UPES DAT 2025: Application OPEN, Exam DATE, Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, Admission Process, Schedule

The UPES DAT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted for admission to the B.Des, Integrated (B.Des) (M.Des), and M.Des courses. The candidate will be able to select their programme of study at the time of filing the application form.

Admission to all these courses will be based on UPES DAT 2025 scores. The allotment of seats will be as per the merit rank, with the higher ranked to be given preference.

Yes, the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) offers an integrated B.Des-M.Des program. The candidate has the option to choose specializations like Fashion Design, Product Design, and Graphics Design.

The candidate can select their programme of study at the time of filling out the application form.

Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam like the UPES DAT 2025 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.

The B.Des programme offers specializtions like Fashion Design, Game Design, Animationa and VFX, Graphics & Communication Design, UX & Interaction Design, Product Design, Trasportation and Mobility, Interior and Retial Space Design.  

The candidate can select the specialisation at the time of counseling. Note that allotment of specializations will be allocated as per the UPES DAT 2024 merit rank.

UPES DAT exam will include objective-type (multiple-choice) questions. However, note that no official syllabus is released  for UPES DAT 2025 exam. So, aspirants can consider going through topics related to the BDes programme as shown below:

• English grammar
• Comprehension
• General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• Logical reasoning 

Candidates can solve UPES DAT 2025 exam sample papers to prepare for the exam. The sample papers can be used for preparation from the beginning.

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.

The application form for UPES DAT 2025 has to be filled online. The steps to fill the form are mentioned below.

1. Go to the admission portal and click on the application link
2. Enter your name, DOB, gender, nationality, mobile number, email ID, and programme of study to register 
3. On registration, an applicant account will be created.
4. Log in and fill in the rest of the form.
5. Pay the application fees to complete the application process.

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.

The candidate mustn’t apply if they don’t meet the UPES DAT 2025 eligibility criteria.

It is because exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment. If any candidate is found lacking, he or she will be disqualified.

Further, if the candidate is found forging their eligibility, they may not only be disqualified, but criminal charges may also be levied against such candidates.

The UPES DAT 2025 admit card will be released once the application form is closed. The admit card will be released on the admission portal of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies.  

To download the admit card, follow these steps:

1. Go to the admission portal

2. Click on the admit card download link

3. A log-in window will open

4. Enter your candidate credentials

5. On log-in, you can download the admit card.

Yes, you need to bring a valid photo ID proof on UPES DAT 2025 exam day. Without the ID, the candidate will not be allowed inside the exam hall.

The id proof must be displayed when the invigilator asks for it.

You also need to bring the admit card and follow the exam guidelines.

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies will release the admit card on its admission  portal. Download it by entering your candidate credentials.

The UPES DAT 2025 admit card will include the date and timings of the exam. It will also have the reporting time.

You need to reach the exam centre as per the reporting time. Note that once the exam gates close, the candidate will not be allowed inside the exam hall.

So, the candidate must try to reach the exam center on the designated time.

No, the candidate is not allowed to carry electronic gadgets inside the UPES DAT 2025 exam hall.

Any candidate who is found in possession of such items may be disqualified. 

So, don’t carry such items inside the exam hall. Follow the guidelines issued by the exam conducting authority.

Exam officials will not release any draft answer key for UPES DAT 2025.

Also, with no answer keys being released, their will be no option to challenge it as well.

The exam officice will directly release the exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.

The exam officials generally doesn't release any draft answer key for UPES DAT 2025 exam.

However, the answer key is released, you can download it here.

In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for each question.

The candidate will also be allowed to challenge the draft key in some cases.

The UPES DAT 2025 results will be declared online at the admission portal of the institute. 

To check your results, you need to go to the portal and follow these steps:

1. Click on the result link

2. A log-in window will open

3. Enter your log-in credentials

4. On log-in, you can download the scorecard.

Download and take a printout of the scorecard.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UPES DAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) for admission to design programs offered by the college. The UPES DAT exam includes a Design Aptitude Test (DAT).

The Design Aptitude Test will be conducted in an online mode. 

Aspirants who clear this admission round then need to appear for the interviews and portfolio round. 

The final result will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT, interviews and portfolio round.

The application form for UPES DAT 2025 have to be filled in an online mode; the application link is given on this page. Applications submitted in offline mode will not be accepted.

The application form has to be filled out by eligible candidates. Also, one must use only correct and verifiable information for filling out the form.

Note that incorrectly and partically filled applications will be rejected.

The UPES DAT 2025 application fee is INR 1350. The candidate will have to pay the fee at the time of filling out the application form. If the fee is not paid, the application will be rejected.

The application form for UPES DAT 2025 is open now; the application has to be filled online. The last date to fill out the application form hasn't been announced yet.

The UPES DAT application form is for admission to the B.Des and M.Des courses offered by the insttute.

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) hasn't yet the last date for filling out the application form. Candidates can apply for the exam following the application link given on this page.

The UPES DAT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted soon after the application form closes. The exam escores will be used for admission to B.Des, Integrated (B.Des) (M.Des), and M.Des courses offered by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES).

On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam center as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card.