The Application form for B.Des and M.Des is open at Anant National University, Ahmedabad. The application form is available at anu.edu.in/. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.
For B.Des programme, candidates have to give ADEPT Entrance Test. ADEPT Application fee is ₹ 1,500. Applications will be closing soon.
Latest Updates:
- The date of the ADEPT Entrance Exam will be announced soon.
- Candidates who want to study Master of Design in Integrated Product Design may also apply.
- Candidates with valid UCEED 2026 scores will be considered for BDes Admissions with special merit-based financial aid.
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- ADEPT 2026 Important Dates
- ADEPT 2026 Eligibility and Application
- ADEPT 2026 Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
- ADEPT 2026 Admit Card
- ADEPT 2026 Result
- ADEPT 2026 FAQs
What is ADEPT?
Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (ADEPT) is India’s first and only multilingual design entrance examination, introduced by Anant National University for admission to its Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme. Launched in five languages in 2024, ADEPT expanded to ten languages in 2025, including English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Punjabi, to provide aspiring designers from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds with equal opportunity to get access to world-class design education.
Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test is an entrance exam conducted by Anant National University, Ahmedabad, for admission to B.Des programmes offered by it. For M.Des candidates need to fill the application and submit the Portfolio/ SOP and appear for the interview.
ADEPT Highlights 2026
Check out the highlights about the Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test below.
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (ADEPT) |
| Conducting Body |
Anant National University, Ahmedabad |
| Exam Frequency |
Conducted in multiple slots in a year |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Courses Offered |
B Des through ADEPT Entrance Test M Des through Portfolio and Interview |
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Commonly asked questions
No, candidate is not allowed to carry electronic gadgets inside the ADEPT 2026 exam hall.
Any candidate who is found in possession of such items may be disqualified from ADEPT.
So, don’t carry such items inside the exam hall. Follow the guidelines issued by the exam conducting authority.
The candidate must not apply if they don’t meet the ADEPT eligibility criteria. It is because exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment and the other admission process. If any candidate is found to be lacking, they will be disqualified.
Further, if the candidate is found to be forging their eligibility, they may not only be disqualified.
Yes, candidates need to bring a valid photo ID on exam day. Without the ID, candidate will not be allowed inside the exam hall. The ID proof must be shown when the invigilator asks for it. You also need to bring your ADEPT admit card.
Yes, you need to fill the ADEPT Application form even if you have scored rank under 2500 in UCEED. Only one step will be eliminated, which is ADEPT written exam.
ADEPT 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ADEPT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 04 Jan ' 26 | ADEPT 2026 Exam Date - Round 1 |
| Nov ' 25 - Jul ' 26 | ADEPT Application Open |
ADEPT 2026 Eligibility and Application
Candidates have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by Anant University.
ADEPT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The exam eligibility criteria for B.Des and M.Des courses can be checked here.
| B.Des | M.Des |
|---|---|
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ADEPT Application Fee 2026
Find the ADEPT registration fee as per past trends in the table below. The ADEPT 2026 notification will host the updated exam fee.
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | INR 1,500 |
How to fill ADEPT Application 2026?
To help candidates with the ADEPT application process, we have provided the steps to fill out the ADEPT registration cum application form here.
- Go to website of Anant University, anu.edu.in.
- Navigate to Admission and select the Admission Process option from the drop-down menu.
- Now, click on the Apply Now option.
- Fill out the registration form.
- After filling out the registration form, fill out the ADEPT application form.
- Review your form and correct details if there are any wrong details.
- Finally, pay the application fee, save, and submit the application form.
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Yes, the candidate may contact the ADEPT exam officials via phone. You should call the officials during office hours.
Also, if you have an issue, don’t wait until to late.
Closer to the exam, officials may be busy and may not be able to attend to your requirements.
There will be no option to edit ADEPT 2026 application form. Candidates need to carefully fill every detail. They must also make sure that they upload correct documents.
On the day of the ADEPT entrance exam, you must
Make sure that you are carrying the ADEPT 2026 admit card and an ID proof.
Be on time.
Follow the exam guidelines mentioned in the admit card.
Follow the instructions of the invigilator inside the entrance hall/center.
