UPES DAT Exam Date 2026 (OUT): Check B.Des & M.Des Exam Schedule Here
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Design Aptitude Test 2026 ( UPES DAT )
Registration - 1 Nov '25 - 20 Jan '26
UPES DAT 2026 Important Dates - The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies conducts the UPES DAT 2026 exam. The UPES DAT registration is open. The last date for registration is January 20, 2026 for B.Des and M.Des. The dates for the UPES DAT Entrance Exam has not been announced yet.
The UPES DAT 2026 exam will be held online. The duration of the exam will be 1 hour. The scores of the UPES DAT 2026 exam will be used for admission to the B.Des and M.Des courses. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies will release the rest of the UPES DAT 2026 admission schedule on its admission portal in the coming days.
- UPES DAT Exam Dates 2026
- UPES DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to fill UPES DAT 2026 application form
- UPES DAT 2026 Entrance Exam
- UPES DAT FAQs
UPES DAT Exam Dates 2026
- Online application form for UPES DAT 2026 is open on admission portal of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. B.Des and M.Des candidates can fill application form provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
- University will release admit cards for UPES DAT 2026 in online mode a few weeks before the entrance exam. Enter application number and password to download the admit card.
- UPES DAT 2026 exam dates will be announced on admission portal. On the day of the exam, candidate will have to report to exam center as per the reporting time mentioned on admit card.
- Results of the UPES DAT 2026 exam will be released online at university admission portal. To check results, candidates will have to enter application number and date of birth.
Commonly asked questions
UPES DAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) for admission to design programs offered by the college. The UPES DAT exam includes a Design Aptitude Test (DAT).
The Design Aptitude Test will be conducted in an online mode.
Aspirants who clear this admission round then need to appear for the interviews and portfolio round.
The final result will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT, interviews and portfolio round.
UPES DAT 2026 application fee is INR 1750. Candidate will have to pay the fee at time of filling out the application form. If the fee is not paid, application will be rejected.
| UPES DAT 2026 Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| Fee | INR 1750 |
| Mode of payment | The application fee has to be paid online using net banking, credit card, debit card, or demand draft. |
UPES DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPES DAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov ' 25 - 20 Jan ' 26 | UPES DAT 2026 Application Date (BDes) ONGOING |
| Jan ' 26 | UPES Exam TENTATIVE |
How to fill UPES DAT 2026 application form
Registration: 01 Nov ' 25 - 20 Jan ' 26
To fill out the application form for UPES DAT 2026.
- Get registered and fill fields like name, email ID, mobile number, etc. Fill in all the information. The candidate will also have to select the program of study.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Pay the application fees of INR 1350.
- Download the completed application form.
Documents Required to fill the UPES DAT 2026
The following documents are required to fill the application form.
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- National Level Exam Score (If any)
- Migration / Transfer Certificate
- Student Aadhar Card
- PAN Card of Student and Parents
- Additional Documents in case of Uttarakhand Domicile
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Commonly asked questions
The B.Des programme offers specializtions like Fashion Design, Game Design, Animationa and VFX, Graphics & Communication Design, UX & Interaction Design, Product Design, Trasportation and Mobility, Interior and Retial Space Design.
The candidate can select the specialisation at the time of counseling. Note that allotment of specializations will be allocated as per the UPES DAT 2026 merit rank.
The UPES DAT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted for admission to the B.Des, Integrated (B.Des) (M.Des), and M.Des courses. The candidate will be able to select their programme of study at the time of filing the application form.
Admission to all these courses will be based on UPES DAT 2026 scores. The allotment of seats will be as per the merit rank, with the higher ranked to be given preference.
UPES DAT 2026 Entrance Exam
The UPES DAT 2026 exam is conducted for admission to the B.Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES).
Admission to the design courses will be on the basis of a National Level Test (NID DAT /NIFT/UCEED/JEE) / UPESDAT / Board Merit / CUET, followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.
The UPES DAT 2026 exam is an online exam of 1 hour duration. The interview is conducted after the exam, as per slots booked by candidates.
UPES will be sending emails/messages regarding the admission process based on the selection criteria. SMS will be sent on the Registered Number for Entrance Exam / Personal Interviews, where candidates are required to register on a preferred date and time slot. After appearing in UPES DAT Entrance Exam or Personal Interview notification will be sent from UPES to the registered contact details. Candidates can also check results on the UPES website.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can solve UPES DAT 2026 exam sample papers to prepare for the exam. The sample papers can be used for preparation from the beginning.
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.
Exam officials will not release any draft answer key for UPES DAT 2025.
Also, with no answer keys being released, their will be no option to challenge it as well.
The exam officice will directly release the exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.
UPES DAT FAQs
Check out the FAQs on UPES DAT.
Commonly asked questions
UPES DAT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted soon after the application form closes. The exam scores will be used for admission to B.Des, Integrated (B.Des) (M.Des), and M.Des courses offered by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES).
On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam center as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card.
Yes, you need to bring a valid photo ID proof on UPES DAT 2026 exam day. Without the ID, candidate will not be allowed inside the exam hall. Id proof must be shown when the invigilator asks for it.
To download UPES DAT admit card
Go to the admission portal
Click on the admit card download link
A log-in window will open
Enter your candidate credentials
On log-in, you can download the admit card.
Candidates can solve UPES DAT 2026 exam sample papers to prepare for the exam. The sample papers can be used for preparation from the beginning.
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.
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