UPES DAT Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights, Total Questions, Marking Scheme

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UPES DAT 2024 Exam Pattern

UPES DAT Exam Pattern 2024 is framed by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies on its official website. Check out all the details about the exam pattern such as the total questions, exam mode, type of questions and others on this page.

Candidates who are appearing for this entrance are advised to check out the UPES DAT 2024 exam pattern before moving ahead with the preparation. The exam pattern is not only a guide to the exam format but also a blueprint to kick off the preparation plan. 

So, every applicant must have a look at the exam pattern ahead of the preparation. The UPES DAT 2024 exam will be held in both online and offline mode in computer-based mode. The question paper will contain objective-type questions. Along with the exam pattern, students must also refer to UPES DAT previous year's papers and UPES DAT best books. Check out the below-mentioned details before appearing in this entrance exam.

UPES DAT 2024 Exam Pattern - Overview

Candidates intending to sit for the UPES DAT entrance exam must refer to the overview before beginning the strategy for preparation. Check out below:

Particulars 

Details 

Exam Name 

UPES Design Aptitude Test 

Commonly Exam Name 

UPES DAT

Application Mode 

Online 

Conducting Body 

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies 

Exam Mode 

Computer-based Mode 

Mark for Correct Answer 

+4 

Negative Marking 

No

Browsers for UPES DAT exam 

IE 9 or above, Firefox- 11 or above

Detailed UPES DAT 2024 Exam Pattern

UPES DAT exam pattern helps candidates understand the exam pattern, question pattern, marking scheme, exam duration and other factors. So, every candidate should make sure to be aware of the complete exam pattern before they kick start with the final preparation. 

UPES DAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Check out the exam pattern below:

Particulars

Details

Medium of Language 

English 

Duration of Exam 

1 hour (60 minutes)

Question Paper Type 

Objective (MCQs)

Total No. of Questions 

40 

Total Marks 

40

UPES DAT Paper Pattern 2024 BDes: Number of Questions

Refer to the paper pattern for the BDes programme mentioned below:

Sections

No. of Questions 

Design Awareness 

20

Visual Analogy 

20

Total No. of Questions 

40

UPES DAT Paper Pattern 2024 MDes: Number of Questions

For the MDes programme, the paper pattern is different from that of BDes, so students must check out the details:

Sections 

No. of Questions 

Design Awareness 

15

Visual Analogy 

15

Quantitative 

10

Total No. of Questions 

40

UPES DAT 2024 Portfolio

For any design aspirant, their portfolio is the spine of their creativity. So, when appearing for any interview or presentation, design aspirants should prepare a portfolio which leaves a mark on the interviewer, as it is one of the parts of the selection process. Check out the portfolio requirements for both UPES DAT for B.Des and M.Des mentioned below:   

For B.Des

  • Sketches: Candidates should bring their hand-drawn pieces made by using pencils, colour markers, colour pencils, charcoal, natural dyes and so on. It can be any object which may be used in everyday life, natural, experimental or symbolic. 
  • Photography: They are also advised to display their photography skills by presenting pictures they have clicked.
  • Digital Media: If the candidate has experimented with their creativity on digital media - such as drawing, sketching, and rendering using digital media, tools and techniques (2 dimensional, 3 dimensional), they can show these as well.
  • Physical Model or Prototype: Candidates can also showcase any kind of physical model or prototype made out of clay, wood, plastic, cardboard, and others.
  • Creative Skills Display: If students, do not have any of the above mentioned things, they can still come up with anything which is best for displaying their interest, taste and creative skills. 
  • Certificates: Aspirants with Certificates of Competitions or any other special mention such as any class competitions or other can voluntarily produce the same in the portfolio presentation round. 

For M.Des

The Portfolio requirements during the interview for UPES DAT for M.Des aspirants are mentioned below:

  • Candidates can present anything such as sketching, drawing and rendering by hand using a variety of digital techniques and media including colour markers and colour pencils. However, it should be within the 10-15 page limit. 
  • They can also present their creative expression – both 2D & 3D. 
  • It can also consist of physical models or prototypes either fabrication or construction. 
  • The master’s programme candidates must present the ability to appreciate ‘Details’ in their portfolio. 
  • The portfolio should also have an understanding of material, material behaviour, and its characteristics. 
  • Portfolio Review will be followed by an Interview round.

