UPES DAT Exam 2027: Registration (Open), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

The UPES DAT 2027 application form is open on its official website. Candidates can fill out the application form online at upes.ac.in. Filling out the application form includes many steps, such as registration,  personal details, academic details, uploading documents, and payment of the application fee. The steps to submit the UPES DAT application form are given below-

UPESDAT 2027 Application Process

• Step 1 -  Registration - Candidates have to visit the official website and click on registration link
• Step 2 -  Personal Details - A new page will appear where candidates have to enter their personal details, such as first name, last name, level, program selection,  email ID, date of birth, and mobile number. 
• Step 3  - Academic Details - Students must fill in educational details, such as year of passing and percentage, in the UPES DAT application form. 
• Step 4  - Other Important Details - In this section of the UPESDAT exam form,  they have to mention nationality, country, state, city, and application pathway. Enter the captcha code, check 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 username and password will be sent to their phone.        
• Step 6 - Uploading of documents - Next, upload the required documents as per the specifications mentioned by the authorities. 
• Step 7 – Payment of UPESDAT Application Fee - After this, click on the Proceed to Pay button, take the printout, and keep it for future reference.  

The university prescribed the UPES DAT 2027 eligibility criteria on the official website.  The aspirants must meet the prescribed UPES DAT exam eligibility to appear for the design entrance exam and secure admission. The eligibility criteria include the minimum requirements pertaining to the educational qualification,      

UPES DAT Eligibility Criteria for B.Des

• The eligibility criteria specified for the B.Design programme is that the candidate must have passed their 10th and 12th class with 50% as the minimum score in any stream from any recognised board.

UPES DAT Eligibility Criteria for M.Des

The eligibility criteria for the M.Des programme are as follows.

• The candidate must have passed their higher and senior secondary levels with a minimum 50% score in any stream from any recognised board.
• Minimum 50% marks in bachelor’s degree in any stream: 10+2+3 years (B.Des./B.Arch./ B.Tech./ BFA graduates will be preferred)
• Accepted valid CEED/NID/NIFT scores.

The UPES DAT 2027 exam pattern informs the candidates about the exam structure and modalities of the exam. The UPESDATwill be conducted online and the type of questions asked will be objective-type multiple-choice questions. The exam will be 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. 

UPESDAT Exam Pattern 2027

Candidates should follow some of the useful preparation tips to excel in the exam. Apart from dedication and honesty in preparation, knowing some practical tips helps to a great extent in cracking the UPES DAT exam easily. Provided below are some of the tips to follow during preparation.

• Solving the previous years sample papers is one of the best ways to prepare for the UPES DAT exam. By solving the previous UPES DAT sample papers, candidates can know the type of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam.
• Also the marking scheme will be known by solving this.
• Candidates will come to know about the areas of improvement.
• The difficulty levels of the exam can be understood to focus on the relevant topics.
• Mainly, time management will be known so as to complete the question paper within the limited time allotted.

The UPESDAT 2027 admit card will be issued in online mode - upes.ac.in. Candidates need to download the admit card with the photograph affixed and produce it at the time of the exam. Candidates without the admit card will not be allowed to appear in the exam. 

Steps to download UPESDAT Admit Card 2027

• Login to the registered email account
• Check the email from UPES and open it
• Click on the UPES DAT 2027 admit card link
• The admit card will appear on the screen
• Download and save the admit card for future reference

The details mentioned on the admit card are-

• Candidate's name
• Roll number
• Exam date and time
• Instructions for the exam

The UPES DAT 2027 result will be sent on the candidate's registered email ID. The UPES DAT 2027 results will be declared in online mode only. The result will mention the candidate's score and whether 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 2027

• Step 1: Visit the registered email account and login using the login credentials. 
• Step 2: Students will be redirected to the inbox page where they need to check for an email  from UPES.
• Step 4: Open on the email received.
• Step 5: View & download the UPES DAT result, take the printout, and keep it for future reference. 

UPES will announce the UPESDAT cutoff 2027 for admissions to B.Des 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.