Unitedworld Institute of Design does not offer direct admissions. The selection to BDes (Hons) and MDes course is based on UID-DAT scores. Selected candidates are further called for portfolio interview. Further, for management quota, college offers admission based on last qualifying exam score. The
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Sadly, direct admission to UID Ahmedabad is not available for the majority of programmes. Their standard admissions process includes a two-tier evaluation with the UID Design Aptitude Test (UID DAT), a Situation Test (ST), and a portfolio review. This ensures that they select students who have both
Upvote Sadly, most programmes do not offer direct admission to UID Ahmedabad. A two-tier evaluation with the UID Design Aptitude Test (UID DAT), a Situation Test (ST), and portfolio review is part of their usual admissions procedure. This guarantees that they choose pupils who possess both theoretical unde
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UID DAT Format must be submitted in the following format.
- Format: PDF
- Size: Up to 15 MB
- Slides/Pages: 10 to 15
- Submissions Deadline: 24 Hours before interview time
UID DAT Situation Test will test Concept Development, Design Thinking and Material Manipulation. Candidates will be required to imagine and create a 3D composition as per the dimensions given using the material provided in the kit.
UID DAT Situation Test will test:
- Creative Thought process, Critical & Lateral thinking
- Imagination, Ideation & Innovation;
- Material & Situation handling ability;
- Conceptual thinking / Concept generation;
- Observation Skills;
- Logical Reasoning / Interpretation;
- Time Management;
- Understanding of Form –
UID DAT Exam will have two Tier: Tier I and Tier II.
| Tier -I | Mode of Examination | Weightage |
| Design Aptitude Test (DAT) | Online | 40% |
| Tier-II | Mode of Examination | Weightage |
| Part A: Situation Test (ST) | Offline | 30% |
| Part B Portfolio Evaluation (PE) | 30% | |
| OR | ||
| Tier-II | Mode of Examination | Weightage |
| Part A: Portfolio Evaluation (PE) | Online | 30% |
| Part B Personal Interview (PI) | 30% | |
UID DAT exam was conducted on January 11, 2026. It was from 1 PM to 4 PM. All candidates who appear for Tier I - will be eligible to appear for Tier II - Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE).
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