UPES DAT 2024 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for the UPES DAT entrance is the same for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Read more below:

  • Candidates will be given a +4 mark for every correct response. 
  • It must be noted that there is no deduction of the mark in case candidates don’t attempt the question or leave a blank space. 
  • So, it is advised to attempt the questions without worrying about a deduction from the total marks.

UPES DAT 2024 Syllabus

The UPES DAT syllabus will make candidates aware of the important topics from the entrance perspective. They will be able to identify the topics important and the less important ones. Candidates must also focus on their design aptitude, creativity and visualisation skills to qualify for this entrance exam.

UPES DAT Recommended Books

The books for the UPES DAT can be chosen by the candidates by referring to their reliability, easy language and other factors. Check out some of them below:

Book Name 

Author 

NIFT / NID and IIFT Entrance Exam 2014

Mittal D

Design drawing

Francis Ching

Rendering in Pen and ink

Robert Gill

Other Requirements UPES DAT 2024

Candidates must check and ensure that they have the below-mentioned requirements for starting the UPES DAT 2024 exam:

  • Speed: The internet speed of the candidate should be more than 100 Kbps. 
  • Pop-Up: Students must update their browser and pop-up blockers should be disabled. 

For disabling the pop-up blockers on Firefox, you can refer to below steps:

Step 1. After opening Firefox, go to the ‘tools’ option. 

Step 2. Then select the ‘options’ and click on the ‘content’ tab.

Step 3. Lastly, un-check the ‘block pop-up windows’ check box. 

  • Webcam: You should check your webcam, it should be functioning properly. Also, uninstall any third-party software controlling your webcam before beginning the test. 
  • Turn-off Notification: Before logging in to the exam, turn off chat or notifications such as Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, Antivirus, and Auto-updates. 
  • Latest Version: The latest version of Java must be installed for proper functioning.

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FAQs about UPES DAT Exam Pattern

What is the date to conduct UPES DAT 2023 Exam?

UPES DAT 2023 Exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 08 & 09, 2023. The candidates must check the UPES DAT Exam pattern to perform well in exams.

What are the types of questions that are asked in the UPES DAT 2023 exam?

UPES DAT 2023 exam comprises objective type questions and the examination is held in both online and offline found. 

 

What is the duration of UPES DAT 2023 exam?

The duration of the UPES DAT Exam 2023 is one hour (60 Minutes). The candidates must keep a check on time while attempting the UPES DAT entrance examination. 

 

What is the mode of conduct of the UPES DAT 2023 exam for both BDes and MDes courses?

The examination for BDes course is conducted in both online and offline mode while MDes course is conducted only in online mode for UPES DAT 2023 exam. 

 

How many sections are there in the offline exam of UPES DAT 2023 for BDes Course?

There are 3 sections for the BDes course in the offline exam of UPES DAT 2023 namely –The Vehicle Sketching section, the Design Activity section, and the Creative Analysis section. 

 

What is the medium of language of question asked in the UPES DAT 2023 exam?

The medium of language in UPES DAT exam 2023 is English only for both BDes and MDes courses. 

 

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Related Questions

What is the date of UPES DAT 2020 entrance exam?

-ShiviUpdated on June 26, 2020 06:15 PM
  • 1 Answer
Nidhi Bahl, CollegeDekho Expert

Dear student,

The application process of UPES DAT 2020 is underway. If you seek admission to the course offered at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, you must fill and submit the application form by July 1, 2020.

The UPES DAT 2020 is scheduled to be conducted on July 4, 2020 and July 5, 2020. Stay tuned to CollegeDekho to know more about UPES DAT (UPES Design Aptitude Test) admissions. You can also check the UPES DAT 2020 important dates for B.Des (Bachelor of Design) and M.Des (Master of Design) admissions here.

Thank you.

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