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LBS Centre For Science and Technology will notify the KS DAT syllabus 2027 on the official website - lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in. The KS DAT 0227 syllabus and exam pattern inform the candidates about the different sections, topics, and section-wise marks distribution and marking scheme. Candidates shortlisted through the KS DAT entrance exam will be offered admission to the B.Des programmes of participating colleges in Kerala. The syllabus of KS DAT 2027 includes sections on social and basic science, GK, English, numerical ability, and design awareness.
The KS DAT exam pattern helps students to know the types of questions that are asked in the entrance exam. Aspiring candidates should go through the syllabus to formulate a preparation strategy for KS DAT 2027. Scroll down to read more about the Kerala State Design Aptitude Test syllabus and exam pattern.
The KS DAT 2027 exam pattern gives a complete picture about the question paper pattern, marking scheme, & exam duration. As per the KS DAT exam pattern, there are five sections namely -
Exam Particulars | Details |
Exam name | KS DAT |
Category | Undergraduate (BDesign) |
Number of questions | 100 |
Total marks | 100 |
KS DAT marking scheme | 1 mark for each right response. No negative marking |
Total time (duration of the exam) | 100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes) |
Type of questions | Objective type - multiple-choice questions |
Medium of exam | English |
Answering mode | In OMR Sheets |
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The authorities will release the KS DAT syllabus through the exam brochure at its web portal. The table below provides the sections and topics covered in the exam.
Subjects | Topics |
Social and Basic Sciences (10th level) | Social Sciences (World History, Economics, World Geography, World Politics) |
Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | |
General Knowledge | Current affairs, Indian culture, Inventions, Environment, Sports, Famous books, and authors |
English Language | Basic grammar and comprehension |
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | Basic level (Problems of age, speed and distance, ratio and proportion, percentage, average, missing numbers, simple interest) |
Design Awareness | Visual logic, Logical reasoning, Pattern recognition, 3D Spatial awareness, Creativity, Design thinking and problem solving, elements and principles of design visualisation and representation techniques |
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Subjects | No. of questions |
Social and Basic Sciences (10th level) | 10 |
General Knowledge | 20 |
English Language | 20 |
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 20 |
Design Awareness | 30 |
Total questions | 100 |
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