UID DAT 2023: Application Form (Till Jan 15), Exam (Jan 29)

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Jan 25, 2023

UID DAT 2023 application form was released on the official website. Interested candidates can apply for the exam till Jan 15, 2023. UID DAT 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on Jan 29, 2023. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility before applying for the exam. Candidates can find the detailed exam schedule in the article below. 

UID DAT Application Form 2023 UID DAT Eligibility Criteria 2023

UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the United world Institute of Design to provide students who intend to pursue Design programs the opportunity to get admission to the institute. Read further to know more about UID Design Aptitude Test 2023.

UID DAT Latest Notifications

  • Jan 12, 2023: UID DAT 2023 registration window will conclude on Jan 15, 2023. Read More
  • Jan 12, 2023: UID DAT 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted on Jan 29, 2023. Read More

UID Design 2023 Application Form

UID DAT 2023 application form was released by the conducting body, Karnavati University. The last date to apply for the exam is Jan 15, 2023. Before applying for the exam, candidates are advised to check their eligibility criteria. 

Candidates will have to pay the registration fee of INR 2000/- for both PG and UG programmes at UID Design Aptitude Test 2023. Candidates can pay the application fee online through a Credit/Debit Card.

UID DAT Application Form 2023
Application Mode Online & Offline
Registration Fee INR 2000/- for all Candidates

UID Design 2023 Online Application Process

The application process for UID Design online apply are as given below.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Register yourself, by entering valid details.
  • Step 3: You will receive an acknowledgement from the university to your registered e-mail.
  • Step 4: Fill the application form with all the necessary information. Make sure you have filled all the required details and upload the mandatory documents.
  • Step 5: Click on "Submit" after you have completely filled application form along with uploading the required documents.
  • Step 6: Pay the requisite fee amount of INR 2000 through your preferred mode of transaction. Now you have successfully applied for the UID Design Aptitude Test 2023.
Apply for UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 Click Here

UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 Exam Dates

UID DAT 2023 application form window will be open until Jan 15, 2023. UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 will be conducted offline as a Paper-based Test (PBT) on Jan 29, 2023. Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule in the tabular below.

UID DAT 2023 Exam Dates
Events Exam Dates
Application Form Start Date Released
Application Form Last Date Jan 15, 2023
UID DAT 2023 Admit Card Jan 2023
UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 Date Jan 29, 2023
Exam Result Feb 2023
Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation Apr 2023 

About UID Design Aptitude Test

UID Design Aptitude Test is a national level entrance test conducted by the UnitedWorld Institute of Design (UID) affiliated to Karnavati University for admission into Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des). Programmes at UID are designed with strong professional emphasis and in close partnership with the industry. Every course has been structured to deliver insights into the importance of individual and collective creativity, be it a theoretical assessment, design practice, curatorial evaluations or artistic considerations.

About Unitedworld Institute of Design: Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) is one of the premier Design institutes of India. A constituent college under Karnavati University. Karnavati University is a State Private University dedicated to excellence in teaching and focused on interdisciplinary learning and is empowered to award degrees by UGC (University Grant Commission). Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) was established in the year 2017, is a member of World Design Organization (WDO) and CUMULUS (International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design, and Media). The institute aims to create globally sought-after professionals who can exhibit their creativity and trigger novel trends. UID’S pursuit for excellence has made its name shine with an extraordinary record of success in a short span. UID provides world class facilities at its sprawling campus spread over 33 acres of lush green land. The quality benchmarks are applicable to our faculty selection, infrastructure and systems that are set to manage the organization.

Conducting Body: Every year the UID Design Aptitude Test is conducted by Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), located at Gandhinagar, India.

Level: UID Design Aptitude Test is a national level Entrance Test which is conducted once a year.

Exam Centre: The UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 will be conducted place at 23 test centres across India.

UID DAT

UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 Highlights
Exam Name UID DAT
Full Form Unitedworld Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test
Exam Level National
Conducting Body Unitedworld Institute of Design - Karnavati University
Application Mode Online & Offline
Languages English
Exam Mode Offline i.e. Paper and Pen-based Test (PBT)
Exam Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Official Website admissions.uid.edu.in
Helpdesk +91 9266663225

UID Design Courses Offered

Karnavati University offers the courses in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level for various streams in the field of Design. The courses offered in different levels are as given below.

