Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU) will tentatively open the DPU AIDAT 2027 application form in September 2026. Interested applicants can submit the application form online on the official website - dpu.edu.in. The university will conduct the DPU AIDAT entrance exam tentatively in April 2027 in online remote proctored mode. Shortlisted candidates in the entrance exam have to appear for the studio test and personal interaction round. The offer letters for shortlisted candidates will be sent to their registered email ID. Aspirants who have a valid score in UCEED or NID DAT can also apply for DPU design admissions 2027.
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Selected candidates have to complete admission formalities to confirm their admission. Aspirants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Design programme must check the DPU AIDAT eligibility criteria 2027 to secure seat allotment. Read the complete article to get all details about DPU AIDAT 2027 including eligibility criteria, dates, selection process 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 |
Mode | Online remote-proctored |
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 |
All the dates for DPU AIDAT 2027 will be notified online at dpu.edu.in. Candidates can check the table given below for all the dates.
Particulars | Dates (Tentative) |
DPU AIDAT Registration form start date | Fourth week of September 2026 |
DPU AIDAT 2027 Application form last date | Second week of April 2027 |
| DPU AIDAT 2027 admit card release date | Ten days before the exam |
DPU AIDAT 2027 exam (Online proctored test) | Third week of April 2027 |
| Studio test and personal interaction for BDes | May 2027 |
| Studio test and personal interaction for MDes | May 2027 |
DPU AIDAT 2027 result (B.Des Merit List Announcement) | Fourth week of May 2027 |
Before applying for the DPU AIDAT entrance exam, candidates must know the DPU AIDAT eligibility criteria 2027 so as not to face any rejection. Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for the DPU AIDAT 2027.
Candidates must pass 10+2 from any discipline from a recognised University
A minimum requirement of 50% marks
The university will release the DPU AIDAT application form 2027 tentatively in September 2026. The DPU AIDAT registration process is online. Here are the steps to fill out the DPU AIDAT 2027 application form:
Visit the official website - schoolofdesign.dpu.edu.in
Click on the “Apply Now” button
Provide basic details such as name, email, and mobile number to register online and generate login credentials
Next, log in and fill out the DPU AIDAT application form
Upload the required documents
Pay Rs.1500 for the application fee to complete the process
Candidates who apply for the DPU AIDAT 2027 are advised to go through the syllabus, as a starting point for their exam preparation. The topics covered in the DPU AIDAT syllabus are given below.
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 2027 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 |
Preparing for the DPU AIDAT entrance exam is the crucial step. Provided here are some of the preparation tips for the candidates to get comfortable during their preparation.
The DPU AIDAT admit card 2027 will be issued tentatively ten days before the exam. The admit card will be sent to the candidate's registered email id. Candidates will be required to present the admit card on the exam day.
Admission to the BDes/MDes programme will be based on the DPU AIDAT selection criteria 2027 prescribed by the Institute. Candidates have to appear in all components of the admission process to be considered for selection. 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)
After the DPU AIDAT entrance exam, the candidates who have been shortlisted have to appear for a Personal Interview (PI) round. The studio test and PI round will be held tentatively in May 2027. The institute will conduct the studio test 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.
DPU AIDAT Result 2027
The university will declare the DPU AIDAT result 2027 tentatively in the fourth week of May 2027. The provisional offer letters will be sent to the candidate's registered email id. Shorlisted canddates have to complete formalities such as document verification and payment of fees as instructed by the university in the offer letter.