UPESDAT

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 any stream: 10+2+3 years (B.Des/B.Arch. / B.Tech/ BFA graduates will be preferred).
• Valid CEED/NID/NIFT Score

B.Des.: UPESDAT/ National Level Test (NID/ NIFT/ UCEED/ JEE) / Board Merit/ CUET followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.
(AIR Rank (General Category) for UCEED up to 5703)

M.Des.: UPESDAT/ National Level (Valid CEED/ NID/ NIFT Score) followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.
(AIR Rank (General Category) for CEED up to 1848)

• Mode of Examination – Online
• Test duration – 1 hour
• Take a Demo Test – B.Des. Link (Click here) & M.Des. Link (Click here)
• Step-by-Step Guide Link: Click here
• Exam Slot booking link - Click here
• Portfolio Presentation & Interview will be conducted after the exam, as well as respective slot bookings. 

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

• 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.

• 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 

B.Des. Admissions - UPESDAT

Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

M.Des. Admissions - UPESDAT

Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

To Be Announced

UPES follows UGC guidelines for refunds.

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