PESSAT DAT 2025 - The application form for PESSAT DAT 2025 is open. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria must apply before the last date. The registration fee is INR 1,200.
The PESSAT DAT 2025 exam will be followed by an interview, which will be conducted on campus on the same day. At the time of the interview, the candidate must bring their creative portfolio works for added benefit. Scores of PESSAT DAT 2025 will be considered for admission to B.Des and M.Des courses offered by the institute.Â
The result of PESSAT DAT is announced 3 days after the conduct of the exam. If selected, the candidate will be called for admission. If the candidate has taken UCEED, then he/she must register for PESSAT (mandatory), but there is no need to take the test. Candidates with UCEED scores 2025 can directly attend the interview carrying a creative portfolio and PESSAT hall ticket.
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What is PESSAT DAT?
In order to offer admission to aspirants in BDes programmes, PES University accepts PESSAT DAT as well as UCEED scores.Â
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PESSAT DAT 2025 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PESSAT DAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jul ' 25 | PESSAT DAT 2025 Application Closing Date |
| Jan ' 25 | PESSAT DAT 2025 Exam START Date |
| 03 Oct ' 24 | PESSAT DAT 2025 Application START Date |
PESSAT DAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates meet PESSAT DAT 2025 eligibility criteria if they fulfill any of the following requirements:
- Should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in Humanities, Science, Commerce, or any other relevant stream and should have studied English as a mandatory course. Or
- Should have passed a three-year diploma with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate and should have studied English as a mandatory course. And
- Should have secured a rank in UCEED conducted by IDC of IIT Bombay or should have a valid score in PESSAT DAT conducted by PES University.
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PESSAT DAT Admission Process 2025
Candidates need to follow the steps to take part in the admission process for the PESSAT DAT exam:
Step 1: Apply for PESSAT DAT
Candidates need to fill PESSAT DAT application form online on the official website of PES University.
Step 2: Book a slot for PESSAT DAT
After submitting the PESSAT DAT application form, candidates need to book a slot for the exam. Once they have booked their slot, the admit card will be issued. The candidates must download their admit card from the official website of PES University.
Step 3: Appear for the PESSAT DAT exam
Candidates need to appear for PESSAT DAT exam as per the slot booked by them. PESSAT DAT is scheduled to be conducted only at the PES University campus (Banashankari, Bangalore).
Step 4: Give an Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in PESSAT DAT need to appear for the interview round. When appearing for the interview round, candidates need to carry their creative portfolio.
Step 5: Check PESSAT DAT Result
Candidates are informed about PESSAT DAT result through both email as well as SMS. The result for PESSAT DAT is also declared on the official website of PES University.
NRI/ Sponsored Seats/ Higher Fee Category Seats Admission Process
Such aspirants can provisionally block the seat with PES University (subject to availability of seats). Candidates need to talk to the admissions office at PES University for more information on blocking the seat.
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PESSAT DAT Exam Centres 2025
Candidates are informed that PESSAT DAT will only be conducted at PES University Ring Road Campus, Bangalore.
The name and address of the PESSAT DAT exam will be mentioned in the PESSAT DAT 2025 admit card. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report to the exam center as per the reporting time prescribed by the exam officials.Â
Note that the candidate will be entered inside the exam venue on displaying their admit cards and a valid photo ID proof.Â
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