Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU) will release the DPU AIDAT notification 2026 online at dpu.edu.in. Candidates planning to obtain design admission need to apply by visiting schoolofdesign.dpu.edu.in. The DPU AIDAT application form 2026 will be released in October 2025 tentatively. Aspirants to keep an eye on the official website for the release of DPU AIDAT 2026 application form. The applications have to be filled and submitted before the DPU AIDAT 2026 application form last date which will be in April 2026. The DPU AIDAT exam will be held in an online proctored mode in the month of April 2026.
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Aspirants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Design programme must check the DPU AIDAT eligibility criteria 2026 before applying for the DPU All India Design Aptitude Test. Read the complete article to know more about DPU AIDAT 2026 entrance exam, eligibility criteria, application form, DPU AIDAT 2026 selection criteria, and more.
Particulars | DPU AIDAT Details |
Exam name | DPU All India Design Aptitude Test |
Exam short name | DPU AIDAT |
Conducting body | Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune |
Application Fee | Rs. 1000 (Non-refundable) |
Mode of payment for application fee | Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI / NEFT / RTGS / IMPS |
Programme | Bachelor of Design |
Duration | 4 years |
Official website | dpu.edu.in |
BDes Specialisation | Product Design Visual Communication and Animation Design Fashion Design and Fashion Communication Interior Design |
DPU All India Design Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted in Online Proctored mode.
Total duration of the DPU AIDAT 2026 will be of 180 minutes (3 hours).
Candidates must be seated at least 15 minutes prior to the DPU AIDAT entrance exam.
Candidates must keep their admit card, Aadhar Card / Driving Licence as ID proof, if asked for verification.
The first 3 sections (A, B, C) will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and section D will have one drawing assignment.
There will be no negative marking for a wrong answer.
Use of electronic devices, geometry box, scale during the DPU AIDAT 2026 entrance exam are strictly prohibited.
The DPU AIDAT 2026 entrance exam dates are yet to be announced. The authorities will released the DPU AIDAT important dates 2026 online at dpu.edu.in. Candidates can check the table given below on the DPU AIDAT 2026 important dates (tentative).
Particulars | Dates (tentative) | Time (expected tentative) |
DPU AIDAT Registration form start date | October 2025 | - |
DPU AIDAT 2026 Application form last date | April 2026 | 5:00 PM |
DPU AIDAT 2026 exam (Online proctored test) | April 2026 | 11:00 AM |
Studio Test and Personal Interview on campus for B.Des Fashion Design | May 2026 | 09:00 AM |
Studio Test and Personal Interview on campus for Product Design | May 2026 | 09:00 AM |
Studio Test and Personal Interview on campus for B.Des Visual Communication Design | May 2026 | 09:00 AM |
Studio Test for B.Des Interior Design | May 2026 | 09:00 AM |
DPU AIDAT 2026 result (B.Des Merit List Announcement) | May 2026 | 5:00 PM |
Before applying for the DPU AIDAT entrance exam, candidates must know the DPU AIDAT eligibility criteria 2026 so as not to face any rejection. Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for the DPU AIDAT 2026.
Candidates must pass 10+2 from any discipline from a recognised University
A minimum requirement of 50% marks
Freshers may also apply for DPU AIDAT exam 2026
Aspirants who have attempted UCEED/NID exam 2026 with valid scores, will be preferred in lieu of DPU AIDAT 2026.
