ADEPT Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Get Complete Exam Schedule Here
Anant University Design Entrance Test 2026 ( ADEPT )
Registration - 1 Nov '25 - 31 Jan '26
ADEPT Important Dates 2026 - The application form for Anant National University, Ahmedabad ADEPT 2026 is currently open. The last date to fill the ADEPT 2026 Application was January 01, 2026. The university has released the dates for the ADEPT 2026. ADEPT entrance exam was conducted on January 04, 2026.
The ADEPT entrance exam is conducted in TWO rounds. The mode of the exam is online. Scores of the ADEPT 2026 exam are used for admission to Bachelor of Design courses. The ADEPT exam is conducted in multiple rounds.
Go through the entire article to read the ADEPT 2026 important dates.
- ADEPT 2026 Important Dates
- ADEPT 2026 Exam Pattern
- ADEPT Important Events 2026
- ADEPT 2026 Prep Tips
- ADEPT Eligibility 2026
- ADEPT FAQs 2026
ADEPT 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ADEPT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov ' 25 - 31 Jan ' 26 | ADEPT Application Open ONGOING |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 04 Jan ' 26 | ADEPT 2026 Exam Date - Round 1 |
ADEPT 2026 Exam Pattern
If you are appearing in the ADEPT 2026 exam, make sure that you refer to the official exam pattern given below for exam preparation.
| 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) |
ADEPT 2026 Test Structure
Checkout the structure of ADEPT.
| 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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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.
ADEPT Important Events 2026
The important events in ADEPT Admission Porcess are given below.
- Fill Online application form: The application is open for B.Des programmes.
- Appear for Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (ADEPT) / UCEED: Take the Anant Design Entrance Proficiency Test (ADEPT). The exam will be online. ADEPT entrance exam was conducted on January 04, 2026
- ADEPT Situation Test: Give the situation test. In this section, there will be two rounds: Essay / Précis Writing and Sketching Skills.
- ADEPT Personal Interaction and Portfolio Round: This will be the final round for ADEPT for which candidates will have to appear in an online interview.
- Provisional Admission Offer/Declaration of Waitlisted Candidates: Admission offer letter will be given to all the candidates who have cleared all the rounds.
- ADEPT Orientation: All the candidates who have cleared all the rounds will be called for the orientation programmes.
Commonly asked questions
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
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.
ADEPT 2026 Prep Tips
Follow easy steps below to start with ADEPT preparations for UG admissions:
- Go through ADEPT syllabus 2026 completely.
- 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 question papers, sample papers and mock tests.
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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.
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.
ADEPT Eligibility 2026
Eligibility criteria for ADEPT 2026 for the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme:
- Candidates should have a minimum 50% marks in class XII (Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination) or its equivalent examination from any stream (Science, Commerce and Arts/Humanities) from Gujarat State Board or any other state’s board or CBSE/CISCE/NIOS/IB with a minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- Candidate must clear the Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (ADEPT)
Eligibility criteria for ADEPT 2026 for M.Des
- Candidate must be a graduate (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised institute/university
- The student should have secured a minimum of 50% in his/her graduation
ADEPT Seat Intake
The number of seats for BDes and MDes programs through ADEPT 2026 are
| ADEPT Seat 2026 Intake |
|
|---|---|
| Course |
Seats |
| BDes |
600 |
| MDes |
20 |
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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.
The best books for the ADEPT entrance exam
- Must be written as per the official ADEPT syllabus
Must be error-free
Must be written in easy language.
Must have infographics to explain various concepts.
Must contain lots of practice material and examples.
ADEPT FAQs 2026
Check out FAQs on ADEPT 2026.
Commonly asked questions
To download ADEPT admit card
- Go to the 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 the Admit card and check the details mentioned.
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.
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