DE-CODE Application Form 2026: Registration (Open), How to Apply, Fees, Eligibility Criteria

Design Aptitude Test of Centre for Design Excellence 2026 ( DE-CODE )

Anshul Jindal
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 16:29 IST

By Anshul Jindal, Associate Senior Executive

Overview

DE-CODE 2026: Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur released the DE CODE application form for admission to UG and PG courses. The application fee is INR 2,000. VGU website hosts the DECODE application form. While filling DE-CODE 2026 application form, candidates need to provide personal, academic and communication details. Candidates submitting the form will have to pay an application fee. Performance of candidates in DAT and Personal Interview is considered for VGU admissions. Check more details on DE CODE application form here. The date for DE-CODE Entrance Exam has not been released.

Table of contents
  • DE-CODE Exam Overview
  • DE-CODE Important Dates 2026
  • DE-CODE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • How To Fill DE-CODE Application Form 2026?
  • DECODE FAQs
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DE-CODE Exam Overview

Candidates should check the following details about the DE-CODE exam.

Particulars

Description

Exam Name

Design Aptitude Test- Center of Design Excellence (DE-CODE)

Conducting Institute

Vivekananda Global University (VGU)

Exam Type

Private

Exam Frequency

Multiple Cycle

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Purpose

Admission to undergraduate design courses

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Exam Fee

INR 2,000/-

Exam Helpdesk No.

+91-7411781758, +91-9549360555

Official Website

https://vgu.ac.in/

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DE-CODE Important Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DE-CODE 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
May ' 26

DE-CODE 2026 Exam Date

Nov ' 25 - Dec ' 25

DE-CODE 2026 Registration START Date

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DE-CODE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for BDes admission at Vivekananda Global University includes.

  • You just need to pass your HSC exam (10+2) or complete 10+2 level from any Central or State Board, and you should have at least 45% marks in total.
  • If you studied in any Public School, Board, or University in India or even in another country, and it’s accepted by the Association of Indian Universities as same like the 10+2 system, then you can also apply. You only need minimum 45% marks overall.
  • Also, if you already finished a three or four year diploma that is approved by AICTE or any State Board of Technical Education, you can apply too. But you must have 50% marks or more in your diploma exams.

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How To Fill DE-CODE Application Form 2026?

To apply for the DE-CODE exam

  1. Register for DECODE. To register for DE-CODE, candidate need to enter their name, mobile number, and email address. On doing this, aspirants will be sent a welcome email that will contain their username and password.
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  2. Click the computerized verification link provided in email sent to them and log in using the username and password provided to them.
  3. Select Application Type (Application & Registration form/Provisional Admission Form) as well as program (UG, PG, Diploma & PhD) for which they are applying for admissions.
  4. Fill details in their DE-CODE application form.
    1. Name
    2. Email Address
    3. Mobile Number
    4. Date of Birth
    5. Gender
    6. Father’s Name
    7. Aadhar Number
    8. Address
    9. Class 10 Education Details
    10. Class 12 Education Details
    11. Graduation Details
    12. Post-Graduation Education Details
    13. Other Education Details
  5. Upload photographs along with application form for DE-CODE. Photograph needs to be in png/ gif/ jpg/ jpeg format and should be less than 2 MB in size.
  6. Then need to proceed towards uploading required documents, accept declaration and submit their online application form.
  7. Candidates need to pay the application fee for DE-CODE 2026 via Card/Net Banking or UPI.

After completing all the above-mentioned steps application process for DE-CODE will be considered complete.

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DECODE FAQs

Check out the frequently asked questions on DEOCDE 2026.

Q:   How to crack the DE-CODE exam?
A: 

It takes months of preparation and dedication in order to ace an entrance exam.

Candidate needs to be thorough and should know the syllabus well enough.

When preparing for the DE-CODE exam, make it a point to take notes.

Taking notes will not only help the candidate improve concentration, but these notes can come in very handy for quick revision. Also, solve sample papers and take mock tests.

Q:   What are the various components of the DE-CODE exam?
A: 

The candidate seeking admission to the design courses offered at Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, has to first appear in the DE-CODE 2026 written exam. Scores of the exam will be then used to shortlist candidates for the next admission round, which includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview.

It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the exam components. If the candidate fails to do so, he or she will be disqualfiied from the admission process.

Q:   What details will be included in draft answer key of DE-CODE 2026 exam?
A: 

The exam officials will not release any draft DE-CODE 2026 answer key.

However, if it decides to release the answer key, the same will be updated here.

In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for each question.

The candidate will also be allowed to challenge the draft key in some cases.

Q:   What details will be included in DE-CODE 2026 result?
A: 

DE-CODE 2026 result will be released online. The scorecard will carry the following information.

  • Name and roll number of the candidate

  • Sectional score

  • Overall score

  • Merit rank

The scorecard will be available for download in pdf format. Download and take a printout.

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