PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026: No. of Questions, Total Marks, Marking Scheme

PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026: No. of Questions, Total Marks, Marking Scheme

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Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 20 Nov 2025, 12:15 PM IST

Parul University has notified the PU DAT exam pattern 2026 on its official website - paruluniversity.ac.in/pid/design-aptitude-test. The PU DAT 2026 exam pattern will inform candidates about the exam structure, marking scheme, and other modalities of the Parul University Design Aptitude Test. The university conducts the PU DAT exam in online-remote proctored mode. In this article, you get complete details on the PU DAT exam pattern 2026, including sections. mark distribution and more.

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  1. PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
  2. PU DAT Exam Syllabus 2026
  3. PU DAT 2026 Exam Pattern Details
  4. PU DAT 2026 Exam Date and Examination Process
PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026: No. of Questions, Total Marks, Marking Scheme
PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026

Appearing for PU DAT is mandatory for anyone desirous of obtaining Parul University B.Des admissions. The university offers B.Des specialisations in product design, communication design, user experience and interaction design, fashion design and technology, and interior and furniture design.

PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026: Overview

The table below provides an overview of the PU DAT entrance exam pattern 2026. The university will conduct the PU DAT exam on January 10 and January 25.

PU DAT Entrance Exam Pattern Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducting body

Parul University

Frequency

Twice a year

Mode

Online-remote proctored mode

Time

3 Hours

Type of questions

MCQs and Descriptive Questions

Total Questions

43

Total Marks for the exam

100

Negative Marks

No negative marking

PU DAT Exam Syllabus 2026

The objective sections in the syllabus of PU DAT 2026 will evaluate candidates on logical reasoning and analytical ability, general knowledge, design thinking, and critical thinking. The descriptive part of the PU DAT 2026 syllabus will evaluate the candidate’s creativity, design aptitude, analytical, and critical thinking.

After the exam is completed, candidates are also required to upload a creative portfolio in PDF or PPT format on the exam portal. The portfolio can include artworks, sketches and drawings, photographs, or any design-related work.

PU DAT 2026 Exam Pattern Details

As per the exam pattern of PU DAT 2026, as notified by the university, there will be an objective and a descriptive section. There are separate times given for both sections. In addition to appearing for the exam, candidates must also upload a creative portfolio on the exam portal on the same day.

The table given below provides details about the section-wise question distribution and marking scheme.

PU DAT 2026 Marking Scheme and Question Distribution

Section

Topics

No of questions

Total Marks

Time

MCQ/Objective

Logical reasoning, analytical ability, GK, design aptitude, and critical thinking

40

40

1 hour

Subjective

Questions that test the candidate’s creativity, design, and critical thinking

3

60

2 hours

Portfolio submission

Artworks, sketches, drawings, photography, and any other design-related work (in PPT/PDF format)

-

100

-

Total


43

200

3 hours

PU DAT 2026 Exam Date and Examination Process

Parul University will conduct the PU DAT 2026 across two days, on January 10, 2026, and January 25, 2026. Candidates have to register online for the exam. The examination process is given below.

PU DAT 2026 Exam Process

  • Once candidates register for the PU DAT exam, the university will send the personalised exam credentials to their registered email address. The candidate has to attend the exam using these credentials on the exam day.

  • The university will also send all the exam guidelines and instructions to the candidate’s email

  • All examination-related timelines, including the result and counselling updates, will be personally communicated to the candidate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is it compulsory to appear for PU DAT?
A:

Yes, candidates have to appear for PU DAT to secure design admissions at Parul University.

Q: What is the PU DAT exam date?
A:

The PU DAT exam dates are on January 10, 2026, and January 25, 2026.

Q: Is PU DAT online or offline?
A:

PU DAT will be conducted in online, remote proctored mode.

Q: What is PU DAT Exam?
A:

The PU DAT exam is the Design Aptitude Test conducted by Parul University for admission into its B.Des programmes.

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