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.
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Headings |
Description |
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Conducting Authority |
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies |
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Acronym |
UPES |
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Exam name |
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Design Aptitude Test (UPES DAT) |
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Type |
University Level |
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Course offered by |
School of Design Studies (SoDS) |
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Exam Date |
11th April 2019 To 14th April 2019 |
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Courses |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Masters of Design (M.Des) |
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Course Duration |
B.Des - 4 years M.Des - 2 years |
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Mode of examination |
Online |
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Conducted by |
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies |
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Application fee |
INR 1850 |
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Official address |
UPES, 210, 2nd Floor, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi 110020 |
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Undergraduate Design Programs |
Postgraduate Design Programs |
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B.Des Product Design/Transportation Design |
M.Des Transportation Design |
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BFA Fine Arts (Digital Arts) |
M.Des Industrial Design |
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.
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.
Read more about UPES DAT 2019 Eligibility Criteria.
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.
Read more about UPES DAT 2019 Syllabus.
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.
Read more about UPES DAT 2019 Exam Pattern.
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.
Read more about UPES DAT 2019 Application Process.
Selection: While filling the UPES DAT 2019 application form candidates can choose the UPES DAT 2019 exam centres as per their convenience.
Read more about UPES DAT 2019 Exam Centres.
Photograph: After downloading the UPES DAT 2019 admit card, candidates need to attach a photograph on the space provided on the admit card.
Rounds to Qualify: Candidates who qualify the UPES DAT 2019 exam will be called for the counselling/personal interview process and work portfolio presentation.
Read more about UPES DAT 2019 Results.
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.
Read more about UPES DAT 2019 Counselling.
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)
Application form date: UPES DAT 2019 online Application form is available from 1st January 2019 and the last date for registration for MAHE OET 2019 is 16th January 2019.
The date for Exam slot booking: The UPES DAT 2019 exam slot booking is scheduled to be in the month of April 2019.
Mandatory: The candidates applying for UPES DAT 2019 BDes program must have a minimum percentage of 65% in class 10th and 12th.
CEED Score: The candidate must possess a valid CEED score to get an admission with an entrance exam.
Mode of Application: Candidates participating in the UPES DAT 2019 exam should fill and submit the Application form via online mode to be eligible to write the Exam.
For getting admission in bachelor of design. There are ways : UPES DAT test (online) Board marks (minimum 60%) JEE scores And followed by interview and portfolio presentation. I took the UPES DAT test online and followed by the interview and portfolio presentation.
I want to change my exam centre, how can i do that?
Hello Deepika,
No, you cannot change the exam centre. once allotted exam centre, cannot be changed. To know more about the details on exam centre, click here.
Do B.Des and M.Des courses have any reservation or quota of any kind?
Hello Rani,
No, there are no such reservation or quota for any qualification admission in B. Des or M. Des. To know more about the eligibility criteria, follow the link here.
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