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

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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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