Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Dec 6, 2023
The UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES DAT) is a competitive entrance exam conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, which is a university established with campuses nationwide in India. The first screen is that it allows students with particular interests to apply for the undergraduate design programs offered by the university such as BDes, BDes Lifestyle Accessory Design, BDes Fashion Design, BDes Fashion & Textile Design, BDes Communication Design, BDes Animation & Game Design, BDes Interior Design, and BDes Product Design.
The UPES DAT exam evaluates from the candidate's creative thinking, analytical aptitude, design sensitiveness, observational skills, and sense of beauty needed in the course of design profession. The exam structure involves mainly a sketching test and a multiple choice aptitude test covering topics being arithmetic ability, communication ability, english proficiency, logical reasoning, computer basics.
The UPES DAT 2024 is expected to be online and will take place tentatively the February 2023 edition. This is for admission to the July 2023 academic session. Results are announced usually within 15 days of having written the entrance examination. Qualifying candidates will take counseling sessions to assist with the process of final admissions. The minimum eligibility detail for UPSES DAT is 50% in 10+2 or equivalent experience. It will be Rs 1,200 at minimum and Rs 1500 at maximum.