UPES DAT 2022 Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Syllabus

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UPES DAT 2022 Exam Pattern and Syllabus: As per the official brochure, both the papers (B.Des and M.Des) will be conducted in online mode. This year, UPES DAT 2022 will be conducted from April 22 to April 24, 2022.

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Design Aptitude Test is a university-level design aptitude test conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. It is a gateway for aspirants seeking admission to various UG and PG design programs in the university.

UPES DAT 2022 Exam Pattern Highlights

UPES DAT 2022 Exam Pattern will give all aspirants an idea about what can be expected from the exam. The details about various aspects related to the design aptitude test like the mode of the exam, time duration of the exam, type of questions that will be asked in the exam, marking scheme, the total number of questions, etc. are stated in the table that follows:

Exam Mode	Online (B.Des and M.Des)
Question Paper type	Objective (MCQs)
Number of Sections	For B. Des: 1 For M.Des: 1
Total no. of questions	Online- 25
Total marks	100
Exam duration	1 hour (60 minutes)
Medium of language	English

UPES DAT Exam Pattern

UPES DAT 2022 Exam Pattern in Detail

UPES DAT 2022 will be held in computer-based mode. The exam paper will be available in the English language only.

The online exam for B.Des streams will comprise 25 objective questions while the offline exam will consist of 100 questions.
The duration of both the modes of exam will be 1 hour. The maximum number of marks a candidate can score in UPES 2022 are 100.
Applicants must choose the most appropriate answer out of 4 alternative options. They must note that negative marking is not applicable to this test.
UPES DAT 2022 for the M.Des program will be conducted in the online mode.
It will comprise 25 objective questions to be solved within an hour.
The question paper will be available in English only.
The maximum obtainable marks in this test are 100.

UPES DAT 2022 Marking Scheme

Applicants must know the marking scheme in order to decide how to attempt the questions in the aptitude entrance test. There has been no change in the marking scheme of UPES DAT. It should be noted that negative marking will not be applicable to the test.

The marking scheme is given as follows:

Online Exam Marking Scheme for M.Des and B.Des:

+4 marks will be awarded to candidates for marking every correct answer.
-2 marks for every incorrect option
No mark will be deducted from the total score of the student for leaving a question blank or failure in attempting it.

UPES DAT 2022 Syllabus

Aspirants must make sure that they follow the right syllabus to prepare well for UPES DAT 2022. The questions are framed so as to assess the visualization and sketching skills of applicants. The creative thought process of candidates is evaluated. The syllabus for the online and offline exam is given as follows:

UPES DAT 2022 B.Des Online Exam

The main topics and sub-topics are mentioned below:

English grammar: Active and Passive Voice, Sentence Completion, Correction of Sentences, Jumbled Paragraphs, Synonyms and Antonyms, Replace the missing words, Punctuation, Incorrect words and Tenses.
Comprehension: Understand the contents of the given passage and utilize correct phrases, words, and expressions to answer the questions based on it.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Economics and business affairs of the country, International affairs, schemes launched by Government, Political Science, Geography, Sports, Technology
Logical reasoning: Syllogisms, Family Tree, Verbal reasoning and Analogy, Critical reasoning, Data interpretation, Matrix arrangements Embedded Figure, Figure Partition, and Dot Situation.

UPES DAT 2022 M.Des Online Exam

UPES DAT 2022 syllabus for M.Des courses will be of graduation level. This exam determines the individual’s knowledge in their respective field of study. It will be as decided by UPES. The major topics are mentioned below. Some questions based on general design knowledge and current social events may also be asked.

Automotive
Graphic Design
Photography
Interior design
Architectural design and related fields
Industrial design
Product design

Recommended Books for UPES DAT

Recommended Books for UPES DAT 2022

Candidates appearing for UPES DAT 2022 can rely on the books given below. These books give a fair idea of the syllabus and pattern of the exam. Some reference books are mentioned below:

Book Name	Author
NIFT, NID & IIFT Entrance Exam Guide (01 Edition)	Dharmendra Mittal
NIFT / NID and IIFT Entrance Exam 2014	Mittal D
Seeds For CEED	Bhushan Patil
Design drawing	Francis Ching
Rendering in Pen and ink	Robert Gill
Perspective Drawing handbook	Joseph Amelio

Important Instructions for UPES DAT

Important Instructions for UPES DAT 2022

It is the responsibility of every applicant to ensure that they follow some rules and regulations to maintain the decorum of UPES DAT 2022 exam hall so that the examination proceeds properly.

Candidates must report to the test venue at least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam.
Attendance will be taken by the invigilators or supervisors present in the exam hall, on the attendance sheets.
They must bring UPES issued UPES DAT 2022 Admit Card with a recent, passport-sized photo duly pasted on it and a valid photo ID proof.
Candidates will be provided stationery at the exam center and must use only that limited stationery.
They must attempt the questions in the order prescribed as there is a sectional time limit.
Aspirants will not be permitted to leave the exam venue before the exam time is concluded.
Individuals will not be permitted to create any disturbance inside the examination hall. Any gesture or conversation between them will be treated as a breach of rules and action will be taken accordingly.
Items like slide rulers, calculators, logarithm tables, pagers, Bluetooth devices, mobile phones, etc. are prohibited and will not be allowed inside the exam center.
Aspirants can approach the Centre Superintendent/ Invigilator in the room if they require any technical assistance, first aid emergency or any information regarding the test.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.