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GLS DAT Exam 2025: Dates, Registration (Ongoing), Eligibility, Pattern, Preparation Tips

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Updated on 11th April, 2025 by Team Careers360

About GLS DAT 2025

GLS DAT 2025: GLS Institute of Design, Ahmedabad released the GLS DAT application form 2025 for round-2 at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in. Aspirants who wish to appear for the GLS DAT 2025 exam can submit the online application form online for round-2. The authorities are yet to announce the GLS DAT application form last date. However, candidates can apply till April 2025, until the exact date gets announced. To complete the GLS DAT 2024 registration, applicants should pay an application fee of Rs 2000 in online mode. 

GLS Institute of Design have also announced that the GLS exam 2025 round-2 will be held in April. GLS entrance exam 2025 will be conducted in both online and offline mode. The entrance exam for round-1 for GLS institute of design admission 2025 was conducted on January 18 and 19. The GLS DAT application form was released in August 2024. The GLS DAT application form last date for round-1 was January 16, 2025.

Before applying for GLS DAT 2025, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria as laid down by the authorities. GLS DAT eligibility 2025 states that aspirants who have passed higher secondary (10+2) from State Board/CBSE/ ISCE/IB or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent marks are eligible for GLS institute of design admission 2025. Registered candidates will be able to download the GLS DAT 2025 admit card from the official website. Admit card is one of the most important documents to be carried on the GLS entrance exam 2025 day. Based on the marks obtained by students in GLS DAT 2025 and interaction, the final shortlisting will be done based on which offer letters are issued.  

What is GLS Institute of Design DAT?

GLS University, Ahmedabad offers admission to those interested in four-year undergraduate and five-year integrated postgraduate programs at GLS Institute of Design. To gain admission into the design programs offered by the GLS Institute of Design, applicants must take the GLS Design Aptitude Test (GLS DAT) conducted every year. Below are the design courses offered by the GLS Institute of Design;

Specialization

Name of Design Course

Fashion Design



Apparel Design

Gems & Jewellery Design

Accessories Design

Leather Design

Communication Design


Graphics Design

Animation

Digital Film Making

Environment Design

Environment Design

Product & Industrial Design

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GLS DAT 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
GLS Design Aptitude Test
Short Exam Name
GLS DAT
Conducting Body
GLS Institute of Design
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Mode Of Application
offline +1 more
Application Fee
Offline : 2000 +1 more
Mode Of Exam
online +1 more
Exam Duration
2 Hours

GLS DAT Important Dates

GLS DAT GLS Design Aptitude Test (session 2025)

24 Apr' 2025 - 24 Apr' 2025 . Online
Application Date
Round - 2 - last date to apply
26 Apr' 2025 - 27 Apr' 2025 . Offline
Exam Date
Round - 2
26 Apr' 2025 - 27 Apr' 2025 . Online
Exam Date
Round - 2
24 Aug' 2024 - 16 Jan' 2025 . Online
Application Date
Round - 1
17 Jan' 2025 - 19 Jan' 2025 . Offline
Exam Date
Round - 1
17 Jan' 2025 - 19 Jan' 2025 . Online
Exam Date
Round - 1

GLS university released the eligibility criteria for GLS entrance exam 2025. Candidates seeking B.Design or Integrated M. Design through GLS institute of design admission 2025 are required to meet the eligibility conditions laid down by the institute. Candidates failing to meet GLS DAT 2025 eligibility criteria will be disqualified from the GLS institute of design admission 2025 process. 

  • Candidates who completed Higher Secondary (10+2) from State Board/ CBSE/ ISCE/ IB or equivalent with minimum of 50% marks are eligible to apply for the GLS Design Aptitude Test 2025.

  • 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 2025 exam.

