When will the PESSAT DAT exam be held?

The PESSAT DAT 2024 exam will be held from January to July, 2025. The candidate needs to book a slot for the exam. On exam-day, make sure that you reach the exam center on time. Late comers may not be allowed entry inside the exam center.

What is the last date to update 12th standard / 2nd PU marks for PESSAT DAT?

Candidates seeking admission to PES University had to update 12th standard / 2nd PU marks (Only for candidates whose 12th / 2nd PU results are announced) the latest by June 2025 (tentative). The documents uploaded must be as per the specification given. If there is an anomoly, the candidate may not be able to upload the documnets or the exam officials may reject them.

When will PESSAT DAT results be declared?

PES University will declare the results of PESSAT DAT 2025 within 3 days after taking the test. The result will include the marks and merit rank obtained by the candidate. The candidate will be shortlisted for counseling based on the merit rank.

How can I check PESSAT DAT results?

PES University will declare the results of the PESSAT DAT 2025 exam 3 days after taking the test. To check your results, go to the result portal and log in using your candidate credentials. The result will include details like the name and roll number of the candidate, sectional and overall marks, and the qualifying status. Such candidates who qualify in the exam will be called for seat allotment.

When will the second round of counseling be held for PESSAT DAT?

PES University will conduct the first round of counseling for PESSAT DAT 2025 in July 2025 (tentative). The 2nd round will be conducted once the 1st round concludes. Candidates will be invited for counseling based on the scores in the PESSAT DAT 2025 entrance exam. Also, the admission committe will verify original documents before comleting admission formalities.

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.

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. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

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 early. 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. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, the exam will be very difficult. So, start early. The same goes for the GAT.

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 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.

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.

What is the last date for candidates willing to take PESSAT DAT at Bangalore centre only?

No specific last date for candidates who are willing to take PESSAT at Bangalore centre has been given. So, you may visit the admission portal of the institute and fill out the application form. Do make sure that you go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling out the form. Admission to the design courses will be on the basis of PESSAT DAT 2024 merit rank.

When will slot booking conducted for PESSAT DAT?

The PESSAT DAT 2025 slot booking process will be held from January 2025 onward. The slot booking will be open for candidates who have duly filled out the PESSAT DAT 2025 application form. Note that slots will be allocted on a first-come, first-served basis. So, to get a slot of your choice, make sure you book your slots on time.

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.

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.

When will the first round of counseling be held for PESSAT DAT?

PES University will conduct the first round of counseling for PESSAT DAT 2025 in June 2025 (tentative). The candidate will be shortlisted for counseling based on the scores in the PESSAT DAT 2025 entrance exam. The qualifying status of the candidate should ideally be mentioned in the scorecard. Note that the allotment of seats will be as per PESSAT DAT 2025 merit rank.

What is last date to submit original documents / surrender PESSAT DAT seat (only for admitted students)?

The last date to submit original documents / last date to surrend PESSAT seat (only for admitted students) is July 2025 (tentative). The detailed schedule will be released at the time of counseling and seat allotment. Note that the allotment of seats will be as per the merit rank of the candidate in the PESSAT DAT 2025 entrance exam.

When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

The online application form for NIFT 2025 is closed. With regular fees, the application was open from November 22-January 6, 2025. With late fees, applications were accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025. The application was available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA also released the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure. Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme could 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.

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.

PESSAT DAT 2025: Registration (OPEN), Exam DATE, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admission Process

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 16:13 IST

By Manashjyoti Hazarika, Manager Content

PESSAT DAT 2025 - PES University is conducting the PESSAT DAT 2025 entrance exam from January to July 2025.

The application form for PESSAT DAT 2025 is open from October 3, 2024, to July 2025. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria must apply before the last date.

The candidate can book test slots from January 9, 2025.

The PESSAT DAT 2025 exam will be followed by an interview, which will be conducted on campus on the same day. At the time of the interview, the candidate must bring their creative portfolio works for added benefit.

Scores of PESSAT DAT 2025 will be considered for admission to the 4-year B.Des course offered by the institute.

The result of PESSAT DAT is announced 3 days after the conduct of the exam. If selected, the candidate will be called for admission. If the candidate has taken UCEED, then he/she must register for PESSAT (mandatory) but there is no need to take the test.

Candidates with UCEED 2024 scores can directly attend the interview carrying a creative portfolio and PESSAT hall ticket.

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Q: 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.

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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: What is last date to fill PESSAT DAT application for candidates from outside Bengaluru?

The exam conducting body will accept application form for PESSAT 2025 until around July 2025. So, eligible candidates may apply following link that will be given on this page.

The applicant needs to carefully go through the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Note that the date entered by the candidate will be verified at the time of counseling and seat allotment.

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Q: When will PESSAT DAT registrations start?

PESSAT DAT 2025 registrations will open in October 2024. The application form will open online at pes.edu. Eligible candidates can apply for the exam following the link given on this page.

When filling out the form, make sure that you use only verifiable and correct data. Or else, the application may be cancelled.

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What is PESSAT DAT?

PES University conducts Design Aptitude Test (DAT) to shortlist aspirants for admission in Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes offered at the Design School of the University. The first batch of BDes at PES University commenced in August 2016. The University offers BDes programmes in streams such as Product Design, Interaction Design, and Communication Design.

In order to offer admission to aspirants in BDes programmes, PES University accepts PESSAT DAT as well as UCEED scores.

PESSAT DAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates meet PESSAT DAT 2025 eligibility criteria if they fulfill any of the below-mentioned requirements:

Should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in Humanities, Science, Commerce, or any other relevant stream and should have studied English as a mandatory course.

Should have passed a three-year diploma with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate and should have studied English as a mandatory course.

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Should have secured a rank in UCEED conducted by IDC of IIT Bombay or should have a valid score in PESSAT DAT conducted by PES University.

PESSAT DAT Admission Process 2025

Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps to take part in the admission process for the PESSAT DAT exam:

Step 1: Apply for PESSAT DAT

Candidates need to fill PESSAT DAT application form online on the official website of PES University.

Step 2: Book slot for PESSAT DAT

After submitting the PESSAT DAT application form, candidates need to book a slot for the exam. Once they have booked their slot, admit card will be issued. The candidates must download their admit card from the official website of PES University.

Step 3: Appear for PESSAT DAT exam

Candidates need to appear for PESSAT DAT exam as per the slot booked by them. PESSAT DAT is scheduled to be conducted only at the PES University campus (Banashankari, Bangalore).

Step 4: Give Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in PESSAT DAT need to appear for the interview round. When appearing for the interview round, candidates need to carry their creative portfolio.

Step 5: Check PESSAT DAT Result

Candidates are informed about PESSAT DAT result through both email as well as SMS. The result for PESSAT DAT is also declared on the official website of PES University.

NRI/ Sponsored Seats/ Higher Fee Category Seats Admission Process

Such aspirants can provisionally block the seat with PES University (subject to availability of seats). Candidates need to talk to the admissions office at PES University for more information on blocking the seat.

PESSAT DAT Exam Centres 2025

Candidates are informed that PESSAT DAT will only be conducted at PES University Ring Road Campus, Bangalore.

The name and address of the PESSAT DAT exam will be mentioned in the PESSAT DAT 2025 admit card. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam center as per the reporting time prescribed by exam officials.

Note that the candidate will be entered entry inside the exam venue on displaying their admit cards and a valid photo ID proof.

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