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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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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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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)
Yes, candidates have to appear for PU DAT to secure design admissions at Parul University.
The PU DAT exam dates are on January 10, 2026, and January 25, 2026.
PU DAT will be conducted in online, remote proctored mode.
The PU DAT exam is the Design Aptitude Test conducted by Parul University for admission into its B.Des programmes.
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