Design Admissions | UPESDAT 2025

Design Admissions

Here is everything you need to know about the Design Admissions B.Des and M.Des, UPESDAT 2025 examination process for the AY 2025-26.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Des.: Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII with any Stream.

M.Des:

Minimum 50% marks at Higher and Senior Secondary Level (X & XII).
Minimum 50% marks in bachelor’s degree in design/ Engineering/ Architecture/ Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year bachelor's course)
OR
2 years M.Sc./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, IT subjects/ domains (only for Interaction Design) or equivalent.

Selection Criteria

B.Des.: UPESDAT/ National Level Test (NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE) / Board Merit/ CUET followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.

M.Des.: UPESDAT/ National Level (Valid CEED Score) followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.

Process Flow

Aspirants are advised to adhere to the following guidelines:

Mode of Examination – Online
Test duration – 1 hour
Take a Demo Test – B.Des. Link (Click here) & M.Des. Link (Click here)
Exam Slot booking link - To Be Announced
Personal Interviews are to be conducted after the exam and respective slot bookings.

It is recommended that students take a demo test to gain practice and resolve queries before the actual examination.

Application Process

Apply Online

Students who have already applied, are advised to follow the Exam process.

Non-Exam Pathway

B.Des.: National Level Test (NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE/CUET)/ Board merit (Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th )

M.Des.: Candidates having valid CEED-2025 scores will be exempted from UPESDAT Exam.

Fellowship in M. Des Program

Teaching Assistance ship up to ₹3,000/- is available for students pursuing M. Des Program.

Eligibility Criteria for Fellowship for M.Des Students

Minimum SGPA/ CGPA 8.5 in the first Semester and subsequent semesters/ year.
Passed every semester on the first attempt without any supplementary or improvement exam.
Minimum of 75% attendance in the entire semester.
No disciplinary action was initiated/ awarded against the student.
Exemplary behavior and compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University.
Such students must not be getting any kind of financial assistance/support e.g., fellowship/scholarship/fee waiver etc. from any other source public or private.

Exam Process

Take a Demo Test. Students are recommended to take a demo test to gain practice and resolve any queries before the actual examination.
B.Des. - Click Here
M.Des. - Click Here
Login credentials for online exam. Actual credentials (passkey) to appear for the exam on the chosen date will be provided to students one day prior to the exam on registered email ID and mobile number. This should not be confused with the demo link passkey.
The examination Test window will be from 10 am to 1 pm.
Students can log in during the given timeframe and begin with the online test. The timer starts when the student logs in.
Personal Interviews to follow exam and slot booking

Exam Pattern

B.Des. Admissions - UPESDAT

Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

Sections	No. of Questions
Visual Analogy	20
Design Awareness	20
Total No. of Questions	40

M.Des. Admissions - UPESDAT

Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

Sections	No. of Questions
Visual Analogy	15
Design Awareness	15
Quantitative	10
Total No. of Questions	40

Candidate Guide Document

Download Candidate Guide Document Here

Results Declaration

To Be Announced

Refund Policy

UPES follows UGC guidelines for refunds.

Enquiry

In case of any queries or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to us on our toll-free number 18001028737 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM) or email enrollments@upes.ac.in