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DE-CODE 2025 exam syllabus - Vivekanand Global University (VGU), which is the exam conducting body, will release the DE-CODE 2025 exam syllabus.
The syllabus will include the subject-wise topics the candidate needs to prepare for the DE-CODE 2025 entrance exam.
So, it is incumbent on the candidate to follow the syllabus to prepare for the exam.
Aspirants should prepare the entire course-wise topics and the subjects which can be asked in the test. To begin with, the candidate may start with the easy topics and then move on to the difficult ones.
Also, only follow the official syllabus and not those released by unofficial sources.
The application form for DE-CODE 2025 is expected to open soon.
DE-CODE Syllabus for Aptitude Test (Paper-I)
The online computer-based entrance test will be of 200 marks and the MCQs will broadly cover the following topics/subjects:
Visualization and Spatial Ability
Spatial visualization ability or visual-spatial ability is the ability to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional figures. It is to assess your ability to think spatially and mentally manipulate images, and perceive patterns between them. It is typically measured with simple cognitive tests and is predictive of user performance with some kinds of user interfaces.
Ecological and Public Awareness
General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources, etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure, and environment. Awareness of social and cultural connection with the design, history of the designed artifact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. History of art, sculpture, and literature.
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Logical reasoning, also known as critical thinking or analytic reasoning, involves one's ability to isolate and identify the various components of any given argument. It is designed to assess a candidate's ability at skills such as how to interpret patterns, number sequences or the relationships between shapes. Ability to use logic and structured thinking to deduce from a short passage, which of a number of statements is the most accurate response to a posed question. Data Interpretation, brainteasers, and patterns.
Verbal Communication and Creativity
Ability to understand and use Standard English. Reading comprehension, knowledge of English grammar such as sentence structure and usage, the use of tenses, verb patterns, articles, and active and passive constructions, etc. & vocabulary skills. Ability to think creatively in terms of alternatives, ability to distinguish innovative options, and think out of the box.
Observation and Design Sensitivity
Aptitude to distinguish concealed properties in common things, people, situations, and events, and think critically about them. Applying attention to certain details, analyzing, reasoning, classifying, inferring, and predicting. Ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes.
Design Thinking and Problem-Solving
Ability to use visual analogies, descriptions, signs, and symbols. Design Thinking is a problem-solving framework. Ability to understand complexity, identify problems, generate alternatives, evaluate options, and select solutions.
DE-CODE Syllabus 2025 for CreativityTest (Paper-II)
Critical reasoning, conceptualizing an idea and visualisation using mediums such as sketching, illustration, models, etc. The candidate needs to pay attention to all the topics.
Make sure that you solve previous years' question papers.
Also, solve sample papers to better understand various concepts, and learn time management.
If you keep doing these activities, your problem-solving skills will get much better.
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DE-CODE 2025 Syllabus - FAQs
Here are a few FAQs on DE-CODE 2025 syllabus. Keep reading.
Q: What is the DE-CODE Syllabus?
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?
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.
Upvote Q: What is DE-CODE eligibility criteria?
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.
Upvote Q: What are the various components of the DE-CODE exam?
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?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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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:
Click on the result link
A log-in window will open
Enter your log-in credentials
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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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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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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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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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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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:
Go to the admission portal
Click on the admit card download link
A log-in window will open
Enter your candidate credentials
On successful log-in, you c
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