DPU AIDAT Exam 2027: Registration Date, Exam Date , Pattern, Eligibility, Syllabus
About DPU AIDAT 2026
Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune is accepting the DPU AIDAT applications online at schoolofdesign.dpu.edu.in. The DPU AIDAT application form 2026 has to be submitted before the last date, February 28. The design aspirants can register online as the DPU AIDAT application form 2026 was released on September 22, 2025. Before applying for the DPU AIDAT 2026, candidates are advised to check their eligibility criteria. The applicants have to make online payment of application fee during the online application filling process. The authorities at Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune will conduct the DPU AIDAT entrance test online as ‘All India Design Aptitude Test’ in proctored mode. The DPU AIDAT exam date is April 19, 2026.
The new name of the exam is Dr. D. Y. Patil All India Design Aptitude Test (DPU AIDAT). The earlier name of the exam was ADAT (ADYPU DAT). Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) offers Design course with various specialisations. Candidates will be able to check their results at the official website - schoolofdesign.dpu.edu.in. Only those candidates who qualify the DPU AIDAT 2026 exam will be eligible for the next stage of admission process.
About DPU AIDAT
DPU All India Design Aptitude Test is an Online Proctored based test and is conducted by Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth for providing design admission into its School of Design. The design programmes offered by Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune are of 4 years duration. The DPU AIDAT will be conducted as an online proctored test. The shortlisted candidates need to appear for Studio Test and Personal Interview at the campus.
DPU AIDAT 2026 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Dr. D. Y. Patil All India Design Aptitude Test |
| Short Exam Name | DPU AIDAT |
| Conducting Body | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | University Level Exam |
| Participating Colleges | 1 |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
DPU AIDAT Important Dates
DPU AIDAT Dr. D. Y. Patil All India Design Aptitude Test (session 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The DPU AIDAT 2026 application form will be released tentatively in September 2026.
The DPU AIDAT 2027 application form submission dates and last date will be announced soon.
The DPU AIDAT 2027 will be conducted in online proctored mode, which means the candidates have to appear for the online test at their location/home through their laptop/desktop with a webcam enabled.
The DPU AIDAT exam will be tentatively conducted in April 2027.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 from any discipline and from a recognized board with minimum of 50%. The students appearing for 10+2 exams are also eligible to apply.
- Scores obtained in DPU All India Design Aptitude Test (DPU AIDAT)
- Studio Test and Personal Interview Performance on campus along with portfolio review. (Candidates are advised to carry their portfolios along).
- Past academic records verification (10 + 2 marks)
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