UPESDAT: Admission to B.Des. and M.Des. for the AY 2025-26

UPES Design Aptitude Test

Admission to B.Des. and M.Des. for the AY 2025-26

UPESDAT 2025
conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Admission to B.Des. and M.Des. for the AY 2025-26

The UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) is an entrance exam used for admission to design programs at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), specifically the UPES School of Design. The UPESEAT is a gateway for admission to B.Des., Integrated (B.Des.)(M.Des.), and M.Des. courses at UPES.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Des.:

Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII with any Stream.

M.Des.:

Minimum 50% marks at Higher and Senior Secondary Level (X & XII).
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).
Valid CEED / NID / NIFT Score.

Selection Criteria

B.Des.:

UPESDAT / National Level Test (NID/NIFT/UCEED Score up to 3952/JEE) / Board Merit / CUET followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.

M.Des.:

UPESDAT / National Level (Valid CEED Score up to 2260/NID/NIFT Score) followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.

Important Date

	Last Date to Apply	Date of Exam
B.Des.	April 28, 2025	May 2-4, 2025
M.Des.	April 28, 2025	May 2-4, 2025

Process Flow

Aspirants are advised to adhere to the following guidelines:

Mode of Examination - Online
Test duration - 1 hour
Take a Demo Test - B.Des. Link (Click here) & M.Des. Link (Click here)
Step-by-Step Guide Link: To be announced soon
Exam Slot booking link - To be announced soon
Portfolio Presentation & Interview will be conducted after the exam, as well as respective slot bookings.

It is recommended that students take a demo test to gain practice and resolve queries before the actual examination.

Application Process

Apply Online
Students who have already applied, are advised to follow the Exam process.

Non-Exam Pathway
B.Des.: National Level Test (NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE/CUET)/ Board merit (Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th)

M.Des.: Candidates having valid CEED-2025 scores will be exempted from UPESDAT Exam.

Fellowship in M.Des. Program
Teaching Assistance ship up to Rs. 3,000/- is available for students pursuing M.Des. Program.

Eligibility Criteria for Fellowship for M.Des. Students

Minimum SGPA / CGPA 8.5 in the first Semester and subsequent semesters/year.
Passed every semester on the first attempt without any supplementary or improvement exam.
Minimum of 75% attendance in the entire semester.
No disciplinary action was initiated / awarded against the student.
Exemplary behavior and compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University.
Such students must not be getting any kind of financial assistance/support e.g., fellowship/scholarship/fee waiver etc. from any other source public or private.

Exam Process

Take a Demo Test. Students are recommended to take a demo test to gain practice and resolve any queries before the actual examination.
B.Des. - Click Here
M.Des. - Click Here
Login credentials for online exam. Actual credentials (passkey) to appear for the exam on the chosen date will be provided to students one day prior to the exam on registered email ID and mobile number. This should not be confused with the demo link passkey.
The examination Test window will be from 10:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M.
Students can log in during the given timeframe and begin with the online test. The timer starts when the student logs in.
Personal Interviews to follow exam and slot booking

Exam Pattern

B.Des. Admissions - UPESDAT
Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

Sections	No. of Questions
Visual Analogy	20
Design and General Awareness	20
Total No. of Questions	40

M.Des. Admissions - UPESDAT
Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

Sections	No. of Questions
Quantitative	10
Visual Analogy	15
Design and General Awareness	15
Total No. of Questions	40

ENQUIRY:
In case of any queries or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to us on our toll-free number 1800 102 8737 (10:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M.) or email enrollments@upes.ac.in.

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