UPES DAT 2023 : Dates, Application Form, Exam, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Result, Cutoff

UPES DAT 2023: University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) the Design Aptitude Test offers admission to design courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The authority has opened the UPESDAT 2023 application window in online mode. Candidates can fill out the UPESDAT 2023 application on the official UPES website - upes.ac.in.

The last date to submit the application form for UPES DAT 2023 is April 6, 2023. The UPES DAT 2023 application fee is Rs. 1,350. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria fill out the application form for UPES Design Aptitude Test. The UPES DAT 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on April 8 and 9, 2023. The duration of the DAT for B.Des is one hour.

What is UPES DAT?

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) conducts an online UPES Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for the admission aspirants seeking admission in design programs offered by the UPES School of Design. To secure admission to design programs at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), aspirants have a clear UPES DAT, interviews, and portfolio round. 

• Candidates must obtain at least 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary levels (10th & 12th) exams. Check UPES DAT Eligibility
• Candidates can fill UPES DAT 2023 application form online mode.
• UPES DAT 2023 will be conducted in online mode followed by the presentation of a portfolio and an interview
• A total of 25 questions carrying 4 marks each asked in UPES DAT. Check UPES DAT Exam Pattern

It is mandatory for the aspirants to meet the prescribed UPES DAT 2023 eligibility criteria. Candidates must go through the eligibility criteria of UPES DAT which includes academic qualification and score that candidates need to score to be eligible for UPES DAT 2023.

Exam Pathway:

• Minimum 50% marks at Higher and Senior Secondary level (10 and 12) (Any Stream)

Non-Exam Pathway:

• Board Merit: Minimum 60% marks in class 10 and 12 (Any Stream) B.Des (Fashion Design) - OR -
• JEE Main/ UCEED/ NIFT/ NID: Minimum 50% marks in classes 10 and 12 with valid JEE Main/ UCEED/ NIFT/ NID scores.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other

UPES DAT 2023 application form has been released in online mode at upes.ac.in. The last date to submit the application form for UPES DAT 2023 is April 6, 2023. Filling out the application form involves entering personal details, academic details, and then the application fee.

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to fill UPESDAT application form 2023. The steps help them to fill out the form with ease.

UPESDAT 2023 Registration/ Application Form Process

Step 1 -  Registration

Candidates have to click on the link for registration.     

Step 2 -  Personal Details        

A new page will appear where candidates have to enter their personal details, such as first name, last name, level, select the program,  email ID, date of birth, and mobile number.     

Step 3  - Academic Details

Students must fill in class 10 and 12 details, such as year of passing and percentage in the UPESDAT application form. If they appear for the 12^th exam, they have to mark yes in the specified box.    

Step 4  - Other Important Details

In this section of the UPESDAT application form,  they have to mention nationality, country, state, city, and application pathway. Enter the captcha code, checkmark the ‘I have read and understood the eligibility criteria, and click on the submit button.    

 Step 5  - Enter the OTP

Enter the OTP and then candidates will receive their application number on their screen and the user name and password will be sent to their phone.        

 Step     6 – Payment of UPESDAT Application Fee

After this, click on proceed to pay button, take the printout and keep it for future reference.  

Application Fees

The UPESDAT for B. D es is conducted online and the type of questions asked will be objective-type multiple-choice questions. The exam is held for one hour. Students must go through the exam pattern to know the marking scheme and get familiar with the subject and topic-wise weightage , how many questions will be asked, and the section of questions. The test takes will also come to know about the medium of the exam.

UPESDAT Exam Pattern 2023

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The admit card for UPESDAT 2023 will be available in online mode. Candidates have to download the admit card with the photograph affixed and produce it at the allotted test centre. Candidates without the admit card will not be allowed to appear in the exam.

The details mentioned on the admit card are-

• Candidate's name
• UPESDAT 2023 roll number
• Exam date
• E xam time
• UPES DAT test centre address
• Instructions for the exam

UPES DAT 2023 results will be out online mode at the official website of UPES. Candidates have to enter their application number and date of birth to check the UPES DAT result. 

The result will mention the candidate's score and if they have qualified for the Design Aptitude Test for UPES admission or not. Students can check the steps below to check their results. 

Steps to Check UPES DAT Result 2023

Step 1: Click the link to be provided here 

Step 2: Students will be redirected to a result page where they have to enter their UPES DAT application number and date of birth 

Step 4: Click on the ‘Search’ button

Step 5: View & download the UPES DAT result, take the printout and keep it for future reference.  

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UPES will announce the UPESDAT cutoff 2023 for admissions to B.Des soon after the declaration of the result. Candidates need to secure the minimum cut off marks for admission to B.Des and M.Des courses offered by UPES. Those who secure the minimum cut off will be called for the interview. 

Candidates must check the table below to know the admission criteria for the examination pathway and non-examination pathway. 

UPESDAT Admission Criteria for B.Des       

• National level exams such as NID DAT/ NIFT entrance exam/ UCEED followed up by Personal Interviews and presentations on the work portfolio
• Based on UPES DAT performance/ board merit followed by portfolio presentation and interview.                              

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