UID Design Courses Offered
Course Level Courses Term
Undergraduate
  • B.Des in Product Design
  • B.Des in Automobile & Transportation Design
  • B.Des in Interaction Design
  • B.Des in Visual Communications (Graphics)
  • B.Des in Animation & Motion Graphics
  • B.Des in Fashion Design
  • B.Des in Lifestyle Accessory Design
  • B.Des in Interior Design & Furniture Design
4 Years
  • Global Design Program (GDP)
4 Years
  • Integrated Masters (IM)
5 Years
Postgraduate
  • M.Des in Industrial Design
  • M.Des in Visual Experiential Design
  • M.Des in Fashion Design
  • M.Des in Interior & Experience Design
2 Years
Doctoral
  • Ph.D. in Design (Interior Design)
  • Ph.D. in Design (Fashion Design)
  • Ph.D. in Design (Product Design)
  • Ph.D. in Design (Visual Communication)
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Fee Structure

The fee structure for each course is as given below.

UID DAT 2023 Fee Structure
Courses Fee
B.Des (Regular) INR 2,50,000/-
B.Des (GDP) INR 3,75,000/-
Integrated Masters INR 2,50,000/-
M.Design INR 2,25,000/-

Number of Seats

The number of seats per course is as tabulated below.

UID DAT 2023 Number of Seats
Course
Number of Seats
B.Design (Regular)
420 (Across 8 Specializations)
B.Design (GDP) 60
B.Design (IM) 60
M.Design
80 (Across 4 Specializations)

Why Study at UID?

From Academics to Industry Set-ups: Learning comes from experience as it comes from books, and UID knows this better. During the course of graduation, UID follows a unique pedagogical model in the curriculum which helps the student get hands-on experience and training outside the boundaries of college. This includes the following.

  • Industry Visits and Field Trips
  • Distinguished Guest / Expert Lectures
  • Live Industry / Social Projects
  • International Visits
  • Graduate Fashion Shows and Exposition
  • Workshops with Artisans
  • Mentoring for Internships and Final Thesis/Project

Beyond the Campus Years: Knowledge gained in college is never limited to just the campus years, but furthermore. UID provides a strong alumni network, which after college years help connect to the industry efficiently as well as render career assistance in design through alumni visit.

Learning in a Heritage City & Design Education Capital of India: A great advantage of studying at UID is its demographic location in a city with a rich and diverse heritage. A city with a legacy of great architecture like ‘Adalaj Ni Vav’, ‘Hathisingh Ni Vadi’ and ‘Jama Masjid’, to a vast spread of explicit textiles and crafts. Ahmedabad, also considered as Design Education Capital of India, can be very inspiring for young creative minds.

Celebrating Unified Diverse Cultures that Instills Friendships from Every Corner: As the language of design knows no one religion, neither does UID. As the word 'United' suggests, the college is united by multiple religions, which are celebrated with equal joy and zeal. UID gets students from every corner of the country. Bonded by creativity, one finds many friends here sharing similar visions.

KU Epitome: KU Epitome initiative shall cover three verticals of the constituent colleges of Karnavati University.

  • CSD - Career and Placement Related Services
  • KIIF - Incubation & Innovation Leading to Start-ups
  • UWW - Guidance cum Preparation towards Admission to Indian or overseas Universities for Higher studies.

UID Design 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Education for B.Des (Regular/GDP/Integrated Masters): For students seeking admission for undergraduate courses, passing 10+2 or equivalent, from a recognized university/ board, with a minimum of 50% marks along with clearing the two tier evaluation process for UID DAT.

Education for M.Des: Students seeking admission for PG courses must have passed a bachelor's degree or equivalent (10+2+3/ 4), in the relative area of studies as mentioned in each specialized subject, from a recognized university of India with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate along with clearing UID's two tier evaluation process.

Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to apply for UID Design Aptitude Test 2023.

UID DAT Eligibility Criteria
Education
  • For M.Design - Passed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 50%. Along with clearing UID's two tier evaluation process.
  • For B.Design Regular/GDP/Integrated Masters - Passed 10+2 or equivalent with 50%. Along with clearing UID's two tier evaluation process.
Age Limit No Age Limit

UID Design 2023 Admit Card

UID DAT 2023 admit card will be released a few days before the exam date. The applicants can download the UID Design admit card from the official website of the university. The steps to be followed to download the admit card are as given below.

Steps to Download UID Design 2023 Admit Card

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download UID DAT 2023 admit card.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UID.
  • Step 2: Click on the 'Download UID 2023 Admit Card' link.
  • Step 3: Enter the login credentials, user ID and password.
  • Step 4: Click on the 'Submit' button and download.
  • Step 5: Download and take printout of the admit card for future purposes.

UID Design 2023 Exam Centres

The UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 takes place at 23 test centres across India. Below is the list of exam centres across India.

UID DAT Exam Centres 2023
UID DAT 2023 Exam Centres
Ahmedabad Nagpur
Bengaluru Nashik
Bhopal Patna
Bhubaneshwar Pune
Chandigarh Raipur
Chennai Ranchi
Dehradun Varanasi
New Delhi Jaipur
Aurangabad Kochi
Hyderabad Kolkata
Indore Lucknow
Mumbai --

Map Representation of UID DAT 2023 Exam Centres

The map representation of UID DAT 2023 exam centres is as given below.

