Is UID DAT accepted only by UID's own campuses?

No -- while primarily used for UID Delhi and UID Ahmedabad admission, UID DAT scores are also accepted by several other design colleges including Pearl Academy, Srishti Manipal, UPES, LPU, Arch College of Design and Business, and MIT WPU.

What does Tier 2 involve differently across UID campuses?

For the Ahmedabad campus, Tier 2 (Situation Test + Portfolio Evaluation) is conducted offline; for NCR and Bengaluru campuses, the equivalent process (Portfolio Evaluation + Personal Interview) is conducted online.

UID DAT 2026 — Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Career Guide

Strategic Fit

The Decision Matrix

What It Is

Entrance exam conducted for B.Des and M.Des admission at Unitedworld Institute of Design.

Ideal Candidates

UG (B.Des): Completed 10+2 in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities); candidates appearing for 12th boards in the exam year are also eligible

Core Advantage

Pivot Guideline

Difficulty Rating

Moderate

Hard

Toughest

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Unitedworld Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (UID DAT)

The Decision Matrix

Honest Advice & Guidance

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Common Mistakes

Myths vs Reality Checks

Unitedworld Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (UID DAT)

The Decision Matrix

Honest Advice & Guidance

Avoid This Path If

Common Mistakes

Myths vs Reality Checks