PU DAT 2025: Application (OPEN for B.Des & M.Des), Pattern and Admission Process

Q: Do I need to solve sample papers for PU DAT 2025?

PU DAT 2025 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.

Q: What is the right time to solve PU DAT 2025 sample papers?

Sample papers can be solved as part of PU DAT 2025 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.

Q: When will the admit card of PU DAT be released?

Parul University (PU) will release the admit cards for the PU DAT 2025 exam soon after the online application form closes. The admit card has to be downloaded online using one's log-in credentials. The admit card will contain details like the date and time of the exam, roll number, and exam centre name and address.

Q: Is it mandatory to appear for all rounds of PU DAT?

The PU DAT exam will inlcude sub-exams like - online test, portfolio and personal interview. It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the components of the entrance exam. If a candidate doesn't appear in any exam round, he or she will not be considered for admission. Note PU DAT exam is conducted for admisison to the B.Des program.

Q: What is Design aptitude test?

Design Aptitude is a test that is a part of most of the Design entrance exams in India. Through this test, the Design institutes examines the designing and creative ability of candidates. It includes questions related to sketching, drawing and reasoning. This test usually is the first step of any design exam. Candidates must focus on its preparations.

Q: Does PU accept NATA scores for BDes admissions, or PU DAT is mandatory?

No, PU does not accept scores of any other entrance exam. So no, the NATA score will not be taken into account for the DAT. It offers BDes admissions only through PU DAT entrance exam. Candidates seeking admission to the BDes programme are therefore urged to go through the program-specific eligibility criteria before they apply for admission.

Q: Can I apply for PU DAT more than once?

Yes, there is no limit on the number of attempts for PU DAT. However, it is important that the candidate meets the prescribed eligibility criteria for the admission session. So, when applying for the exam, make sure that you go through the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Q: What type of questions are asked in DAT?

In a Design Aptitude Test, candidates are asked drawing, sketching and general reasoning questions. The candidate needs to prepare for each question type to get a good score in DAT. Some of the top design entrance exams that the candidate can take include NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, and SEED.

Q: Does Parul Institute of Design provide any scholarship for PU DAT admission?

Yes, Parul Institute of Design (PID) offers scholarships to candidates based on the average scores of candidates in DAT, portfolio and interview. The following criteria is adopted to award scholarship to qualifying candidates 90% or above score – 30% scholarship on the first year fee 80-90% score – 20% scholarship on the first year fee 70-80% score – 10% scholarship on the first year fee

Q: What is the exam pattern of PU DAT exam?

The PU DAT 2025 exam will of three hours and include100 multiple choice based questions. Each question will carry 1 mark; total marks for the exam will be100. The candidate must make it a point to strictly follow the official exam pattern. Also, along with the pattern, also follow the updated syllabus.

Updated on Sep 15, 2025 16:37 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

Parul University 2025: PU DAT 2025 Application is open for admission in B.Des and M.Des programes at Parul University. The last date for submitting the application form is to be announced. The application fee is Rs. 2000/-. The Fee has to be paid in online mode via credit card/debit card or UPI.

Candidates meeting the PU DAT 2025 prescribed eligibility criteria can complete the form before the last date. Use only genuine and verifiable information. Parul University will verify all information furnished by the candidate when submitting the application form. The online exam was conducted in remote-proctored mode, whereas the offline exam will be conducted in 21 centers across India.

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Table of content

What is PU DAT?
PU DAT 2025 Dates
PU DAT Highlights 2025
PU DAT Eligibility 2025
PU DAT Courses
PU DAT Admission Process 2025
Important FAQs regarding PU DAT 2025

What is PU DAT?

PU DAT is a Design Aptitude Test (DAT) that is conducted by Parul University every year to offer admission to its Bachelor of Design (BDes) and M.Des program. The PU DAT exam comprises three stages:

DAT written test
Portfolio review round
Personal interview

The final merit list for admission will be prepared by giving weightage to all the test components.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I apply for PU DAT more than once?

Q: What type of questions are asked in DAT?

Q: Does Parul Institute of Design provide any scholarship for PU DAT admission?

PU DAT 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU DAT 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Apr ' 25	PU DAT 2025 exam date - Phase 3
06 Apr ' 25	PU DAT 2025 exam date- Phase 3
28 Mar ' 25	PU DAT Application 2025 Phase 2- Last date
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PU DAT Highlights 2025

The highlights for PUDAT 2025 are:

Features	Details
Exam Name	PU DAT (Parul University Design Aptitude Test)
Conducting Body	Parul University
Exam Level	Institute Level Exam
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Language	English
Exam Purpose	Admission to BDes courses at Parul University
Exam Helpdesk No.	+91-2668-260300
Official Website	https://www.paruluniversity.ac.in/faculty/faculty-of-design

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the exam pattern of PU DAT exam?

Q: What is the PU DAT selection procedure for the B.Des program?

PU DAT Eligibility 2025

To fulfill the PU DAT eligibility 2025, candidates should meet the criteria given below:

Pass Class 12 in any stream (Humanities/Commerce/Science) with an English subject
Pass Class 12 from a statutory examining authority

PU DAT Courses

Various B Des courses in which candidates can secure admission through PU DAT 2025 exam include:

PU DAT Courses 2025
BDes Fashion Design & Technology	BDes Industrial Design
BDes Interior & Furniture Design	BDes in Product Design
B.Des in Animation and VFX	BDes Visual Communication
B.Des in Science in Film and TV Production	B.Des in Interior & Furniture Design
M.Des	-

PU DAT Admission Process 2025

PU DAT admission process includes the following steps:

Step 1: Fill PU DAT application form

Candidates can fill PU DAT application form in online mode on the admission portal of Parul University. PU DAT application fee is INR 1,000. Candidates can pay the application fee in online mode via credit/debit card.

Step 2: Receive login credentials

Parul Institute of Design does not issue PU DAT admit cards to candidates. However, the institute issues login credentials for online DAT via email/SMS/call. The institute also conducts two mock tests before the exam to help candidates get accustomed to the online format of the paper.

Step 3: Appear for PU DAT written test

Next, candidates need to log in with the given credentials on the WAC (World Assessment Council) online platform, where the test will be conducted. The PU DAT exam will contain 100 objective-type questions that candidates need to complete in three hours.

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Step 4: Appear for PID portfolio round

All candidates who will clear the written test will then have to appear for the next stage of the exam – portfolio submission. Here, candidates have to email their portfolios to the given email IDs.

Step 5: Appear for personal interview

All candidates whose portfolios will be shortlisted will then have to appear for the last stage of the exam – personal interview. Parul Institute of Design will conduct the personal interview rounds in online mode.