Parul University 2026: PU DAT 2026 Application is open for admission in B.Des and M.Des programmes at Parul University. 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 2026 prescribed eligibility criteria can complete the form before the last date. Parul University will verify all information furnished by the candidate when submitting the application form.
Latest Updates:
- The last date to apply was July 15, 2026.
- The online exam was conducted in remote-proctored mode.
- The offline exam will be conducted in 21 centers across India.
- What is PU DAT?
- PU DAT 2026 Dates
- PU DAT 2026 Eligibility and Application
- PUDAT 2026 Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
- PUDAT Admit Card
- PUDAT Sample Paper
- PUDAT 2026 Result
- Important FAQs regarding PU DAT 2026
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 programs. The PU DAT exam comprises three stages: DAT written test, Portfolio review round and Personal interview. The final merit list for admission will be prepared by giving weightage to all the test components.
Highlights for PUDAT
The highlights for PUDAT 2026 are
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
PU DAT (Parul University Design Aptitude Test) |
| Conducting Body |
Parul University |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a Year |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
| Programmes |
B.Des and M.Des |
| Language |
English |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, there is no limit on number of attempts for PU DAT. Candidate must meet prescribed eligibility criteria for admission session. So, when applying for exam, make sure that you go through prescribed eligibility criteria. PUDAT Applications are open for all programmes.
Yes, Parul Institute of Design (PID) offers scholarships to candidates based on the average scores of candidates in DAT, portfolio and interview. The criteria adopted to give scholarship is given below.
- 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
In a Design Aptitude Test, candidates are asked drawing, sketching and general reasoning questions. Candidate needs to prepare for each question type to get a good score in DAT.
Some of the top design entrance exams that candidates can take include NIFT, NID DAT, UCEED, and SEED.
In the interview round, aspirants are evaluated on the basis.
- Design and general awareness
- Self-awareness
- Working behaviour
PU DAT 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU DAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 03 May ' 26 | PUDAT 2026 Exam |
| 11 Apr ' 26 | PU DAT 2026 exam date- Phase 1 |
| Jan ' 26 - Jul ' 26 | PU DAT Application 2026: Last date |
PU DAT 2026 Eligibility and Application
Candidates have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by the Parul University.
Eligibility Criteria 2026
To meet PU DAT eligibility 2026, candidates should
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 in any stream (Humanities/Commerce/Science) with English as a subject.
- Candidate should also pass Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by the University.
PUDAT Application Fee 2026
Find the registration fee as per past trends in the table below.
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | INR 2,000 |
How to fill PU DAT Application Form 2026?
The application form for PU DAT 2026 is open. To fill out the PU DAT application form
- Register: Register on the website of the exam using details such as their full name, email ID, and mobile number.
- Fill out the application form: In the application, fill in personal details, communication addresses, and parents' information.
- Upload documents: Upload the scanned photo in JPG/JPEG/PNG/GIF format; the size should be less than 1 MB.
- Pay the application fee: The available payment options are Cards (Credit/Debit), Net Banking, Wallet, Paytm, and PU.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
No, the PUDAT Interview round is conducted online.
PUDAT 2026 Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
Knowing the PUDAT paper pattern and syllabus helps candidates prepare better for the exam.
PUDAT Pattern
The PU DAT 2026 exam will have three rounds:
- Written test
- Subjective Round
- Portfolio Round.
Check out the PUDAT Exam pattern.
| PUDAT Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ Section | 40 | 40 | 1 hour |
| Subjective Section | 3 | 60 | 2 hours |
| Portfolio Submission | - | 100 | - |
| Total | 43 | 200 | 3 hours |
PUDAT Syllabus
Check out the syllabus for Syllabus.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| MCQ Section | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, General knowledge, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking |
| Subjective Section | Candidate will be require to solve 3 questions that test creativity, design thinking, analytical & critical thinking skills. |
| 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. |
Design Awareness Topics for Design Entrance Exam
Get the exact topic-wise breakdown
PUDAT Preparation
Check out the prep strategy.
- Check PUDAT exam pattern and syllabus
- Make a study timetable
- Buy the best books available for each subject. Make sure that the books are as per the exam syllabus
- Solve sample papers and previous years' question papers. Also, after the completion of each topic, solve the problems given at the end of the chapter.
- Practice mock tests. Mock tests are usually taken closer to the exam and are meant to get an exam-like ambiance.
- Do a timely revision. To help with revision, the candidate must make it a point to take notes during study. With notes in hand, one needn't go through huge blocks of text.
Commonly asked questions
There are 3 subjective questions in the PUDAT Entrance Exam. Questions are a total of 60 marks.
The PUDAT Entrance exam was on January 10, 2026 and January 25, 2026. The exam is conducted online for all the candidates.
PUDAT Entrance Exam will be of 3 hours. Section 1 will of 60 minutes, Subjective Section will be 2 hours. Portfolio submission will be also done on the same day.
After the PUDAT Entrance Exam, candidates have to submit the portfolio via their registered email address.
PUDAT Admit Card
Parul University will release admit cards for PUDAT a few days before the conduct of the exam. Hall ticket will be released online at the admission portal.
