When will UID DAT 2027 be held?

Dates for UID DAT will be announced on the official website of the institute. It is expected to take place in January or February this year.

Is it easy to crack DAT?

DAT entrance exam is considered to be moderate. IN NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. Thus, candidates need to be extremely creative and have a clear understanding of their concepts when appearing for the DAT. But note that difficulty level can also be subjective, as it may also depend on your level of preparation. For instance, if you prepare well, you may be able to solve even the so-called difficult questions easily.

What is Design aptitude test?

Design Aptitude is a test that is a part of most of the Design entrance exams in India. Through this test, the Design institutes examines the designing and creative ability of candidates. It includes questions related to sketching, drawing and reasoning. This test usually is the first step of any design exam. Candidates must focus on its preparations.

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 fill UID DAT B.Des and M.Des Application form offline?

Yes, you can fill UID DAT application form offline and online. The Application is open for all categories.

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 eligibility criteria for UID DAT B.Des?

To fill application form for UID DAT B.Des, candidate should have passed Class 12 in any stream or should have a 3year Diploma equivalent to 10+2 from any recognised university.

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.

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.

What is the application fee for UID DAT 2027?

UID DAT Application fee for B.Des and M.Des is INR 2000. The application is open for all categories. Forms can be filled online and offline.

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.

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).

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%

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

UID Design Aptitude Test 2027 (B.Des/M.Des): Registration (OPEN)

Updated on Aug 25, 2026 12:34 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

UID DAT 2027: UID Application window for admissions 2027-28 is open now. The application forms for UID 2027 are available for B.Des and M.Des. Candidates can fill the UID DAT 2027 application form online or offline. The application fee is INR 2,000. The exam is expected to be conducted in the second week of January 2027.

Latest Updates:

It is conducted in two Tiers: Tier I and Tier II.
Exam will be conducted online and will be of 100 marks.
Tier II will have a Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE).
Tier II will be conducted in campus based on preference given.

UID DAT 2027 Syllabus

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Table of contents

What is UID Design Aptitude Test?
UID Design Aptitude Test 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
UID DAT 2027 Eligbility and Application Form
UID DAT 2027 Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
UID DAT 2027 Sample Papers
UID DAT 2027 Admit Card
UID DAT 2027 Result
UID DAT FAQs

What is UID Design Aptitude Test?

Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) conducts the UID Design Aptitude Test for admission to design courses offered at the following campuses: UID Ahmedabad Campus and UID NCR Campus. B.Des (Hons), M.Des, and Ph.D. courses are offered at the UID Ahmedabad Campus, whereas the UID NCR campus offers a B.Des (Hons) course.

Admission to UID is a two-tier process. The candidates first appear for UID DAT (Design Aptitude Test). Shortlisted candidates next have to appear in a Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation round.

UID DAT Exam Highlights

Students should check out the exam overview before filling the application form.

Features	Details
Conducting institute	Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
Exam frequency	Multiple Cycle
Exam mode	Offline and Online
Exam duration	3 hours
Participating Institutes	Ahmedabad Campus and NCR Campus

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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	Upcoming Exam Dates
Aug ' 26 - Sep ' 26	UID Admission 2027 TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Mar ' 26 - 05 Apr ' 26	UID Tier 2: Situation Test for Ahmedabad Campus
11 Jan ' 26	UID DAT 2026 exam date
Nov ' 25 - Jul ' 26	UID DAT 2026 Application: UID NRI/ NRI Spons./ Management Category Window

UID DAT 2027 Eligbility and Application Form

DeskCalendar Registration: Aug ' 26 - Sep ' 26

UID DAT 2027 aspirants have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by the Unitedworld Institute of Design.

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

Check out the fee for UID DAT registration.

UID DAT 2027 for UG and PG Courses: Application Fee
Registration Fee	INR 2,000

How to fill UID DAT Application Form 2027?

The application form for UID DAT 2027 is open. To fill out the UID DAT application form

Register: Register on website of the exam using details such as their full name, email ID, and mobile number.
Fill out the application form: In the application, fill in personal details, communication addresses, and parents' information.
Upload documents: Upload the scanned photo in JPG/JPEG/PNG/GIF format; the size should be less than 1 MB.
Pay the application fee: The available payment options are Cards (Credit/Debit), Net Banking, Wallet, Paytm, and UID.

