DPU AIDAT Entrance Exam 2025: Application OPEN (Apply Here), Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

DPU All India Design Aptitude Test 2025 ( DPU AIDAT )

Manashjyoti Hazarika
Updated on Mar 6, 2025 11:12 IST

By Manashjyoti Hazarika

DPU AIDAT Entrance Exam 2025 - Dr DY Patil School of Design is currently conducting the admission process for DPU AIDAT 2025. The application form is for admission to the B.Des and BSc design courses offered by the institute. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply for DPU AIDAT 2025 online. Last date to apply for DPU AIDAT 2025 is March 31, 2025. 

The institute will conduct the DPU AIDAT 2025 entrance exam on April 13, 2025 in an online-proctored mode. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for portfolio submission and a personal interview. Selection for the B.Des design courses will be based on the following parameters:

  • Qualifying exam marks
  • Scores of the DPU AIDAT 2025 exam
  • Portfolio Submission and Personal Interview.

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  • DPU AIDAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • DPU DAT 20254 Application Form
  • DPU AIDAT Exam Pattern 2025
  • DPU AIDAT 2025- B.Des Specializations
  • DPU AIDAT 2025 - Admission Cancellation Policy
  • DPU AIDAT 2025 - Selection Criteria
  • DPU AIDAT 2025 - Fees
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DPU AIDAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The candidate must ensure that they meet the program-specific eligibility criteria before proceeding to fill out the DPU AIDAT application form 2025.

Here are the DPU AIDAT 2025 eligibility criteria:

  • Qualifying exam - The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board or university in any stream.
  • Minimum marks: Candidates belonging to the open category need to have secured 45% marks in the qualifying exam; those from other categories need 40% marks.
  • Candidates appearing for 10+2 may also apply.
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DPU DAT 20254 Application Form

The online application form for DPU AIDAT 2024 can be accessed at the admission portal of DY Patil Institute of Design. To apply for the DPU AIDAT 2025 exam, the candidate needs to follow these steps:

  1. Go to the admission portal: https://www.dypatilschoolofdesign.com/
  2. Click on the application form link
  3. A registration form will open
  4. Enter your name, email ID, and mobile number. Next, select the state, program of study, state, and specialization.
  5. On successful registration, you will have to fill in the rest of the application form.
  6. Upload the mandatory documents in the given format.
  7. pay the application fee to complete the process.

The application fee for the DPU AIDAT 2025 exam is INR 1000. The fee is to be paid online through debit/credit card or net banking. The fee is non-refundable. 

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DPU AIDAT Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates appearing in the DPU AIDAT 2025 entrance exam are urged to carefully go through the official exam pattern. Given below is the table explaining the DPU AIDAT 2025 exam pattern:

Section Question Pattern Question Type Number of Questions Marks Test Duration
A Multiple Choice Visualization, Observation, and Perception  35 100 90 minutes
B Creativity, Analytical, and Logical Reasoning 35
C Design Thinking and Problem Solving 30
D Assignment Drawing and Sketching 1 100 90 minutes
Total 101 200 180 minutes
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DPU AIDAT 2025- B.Des Specializations

The following specializations are available for the B.Des program at the DY Patil Institute of Design.

Program Specialization
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Product Design 
Visual Communication Design
Interior Design
Fashion Design
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DPU AIDAT 2025 - Admission Cancellation Policy

The following terms and conditions will apply for admission cancellation:

  • Request for cancellation of admissions must be sent through a registered email ID to email ID mentioned: studentsupport.sod@dpu.edu.in or Vidyapeeth Student ERP to Student Section Executive only. No other method will be accepted.
  • Refund will be approved as per the Vidyapeeth norms.
  • Refund will be approved only after submission of proof of Fee paid, Vidyapeeth letter/ Provisional Letter of Admission.
  • The refund will be remitted through an account transfer to the account number mentioned in the withdrawal request. Kindly provide the correct bank account details with the withdrawal request.
  • Refunds will be considered only for the program for which the tuition fee has been paid by the applicant. No refund will be granted against the application fee under any circumstances.

Further, if the candidate submits a fake score, then the candidature of the student will be canceled without any intimation and no refund of fees, at any stage during their tenure at the university/ institute. In such cases, legal action may be taken against the student.

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DPU AIDAT 2025 - Selection Criteria

The final selection to the B.Des program will be based on these three conditions:

  • Qualifying exam marks
  • Scores of the DPU AIDAT 2025 exam
  • Portfolio Submission and Personal Interview.

Meanwhile, the shortlisting for BSc (Hons) admission will be based on:

  • Qualifying exam marks
  • Personal Interview.

Note: Personal interview will be conducted on campus.

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DPU AIDAT 2025 - Fees

The duration of the B.Des program at DY Patil School of Design is four years; it will be a full-time course. The fee for the B.Des program is INR 3,00,000 per annum. In addition, the candidate will also have to pay the University Eligibility Fee, University Examination Fee, and Hostel Fee will be separate. Also, note that an increase of 3% in the program fee every year is applicable.

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