GLS DAT Exam 2026: Registration (Open), Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Preparation Tips

GLS University released the eligibility criteria for GLS entrance exam 2026. Candidates seeking B.Design or Integrated M.Design through GLS Institute of Design Admission 2026 are required to meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the institute. Candidates failing to meet GLS DAT 2026 eligibility criteria will be disqualified from the GLS Institute of Design Admission 2026 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 started the GLS DAT registration 2026 in online mode. Candidates can fill out the GLS DAT entrance exam application form 2026. The GLS DAT application form last date is yet to be announced. However, the officials released that the last date for application submission is in January 2026. The online GLS DAT 2026 application form is available at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in or glsid.org. To complete the GLS DAT 2026 registration process, students need to pay an amount of Rs 2000 as application fee in online mode.

How to fill out the GLS DAT 2026 application form?

To fill out the application form for GLS DAT 2026, applicants must follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the official website of GLS Institute of Design - glsid.org or glsuniversity.ac.in.

Step 2: Next, find and click on the ‘Admissions’ link at the right middle of the page.

Step 3: Then, click on the “Click here to Apply” button.

Step 4: It will redirect you to the GLS DAT application form page. From there, register your valid details and enter the “Register” button.

Step 5: Next, log in to the dashboard using the login credentials and fill out the GLS DAT exam application form.

Step 6: Then pay the application fee for GLS DAT 2026.

Step 7: Finally, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Candidates planning to appear for GLS DAT entrance exam 2026 need to check the entrance exam pattern before starting with preparation. As per 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 admit card and photo ID.
• Give more time to revise: Candidates are advised to revise the GLS DAT 2026 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 2026 entrance exam will have many questions on design-related topics, practice more such questions as it will sharpen your drawing and colouring skills.

Candidates who will complete the registration process successfully before the deadline will be issued a GLS DAT admit card 2026. The GLS DAT exam admit card 2026 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 into the examination hall to appear for the Design Entrance Examination.

How to download GLS DAT 2026 admit card?

• Step 1: Visit the official website of GLS Institute of Design - glsid.org.

• Step 2: Log in to the candidate's dashboard using valid credentials.

• Step 3: Find and click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab.

• Step 4: GLS DAT exam admit card will be download automatically in pdf format.

• Step 5: Take a printout of the GLS DAT 2026 call letter for future use.

GLS DAT 2026 Admit Card : Documents required 

Along with the GLS DAT exam admit card, candidates should carry any one of the following original ID proof to the exam centre on the day of examination. They are as follows.

• Aadhar Card

• Driving Licence

• Pan Card

• Voter ID

Candidates will be able to check their GLS DAT result 2026 online that will be sent to the candidate's registered email id. The login credentials required to download the result of GLS DAT 2026 are user id and password of the registered email account. The GLS DAT result will be available in the form of a scorecard containing the marks obtained in the examination. Shortlisted candidates for a personal interview will be notified only after the declaration of results.

Steps to check GLS DAT 2026 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 2026”.

• 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, your appropriate GLS DAT 2026 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 2026. 

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.