PU DAT 2026 – Parul University (PU) will conduct the PU DAT 2026 exam on January 25, 2026. The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted in remote-proctored mode.
The candidate will receive log-in credentials for the online exam via email/sms/call.
The PU DAT 2026 application form is currently open till January 22, 2026. The application is for admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) course. Candidates who met the PU DAT 2026 eligibility criteria must apply following the link given below.
Parul University will declare the results of PU DAT 2026 within a few days of the exam; the direct link to check the results will be provided here. Candidates who qualify in the exam will be invited for PU DAT 2025 counseling and seat allotment.
The PU DAT 2025 seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in the entrance exam.
Note that PID didn’t provide PU DAT 2025 admit card but the candidates receive Login Credentials to give their online DAT via Email/SMS/Call. The DAT will be conducted on WAC (World Assessment Council) online platform.
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PU DAT Exam Highlights 2026
| Particulars | Description |
| Name of the exam | Parul University Design Aptitude Test (PU-DAT) |
| Exam conducting body | Parul Institute of Design |
| Skills tested | Conceptual Evaluation, Analytical Evaluation, Visual Evaluation, Problem-solving evaluation |
| Courses offered | B.Des |
| Status of Application Form | OPEN Last date to apply: January 22, 2026 |
| Mode of exam | Online, remote-proctored mode |
| Number of attempts allowed | Unlimited |
| Will Parul University accept scores of other entrance exams? | No, there is no test that works as an alternative for PU DAT This means scores of entrance exams like NIFT 2025, UCEED 2025, and NID DAT 2025 will not be accepted for admission purposes. |
| Website | PU DAT 2025 – Admission Portal |
PU DAT 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| START of application form | Open Application Fee: INR 2000 |
| Deadline to submit applications | January 22, 2026 |
| PU DAT 2025 exam date | January 25, 2026 |
| Declaration of results | To be notified |
PU DAT Admit Card 2026
PID will not issue any admit cards for PU DAT 2026 exam.
Instead the candidate will be sent log-in credentials to give their online DAT via Email/SMS/Call.
The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted on WAC (World Assessment Council ) online platform.
PU DAT Application Form 2026
The application form for PU DAT 2025 will close on January 22.
The application form had to be filled out online; application link is given above.
How to apply for PU DAT 2026
- Register for the exam – The candidate will have to register for PU DAT 2026 using their email ID, mobile number, and other details.
- Fill in the form – The candidate has to next fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload documents – Next, upload documents per the given specification.
- Pay the application fee – Finally, pay the application fee to complete the application process.
PU DAT Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| All category | INR 2000 |
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PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates appearing in the DAT are urged to carefully go through the PU DAT 2026 exam pattern.
PU DAT 2025 exam pattern
| Particulars | Description |
| Mode of the exam | Online, remote-proctored mode |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Marking scheme | +1 mark for every correct answer |
| Sections | All aspects of design Logical and Analytical Reasoning Critical Thinking General Knowledge. |
| Skills tested | The Design Aptitude Test covers all the aspects from Design, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, General Knowledge. |
Skills tested during PU DAT 2026 exam
The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will evaluate a range of skills, including visual perception, creative thinking, problem-solving, design fundamentals, and spatial understanding, among others. These tests are designed to assess an individual’s potential to succeed in the field of design and to identify areas where they may need further development.
PU DAT Selection Process 2026
DAT is conducted by Parul Institute of Design to evaluate the attitude, aptitude, achievement, motivation and perception essential in a potential student of design.
The PU DAT 2026 selection process will be held in THREE stages:
- DAT – Design Aptitude Test
- Portfolio Round
- Personal Interview
PU DAT 2026 – Portfolio Submission + Final Result
The candidate will be called to email their portfolios, the second stage of DAT, on the basis of their obtained scores in DAT written exam (first stage).
A final merit list of PU DAT 2026 will be generated by Parul Institute of Design (PID) on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process.
Note that everything is conducted online.
PU DAT Mock Test 2026
Two mock tests will be conducted before the final DAT.
The PU DAT 2026 mock test links will be given on the PU DAT 2026 admission portal.
The mock tests will help the candidate get an idea about the remote-proctored exam, the navigation process, and how to attempt the question paper.
The mock test will also help the candidate get acclimatized with the online exam.
Note that exam officials will share the log-in credentials of the online exam with the candidate before the exam date.
The log-in credentials will be shared with the candidate via email, sms, or call.
PU DAT Sample Paper 2026
The candidate is urged to download and practice PU DAT sample papers to prepare for the design entrance exam.
There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers:
- The sample papers will contain questions similar to those asked in the entrance exam.
- So, by solving the sample papers, the candidate will get an idea about the types of questions asked, chapters covered, weightage, difficulty level, etc.
- If the candidate solves enough sample papers, it will help them improve their problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Sample papers can also be used to assess one’s progress and fix mistakes.
Download (Official) PU DAT Sample Paper
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