Design Admissions | UPESDAT 2025

Design Admissions

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

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

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:

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

Application Process

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 )

**Cut-off Rank/Percentile for all National Level Exam will be declared post exams in AY-2025.

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

Fellowship in M. Des Program

Teaching Assistance ship up to Rs. 3000/- 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 behaviour 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.
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.
Interviews to follow exam and slot booking

Exam Pattern

B.Des. - UPESDAT

Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

M.Des. - UPESDAT

Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

Candidate Guide Document

Results Declaration

To be announced

Refund Policy

Refer to UPES Website for the same.

Enquiry

In case of any queries or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to us on our toll-free number 18001028737 or email enrollments@upes.ac.in