What are the sections in ADEPT syllabus?

ADEPT will have topics that evaluate candidates’ creativity, design aptitude, general awareness about design, logical thinking, and problem solving abilities.

What is the duration of ADEPT?

ADEPT will be conducted for one hour

In how many languages is ADEPT conducted?

ADEPT is conducted in five languages - Hindi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, and Tamil.

Anant National University conducts the ADEPT entrance exam.

What is the full form of ADEPT?

ADEPT full form stands for Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test

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Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test 2026: Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

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ADEPT Exam Date:04 Jan' 26 - 04 Jan' 26

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Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on Nov 26, 2025 01:58 PM

About ADEPT 2026

Anant National University, Ahmedabad, has opened the ADEPT 2026 application form online. Interested candidates can complete the ADEPT 2026 registration till January 1, 2026, from the official website - anu.edu.in. The university will conduct the Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test in online mode on January 4, 2026. The university offers B.Des through ADEPT 2026. Interested applicants have to compulsorily appear for ADEPT 2026. However, candidates with upto 2500 rank in UCEED will be eligible for merit-based scholarships. The student intake for B.Des is around 600 seats. So, it is better for candidates to have a good score in UCEED along with ADEPT when seeking admission into Anant National University.

The admission process of ADEPT 2026 includes appearing for the ADEPT. Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a situation round, which is then followed by a portfolio evaluation and personal interaction round.

To make the Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test more inclusive, the university conducts the exam in 10 different languages. The ADEPT entrance exam 2026 syllabus tests the candidates on sections such as design aptitude, problem solving, creativity, logical skills, and general awareness

Full Exam Name	Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test
Short Exam Name	ADEPT
Conducting Body	Anant National University
Frequency Of Conduct	Once a year
Exam Level	University Level Exam
Mode Of Application	online
Application Fee	Online : 1500
Exam Duration	60 Hours

ADEPT Important Dates

ADEPT Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (session 2026)

ADEPT 2026 Application Process

The ADEPT application form for 2026 is available online. Candidates can register from the official website - anu.edu.in till January 1, 2026. The steps to complete the registration are given below. The university will tentatively open the ADEPT 2026 registrations in two phases.

How to Apply for ADEPT 2026?

Visit the official website - anu.edu.in
Click on the ADEPT 2026 registration link
Fill in basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, and programme to create an account
Next, log in and fill out the personal, academic, and communication details
Pay the prescribed application fee

ADEPT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The university prescribes the ADEPT eligibility criteria 2026 on its official website. Interested applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before completing registration. The eligibility criteria for ADEPT 2026 include minimum requirements for academic qualifications and minimum passing marks.

ADEPT B.Des Eligibility Criteria 2026

Particulars	Details
Educational qualification	10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board
Minimum passing marks	50%

ADEPT 2026 Exam Pattern

The syllabus of the ADEPT 2026 entrance exam will have questions on design aptitude, creativity, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and general awareness. The unviersity will conduct the ADEPT exam in 10 different langauges namely, English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi.

The syllabus and exam pattern details are given below.

ADEPT 2026 Section-Wise Topics

Sections	Details
Design Aptitude	Understanding of design principles and techniques.
Creativity	Imagination and thinking out of the box, and coming up with innovative solutions.
Problem-Solving Abilities	Analysing and solving complex problems
Logical Skills	Applying logical thinking in aspects of design thinking.
General Awareness	GK and awareness about the latest trends in design

ADEPT Exam Pattern Overview

Particulars	Details
Mode	Online
Duration	1 hour
Language	English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi

ADEPT Situation Round

After the entrance exam, shortlisted candidates have to appear for a situation round which will test candidates on how well they come up with a solution in a given problem scenario.

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ADEPT 2026 Preparation Tips

Given below are a few quick preparation tips that candidates can follow to ace the exam.

Prepare a study timetable allocating enough time for each section
Practice with sample papers of ADEPT to familiarise oneself with the exam pattern and also assess one’s level of preparation.
Work on improving problem-solving abilities by engaging in puzzles and problem situations, as it will help inthe creativity and logical reasoning sections, and also in the situational round after the entrance exam
Remain in touch with the latest trends in fashion and design by reading up on fashion magazines
Improve reading and comprehension skills with a regular reading habit of newspapers and books.

ADEPT 2026 Admit Card

The university will release the ADEPT 2026 admit card online. Registered candidates have to download the admit card to appear for the exam. The steps to download the admit card are given below.

Steps to Download ADEPT 2026 Admit Card

Visit the official website - anu.edu.in
Log in with the credentials
Click on the admit card link
The ADEPT 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen
Download and save it for future reference

ADEPT 2026 Result

The university will declare the ADEPT 2026 result tentatively in February 2026 for the first round of admissions. Candidates will be able to check the result through their login.

How to Download ADEPT 2026 Result?

Visit the official website - anu.edu.in
Click on the result link
Next, log in with the required credentials
The result of ADEPT 2026 will be displayed on the screen
Download and save the result for future reference

ADEPT 2026 Counselling Process

Selected candidates have to appear for the ADEPT counselling to secure seat allotment. The university will issue provisional offer letters to selected candidates who will then be required to accept the seat and complete admission formalities such as document verification and fee payment.

ADEPT 2026 Selection Process

The ADEPT selection process consists of three rounds. Candidates have to appear for all the rounds to secure a seat allotment. The three rounds are given below -

ADEPT entrance exam: Appearing for the ADEPT is mandatory for any candidate aspiring for admission into the B.Des programme of the university.
Situational round: The situational round will test the candidate’s ability to come up with a solution under different scenarios
Portfolio and Personal Interaction round- Finally, candidates have to appear for a portfolio evaluation and interview round which evaluates candidate’s observation and drawing abilities, imagination, and creativity and articulation skills.