UID Design 2023 Exam Pattern

The UID Design Aptitude Test contains two tiers in the selection process - tier 1 is Design Aptitude test and tier 2 is the Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE).

Mode: UID Design Aptitude Test 2023 will be conducted Offline i.e. Paper and Pen-based Test (PBT).

Question Type: The question paper will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

Duration: The time given to complete the examination will be 3 hours (180 minutes).

Marking Scheme: One mark will be awarded for every correct answer and no negative marking.

Medium: The question paper will be in English.

The UID Design 2023 exam pattern is as follows.

UID Design 2023 Exam Pattern
Mode Offline i.e. Paper and Pen-based Test (PBT)
Question Type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) and Description Type Questions
Duration 180 minutes
Marking Scheme

1 Mark for the Correct Answer

No Negative Marking

Medium English
Pattern for UG
  • General IQ Test
  • Critical Analysis Test
  • Critical Ability Test
  • Creative Analysis Test
Pattern for PG
  • Critical Analysis Test
  • Critical Ability Test
  • Creative Analysis Test

UID Design 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus for the undergraduate and postgraduate level UID Design 2023 entrance exam questions in objective type and descriptive type are as given below.

UID Design 2023 Syllabus
Type of Questions Topics
Objective Type (MCQ) General Knowledge & IQ Test 
Creative & Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Ability / Numeracy Test
Data Interpretation & Analytical Test
Descriptive Type Comprehension
Creative Thought Process 
Sense of Composition
Sketching & Rendering
Originality of Ideas 
Hand Skills

UID Design 2023 Results

UID DAT 2023 exam will be conducted on Jan 29, 2023, and the result will be released a few days after the exam is conducted. In addition, UID Design 2023 Situation Test and Portfolio evaluation will be conducted, after which the final results will be declared on the official website for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Cut-Off: The cut off is arrived at by keeping a ratio of available seats and your relative performance in the UID Design Aptitude Test 2023. The cut off varies from program to program.

Steps to Check UID Design 2023 Results

Follow the steps mentioned below to successfully check the results for UID Design 2023.

  • Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Click on the 'Result' tab on the hompage.
  • Step 3: Candidates are required to log in using their registered credentials.
  • Step 4: UID Design 2023 result will appear on the screen.
  • Step 5: Candidates can check their result and take a print out of the same for future reference.

UID Design 2023 Counselling

UID Design Aptitude Test is the first step of the admission process and is considered as tier I of the selection process. After the exam, the shortlisted candidates are called for tier II of the selection/ admission process which is the situation test and portfolion evaluation.

Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE): After the release of the result online, qualified students will be called for the situation test and portfolio evaluation, at the UID - Karnavati University campus in Gandhinagar. It is mandatory for all the qualified students to attend ST and PE to seek admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at UID. The SI and PE consists of the following.

  • Material Exploration & Manipulation
  • Form and Color
  • Observation & Analysis
  • Communication & Precision.

Final Result: After the ST and PE, final shortlisted candidates will be released on the official website in the month of May based on the marks obtained in UID DAT 2023, and situation test and portfolio evaluation together.

Counselling: The final shortlisted candidates will be called for the counselling process. The date of the counselling will be intimidated to students through email.

It is mandatory for the candidates to appear in person for counselling for admission. No relaxation of any kind is permissible in this regard.

The yearly intake consists of 420 students across 8 specializations at the undergraduate level and 60 students across 6 specializations at the postgraduate level.

UID Design Sample Papers

Candidates who are attempting the UID DAT 2023 can revise/practice for the same by going through the sample papers mentioned below.

Access UID Design Aptitude Test Sample Papers Click Here

UID Design Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

Address:

Unitedworld Institute of Design,
Karanavati University, A/ 907, Uvarsad,
Dist. Gandhinagar, Pincode - 382422,
Gujarat, India.

E-mail: uidadmissions@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in

Website: www.admissions.uid.edu.in

Contact: +91 9266663225

FAQs on UID Design Aptitude Test

Q: When can I apply for UID DAT 2023 exam?

A: UID DAT 2023 application form was released and the last date to apply for the exam is till Jan 15, 2023.

Q: When is the UID DAT exam conducted?

A: UID DAT 2023 exam is scheduled to be held offline on Jan 29, 2023 as a pen and paper test.

Q: what is the registration fee for UID DAT 2023?

A: Candidates will have to pay INR 2000/- as the registration fee while applying for the exam.

Q: When will the admit card be released for UID DAT 2023?

A: UID DAT 2023 admit card will be released few days before the exam is conducted. The exact dates for the same will be announced soon on the official website.

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