At what time do I need to report at UID DAT exam centre?

The UID DAT 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. If you reach the exam center after the exam has commenced, you may not be allowed to appear in the UID DAT exam.

When is draft answer key for UID DAT exam expected to be released?

The Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) will not release UID DAT answer key. If the status quo changes, the details will be updated here.

What is the format for submitting the UID DAT Portfolio?

UID DAT Format must be submitted in the following format. Format: PDF Size: Up to 15 MB Slides/Pages: 10 to 15 Submissions Deadline: 24 Hours before interview time

What is the eligibility criteria for UID DAT B.Des programme?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 pass/appearing (any stream) or a 3 years Diploma (equivalent to 10+2) from any recognised higher secondary board/institute.

Can I fill UID DAT Application form Offline?

Yes, you can fill the UID DAT B.Des and M.Des application forms offline. The application is for INR 2000. The application form must have a photograph, signature and must be sent to the address given by the institute.

What is the application fee of UID DAT?

The Application fee for United World Institute of Design UID DAT is INR 2,000. Application Form Fee is Non-Refundable.

Can I apply for UID DAT if I don't meet the eligibility criteria?

Candidates must not apply if they don't meet the UID DAT eligibility criteria. This 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 to be forging their eligibility, they may not only be disqualified but criminal charges may also be levied against such candidates.

What is the eligibiltiy criteria for UID DAT M.Des?

Candidates must have passed 10+2+3/4 years degree OR must have 5 years Diploma (pass/appearing) in any stream from a recognised institution or university.

Can I fill UID DAT Application form Offline?

Yes, you can fill the UID DAT B.Des and M.Des application forms offline. The application is for INR 2000. The application form must have a photograph, signature and must be sent to the address given by the institute.

Can I edit UID DAT application form?

Once the UID DAT application form is submitted, there is no option to edit it. So, candidates need to be careful when filling out the application form.

UID DAT Application Form 2027 (OPEN): Register HERE, How to Apply, Fees, Eligibility

Q: What is the weightage for UID DAT Exam?

UID DAT Exam will have two Tier: Tier I and Tier II. Tier -I Mode of Examination Weightage Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Online 40% Tier-II Mode of Examination Weightage Part A: Situation Test (ST) Offline 30% Part B Portfolio Evaluation (PE) 30% OR Tier-II Mode of Examination Weightage Part A: Portfolio Evaluation (PE) Online 30% Part B Personal Interview (PI) 30%

Q: What are the courses offered through UID DAT?

UID offers admission to several design specializations. Department of Fashion and Design B.Design (Hons.) Fashion Design Technology B.Design (Hons.) Fashion Communication & Styling B.Design (Hons.) Apparel Design M. Des. Fashion Design Department of Communication Design B.Design (Hons.) Communication Design B.Design (Hons.) Film & Video Communication M. Des. Visual Experiential Design Department of Industrial Design B.Design (Hons.) Product Design B.Design (Hons.) Transportation & Mobility Design M. Des. Industrial Design Ph.D. in Design Department of Animation & Game Design B.Design (Hons.) Animation & Visual Effects B.Design (Hons.) Game Design M. Des. Immersive and Interactive Media Design Department of Interior & Spatial Design B.Design (Hons.) Interior Architecture Design B.Design (Hons.) Spatial Experience Design B.Design (Hons.) Furniture & Interior Design M. Des. Interior & Experience Design Department of Interdisciplinary Design B.Design (Hons.) Interaction Design B.Design (Hons.) Global Design Programme Department of Integrated Studies B.Design (Hons.) Integrated Smart System Design M.Des In Design Management

Updated on Aug 25, 2026 12:40 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

United World Institute of Design: Application form for UID DAT 2027 is open for B.Des and M.Des programmes. Interested candidates can download the application form and apply. Application fee is INR 2,000. It can be filled online or offline.

When filling in the form, enter only genuine and verifiable information. The information entered by the candidate will be verified at the time of counseling and seat allotment. If any discrepancy is found, the candidate may be disqualified. UID DAT 2027 entrance exam is conducted in two Tiers: Tier I and Tier II.

Table of contents

Things required for UID DAT application form
UID Design Aptitude Test 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Important Instruction while filling the UID DAT 2027
How to fill out the UID DAT 2027 Application form
UID DAT 2027 Application Fee
UID DAT FAQs

Things required for UID DAT application form

Candidates need an email ID and active phone number to fill the UID DAT Application form.

