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Why is the Design Aptitude Test conducted?
DAT is conducted by Parul Institute of Design to seek evidence of the attitude, aptitude, achievement, motivation and perception essential in a potential student of design. The selection process will be held in three stages
- DAT- Design Aptitude Test
- Portfolio Round
- Personal Interview
Are there any scholarships available?
Yes. Limited number of scholarships are provided by PID to deserving candidates.
Since there are three rounds for admission process, the average scores of the following shall be considered:
- DAT
- Portfolio
- Personal Interview
Hence, Candidates who have scored:
90% and above- 30% scholarship on the first year fees.
80-90%- 20% scholarship on the first year fees.
70-80% - 10% scholarship on the first year fees.
I can't draw , but I have ideas and I want to be a designer. Is that possible? Can I still apply for DAT?
Drawing is a skill, learnt and perfected by practice. PID DAT is not just to judge your skills at drawing or sketching but rather to assess your ability to question the design problem and communicate your ideas/design solutions.
Can a student apply for PID admissions more than once?
Yes, a student can appear for DAT for an unlimited number of attempts provided he/she fulfills the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Is there any waiver for any of the round (DAT/Portfolio/Personal Interview)?
No, there is no waiver for any of the rounds. It is mandatory to appear for all of the three rounds.
How will a candidate get an admit card of NID DAT?
PID does not provide an admit card but the candidates will receive Login Credentials to give their online DAT via Email/SMS/Call. The DAT shall be conducted on WAC (World Assessment Council ) online platform.
Where and how a candidate has to submit the PID DAT application form?
He/she will be required to fill the online application on the Parul University website. The application fee is Rs. 1000/-
Fee has to be paid in online mode via credit card/debit card, and a printout should be taken for future reference.
What is the exam pattern of PID DAT?
Students will be given three hours to complete a 100-marks paper. It will consist of 100 multiple choice based questions.
What are the contents of DAT. Does it have Mock tests?
The Design Aptitude Test covers all the aspects from Design, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, General Knowledge.
Yes. Two mock tests are conducted before the final DAT.
What is the selection procedure for undergraduate (B.Des) admissions at PID?
Candidates will be called to email their portfolios, the second stage of DAT, on the basis of their obtained scores in DAT written exam (first stage). Then Personal Interview (Third Stage) shall be held.
A final list will be generated by PID on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process.
Note that everything is conducted online.
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