The DPU authorities will release the application form for DPU AIDAT 2026 in October 2025. The last to apply for DPU AIDAT 2026 will be in April that is yet to be announced online. Candidates have to pay Rs.1000 as the application fee which is non-refundable to complete the DPU AIDAT application form. Here are the steps to fill out the DPU AIDAT 2026 application form:
Visit the official website- dpu.edu.in
Click on the “Apply Now” button
Fill out the details and register online
Verify Email ID and mobile number
Enter your login credentials and complete the DPU AIDAT application form 2026
Upload the required documents
Pay Rs.1000 for the application fee to complete the process
Download and take a printout of the filled DPU AIDAT application form for future reference
Admission to the BDes programme will be based on the DPU AIDAT selection criteria 2026 prescribed by the Institute. The selection parameters are mentioned below:
Score obtained in DPU AIDAT
Studio Test, Portfolio submission and Personal Interview
Past Academic Records (includes 12th grade marks)
Candidates can go through the DPU AIDAT exam pattern to get an idea about the type of questions asked, duration of the exam, the total number of questions, and marking scheme. The DPU AIDAT exam pattern 2026 will be divided into 3 sections of multiple choice questions. Below is the breakdown of the exam pattern:
Sections | Question Pattern | Question Type |
A | Multiple Choice Questions | Visualisation, Observation and Perception |
B | Creativity, Analytical and Logical Reasoning | |
C | Design Thinking and Problem Solving |
Sections | Number of Questions | Marks for each section | Duration |
A | 35 Questions | 100 marks | 90 minutes |
B | 35 Questions | ||
C | 30 Questions | ||
Total | 100 Questions | 100 marks | 90 minutes |
The DPU AIDAT admit card 2026 will be issued one week before the DPU AIDAT exam date. Candidates need to download the admit card by visiting the official website - dpu.edu.in and login using their allotted login credentials. The applicants are advised to take a coloured print out of the admit card and carry with them on the day of examination. The DPU AIDAT admit card will be asked for the verification during online DPU AIDAT 2026 exam. Below are the steps to download the APU AIDAT 2026 admit card:
Visit the official website- dpu.edu.in
Navigate to the admissions section
Click on the download admit card link
Enter the login credentials allotted (application number, date of birth)
Download and take a printout of the APU AIDAT admit card 2026
The authorities will declare the DPU AIDAT results tentatively in May 2026. Link to download the DPU AIDAT 2026 results will be made available at dpu.edu.in for the students. Candidates can use their login ID and password to download the results online. Candidates have to follow the steps provided below to download the DPU AIDAT result 2026.
Go to the official website- dpu.edu.in
Click on the results tab
Enter the login credentials- roll number and date of birth
The DPU AIDAT results will be displayed on the screen
Download the DPU AIDAT 2026 results and take a print for further admission process
After the DPU AIDAT entrance exam 2026, the candidates who have been shortlisted have to appear for a Personal Interview (PI) round. The institute will conduct a DPU AIDAT 2026 GD and personal interview as a part of the admission process to evaluate the candidates qualifications beyond academic performance such as communication skills, creativity and current trends and concepts.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth offers a 4-year full-time BDes programme. The BDes programme fee may vary every year. The authorities will release the BDes fee structure 2026 through the official brochure online. Meanwhile, candidates can note that the DPU AIDAT fees for Bachelor of Design programme is Rs. 3,00,000 per annum as per the previous year.
Note- The University eligibility fee, examination fee and hostel fee will be separate and an increase of 3% in the programme fee every year is applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There will be no negative marking for a wrong answer.
The application fee for DPU AIDAT entrance exam is Rs. 1000. However, it may vary.
The BDes specialisations are as follows:
Product Design
Visual Communication and Animation Design
Fashion Design and Fashion Communication
Interior Design
The duration of DPU AIDAT exam 2026 will be for 180 minutes (3 hours).
The DPU AIDAT eligibility criteria 2026 are as follows:
Candidates must pass 10+2 from any discipline from a recognised University
A minimum requirement of 50% to apply
Freshers may also apply for DPU AIDAT exam 2026
Aspirants who have attempted UCEED/NID 2026 with valid scores, will be preferred in lieu of DPU AIDAT 2026.
The DPU AIDAT fees for Bachelor of Design programme is Rs. 3,00,000 per annum. It may vary every year depending on the authority decisions.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU) will begin the registration process in October 2025 in online mode officially at dpu.edu.in.
The last date to apply for DPU AIDAT exam will be tentatively in April 2026.
The DPU AIDAT exam 2026 will be held in April.
DPU All India Design Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted in Online Proctored mode.