The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies conducts an entrance exam, Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for various UG and PG level design courses. The regulating body has defined proper eligibility standards for all its programs. The following article talks about the program-wise eligibility for this session.
UPES DAT is conducted to ascertain and evaluate the design aptitude of the candidate. The entrance provides admission to the following courses in UPES:
Note: For M.Des programs, candidates having a valid CEED Score are exempted to appear for the examination.
The eligibility criteria in terms of age, academic qualification is described below:
Academic Qualification
The academic eligibility for B.Des is as follows:
The candidates in this scenario will have to appear for the UPES DAT online entrance test followed by presentation of portfolio and interview.
In this case, the candidate won’t have to appear for the entrance test but directly present his/her portfolio followed by the interview.
In this case, the candidates with their valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores will have to appear for an interview followed by the presentation of his/her portfolio.
Age Criteria
Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 1, 1995 are eligible to apply for admission only.
Moreover, the date of birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board/University certificate only will be taken as authentic.
The eligibility criteria in terms of age, academic qualification is described below:
Academic Qualification
Age Criteria
Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 1, 1995 are eligible to apply for admission only.
Moreover, the date of birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board/University certificate only will be taken as authentic.
The eligibility for M.Des in terms of the academic qualification is described below:
Academic Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission should have:
If eligible, candidates will have to appear for the UPES DAT online entrance test followed by the presentation of portfolio and interview.
Candidates with valid CEED 2015/16 scores will be exempted from the UPES DAT exam.
The eligibility criteria for the international candidates are listed below:
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.