GLS DAT Exam 2027: Registration Start Date (Sept 2), Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Preparation Tips

GLS University has notified the eligibility criteria for the GLS entrance exam 2027 on its official website. Candidates seeking B.Design or Integrated M.Design through GLS Institute of Design Admission 2027 are required to meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the institute. Candidates failing to meet GLS DAT 2027 eligibility criteria will be disqualified from the admission process.

• Candidates who completed Higher Secondary (10+2) from State Board/ CBSE/ ISCE/ IB or equivalent with minimum of 50 per cent marks are eligible to apply for the GLS Design Aptitude Test.
• For the Integrated M.Des course, students should hold an undergraduate degree. 
• There is no upper or lower age limit to appear in the GLS DAT exam.

GLS Institute of Design has opened the GLS DAT 2027 application form online on September 2, 2026. All interested candidates must complete the registration process and submit the GLS DAT application form before January 21, 2027. To complete the registration process, students need to pay an amount of Rs 2000 as an application fee online.

How to fill out the GLS DAT 2027 application form?

To fill out the application form for GLS DAT 2027, applicants must follow the steps mentioned below.

•  Visit the official website of GLS Institute of Design -admission.glsuniversity.ac.in.
• Then, click on the Apply button under the Design tab
• It will redirect you to the GLS DAT application form page. Enter basic details such as name, email id, and mobile number, and generate login details
• Next, log in to the dashboard and fill out the GLS DAT exam application form.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 2000/-
• Finally, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Candidates planning to appear for GLS DAT need to check the GLS DAT exam pattern 2027 before starting their preparation. As per the GLS DAT exam pattern, candidates will be given two hours (120 minutes) to complete the GLS design entrance exam. The GLS DAT exam pattern evaluates the candidates based on their drawing skills and knowledge of design elements. Questions asked in GLS DAT are structured to assess an aspirant;

• Utilisation of form
• Colour
• Observation power
• Shapes
• Innovation/ Imagination
• Innovative ways to describe objects/ environment
• Proportion sense
• Drawing skills

GLS Institute of Design Interaction/ Interview

In the interview/ interaction round, the candidates will be evaluated on the parameters mentioned below;

• Aptitude for the course
• Career orientation
• Overall personal achievements in academics & extra-curricular activities
• General awareness and aptitude
• Overall personality traits

As the GLS DAT exam is approaching, candidates can look for various exam preparation tips to crack the GLS DAT 2027 exam. Below are some quick last-minute preparation tips that candidates can follow;

• Focus on the syllabus: The GLS DAT syllabus is not specified by the GLS Institute of Design. However, the exam aims to assess a candidate's design ability. Questions asked will be based on Theme & Colour Inter-relationship, Mood, Colour Terminology, Colour, Pattern & Texture, Inspiration & Design Development, Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions, Elements & Principles of Design, etc.
• Work on time management skills: As the GLS DAT entrance exam will be conducted in both online and offline modes, candidates should manage their time according to their chosen mode. Candidates should have a proper strategy to attempt the GLS DAT question paper within the given time frame. If a candidate has opted for offline mode, he/ she should reach the examination center half an hour before the examination time. Do not forget to carry your GLS DAT admit card and photo ID.
• Give more time to revise: Candidates are advised to revise the GLS DAT syllabus from their notes and preparation books. Do not prepare new topics at this time as it will be time-consuming as you will have to read large volumes of text which will eat up a lot of your editing time.
• Practice more: As the GLS DAT entrance exam will have many questions on design-related topics, practice more such questions as it will sharpen your drawing and colouring skills.

Upon successful submission of the GLS DAT 2027 application form, the authorities will release the GLS DAT 2027 admit card 2 to 3 days before the entrance exam. The admit card is a mandatory document that students need to carry to the exam centre. Candidates will be required to affix a recent passport-size photograph on their admit card. Only those who carry a valid GLS Institute of Design DAT admit card on the day of the examination will be allowed to enter the examination hall to appear for the Design Entrance Examination.

How to download GLS DAT 2027 admit card?

• Visit the official website of GLS Institute of Design - glsid.org.
• Log in to the candidate's dashboard using valid credentials.
• Find and click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab.
• GLS DAT exam admit card will be downloaded automatically in PDF format.
• Take a printout of the GLS DAT 2027 call letter for future use.

Candidates will be able to check their GLS DAT result 2027 online that will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID. The GLS DAT result will be available in the form of a scorecard containing the marks obtained in the examination. Candidates also have to appear for a personal interview round. Shortlisted candidates after the exam and interview will be issued the offer letter. Such candidates must complete the fee payment and other admission formalities to confirm their seat.

Steps to check GLS DAT 2027 result

• Open your registered email account.
• Use the login credentials to check the inbox.
• Next, find the email and click on the “GLS DAT Result 2027”.
• It will redirect you to the GLS DAT result page. From there, enter your valid email address and date of birth.
• After entering the required information, click on the “Submit” button.
• Finally, the GLS DAT results will be displayed.

To get admission to the GLS Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, candidates must fulfill the GLS DAT eligibility criteria and clear the Design Aptitude Test. Also, candidates can go through the steps they need to follow as part of the GLS DAT selection process such as appearing and qualifying the GLS entrance exam 2027. 

Final selection will be done on the basis of the GLS DAT entrance test scores and interaction. After this process, offer letters will be issued to the shortlisted candidates. The acceptance of the offer by payment of fees will confirm the admission of the applicant in to the GLS Institute of Design.