UID DAT Mock Test: Unitedworld Institute of Design Aptitude Test (B.Des / M.Des)
Free original UID DAT 2027 practice tests for Unitedworld Institute of Design B.Des and M.Des admission with an objective aptitude section, a guided creative ability task, instant scoring and detailed explanations.
Conducting body: Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Karnavati University, Gandhinagar (campuses in Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru)
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180 min · 20 questions · Part A: 20 marks · Part B: 150 marks (self-evaluated) · Moderate · 0 attempts
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UID DAT 2027 — official exam information
Check the official website for the latest dates.
Conducting body
Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Karnavati University, Gandhinagar (campuses in Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru)
Registration window
Applications now open (reported) – Not announced
Exam date
11 January 2027 (tentative) (tentative)
Mode
Tier 1: online Design Aptitude Test, reported as about 3 hours; Tier 2: situation test, portfolio evaluation and personal interview.
Official website
karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
Conducting body
Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University (private institute exam, admission to UID only).
Official websites
karnavatiuniversity.edu.in and admissions.uid.edu.in
Programmes
B.Des (Hons.) and M.Des at the Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru campuses.
Eligibility
UG: 10+2 or equivalent. PG: graduation with the minimum marks set by UID. Check the UID website for your programme.
Tier 1
Online Design Aptitude Test, reported as about 3 hours, with a General IQ test, an analytical test and a creative ability test.
Tier 2
Shortlisted candidates take a situation test and portfolio evaluation, then a personal interview. Dates may differ by campus.
Selection weightage
40 percent for Tier 1 and 60 percent for Tier 2, as reported, check the official site.
| Registration opens | Applications now open (reported) |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | Not announced |
| Exam date / schedule | 11 January 2027 (tentative) (tentative) |
| Tier 1 result | To be announced |
| Tier 2 situation test and portfolio | To be announced; may differ by campus |
| Personal interview | To be announced |
| Section | Questions | Sectional time |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 — General IQ and analytical test (reported placeholder) | Not officially confirmed | Part of about 3 hours |
| Tier 1 — Creative ability test (reported placeholder) | Not officially confirmed | Part of about 3 hours |
Marking: As per the practice test rules: +1 for a correct objective answer; no negative marking; unanswered questions score 0. Part B is self-evaluated separately.
Eligibility:
Official UID DAT websiteUID DAT exam key highlights
| Programmes | B.Des (Hons.) and M.Des |
|---|---|
| Campuses | Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru |
| Mode | Tier 1 online; Tier 2 situation test, portfolio evaluation and interview |
| Practice duration | Full mocks: 180 minutes (60 + 120); sectional: 25 minutes |
| Practice scoring | Part A auto-scored; Part B self-evaluated, separate scores |
UID DAT exam pattern
Pattern based on recent years. Check the official UID website for 2027 details. Practice pattern. UID does not publish an official pattern, so this follows what education portals report.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full mock — Part A (practice) | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| Full mock — Part B (practice, self-evaluated) | 3 creative tasks | 150 | 120 minutes |
| General IQ and Analytical sectional (practice) | 15 | 15 | 25 minutes |
Total duration: 180 minutes
Total marks: Part A: 20 · Part B: 150 (separate)
Negative marking: No negative marking in practice
UID DAT syllabus breakdown
- General IQ and puzzles
- Analytical and logical reasoning
- Reading comprehension and English grammar
- General awareness
- Picture and visual identification
- Drawing and sketching
- Design thinking
- Storytelling through visuals
- Creative ability