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Important: Now, Manipal University does not conducting MDAT to offer admission to aspirants in BDes Fashion Design programme.
MDAT 2017 Exam Pattern: Manipal University Design Ability Test was of two hours duration. The exam pattern of MDAT was such that questions asked in the exam evaluated aspirants on the below mentioned criteria:
- Creativity
- Drawing
- Innovation
- Visual Communication
As per MDAT mock test exam pattern, the design entrance exam would contain questions divided in different sections, which are mentioned below:
| Subject Areas |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
| Drawing/Design Aptitude |
15 |
60 |
| General Knowledge |
15 |
15 |
| Communication Skills/ English |
10 |
10 |
| Reasoning Ability |
15 |
15 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
Candidates can view MDAT 2017 syllabus and topics listed in detailed manner here.
MDAT Marking Scheme: Maximum marks candidates could score in MDAT exam is 100. The marking scheme for different exam sections in MDAT is as mentioned below:
| Section |
Marking Scheme (for each correct answer) |
| Drawing/Design Aptitude |
+4 |
| General Knowledge |
+1 |
| Communication Skills/ English |
+1 |
| Reasoning Ability |
+1 |
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