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    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026: Total Marks, Important Topics, No. of Questions, Duration

    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026: Total Marks, Important Topics, No. of Questions, Duration

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 17 Jul 2025, 04:48 PM IST

    The Director of Technical Education, Thiruvananthapuram, will publish the KS DAT 2026 syllabus on the official website - lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in. The KS DAT 2026 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 admissions into the B.Des programmes of participating colleges in Kerala. The syllabus of KS DAT 2026 includes sections on social and basic science, GK, English, numerical ability, and design awareness.

    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026: Total Marks, Important Topics, No. of Questions, Duration
    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus

    The KS DAT syllabus 2026 covers the topics in each section, while 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 KS DAT syllabus 2026 to formulate a preparation strategy for the exam. Scroll down to read more about the Kerala State Design Aptitude Test syllabus and exam pattern.

    KS DAT Exam Pattern 2026

    DTE Thiruvananthapuram has notified the KS DAT 2026 exam pattern in its admission prospectus. The exam pattern gives the complete picture about the KS DAT question paper pattern, marking scheme, & exam duration related to the KS DAT entrance exam. Knowing the KS DAT marking scheme & time duration helped candidates to practice the mock test effectively.

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    The KS DAT exam pattern 2026 comprised the following.

    • Social and basic sciences (10th level)

    • General knowledge

    • English language

    • Numerical ability and Analytical aptitude

    • Design awareness

    Key Highlights of KS DAT Exam Pattern 2026

    Exam Particulars

    Details

    Exam name

    KS DAT 2026

    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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    KS DAT Syllabus 2026

    The authorities released the KS DAT 2026 syllabus through an online brochure at its web portal. Going through the syllabus helped the students to prepare for the KS DAT entrance exam. Having prior knowledge of the KS DAT important topics made the preparation part of the syllabus easy and saved time.

    KS DAT 2026 Paper Pattern and Syllabus

    Candidates can find the below given KS DAT pattern and syllabus for the entrance exam.

    Subjects

    KS DAT Important 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

    Also check:

    KS DAT marking scheme with total number of questions

    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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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the duration of the KS DAT 2026?
    A:

    The duration of KS DAT 2026 exam is 100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes).

    Q: How many subjects are listed for KS DAT exam 2026?
    A:

    There are a total of 5 subjects listed for the KS DAT 2026 exam syllabus, which have been provided in the article above.

    Q: What is the marking scheme of KS DAT?
    A:

    As per the KS DAT marking scheme, 1 mark will be given for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

    Q: What are the maximum marks allotted for the KS DAT exam?
    A:

    The total marks are 100 allotted for the KS DAT exam.

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