PUDAT 2026: Parul University Design Aptitude Test (PUDAT) 2026

Parul University Design Aptitude Test

Parul University Design Aptitude Test (PUDAT) 2026

PU-DAT 2026
[Parul University Design Aptitude Test 2026]
conducted by the Parul Institute of Design (PID), a constituent institute of Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
Admission to Under Graduate (B.Des.) and Post Graduate (M.Des.) Design Programs, 2026

Last Date to Register: 08th April, 2026
Exam Date: 11th April, 2026

Key Exam Information
Know your exam basics and parameters.
Mode: Online | Duration: 3 Hours | Total Marks: 200

How to Register for PU-DAT

1: Fill in the required contact details, i.e. Mobile number and Email address.
2: A verification code be sent to the given contact details.
3: Once the verification is done, candidates can select preferred course.
4: Fill in the personal information like Name, Education etc.
5: Get the registration done to your preferred program.
6: Pay the required application fee via NEFT / Debit Card / Credit Card.

PU-DAT Exam Structure

PU-DAT assesses your creativity, design thinking, and aptitude through three key sections:

Section	Detailed Overview of the section	Number of Question	Marks	Time (Minutes)
MCQ Section	Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, General knowledge, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking	40	40	60 Minutes
Subjective Section	Candidate will be require to solve 3 questions that test creativity, design thinking, analytical & critical thinking skills	3	60	120 Minutes
Portfolio Submission	Candidate must be upload their Creative Portfolio on the same exam portal on the day of the test. The portfolio may include artworks, sketches, photography or any design-related work and will be evaluated as part of the final selection process	--	100	--
Total	--	43	200	180 Minutes + Portfolio Submission

Portfolio Submission - Candidate must upload PPT or PDF format only. Video files will not be accepted.

Scholarships & Fee Details

This year, PID introduces a brand-new scholarship scheme rewarding excellence in PU-DAT 2026.

Earn up to 50% tuition fee waiver for the first 2 years of your B.Des program based on PU-DAT performance.
Exceptional performers in NIFT | NID | UCEED can avail 75-100% scholarships (PU-DAT mandatory).
Program Fee per annum: Rs. 3,54,000/-.