Are you preparing for PU DAT 2026 and confused about what to practice? Then you are at the right place. In this article, we have some of the questions for the exam practice. Read on.
PU DAT 2026 Registration is open for admission at Parul University. The application fee is Rs. 2000/- The PUDAT exam will be conducted on January 10, 2026 and January 25, 2026. The exam will be conducted online.
The PU DAT exam has three parts:
- DAT written test
- Portfolio review round
- What is the pattern for PU DAT Exam?
- Questions for Practice for PU DAT Exam
- Sample Paper for PU DAT
- Tips to Prepare for PU DAT 2026
What is the pattern for PU DAT Exam?
PUDAT exam will have three parts. The exam will have MCQs, Subjective and Portfolio. The question paper will have 200 marks. The exam will be 180 marks. The PU DAT Exam Pattern is given below.
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| Section | Details | Number of Questions | Marks | Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ Section | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, General knowledge, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking | 40 | 40 | 60 Minutes |
| Subjective Section | Candidate will be require to solve 3 questions that test creativity, design thinking, analytical & critical thinking skills. | 3 | 60 | 120 Minutes |
| Portfolio Submission | Candidate must be upload their Creative Portfolio on the same exam portal on the day of the test. The portfolio may include artworks, sketches, photography or any design-related work and will be evaluated as part of the final selection process. | - | 100 | - |
| Total | - | 43 | 200 | 180 Minutes + Portfolio Submission |
Questions for Practice for PU DAT Exam
Some of the questions for the exam are given below.
1. Who is the artist of famous painting “The Last Supper”?
A) Raja Ravi Verma
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Leonardo da Vinci
Answer: D) Leonardo da Vinci
PU DAT 2026 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.
Sample papers can be solved as part of PU DAT 2026 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. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.
Solve as many sample papers as you can.
2. Which Indian product designer is famous for working with luxury brands such as FabIndia and Titan?
A) NID
B) Jaya Jaitly
C) Satyendra Pakhale
D) Ritu Kumar
Answer: C) Satyendra Pakhale
3. Which of these is an example of traditional Indian handloom weaving?
A) Khadi
B) Ikat
C) Kanjivaram
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
4. In the context of architecture, what does the term "Vastu Shastra" refer to?
A) A style of Hindu temples
B) The art of placement and design of spaces
C) A form of classical dance
D) A type of sculpture used in temples
Answer: B) The art of placement and design of spaces
5. Which city is known as the "Silicon Valley" of India, with a thriving tech and design
ecosystem?
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Pune
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Bengaluru
6. Make a poster on any of the object mentioned below. It can potray any scenario, story depicting your chosen Object (20 Marks) Select 1 from below
- A Sword
-A train
- A Candle
7. What is the purpose of a storyboard in filmmaking?
A) It outlines the financial budget of the film
B) It visually represents scenes before shooting
C) It describes characters' personalities
D) It lists the dialogue for the actors
Answer: B) It visually represents scenes before shooting
8. The term ‘Haute Couture’ is most closely related to
A) Fast fashion
B) High-end, custom fashion design
C) Ready-to-wear collection
D) Street fashion
Answer: B) High-end, custom fashion design
9. Which of the following is an example of a sustainable product design?
A) A plastic bag
B) An electric car made from recycled materials
C) A non-biodegradable plastic straw
D) Disposable cutlery
Answer: B) An electric car made from recycled materials
10. Which of the following is an example of a ‘disruptive product’ in the Indian market?
A) Apple iPhone
B) Swiggy Food Delivery App
C) Tupperware
D) Maruti 800 car
Answer: B) Swiggy Food Delivery App
Sample Paper for PU DAT
Check out sample paper for PUDAT here.
| Sample Paper | Links |
|---|---|
| Sample Paper 1 | Download Here |
| Sample Paper 2 | Download Here |
Tips to Prepare for PU DAT 2026
Advantages of solving PUDAT question paper are:
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Helps understand pattern and difficulty level.
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Certain PUDAT topics are repeated each year. By solving PUDAT UG papers of previous years, students can know important topics
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Helps improve management skills.
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Helps analyse preparation level
Also read:
50+ MCQs for Design Entrance Exams 2026: NIFT, NID, UCEED Practice Questions

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