Email ID submitted at the time of registration will be used for all UID DAT Admission processes. Change in Email ID will not be permitted under any circumstances.

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UID DAT 2027 Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation

Candidates must know the UID DAT pattern and syllabus before preparing for the exam.

UID DAT Pattern 2027

UID DAT 2027 is a 2 tiered process. Tier 1 is Design Aptitude Test (DAT). It has General IQ Test, Analytical Test, and Creative Ability Test. Tier 2 has Situation Test & Portfolio Evaluation. Tier 2 will be of 2 hours. The pattern of the UID exam is given below.

Tier 1	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%

UID DAT Syllabus 2027

Check out some of the important topics of UID DAT Syllabus.

UID DAT Syllabus
Developing Themes & Colour Associations	Inspiration & Creativity	Ornaments & motifs
Memory Drawing	Usage of Colour in Compositions	Expression & Emotion
Exercises on imagination	Lateral Thinking	Story Pictures
Presentation Techniques	Imagination & Doodling	3D Visualisation
Graphics & Pictograms	Innovation & Creation	Design Awareness

How to prepare for DAT?

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UID DAT 2027 Preparation Strategy

Check out the prep tips for UID DAT entrance exam.

Go through UID DAT syllabus 2027 completely.
Understand UID DAT exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.
Get all study material for UID DAT, such as prep books and previous year's question papers.
Create a monthly plan on how much syllabus to cover daily.
Solve UID DAT question papers, sample papers and mock tests.
Observe all the things around you, like leaves, tables, chairs, cars, human faces, etc., and try to take inspiration from them
Try to think of a topic and what models you can make depicting the mood, look, and feel for that topic/product/item

Sample Papers for UID DAT

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UID Sample Papers	PDFs
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UID DAT 2027 Sample Papers

Candidates preparing must solve UID DAT Sample paper to know the exam pattern, question type, repeated questions, etc.

Sample Paper for UID DAT 2027

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UID Sample Papers	PDFs
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Benefits of Solving UID DAT Sample Papers

Advantages of solving UID DAT question paper are:

Helps understand pattern and difficulty level.
Certain UID DAT topics are repeated each year. By solving UID DAT papers of previous years, students can know important topics
Helps improve management skills.
Helps analyse the preparation level.

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UID DAT 2027 Admit Card

The Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) released the admit card for UID DAT 2027 online on its website. UID DAT admit card is issued only to those candidates who have duly filled out the UID DAT 2027 application form.

How to download UID DAT 2027 admit card?

To download admit card for UID DAT 2027.

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.

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UID DAT 2027 Result

The result of UID DAT is declared a few days after the exam. UID Results will be announced through notifications on the registered email ID(s).

Steps to Check UID Aptitude Test 2027 Result

UID Results Announcement will be done through notifications on the registered email ID(s) also. To check the UID Aptitude Test 2027 results, follow the steps listed below.

Visit the website of Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
Click on the UID Result link
Enter your login details
View UID Aptitude Test results
Download & save the result for the UID Aptitude Test 2027.

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UID DAT FAQs

Check out the FAQs on UID DAT.

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: 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 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

Q: Can I carry digital portfolio for UID DAT Tier II exam?

Yes, you can carry digital portfolio for UID DAT Tier II exam. You can carry a pen drive or have it in a link. You will be provided with a laptop to present
digital portfolio.

Q: How many pages should be there in UID DAT Entrance Exam portfolio?

There should be 10 -15 pages in UID DAT Entrance Exam portfolio. The portfolio should be in a single .PDF/.PPT/.PPTX file.

Q: How many rounds are there in UID DAT Entrance Exam?

There are two rounds/tiers in UID DAT entrance exam.

Tier I is the written exam: UID DAT Written exam

Tier II has Situation Test and Portfolio Round

Q: Where can I find UID DAT result?

UID DAT results will be sent to candidates through email on their registered email IDs.

Q: What is the duration of the UID DAT exam?

The duration of UID DAT is 3 hours.

Q: Can my UID DAT Situation Test write up be in hindi?

No, the UID DAT Situation Test write-up must be in English. It should be around 150 words.