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.

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

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.

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%

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.

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 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.

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.

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 Admit Card 2026: Download Link, Steps to Download, Exam-day Guidelines

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 Jul 29, 2026 12:57 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

UID DAT Admit Card 2026 - The Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) released the admit card for UID DAT 2026 online at its website. UID DAT admit card is issued only to those candidates who have duly filled out the UID DAT 2026 application form. The hall ticket for UID Aptitude Test 2026 is a mandatory document for appearing in the design entrance exam. No Admit card is issued for Tier II entrance exam.

On the day of the exam, candidates need to carry an admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

Table of contents

How to download UID DAT 2026 admit card?
UID Design Aptitude Test 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Details Mentioned on UID DAT Admit Card 2026
Documents to carry with UID DAT Admit Card
UID DAT 2026 Exam Day Instruction
UID DAT 2026 FAQs

How to download UID DAT 2026 admit card?

To download admit card for UID DAT 2026.

Click on the UID admit card download link.
You will be redirected to a login window.
Fill in the log-in credentials.
On successful log-in, admit card will be displayed on the screen.
Download and take a printout of the admit card.

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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Details Mentioned on UID DAT Admit Card 2026

The following details are present on the UID DAT Admit card.

Name of the candidate
Date of Birth
Category
Parent's Name
Programme Name
Reporting time/Exam Time
Exam Guidelines

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Documents to carry with UID DAT Admit Card

Candidates must bring the following documents on the day of the exam.

UID DAT Admit Card
Photo ID proof (valid Govt. ID Proof or School ID for verification)

Note: No Admit card is issued for Tier II exam.

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UID DAT 2026 Exam Day Instruction

Candidates must keep the following points in mind.

Blue ball point pen, lead pencil (of varying grades), erasers, 12 shades colour pencil set, pair of scissors, sharpeners, glue, ruler, water/poster colours, brushes, etc.
For Situation Test: Stationery allowed: Any Pen, any type of pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Fevicol (50 -100 ML), and Ruler (Scale).
Not Allowed in the classroom: Smartphones, Smart Watches or any digital Gadget in the examination hall (Designated area will be allocated to keep your bags and belongings outside the examination hall.)
For Portfolio Evaluation: Physical or Digital Portfolio in pen drive/ link. (You will be provided with a laptop to present your digital portfolio.)

UID DAT 2026 FAQs

Check out the FAQs for UID DAT 2026.

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: 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 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: 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: When will UID DAT 2026 application forms be released?

Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) has released the UID DAT 2026 application form. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. Applications are available online and offline.

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.

Q: What is the application fee for UID DAT?

The candidate will have to pay the UID DAT application fee when filling out the application form. The category-wise application fee for the exam is given below.

Application Window	Application Fee	Mode of Application
General Category (Indian and Foreign candidates can apply under this window)	INR 2,000	Online or Offline
NRI/NRI Spons. / Mgmt. (Those who missed the general category window can also apply under this window)	INR 3,000	Online

Q: 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.

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 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.