Documents required for UID DAT Registration

Check out the documents required to fill the UID DAT 2026 Application form.

Valid Email ID
Personal and Educational Qualification Details
Government ID Card number (Aadhar/Passport/PAN/Voter)
Caste / Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC(NC) candidate)
Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities
EWS Certificate if eligible
Image of scanned photograph in jpg/jpeg format and size
Image of scanned signature in jpg/jpeg format and size
Debit / Credit Card details for making online payment against the Application Fees

UID Design Aptitude Test 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UID Design Aptitude Test 2027 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Aug ' 26 - Sep ' 26	UID Admission 2027
25 Mar ' 26 - 05 Apr ' 26	UID Tier 2: Situation Test for Ahmedabad Campus
11 Jan ' 26	UID DAT 2026 exam date
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Important Instruction while filling the UID DAT 2027

The following must be kept in mind while filling the UID DAT Application form.

The documents have to be uploaded as per the given specification

Particulars	Specifications
Format	JPG/JPEG/PNG/GIF
Size	Less than 1 MB

UID DAT Application Form Fee is non-editable once submitted. So fill all the details correctly.
The email ID submitted at the time of registration will be used for the entire admission process until enrolment is completed. Change in Email ID will NOT be allowed under any circumstances.
Applicants are strongly advised to use Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) Query Management System (Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)-QMS).

Details to Fill in UID Application Form 2027

It is recommended that the candidate enter only correct and genuine information when filling out the online application form. This is because the Unitedworld Institute of Design will cross-check all the information furnished by the candidate. The candidate will be able to go to the next stage if and only if he or she meets all the required conditions.

The following details will have to be filled in the UID DAT 2027 application form.

Personal Profile
Name	Gender	Admission Type
Marital status	Blood group	Date of birth
Place of birth	Nationality	Passport number
Choice of discipline/course
Communication Address
Address	City	State
Pin Code	Country	STD Code-Phone
Mobile number	Alternate mobile number	Email ID
Parent’s Information
Father’s name	Father’s profession	Father’s Designation
Father’s annual income	Mother’s name	Mother’s profession
Mother’s Designation	Mother’s annual income
Work experience	Educational qualifications	Personal accolades
Test centre	Source of finance	Reference

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UID DAT Exam Pattern 2027

How to fill out the UID DAT 2027 Application form

To fill out the UID DAT form

Go to application portal.
You will be redirected to a login window.
Fill in your name, email ID and mobile number.
Once you are registered, a unique candidate account will be created.
Log in to the account to fill in the rest of the application form.
Upload documents
Pay the application fee to complete the application process.

UID DAT Registration Link

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UID DAT Eligibility Criteria 2027

The eligibility criteria for the UID Aptitude Test 2027 are different for UG and PG design courses. The eligibility criteria are listed below for candidates to review.

B. Design	M. Design
10+2 pass/appearing (Any Stream) or 3 Years Diploma (Equivalent to 10 +2), with a minimum 50% aggregate score from any recognized higher secondary school board/ Institute.	10+2+3/4 years degree OR 5 years Diploma (pass/appearing) in any stream from a recognized institution or university.

UID DAT 2027 Application Fee

Application forms are available online and offline. Application fee is INR 2000. Candidates need to register first and then verify their email ID. After verification, fill application fee and pay fee. Check out the fees and mode of application.

Application Window	Mode of Application	Application fee
General Category (Indian and Foreign candidates can apply under this window)	Online or Offline	INR 2000
NRI/NRI Spons. / Mgmt. (Those who missed the general category window can also apply under this window)	Online	INR 2000

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UID Design Aptitude Test Dates

UID Design Aptitude Test Admit Card

UID DAT FAQs

Check out the FAQs on UID DAT.

Q: What is the syllabus for UID DAT Situation Test?

UID DAT Situation Test will test:

Creative Thought process, Critical & Lateral thinking
Imagination, Ideation & Innovation;
Material & Situation handling ability;
Conceptual thinking / Concept generation;
Observation Skills;
Logical Reasoning / Interpretation;
Time Management;
Understanding of Form – 2D to 3D;
Working within Material constraints &
Precision & cleanliness.