The candidate must not apply if they don’t meet the ADEPT eligibility criteria. It is because exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment and the other admission process. If any candidate is found to be lacking, they will be disqualified.
Further, if the candidate is found to be forging their eligibility, they may not only be disqualified.
ADEPT 2026 Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
Knowing the ADEPT paper pattern and syllabus helps candidates prepare better for the exam.
ADEPT Pattern
To know more about the structure of the ADEPT 2026 entrance exam, check its exam pattern and test structure below.
| ADEPT Pattern 2026 |
|
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Computer-based Test (Online) |
| Test Duration |
90 minutes |
| Total Number of Sections |
Three Sections
|
| Total Number of Questions |
100 questions |
| Question Types |
Multiple Choice-based Questions (MCQs) |
The structure of ADEPT Question Paper is given below.
| ADEPT Test Structure 2026 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Section |
Questions |
Marks |
| General Awareness/ Current Affairs |
50 |
50 |
| Logical Thinking/Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
| Design Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
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ADEPT Syllabus
There is no syllabus defined by Anant University for ADEPT. But candidates can prepare the generic Design Aptitude Syllabus. Check out some of the topics for the ADEPT Entrance Test.
| Particulars | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visual Thinking | Show how ideas can turn into pictures. Draw simple sketch or doodle that tell story nice. Shapes can also talk if you make them right. |
| Observation Skill | See tiny things that many people not see. Look at people, trees, toys, and small object around. Everything got detail. |
| Creativity & Imagination | Think new way, not same like others. Make idea that feel fresh and fun. Dream big and draw it out. |
| Design Awareness | Learn about big designers, art style, and new design trend. Know what happen in design world. |
| Analytical Thinking | Fix design problem in smart way. Use brain and heart both. Be logical but still creative. |
| Material Understanding | Touch and see how materials feel. Some soft, some hard, some shiny. Know how they work in design. |
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ADEPT Preparation Strategy
Check out the prep tips for ADEPT entrance exam.
- Understand ADEPT exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.
- Get all study material for ADEPT, such as prep books and previous year's question papers.
- Create a monthly plan on how much syllabus to cover daily.
- Solve ADEPT 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.
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ADEPT 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.
The exam officials will not release any draft answer key of ADEPT 2026.
However, if it decides to release the ADEPT 2026 answer key, the same will be updated here on the admission portal of Anant National University, Ahmedabad.
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 the draft key in some cases.
In a Design Aptitude Test, candidates are asked drawing, sketching and general reasoning questions. Candidate needs to prepare for each question type to get a good score in DAT.
Some of the top design entrance exams that candidates can take include NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, and SEED.
ADEPT contains 100 MCQs that need to be solved within 90 minutes. The test has the following three sections:
- Logical Thinking
- General Awareness/ Current Affairs
- Design Knowledge
ADEPT 2026 Admit Card
The Anant University will release the admit card for ADEPT 2026 online on its website. ADEPT admit card is issued only to those candidates who have duly filled out the ADEPT 2026 application form.
How to download ADEPT 2026 admit card?
To download admit card for ADEPT 2026.
- Click on the ADEPT 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.
Commonly asked questions
Best books for ADEPT entrance exam must be
- written as per the official ADEPT syllabus
- error-free
- written in easy language.
- Have infographics to explain various concepts.
- Contains lots of practice material and examples.
The ADEPT 2026 scorecard will be valid for the current academic year only. You cannot use the scorecard for admission in the next session.
Candidates have to clear the following stages to get admission to B.Des or M.Des programmes.
- ADEPT Online Exam
- ADEPT Situation Test
- ADEPT Interview
The structure of ADEPT Entrance test is given below.
ADEPT Test Structure | ||
Section | Questions | Marks |
General Awareness/ Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
Logical Thinking/Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Design Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
ADEPT 2026 Result
The result of ADEPT is declared a few days after the exam. ADEPT Results will be announced on the website. Candidates can check it with their login ID and password.
Steps to Check ADEPT Aptitude Test 2026 Result
ADEPT Results Announcement will be done through notification on the registered email ID(s) also. To check the ADEPT Aptitude Test 2026 results, follow the steps listed below.
