UPES DAT 2019

UPESDAT 2019 Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, and Results

UPES DAT 2019 Introduction

• About: UPES DAT 2019 is conducted by University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES).This exam is conducted every year in order to offer admission to candidates in a design program offered by the college. UPES offer design courses both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level to candidates under its Social of Design Studies (SoDS).

• Number of Seats: A total number of 40 seats in B.Des and 60 seats in M.Des are offered through UPES DAT 2019.

• Exam Mode: UPES DAT 2019 will be conducted via Online mode.

UPES DAT 2019 Highlights

UPES DAT 2019 Design Programmes Offered

UPES DAT 2019 Important Dates

• Application Form: Application forms will be available on the official website from 2nd December 2018 until 3rd January 2019.

• Exam Date: The UPES DAT 2019 is expected to be conducted on 11th April 2019 to 14th April 2019.

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UPES DAT 2019 Eligibility Criteria

• B.Des Eligibility: Candidates must have at least 65% in Class X and Class XII in order to apply for the UPES B.Des program 2019.

• UCEED and JEE Main Score: Candidates with a valid JEE Main / UCCED score can apply for UPES DAT 2019 if they have an aggregate of 50% in Class X and Class XII.

• M.Des Eligibility: Candidates must have at least 50% in Class X and Class XII in order to apply for the UPES M.Des program 2019.

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UPES DAT 2019 Syllabus

• Topics: The UPES DAT 2019 syllabus includes topics like Design Knowledge, General Knowledge, Social Knowledge and Technological awareness to check the IQ level of the students.

• Books Referred: Aspirants can take a look at the Reference books to prepare for UPES DAT 2019.

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 UPES DAT 2019 Exam Pattern

• Number of Questions: UPES DAT 2019 Question paper consists of 25 multiple choice questions(MCQ).

• Marking Scheme: For every correct answer 4 marks will be awarded and 2 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. There will be no negative marks for unanswered questions.

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UPES DAT 2019 Registration

• Application Form: UPES DAT 2019 application form will be available on the official website of UPES from 2nd December 2018. The last date to fill the application form is 3rd January 2019.

• Application Fee: Candidates can pay the UPES DAT 2019 application fee through demand draft. The draft should be made in favour of the UPES fee account, which is payable at New Delhi or Dehradun.

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UPES DAT 2019 Exam Centres

• Selection: While filling the UPES DAT 2019 application form candidates can choose the UPES DAT 2019 exam centres as per their convenience.

• Preference: Candidates can choose two exam centres based on their preference in the UPES DAT 2019 Application form.

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 UPES DAT 2019 Admit Card

• Availability: UPES DAT 2019 Admit Card is available on the official website from 10th January 2019.

• Photograph: After downloading the UPES DAT 2019 admit card, candidates need to attach a photograph on the space provided on the admit card.

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UPES DAT 2019 Results

• Result Date: UPES DAT 2019 results will be published on the official website on 21st April 2019.

• Rounds to Qualify: Candidates who qualify the UPES DAT 2019 exam will be called for the counselling/personal interview process and work portfolio presentation.

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UPES DAT 2019 Counselling

• B.Des Counselling: In counselling process for B.Des, candidates have to attend a personal interview and presentation of work portfolio. Candidates are required to bring their hand-drawn sketches/rendering made by using pencil, pen, colour markers or any other device such as charcoal, natural dyes etc. for work portfolio process.

• M.Des Counselling: In counselling process for M.Des, candidates have to attend a personal interview and presentation of work portfolio. The candidates are required to bring a collection of drawing, sketching and rendering which are done by hand using different varieties of techniques and media including colour markers and colour pencils for work portfolio process.

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UPES DAT 2019 FAQs

Q: What is the mode of the exam?

The examination will be conducted in both online and offline mode.

Q: Do B.Des and M.Des programmes have any reservation or quota for the reserved category candidates?

No, UPES does not have any reservation for admission into B.Des and M.Des courses.

Q: When is the last date to fill the application form?

Candidates should submit the application form on or before 2nd December 2018

Q: Can I pay the application fee through Demand Draft (DD)?

Yes, candidates can purchase the application form by sending a demand draft in favour of “UPES Fee Account”, payable at New Delhi/Dehradun to University of Petroleum & Energy Studies.

Q: What is the syllabus for UPES DAT 2019?

Candidates should prepare on the following topics:

Online Paper: General English, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, General Awareness and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

Offline paper: Vehicle Sketching, Design Activity and Creativity Analysis.

Please refer UPES DAT syllabus section for detailed information.

Q: What is the marking scheme?

Candidates get four marks for every correct answer and two marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q: What is the desired requirement for the online test?

• Candidates' Internet speed should be more than 100kbps.

• Candidates should disable pop up blocker.

• There should be a Functional Webcam.

• Candidate should have to put-off chats (Yahoo messenger, Google talk)

• Candidates should have the latest version of JAVA.

Q: What is the desired portfolio for B.Des and M.Des programmes?

Portfolio for B.Des:

• Hand drew sketches using simple Pencils, colour pencils/ markers or any other media

• Physical Model / Prototype to showcase creativity

• Certificate of competitions won if any

• Photography skills can be shown 

• Digital work ( 2D techniques and 3D techniques)

Portfolio for M.Des:

• Physical Model fabrication/construction 

• Hand Drawing and sketching using colour markers and colour pencils (10-15 pages)

• Digital work ( 2D techniques and 3D techniques)