How can I get admission at Unitedworld Institute of Design?
To gain admission to Unitedworld Institute of Design, candidates are required to follow Two-Tier Evaluation Process. The first tier is an online test called the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). The second tier involves a Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE) conducted on the UID campus. The
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Candidates must pass the UID Design Aptitude Test (UID-DAT) in order to be admitted to the Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) Ahmedabad. The test assesses a candidate's ability in general, creativity, and design. Candidates who make the short list after the entrance exam are invited for a studio
Upvote Admission to UID Ahmedabad will be secured after the Two-Tier Evaluation Process to which students will be subjected. Tier 1 will thus be Online in the form of an aptitude test known as DAT and Tier 2 comprises ST, and PE at the UID Campus based on preferences selected during the application process
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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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