How to download PUDAT Hall ticket 2026?
The PUDAT 2026 admit card will be released online. Hard copies of the admit card will not be sent to the candidate. To download the admit card
- Go to the official website of PUDAT.
- Click the Admit card link present on the website.
- Enter the application form number and date of birth.
- Click the Download button.
- PUDAT entrance exam admit card will appear on the screen.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, PU DAT is common for all candidates seeking BDes admissions at Parul Institute of Design. The candidate must check out the eligibility criteria for their programs before applying for admission.
So, whether you are an NRI candidate or hold Indian domicile, you may apply for admission. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the programme you are applying for admission to.
PU DAT 2026 exam will of three hours and will include 40 multiple choice based questions. Each question will carry 1 mark; total marks for the exam will be of 60 marks.
The candidate must make it a point to strictly follow the official exam pattern. Candidates need to check the pattern given by the institute.
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.
Check out the fee for B.Des through PUDAT:
Tuition Fee | ₹ 6,25,000 per annum |
Hostel Fee (First year) | |
SH01 / SH02 (Double Occupancy) (On Campus) | ₹ 3,32,750 |
Mayflower (Double Occupancy) (Off Campus) | ₹ 3,02,500 |
PUDAT Sample Paper
To prepare for PUDAT 2026, it is not enough to simply go through the textbooks. The candidate must solve sample papers to improve their problem-solving ability and to better understand the various concepts mentioned in a book.
Check out the sample paper for B.Des programme through PUDAT.
| PUDAT Sample Paper | PDFs |
|---|---|
| PUDAT Sample Paper 1 |
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| PUDAT Sample Paper 2 |
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Commonly asked questions
The admission process includes:
- Appear for PU DAT written test
- Appear for portfolio round
- Appear for personal interview
The duration of the PUDAT Entrance Exam is 3 hours.
PU DAT application fee is INR 2,000. Candidates can pay the application fee in online mode via credit/debit card.
Various B Des courses in which candidates can secure admission through PU DAT 2026 exam include:
- 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
PUDAT 2026 Result
The result of PUDAT is declared a few days after the exam. PUDAT Results will be announced through notifications on the registered email ID(s).
Steps to Check PUDAT Aptitude Test 2026 Result
PUDAT Results Announcement will be done through notification on the registered email ID(s) also. To check the PUDAT Aptitude Test 2026 results, follow the steps listed below.
- Visit the website of PUDAT
- Click on the PUDAT Result link
- Enter your login details
- View PUDAT Aptitude Test results
- Download & save the result for the PUDAT Aptitude Test 2026.
Commonly asked questions
Eligible candidates need to email their portfolios, (the second stage of DAT) on the basis of their scores in PU DAT 2026 written exam (first stage). The candidate has to next appear in Portfolio Round. A final list will be generated by PU on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process.
Note that all the stages of the PU DAT 2026 exam is conducted online.
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.
Parul University will release admit cards for PU DAT 2026 exam soon after the online application form closes. The admit card has to be downloaded online using credentials. It will contain details like date and time of exam, roll number, and exam centre name and address.
No, PUDAT Application form can only be filled in online mode. The application fee is INR 2,000.
Important FAQs regarding PU DAT 2026
Here are a few FAQs related to the PU DAT 2026 exam. Read on.
In the 2nd stage of the exam, candidates will be called to email their portfolios on the basis of their scores in DAT written exam (first stage). Then Personal Interview (Third Stage) shall be held. A final list will be generated by Parul University on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process. Note that everything is conducted online.
The application for PUDAT 2026 is open for all the programmes. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the PU DAT programmes.
Parul University conducts PU DAT entrance exam in multiple phases. The candidate can choose any phase that suits them.
PU DAT 2026 exam will be conducted by Parul Institute of Design to check aptitude, achievement, motivation and perception abilities of the candidate. Selection process will be held in three stages
1. DAT- Design Aptitude Test
2. Portfolio Round
3. Personal Interview
Portfolio Submission in PUDAT Exam carries 100 marks.
There are 40 MCQs in PUDAT Entrance Test. This section is of 40 marks.
PUDAT subjective section will require solving 3 questions that test creativity, design thinking, analytical & critical thinking skills.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
PUDAT subjective section will require solving 3 questions that test creativity, design thinking, analytical & critical thinking skills.
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There are 40 MCQs in PUDAT Entrance Test. This section is of 40 marks.
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Portfolio Submission in PUDAT Exam carries 100 marks.
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No, PUDAT Application form can only be filled in online mode. The application fee is INR 2,000.
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Check out the fee for B.Des through PUDAT:
Tuition Fee | ₹ 6,25,000 per annum |
Hostel Fee (First year) | |
SH01 / SH02 (Double Occupancy) (On Campus) | ₹ 3,32,750 |
Mayflower (Double Occupancy) (Off Campus) | ₹ 3,02,500 |
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Contributor-Level 10
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After the PUDAT Entrance Exam, candidates have to submit the portfolio via their registered email address.
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There are 3 subjective questions in the PUDAT Entrance Exam. Questions are a total of 60 marks.
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No, the PUDAT Interview round is conducted online.
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