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    PU DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 (B.Des & M.Des), Age Limit, Required Marks

    PU DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 (B.Des & M.Des), Age Limit, Required Marks

    Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 04 Dec 2025, 03:13 PM IST

    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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    1. Parul University DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
    2. Parul University DAT Minimum Marks Required
    3. Parul University DAT Age Limit 2026
    PU DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 (B.Des & M.Des), Age Limit, Required Marks
    PU DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    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.

    Parul University DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    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.

    PU DAT Eligibility Criteria for B.Des Courses

    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:

    • Biology

    • Chemistry

    • Computer Science

    • Information Technology

    • Technical Vocational Subject

    • Informatics Practices

    • Engineering Graphics

    • Business Studies

    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

    • Passed the 12th Examination in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognised board.

    • A Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted by the University

    Rs.3,25,000 PA

    Bachelor of Design – Interior & Furniture Design

    • Passed the 12th Examination in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognised board.

    • A Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted by the University

    Rs.3,25,000 PA

    Bachelor of Design in Product Design

    • Passed the 12th Examination in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognised board.

    • A Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted by the University

    Rs.3,25,000 PA

    Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design Technology

    • Passed the 12th Examination in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognised board.

    • A Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted by the University

    Rs.3,25,000 PA

    PU DAT Eligibility Criteria for M.Des Courses

    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

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    Parul University DAT Minimum Marks Required

    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.

    Parul University DAT Age Limit 2026

    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)

    Q: What are the B.Des fees for Parul University?
    A:

    Candidates need to pay a fee of Rs. 3,25,000 PA for the B.Des courses at Parul University.

    Q: What are the eligibility criteria for B.Des?
    A:

    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. 

    Q: Is direct admission possible at Parul University?
    A:

    Candidates cannot be admitted directly at Parul University. They have to appear for the PU DAT 2026 Entrance exam.

    Q: Who is eligible for Parul University M.Des?
    A:

    Candidates who have graduated from a recognised university can apply for M.Des courses at Parul University.

    Q: What is the PU DAT exam?
    A:

    The PU DAT exam is conducted by Parul University for candidates seeking admission in B.Des or M.Des courses.

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