UPESDAT 2025 Registration Open: Exam Date Out, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 8, 2025
The registration for UPESDAT 2025 is currently open, and the last date to register is January 21, 2025. All the details regarding the UPESDAT 2025 exam, are available on the official UPES website, upes.ac.in. This year, UPESDAT 2025 exam will be conducted from January 23 to 25, 2025.
To register for UPESDAT 2025, candidates must meet the specified eligibility criteria such as:
- Class 10 and 12 from any recognized board in any stream.
- A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in both Class X and Class XII.
The UPESDAT exam lasts for 1 hour and is conducted as an online Computer-Based Test (CBT). You can take the exam from anywhere using a laptop or computer with a reliable internet connection. The exam can be taken between 10 AM and 1 PM. The 1-hour timer will start once you log in and begin the exam, and you will not be able to access it before or after this timeframe.
What is UPESDAT?
UPESDAT stands for University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Design Aptitude Test. It is conducted by UPES, Dehradun for admission to their Bachelor of Design program. Besides UPESDAT, UPES also allows admission to B.Des program based on the following non-exam pathways:
3.1 Eligibility Criteria for BDes Course
3.2 Eligibility Criteria for MDes Course
4.1 UPESDAT Application Fees 2025
UPESDAT 2025 Highlights
You must have a clear idea about the UPESDAT entrance exam before applying for it. Check the UPESDAT 2025 exam overview in the table given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPESDAT (UPES Design Aptitude Test) |
| Conducting Body | UPES |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Duration of Exam | 1 Hour |
| Exam Language | English |
| Application Fee | INR 1750 |
UPESDAT 2025 Exam Dates
UPESDAT exam dates are out. Refer to the following table for important UPESDAT exam date 2025:
| Event | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for Registration | January 21, 2025 |
| UPESDAT exam date | January 23 to January 25, 2025 |
UPESDAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
You must fulfil the UPESDAT 2025 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The UPESDAT exam requirements are given below:
Eligibility Criteria for BDes Course
- Complete 10+2 or equivalent exam from any recognized board.
- Score at least 50% marks in classes 10 and 12.
Eligibility Criteria for MDes Course
- Complete 10+2 or equivalent exam.
- Complete 3-year Bachelor’s degree in design, engineering, architecture, or interior design. Or, complete M.Sc/M.Tech in computer science and engineering for IT, Interactive Design, or similar disciples.
- Score a minimum of 50% in classes 10, 12, and graduation.
- Valid CEED/NID/NIFT score
UPESDAT 2025 Application Process
The UPES DAT 2025 application form is available at upes.ac.in. UPESDAT registration 2025 last date is on January 21, 2025.
How to apply for UPESDAT 2025?
You must fill out the UPESDAT application form 2025 by following the instructions listed below.
- Go to the official website.
- Click on “Apply Here”.
- Enter the necessary details to register for UPESDAT.
- Once you get the login credentials, sign in to the portal.
- Fill out the UPESDAT application form with all required details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the UPESDAT application fee online.
- Submit the complete UPESDAT application form and download it for future reference.
UPESDAT Application Fees 2025
For successful registration, you must pay the application fee. UPESDAT registration fee must be paid online.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| UPESDAT application fee | INR 1750 |
UPESDAT 2025 Exam Pattern
UPES DAT 2025 exam pattern covers a wide range of topics, such as test length, format, question types, marking system, and more. Check the UPESDAT exam pattern in the following table:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions | 40 |
| Number of Sections | B.Des: 2 M.Des: 3 |
| Negative marking | No |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| Medium of Paper | English |
Section-wise UPESDAT Exam Pattern
Check the distribution of questions in the UPESDAT 2025 exam for the B.Des program is given below:
| Sections | Total Questions |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogy | 20 |
| Design Awareness | 40 |
| Total Questions | 40 |
Check the questions UPESDAT exam for M.Des given below:
| Sections | Total Questions |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogy | 15 |
| Design Awareness | 15 |
| Quantitative | 10 |
| Total Questions | 40 |
UPESAT Syllabus 2025
UPES does not release any detailed UPESAT syllabus. You can check the sections included in UPESDAT 2025 below:
UPESDAT Syllabus for B.Des or Integrated Program
| Visual Analogy | Design Awareness |
UPESDAT Syllabus for M.Des
| Visual Analogy | Design Awareness | Quantitative |
UPESDAT Admit Card 2025
Since UPESDAT is an online proctored exam, you have to book your slot for the exam. Once you complete the UPES Entrance Exam Slot booking, your UPESDAT admit card will be issued online.
Complete the UPESDAT slot booking process from the official website by following these steps:
- Go to the official website.
- Click on the link for “UPES Entrance Exam Slot Booking”.
- Enter your application number and DOB.
- Click on “Search Slot”.
- Select your preferred exam slot and submit it.
UPESDAT Result 2025
UPESDAT 2025 results will be available online on the UPES official website in the form of a scorecard. It contains your qualifying status and marks.
UPESDAT 2025 FAQs
Ques. When will I get the UPESDAT 2025 exam link?
Ans. The actual UPESDAT exam link will be shared one or two days before the exam. You must log in with the credentials - application number, DOB, and passkey. You must take the test at the specified time between 10 am to 1 pm.
Ques. How much should I pay for the UPESDAT application fee?
Ans. To successfully register for UPESDAT 2025, you must pay an application fee of Rs 1750 online. Note that, there is no reduction in the UPESDAT registration fee based on your gender or caste.
Ques. Who can apply for the UPESDAT 2025 exam?
Ans. Candidates must meet certain UPESDAT eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. To register, you must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in classes 10 and 12 or you can also apply for the with your UCEED, NIFT, NID, JEE Main, and board marks.
Ques. How do I apply for UPESDAT 2025?
Ans. The UPES DAT 2025 application form must be completed online; the link to the form is provided on this page. Applications that are submitted offline won't be accepted.
Ques. What is the UPESDAT application fee 2025?
Ans. The application fee for UPESDAT 2025 is INR 1,750. It must be paid online through demand draft, credit card, debit card, and net banking, among other methods.
Ques. Who administers the entrance exam for UPES DAT?
Ans. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) will hold the UPESDAT 2025 entrance exam.
Ques. Does UPES DAT 2025 have a negative marking system?
Ans. The UPES DAT exam pattern states that incorrect answers do not result in a negative score. + 4 will be given for the right answer.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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