UPES DAT 2026 Phase 1 Exam Starts Today
UPES DAT 2026 Phase 1 exam start today officially. Many students from all over India giving this Design Aptitude Test by University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). You can see exam dates, pattern, and few important rules and guidelines down below for UPES DAT 2026 exam.
UPES DAT 2026 Phase 1 Exam Starts Today
UPES DATE Exam: The UPES DAT 2026 Phase 1 exam has started today, January 22, 2026. The test will continue till January 24, 2026. Thousands of design aspirants are taking part in this entrance exam to secure admission in BDes and MDes programs at UPES Dehradun. The exam is being held in online mode across multiple centers and remote setups. UPES DAT 2026 is one of the top design entrance exams in India, testing creativity, design thinking, and analytical ability.
UPES DAT 2026 Exam Highlights
Before checking the pattern, here’s a quick look at the main highlights of the UPES DAT 2026 exam.
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Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
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Exam Name |
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES DAT) 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun |
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Exam Phase |
Phase 1 |
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Exam Dates |
January 22–24, 2026 |
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Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
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Courses Offered |
BDes, MDes |
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Official Website |
www.upes.ac.in |
UPES DAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for UPES DAT 2026 is simple and designed to test creative ability.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Type of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
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Design Awareness |
25 |
25 |
Objective |
|
Visual Analysis |
25 |
25 |
Objective |
|
General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
Objective |
|
Analytical Ability |
25 |
25 |
Objective |
The total marks are 100, and the duration is 1 hour. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Log in or reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the test starts.
- Keep admit card and valid ID proof ready.
- Avoid using any unfair means during the exam.
- Check system requirements if appearing online from home.
UPES DAT 2026 Phase 1 result gonna come out soon after exam finish on January 24, 2026. If you pass, then you get call for personal interview and also portfolio check. Final selection not only on marks, it depend on how you do overall in UPES DAT 2026 exam process.
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