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Design Aptitude Test of Centre for Design Excellence 2025 ( DE-CODE )

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Updated on Sep 20, 2024 16:58 IST

DE-CODE admit card 2025 - The Center for Design Excellence (CODE) will release the admit card for DECODE 2025 on its admission portal. The direct link to download the admit card will be provided here.

To download the admit card, log in using your candidate credentials.

The Center for Design Excellence will announce the date for the release of the admit card on its admission portal.

The admit card will be issued to all successfully registered candidates.

Candidates should note that an authenticated admit card is an important document without which they will not be permitted to appear in the entrance exam.

If the admit card is lost, a duplicate admit card will not be issued.

So, make sure that you don't lose it till the admission process is over. 

The admit card will contain details like the DE-CODE exam date, exam timings, roll number, and other details. 

Q:   What is the DE-CODE Syllabus?

A:

The syllabus for the DE-CODE exam will be prescribed by Center for Design Excellence (CODE). The syllabus will include the topics the candidate needs to prepare for the exam.

The Design Aptitude Test of the DE-CODE exam will cover the following topics/subjects: 

  • Visualization and Spatial Ability
  • Ecological and Public Awareness
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning
  • Verbal Communication and Creativity
  • Observation and Design Sensitivity
  • Design Thinking and Problem Solving
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Q:   What is the DE-CODE exam pattern?

A:

The exam pattern for DE-CODE exam is postulated by the Center for Design Excellence (CODE).

DE-CODE Paper

Duration

Total Marks

Type of Questions

Aptitude Test 

60 minutes

200 marks

 

Multiple choice questions

Creativity Test

120 minutes

Subjective Questions 

Note: One-fourth marks for each question will be deducted for an incorrect attempt. 

Along with the syllabus, make sure that you also consult the updated syllabus.

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Q:   What is DE-CODE eligibility criteria?

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The eligibility criteria for admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) course at the Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, through the DE-CODE entrance exam is given below.

  •  The candidate must have cleared HSC examination (10+2) or completed 10+2 level from a recognised Central/State Board of Secondary Examination or any other recognised examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks
  • Additionally, candidates who have studied at any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in Foreign countries which is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities to be equivalent to the 10+2 system with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks, can also apply.
  • Candidates who have passed a three or four-year Diploma that is recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks can also apply.
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How To Download DE-CODE Admit Card 2025

Given below are the steps to download the admit card:

Step 1: Visit the official website of DE-CODE

Step 2: Click on the DE-CODE Admit Card link

Step 3: Enter login credentials

Step 4: Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step 5: View & download DE-CODE admit card

Step 6: Take a clear print of admit card for DE-CODE (Design Aptitude Test)

Candidates need to affix their photograph on their downloaded DE-CODE 2025 admit card. Along with DE-CODE admit card, candidates need to carry a valid photo ID on the day of the Design Aptitude Test to their designated test centre.

Q:   Who can appear in the DE-CODE Studio Test?

A:

Candidates will be shortlisted for the Stdio Test based on their peformance in the written exams. Note that to be considered for admission to design courses at the Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, the candidate must appear in all the stages of the admission process - written exam, studio test, and personal interview.

The candidate can check their qualifying status for the studio test in their results.

The final result of DE-CODE will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exam, studio test, and interview.

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Q:   What are the various components of the DE-CODE exam?

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The candidate seeking admission to the design courses offered at Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, has to first appear in the DE-CODE 2024 written exam. Scores of the exam will be then used to shortlist candidates for the next admission round, which includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview.

It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the exam components. If the candidate fails to do so, he or she will be disqualfiied from the admission process.

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Q:   When will the DE-CODE exam cut-off be released?

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Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, will not release any cut-off for the entrance exam; instead, it will make available the list of selected candidates. The selected list will be released soon after the declaration of exam resuts. 

Candidates may note that DE-CODE don't rank as one of the top entrance exams in the country unlike exams like NID DAT, UCEED, and NIFT. So, if you make a little bit of effort, you should easily get a good enough rank to get admission to VGU.

