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    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2027: Total Marks, Important Topics, No. of Questions, Duration

    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2027: Total Marks, Important Topics, No. of Questions, Duration

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 09 Nov 2026, 02:21 PM IST
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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.

    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2027: Total Marks, Important Topics, No. of Questions, Duration
    KS DAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus

    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.

    KS DAT Exam Pattern 2027

    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 -

    • Social and basic sciences (10th level)
    • General knowledge
    • English language
    • Numerical ability and Analytical aptitude
    • Design awareness
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    Key Highlights of KS DAT Exam Pattern 2027

    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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    KS DAT Syllabus 2027

    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.

    KS DAT 2027 Syllabus: Section-wise Topics

    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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    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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