- Visit the website of Anant University
- Click on the ADEPT Result link
- Enter your login details
- View ADEPT Aptitude Test results
- Download & save the result for the ADEPT Aptitude Test 2026.
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If you do not accept the ADEPT 2026 seat allocated, the allotment will be canceled. Also, the seat in that case will be allocated to the candidate next in order of merit. So, it is your responsibility to pay the seat-acceptance fee by the given deadline.
To participate in the ADEPT 2026 seat allotment process, the candidate must have cleared the ADEPT exam.
ADEPT 2026 seat allotment to various design courses will be based on
Merit rank of the candidate in the entrance exam
Seat intake for the applied program
Options selected by the candidate.
The ADEPT 2026 results will be declared online at the official website of Anant National University, Ahmedabad.
Result can be checked with the help of the following steps:
Click on the ADEPT result link
A log-in window will open, enter your password, email ID/application number.
Download the scorecard and check the details.
Check out the ADEPT BDes fee structure below.
ADEPT BDes Fee 2026 | |
|---|---|
Application Fee | ₹ 1500 (one time) |
Tuition Fee | ₹ 6,25,000 per annum |
Hostel Fee (First year) | |
SH01 / SH02 (Double Occupancy) (On Campus) | ₹ 3,32,750 |
Mayflower (Double Occupancy) (Off Campus) | ₹ 3,02,500 |
ADEPT 2026 FAQs
Check out the FAQs on ADEPT Entrance Test 2026.
In the last month of ADEPT 2026 exam
- Don’t start any new topics
Revise - You need to do extensive revision of the topics, especially the difficult ones, and those that carry maximum marks.
Solve sample papers
Take mock tests
Eat and stay healthy
The last date to fill the ADEPT Application 2026 was April 15, 2026. The application for the next phase will open soon.
There will be no option to edit ADEPT 2026 application form. Candidates need to carefully fill every detail. They must also make sure that they upload correct documents.
The application fee for ADEPT is INR 1500. The fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. This is a one time fee.
Sample papers can be solved as part of the ADEPT exam preparation.
Also, you can solve them very early on in your exam preparation. If you have completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. Try to solve more sample papers with every new topic.
Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam.
So, make use of it. You can solve sample papers at any time/ stage of your exam preparation.
By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.
Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also improve your problem-solving and time management.
To download ADEPT admit card
- Go to ADEPT website.
- Click on the Admit Card Download link.
- A log-in window will open. Enter your credentials, password and email ID/application number.
- Download Admit card and check the details mentioned.
Yes, the candidate may contact the ADEPT exam officials via phone. You should call the officials during office hours.
Also, if you have an issue, don’t wait until to late.
Closer to the exam, officials may be busy and may not be able to attend to your requirements.
On the day of the ADEPT entrance exam, you must
Make sure that you are carrying the ADEPT 2026 admit card and an ID proof.
Be on time.
Follow the exam guidelines mentioned in the admit card.
Follow the instructions of the invigilator inside the entrance hall/center.
The exam officials will not release any draft answer key of ADEPT 2026.
However, if it decides to release the ADEPT 2026 answer key, the same will be updated here on the admission portal of Anant National University, Ahmedabad.
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 the draft key in some cases.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
ADEPT contains 100 MCQs that need to be solved within 90 minutes. The test has the following three sections:
- Logical Thinking
- General Awareness/ Current Affairs
- Design Knowledge
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Check out the ADEPT BDes fee structure below.
ADEPT BDes Fee 2026 | |
|---|---|
Application Fee | ₹ 1500 (one time) |
Tuition Fee | ₹ 6,25,000 per annum |
Hostel Fee (First year) | |
SH01 / SH02 (Double Occupancy) (On Campus) | ₹ 3,32,750 |
Mayflower (Double Occupancy) (Off Campus) | ₹ 3,02,500 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The structure of ADEPT Entrance test is given below.
ADEPT Test Structure | ||
Section | Questions | Marks |
General Awareness/ Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
Logical Thinking/Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Design Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates have to clear the following stages to get admission to B.Des or M.Des programmes.
- ADEPT Online Exam
- ADEPT Situation Test
- ADEPT Interview
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