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GLS Institute of Design has started the GLS DAT 2025 registration process in online mode. Candidates can fill out the GLS DAT entrance exam application form 2025 for round 2 till April. The exact last date for application submission is yet to be announced. The GLS DAT application form last date for round-1 was January 16, 2025. The online application form of GLS DAT 2025 is available at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in or glsid.org. To complete the GLS DAT 2025 registration process, students have to pay an application fee of Rs 2000 in online mode.

How to fill out the GLS DAT 2025 application form?

To fill out the application form for GLS DAT 2025, applicants must follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Go to the official website of GLS Institute of Design - glsid.org/ 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 2025.

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

Documents Required at Exam GLS DAT 2025

GLS Design Aptitude Test 2025

  • GLS DAT admit card
  • Original ID proof
Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2025

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UPES B.Des Admissions 2025

Ranked #46 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings | Last Date to Apply: 28th April

Candidates planning to appear for GLS DAT 2025 entrance exam are advised to check 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 2025. The GLS DAT 2025 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

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As the GLS DAT exam is approaching, candidates can look for various exam preparation tips to crack the GLS DAT 2025 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 both online and offline, candidates should manage their time according to their chosen mode. Candidates should have a proper strategy to attempt the GLS DAT 2025 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 2025 admit card and photo ID.
  • Give more time to revise: Candidates are advised to revise the GLS DAT 2025 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 2025 entrance exam will have many questions on design-related topics, practice more such questions as it will sharpen your drawing and coloring skills.

Candidates who will complete the registration process before the deadline will be issued a GLS DAT 2025 admit card. The GLS DAT exam admit card 2025 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 center for Design Entrance Examination.

How to download GLS DAT 2025 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: Then, find and click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab.

  • Step 4: GLS DAT exam 2025 admit card will download automatically in pdf format.

  • Step 5: Take a printout of the GLS DAT 2025 call letter for future use.

GLS DAT Admit Card 2025: Documents required 

Along with the GLS DAT exam admit card, candidates should carry any one of the following original ID proof;

  • Aadhar Card

  • Driving Licence

  • Pan Card

  • Voter ID

Candidates will be able to check their GLS DAT 2025 results that will be sent to the candidate's registered email id. The login credentials required to download the result of GLS DAT 2025 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 2025 result

  • Visit the registered email account.

  • Use the login credentials to check the inbox.

  • Next, find the email and click on the “Result 2025”.

  • 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 2025 result 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 2025. 

Final selection will be done on the basis of the GLS DAT entrance test and interaction. After that, 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 to the GLS Institute of Design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the admission process to the B.Des program?

Admission to the B.Des program at GLS Institute of Design is conducted on the basis of the candidate's performance in:

  • GLS DAT 2025 entrance exam

  • Personal Interaction

2. What is the registration fee for the GLS DAT exam?

Candidates have to pay Rs 2,000 as a registration fee, candidates can pay the fee through online mode or by cash/ demand draft or check drawn in favor of “GLS Institute of Design” from a nationalized bank and payable at Ahmedabad.

3. What is the mode of the GLS DAT entrance exam?

GLS DAT 2025 exam will be conducted in both online and offline modes. Candidates can select the preferred mode of examination while filling out the online application form.

4. When will the GLS DAT exam 2025 be held?

GLS DAT 2025 Exam will be conducted in April 2025 for round 2 and conducted for January 18 and 19.

5. Is there any age limit to appear for GLS DAT 2025?

No, there is no upper or lower age limit to appear in the GLS DAT exam 2025.

6. Where to apply for GLS DAT 2025?

Candidates can apply for GLS DAT 2025 in online mode on the official GLS Insitute of Design website - glsid.org. Also, candidates can collect the application form from the campus, to apply offline.

7. What are the eligibility criteria for GLS DAT?

The eligibility criteria for GLS DAT 2025 entrance exam is a class 12 pass. For the integrated M.D.Sc course, candidates must have a bachelor's degree.

8. What is the last date to register for GLS DAT 2025?

Candidates can complete GLS DAT 2025 registration at the official website of the GLS Institute of Design till April 2025 for round -2 and was January 16 for round-1.

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