Q: What is the weightage for UID DAT Exam?

UID DAT Exam will have two Tier: Tier I and Tier II.

Tier -I	Mode of Examination	Weightage
Design Aptitude Test (DAT)	Online	40%

Tier-II	Mode of Examination	Weightage
Part A: Situation Test (ST)	Offline	30%
Part B Portfolio Evaluation (PE)	Offline	30%
OR
Tier-II	Mode of Examination	Weightage
Part A: Portfolio Evaluation (PE)	Online	30%
Part B Personal Interview (PI)	Online	30%

Q: On what basis UID DAT Portfolio will be evaluated?

UID DAT Portfolio will be checked on the following.

Originality, uniqueness and ability
Development of ideas
Imagination
Personality
Sense of Composition
Illustration Skills
Presentation & Layout
Convert Design Concept into 2D / 3D form
Sketching & Rendering ability
Creativity

Q: Is there any late fee to submit UID DAT application form?

UID DAT application form may be filled out by candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. Also, applications have to be submitted within the last date.

The Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) will not have a late fee application window. So, applications will have to be submitted with regular fee only.

Q: What details will be included in UID DAT 2027 draft answer key?

UID DAT will not release any draft answer key for the exam. If it does release the answer key, details will be updated here. The direct link to download the answer key will also be given on this page.

The draft will contain the answer key code for each question. Using these keys, the candidate can calculate the probable score.

Q: How do I apply for UID DAT entrance exam?

UID DAT 2027 application form is open. The candidate has to apply for UID DAT entrance exam online. Applications submitted offline will not be accepted.

As part of the application process, the candidate needs to get registered, fill in important information, upload documents, and pay the application fees.

Q: When is the right time to solve sample papers for UID DAT?

Sample papers can be solved as part of the UID DAT exam preparation.

The sample papers can be solved from the early stages of the exam preparation.

After completing a few topics, solve all the related questions. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.

Solve as many sample papers as you can.

Q: What are the courses offered through UID DAT?

UID offers admission to several design specializations.

Department of Fashion and Design

B.Design (Hons.) Fashion Design Technology
B.Design (Hons.) Fashion Communication & Styling
B.Design (Hons.) Apparel Design
M. Des. Fashion Design

Department of Communication Design

B.Design (Hons.) Communication Design
B.Design (Hons.) Film & Video Communication
M. Des. Visual Experiential Design

Department of Industrial Design

B.Design (Hons.) Product Design
B.Design (Hons.) Transportation & Mobility Design
M. Des. Industrial Design
Ph.D. in Design

Department of Animation & Game Design

B.Design (Hons.) Animation & Visual Effects
B.Design (Hons.) Game Design
M. Des. Immersive and Interactive Media Design

Department of Interior & Spatial Design

B.Design (Hons.) Interior Architecture Design
B.Design (Hons.) Spatial Experience Design
B.Design (Hons.) Furniture & Interior Design
M. Des. Interior & Experience Design

Department of Interdisciplinary Design

B.Design (Hons.) Interaction Design
B.Design (Hons.) Global Design Programme

Department of Integrated Studies

B.Design (Hons.) Integrated Smart System Design
M.Des In Design Management

Q: Which body/authority conducts UID DAT entrance exam?

The Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) will conduct the UID DAT entrance exam. The exam will be conducted online.

The scores of the exam will be considred for admission to design courses offered by the institute.

UID DAT exam dates will be announced soon.

Q: How can I download the admit card of UID DAT 2027?

To download UID DAT admit card:

Go to UID DAT admission portal
Click on admit card download link
A login window will open
Enter your credentials
Admit card will open, download it.

Q: What is the pattern of UID DAT 2027?

UID DAT 2027 exam will be conducted online. Exam will be conducted in two tiers: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 is 40% and Tier 2 is 60%. UID does not release any exam pattern for its exam.

Q: At what time is the UID DAT 2027 Exam?

UID DAT exam is expected to be conducted on January 11, 2027. It will be from 1 PM to 4 PM. All candidates who appear for Tier I - will be eligible to appear for Tier II - Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE).

Q: What will be tested in UID DAT Situation Test?

UID DAT Situation Test will test Concept Development, Design Thinking and Material Manipulation. Candidates will be required to imagine and create a 3D composition as per the dimensions given using the material provided in the kit.