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DE-CODE Important Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DE-CODE 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

May '25

DE-CODE 2025 Exam Date

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

Oct '24

DE-CODE 2025 Registration START Date

Details on DE-CODE 2025 Admit Card

The following details will be mentioned in the admit card:

Details mentioned on the De-CODE 2024 Admit Card

Candidate’s name

Date of Examination

Date and time of Exam

Father/Mother name

Exam Centre

Date of Birth

Roll number

Signature of candidate

Rules and Instructions

 

Important Instructions

  • When the admit card is released, candidates are advised to carefully cross-check all the information before downloading the admit card. If there is any form of error/mistake, the aspirants are advised to immediately contact the university officials.
  • Candidates should keep the admit card with them for future reference even after the entrance exam.

De-CODE 2025 Application Form

The application form for DE-CODE 2025 is now open online at the admission portal of Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can fill out the application form following the link given on the university portal.

Steps to fill out DE-CODE Application Form

  • Go to the admission portal
  • Click on the application link
  • A registration window will open
  • Enter your personal details to get registered, and then fill in academic, personal, and contact details in the application form
  • Next you have to upload the relevant documents as per the given specifications.
  • Finally pay the application fees to complete the process.

Note that the DE-CODE 2025 admit card will be issued to the candidate only if they successfully complete the application process.

DE-CODE 2025 Admit Card - FAQs

Here are a few FAQs related to the DE-CODE 2025 admit card and exam.

Q:   Do I have to give a personal interview if I clear the DE-CODE exam?

A:

It is mandatory for the candidate to appear for personal interview in order to complete the admission process. Candidates who do not appear on the scheduled date will lose the chance to be admitted in the institute and the opportunity will be given to the next ranked candidate.

The final merit list of DE-CODE will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exam and the personal interview. The weightage for each exam component will be decided by the institute.

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Q:   What are the design courses offered through DE-CODE?

A:

The Center for Design Excellence (CODE) offers the following design courses at its various centers. 

Name of CourseDuration
BDes Fashion & Textile Design4 years
BDes Interior & Product Design4 years
BDes Graphic & Communication Design4 years
Integrated Programme (BDes+MBA)5 years

Admission to each of these courses will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in the DE-CODE 2024 exam.

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Q:   When is the DE-CODE exam be held?

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The DE-CODE exam will be conducted in June 2024. Candidates need to qualify the design aptitude test to take admission in design courses offered at Vivekanand Global University and Invertis University.

The exam will be conducted in a computer-based online mode and will be of three hours. The question paper will comprise two papers: An aptitude Test (Multiple Choice Questions) and Creativity Test (Subjective Questions).

Candidates who qualify in the written exam have to next appear in a Portfolio/Studio Test and Personal Interview.

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Q:   How can I get admission to Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, through DE-CODE?

A:

Admission to design courses at the university is conducted based on merit of the candidate in the DE-CODE exam.

Note that the DE-CODE exam is made up of the following two sub-exams.

  • Performance of the candidate in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
  • Personal interview (Portfolio / Studio Test)
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Q:   How to crack the DE-CODE exam?

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It takes months of preparation and dedication in order to ace an entrance exam. The candidate needs to be thorough and should know the syllabus well enough.When preparing for the DE-CODE exam, make it a point to take notes. Taking notes will not only help the candidate improve concentration, but these notes can come in very handy for quick revision. Also, solve sample papers and take mock tests.

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Answered a month ago

The DE-CODE 2025 scorecard will be valid for the current academic session only. So, using the scorecard, you will be able to get admission in the 2025-25 academic session.

You can’t use the scorecard for admission in the next session.

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Answered a month ago

The DE-CODE 2025 result will be released online. The scorecard will carry the following information.

  • The name and roll number of the candidate

  • Sectional score

  • Overall score

  • Merit rank

The scorecard will be available for download in pdf format. Download and take a printout.

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Answered a month ago

The DE-CODE 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 t

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The exam officials will not release any draft DE-CODE 2025 answer key.

However, if it decides to release the answer key, the same will be updated 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

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Answered a month ago

Exam officials will not release any draft answer key for DE-CODE 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 port

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered a month ago

No, the candidate is not allowed to carry electronic gadgets inside the 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.

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Answered a month ago

The DE-CODE 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 latecomers may not be allowed inside the exam hall.

So, carefully note the reporting time.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered a month ago

Yes, you need to bring a valid photo ID proof on DE-CODE 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.

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Answered a month ago

The candidate mustn’t apply if they don’t meet the DE-CODE 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 eligibili

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Answered a month ago

The admit card for will be released within a few days of the closure of the DE-CODE 2025 application form.

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 successful log-in, you c

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