GLS Institute of Design DAT Syllabus 2025: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

GLS Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test 2026 ( GLS Institute of Design DAT )

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By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

GLS DAT 2025 - GLS University, Ahmedabad releases the syllabus for the GLS DAT 2025 exam.

The syllabus will cover the subject and subject-wise topics from which questions will be asked in the GLS DAT 2025 entrance exam. The candidate needs to refer to the GLS DAT syllabus when preparing for the design entrance exam. 

The candidate can divide the syllabus into different heads, for instance, easy, moderate, and difficult.

This way it will become easier to allocate preparation time. Allocate more time for the difficult topics, while you can allocate less time for the easier ones.

GLS DAT 2025 written exam was conducted on January 18-29, 2025. The exam will be held in online and offline modes. Students can select the mode (online or offline) when filling the application form.

 

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GLS DAT Exam Syllabus 2025

GLS DAT syllabus is not specified. However, some topics that aspirants should consider studying as part of GLS Institute of Design DAT exam are mentioned below:

Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship Colour Terminology
Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions Colour, Pattern & Texture

Inspiration & Design Development

Design Theory

Elements & Principles of Design

Natural & Geometrical Form

Innovation in Design

Principles of Composition

Optical Illusion

Understanding Light & Shade

Theme Development

Developing Themes & Colour Associations

Inspiration & Creativity

Ornaments & Motifs

Creative thinking & writing

Picture Analysis

Visual Logic

Good Design vs Bad Design

Drawing Fundamentals

 Use of Measurements, Scale & Proportions
Memory Drawing  Usage of Colour in Compositions
Expression & Emotion  Design Awareness

Graphics & Pictograms

 Innovation & Creation
Developing Observation Representation Techniques

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GLS DAT 2025 exam pattern

GLS University, Ahmedabad, will release exam pattern for GLS DAT 2025 exam. 

Candidate needs to check GLS DAT exam pattern 2025 to get an idea of the exam question paper structure. For example, exam pattern will provide information on types of questions asked, section-wise questions and weightage, difficulty level and time allocated for each section. 

This information can be used by the candidate to check their preparation with the requirements of the exam.  

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