaluate the attitude, aptitude, achievement, motivation and perception abilities of the candidate. The selection process will be held in three stages- 1. DAT- Design Aptitude Test 2. Portfolio Round 3. Personal Interview The candidate needs to appear in all the stages of the exam. If the candidates misses any stage, then he or she will not be considered for admission.

When will the PU DAT exam be conducted?

Parul University will conduct the PU DAT 2025 exam on Janaury 26, 2025. Candidates who succesfully filled out the application form could sit in the exam. Note that PU DAT entrance exam is conducted in multiple phases. The candidate can choose any phase that is suitable to them.

Can I solve sample papers of other entrance exams like NIFT to appear in WWI exam?

NIFT is one of the most important design entrance exams in the country. It is also amongst the toughest and most competitive. The good thing is there are parts between the two exams that overlap. So, you may also solve NIFT sample papers. By solving these papers, you can improve your problem-solving skills manifold.

Who can participate in the WWI Personal Interview?

Candidates who qualify in the WWI 2025 written exam will next have to appear in a Personal Interview. The list of eligible candidates will be publised on the admission portal. Note that is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the stages of the WWI entrance exam. Or else the candidate will not be included in the merit list.

What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2025?

To appear in the UCEED 2025 exam, the candidate needs to meet the following criteria: Age limit: The candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2000. In the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, there is a relaxation of 5 years. Number of attempts - A candidate is allowed to appear in UCEED exam for a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years. Academic requirements - The candidate must have passed 10+2 exam in 2024 or 2025. Those who appeared for the first time in their qualifying examination in 2023 or earlier are NOT eligible.

What is the application fee for UCEED 2025 exam?

The application form for UCEED 2025 has opened. As per the official notification, the application fee has been revised. Here we provide the category-wise UCEED application fee. Female candidates (all categories) and SC/ST/PwD candidates had to pay INR 2,000. All other candidates needed to pay INR 4,000 as the application fee. Mode of fee payment The fee has to be paid online using credit card/ debit card/ internet banking. Note that the UCEED application fee is no-refundable. This means, once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded whether you appear in the UCEED 2025 exam or not.

PU DAT 2025: Application OPEN, Exam Date (Jan - 26), Eligibility, Pattern, Admission Process

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PU DAT 2025 - Parul University has OPENED the application form for PU DAT 2025; the last date to apply is January 15, 2025.

The direct link to fill out the application form is provided below.

The PU DAT application 2025 is for admission to its Bachelor of Design (BDes) course.

Candidates meeting PU DAT 2025 prescribed eligibility criteria can fill out the form before the last date. Use only genuine and verifiable information. Parul University will verify all information furnished by the candidate when submitting the application form.

If any anomaly is found, the candidate can be disqualified.

The PU DAT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted on January 26, 2025. The online exam will be conducted in remote-proctored mode, whereas the offline exam will be conducted in 21 centers across India.

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Q: What is Design aptitude test?

Design Aptitude is a test that is a part of most of the Design entrance exams in India. Through this test, the Design institutes examines the designing and creative ability of candidates. It includes questions related to sketching, drawing and reasoning. This test usually is the first step of any design exam. Candidates must focus on its preparations.

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Q: Is it mandatory to appear for all rounds of PU DAT?

The PU DAT exam will inlcude sub-exams like - online test, portfolio and personal interview.

It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the components of the entrance exam. If a candidate doesn't appear in any exam round, he or she will not be considered for admission.

Note PU DAT exam is conducted for admisison to the B.Des program.

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Q: Does PU accept NATA scores for BDes admissions, or PU DAT is mandatory?

No, PU does not accept scores of any other entrance exam. So no, the NATA score will not be taken into account for the DAT. It offers BDes admissions only through PU DAT entrance exam. Candidates seeking admission to the BDes programme are therefore urged to go through the program-specific eligibility criteria before they apply for admission.

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Q: Is PU DAT exam the same for Indian and overseas candidates?

Yes, PU DAT is common for all candidates seeking BDes admissions at Parul Institute of Design. The candidate must check out the eligibility criteria for their programs before applying for admission.

So, whether you are an NRI candidate or hold Indian domicile, you may apply for admission. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the programme you are applying for admission to.

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Table of Contents

What is PU DAT?
PU DAT 2025 Dates
PU DAT Highlights 2025
PU DAT Eligibility 2025
PU DAT Courses
PU DAT Admission Process 2025
Important FAQs regarding PU DAT 2025

What is PU DAT?

PU DAT is a Design Aptitude Test (DAT) that is conducted by Parul University every year to offer admission to its Bachelor of Design (BDes) program. The PU DAT exam is comprised of three stages:

DAT written test
Portfolio review round
Personal interview

It may be noted that all stages of PU DAT are conducted in online mode only. The final merit list for admission will be prepared by giving weightage to all the test components.

PU DAT 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU DAT 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
15 Jan '25	PU DAT Application 2025 - LAST Date
26 Jan '25	PU DAT 2025 EXAM date

PU DAT Highlights 2025

Features	Details
Exam Name	PU DAT (Parul University Design Aptitude Test)
Conducting Body	Parul University
Exam Level	Institute Level Exam
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Language	English
Exam Purpose	Admission to BDes courses at Parul University
Exam Helpdesk No.	+91-2668-260300
Official Website	https://www.paruluniversity.ac.in/faculty/faculty-of-design

PU DAT Eligibility 2025

To fulfill the PU DAT eligibility 2025, candidates should meet the criteria given below:

Pass Class 12 in any stream (Humanities/Commerce/Science) with an English subject
Pass Class 12 from a statutory examining authority

PU DAT Courses

Various BDes courses in which candidates can secure admission through PU DAT 2024 exam include:

PU DAT Courses 2024
BDes Fashion Design & Technology	BDes Industrial Design
BDes Interior & Furniture Design	BDes in Product Design
B.Des in Animation and VFX	BDes Visual Communication
B.Des in Science in Film and TV Production	B.Des in Interior & Furniture Design

PU DAT Admission Process 2025

PU DAT admission process includes the following steps:

Step 1: Fill PU DAT application form

Candidates can fill PU DAT application form in online mode on the admission portal of Parul University. PU DAT application fee is INR 1,000. Candidates can pay the application fee in online mode via credit/debit card.

Step 2: Receive login credentials

Parul Institute of Design does not issue PU DAT admit cards to candidates. However, the institute issues login credentials for online DAT via email/SMS/call. The institute also conducts two mock tests before the exam to help candidates get accustomed to the online format of the paper.

Step 3: Appear for PU DAT written test

Next, candidates need to login with the given credentials on WAC (World Assessment Council) online platform where the test will be conducted. The PU DAT exam will contain 100 objective-type questions that candidates need to complete in three hours duration.

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PU DAT exam pattern

Step 4: Appear for PID portfolio round

All candidates who will clear the written test will then have to appear for the next stage of the exam – portfolio submission. Here, candidates have to email their portfolios to the given email IDs.

Step 5: Appear for personal interview

All candidates whose portfolios will be shortlisted will then have to appear for the last stage of the exam – personal interview. Parul Institute of Design will conduct the personal interview rounds in online mode.

Step 6: Check the final PU DAT result

PU DAT results will be announced on the official website based on scores obtained by candidates in each round of the admission process.

Important FAQs regarding PU DAT 2025

Here are a few FAQs related to the PU DAT 2025 exam. Read on.

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