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Applying to Parul University for admission to the design programme requires candidates to appear for the PU DAT entrance exam 2026. According to the PU DAT Exam dates the exam will be conducted in two phases, on January 10, 2026 and January 25, 2026. However, before filling out the Parul University Application Form 2026 for the examination, candidates must verify if they fit the PU DAT eligibility criteria. The listing of the Parul University Design Aptitude Test Eligibility 2026 for each B.Des or M.Des course is available on the official website, but we have created a list that shows the eligibility criteria for each course to streamline the PU DAT Admission process.
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The most common Parul University B.Des Eligibility 2026 criterion requires candidates to have completed their 12th examination in any/specific stream, depending on the course, while M.Des candidates need to have completed their graduation from a recognised University. Read the article below to learn all about the Parul University DAT 2026 eligibility.
Candidates need to check out the eligibility criteria to know the Parul University DAT qualification requirements for the PU DAT 2026 entrance exam. Candidates can check out the Parul University admission eligibility for design courses at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in the table below.
Name of the course | Eligibility Criteria | Fees |
Bachelor of Design – Building and Infrastructure | Passed 12th with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following:
with a minimum of 45% Overall for General category and 40% Overall for the Reserved category. | Rs.3,25,000 PA |
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication |
| Rs.3,25,000 PA |
Bachelor of Design – Interior & Furniture Design |
| Rs.3,25,000 PA |
Bachelor of Design in Product Design |
| Rs.3,25,000 PA |
Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design Technology |
| Rs.3,25,000 PA |
Name of the course | Eligibility Criteria | Fees |
Master of Design in Interior Design | Graduated from a recognised university | Rs.65,500 PA |
Master of Design in Fashion Merchandising | Graduated from a recognised university | Rs.1,85,000 PA |
Candidates applying for B.Des have to check the Parul University DAT 2026 qualification and marks criteria. For most courses in the B.Des category, candidates need a certificate from the 12th grade in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognised board.
The only subject that requires candidates to have a minimum mark limit is in Bachelor of Design – Building and Infrastructure, with a minimum of 45% Overall for General category and 40% Overall for Reserved category.
The Parul University DAT age limit 2026 has not been specified for any of the courses. Candidates are instead required to have completed the 12th grade (in the specified subjects) with English from a recognised board, or have completed their graduation from a recognised University.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates need to pay a fee of Rs. 3,25,000 PA for the B.Des courses at Parul University.
For all courses except, Bachelor of Design – Building and Infrastructure, candidates need to have passed the 12th Examination in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) with English from a recognised board.
Candidates cannot be admitted directly at Parul University. They have to appear for the PU DAT 2026 Entrance exam.
Candidates who have graduated from a recognised university can apply for M.Des courses at Parul University.
The PU DAT exam is conducted by Parul University for candidates seeking admission in B.Des or M.Des courses.
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