UID Exam 2025 - Registration, Eligibility, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

UID Exam

Re-exam Date
16th January, 2024

Avantika Bhardwaj
Avantika Bhardwaj

UID Aptitute Test Highlights

Particular Details
Exam Name UID
Conducting Body Karnavati University
Application Fee N/A
Exam Mode online

Table of Content

UID 2023 - Dates, Application, Preparation, and Result

In January 2023, there will be a UID DAT. The United World Institute of Design (UID) and Karnavati University jointly administer the United World Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (DAT), a national level entrance examination, once a year. The General IQ Test, the Analytical Test, and the Creative Ability Test are all parts of the UID DAT. Candidates who meet the requirements for the DAT are required to take the Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation. Candidates may be admitted to a variety of design courses through UID, which is associated with Karnavati University. The 2023 UID Design Aptitude Test will be administered offline, using a paper and pen (PBT). Candidates who want more details on UID DAT 2023 should read the entire post.

Number of Seats:

B. Design

M. Design

B. Design (Regular) 420 Seats (Across 8 Specializations)

80 Seats (Across 4 Specializations)

B. Design (GDP):  60 Seats

B. Design (IM): 60 Seats

UID Two Tier Examination-

Tier 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT):  30th Jan 2022 

Sample Papers:UID DAT Sample Papers

  • General IQ Test
  • Analytical Test
  • Creative Ability Test

Tier 2: Situation Test & Portfolio Evaluation: April 2022

Courses & Duration-

UG -Programs

  • B. Design Regular 4 Years
    • Visual Communication
    • Animation & Motion Graphics
    • Product Design
    • Automobile & Transportation Design
    • Interaction Design
    • Fashion Design 
    • Lifestyle Accessory Design
    • Interior and Furniture Design
  • Global Design Program (GDP) 4 Years
  • Integrated Masters (IM) 5 years  

PG -Programs

M. Design 2 Years

  • Industrial Design
  • Visual Experiential Design
  • Interior & Experience Design
  • Fashion Design

Fee Structure per semester-

  • B. Design Regular: 2,50,000/-
  • B. Design GDP: 3,75,000/-
  • Integrated Masters: 2,50,000/-
  • M.Design: 2,25,000/-

UID EXAM 2023 Eligibility Criteria-

 B. Design Regular/GDP/Integrated Masters-

  • 10+2 pass/appearing (Any Stream), with a minimum 50% aggregate score from any recognized higher secondary school board. 
  •  Clearance of UID's Two Tier Evaluation Process

M.Design-

  • 10+2+3/4 pass/appearing (Any Stream) with minimum 50% aggregate score from any recognized institution or university.
  •  Clearance of UID's Two Tier Evaluation Process

UID EXAM 2023 Examination Pattern-

UID's Two-Tier Evaluation Process-

Tier 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 

Tier 2: Situation Test (ST) & Portfolio Evaluation (PE)

UID EXAM 2023 Test Centres-

Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Varanasi.

Why study at  UID-

1) FROM ACADEMICS TO INDUSTRY SET-UPS

Learning comes from experience as it comes from books, and UID knows this better. During the course of graduation, UID follows a unique pedagogical model in the curriculum which helps the student get hands-on experience and training outside the boundaries of college. This includes –

  • Industry Visits and Field Trips;
  • Distinguished Guest / Expert lectures;
  • Live Industry / Social Projects;
  • International Visits;
  • Graduate Fashion Shows and Exposition;
  • Workshops with Artisans;
  • Mentoring for Internships and Final Thesis/Project.

2) BEYOND THE CAMPUS YEARS

Knowledge gained in college is never limited to just the campus years, but furthermore. UID provides a strong alumni network, which after college years help connect to the industry efficiently as well as render career assistance in design through alumni visits.

3) LEARNING IN A HERITAGE CITY & DESIGN EDUCATION CAPITAL OF INDIA

A great advantage of studying at UID is its demographic location in a city with a rich and diverse heritage. A city with a legacy of great architecture like ‘Adalaj Ni Vav', ‘Hathisingh Ni Vadi' and ‘Jama Masjid', to a vast spread of explicit textiles and crafts. Ahmedabad, also considered as Design Education Capital of India; can be very inspiring for young creative minds.

4) CELEBRATING UNIFIED DIVERSE CULTURES THAT INSTILLS FRIENDSHIPS FROM EVERY CORNER

Similarly as the language of design knows no one religion, neither does UID. As the word UNITED suggests, the college is united by multiple religions, which are celebrated with equal joy and zeal. UID gets students from every corner of the country. Bonded by creativity, one finds many friends here sharing similar visions.

https://karnavatiuniversity.edu.in/life-at-ku/

5) KU EPITOME 

KU Epitome initiative shall cover three verticals of the constituent colleges of Karnavati University: https://karnavatiuniversity.edu.in/epitome/

1. CSD - Career and placement related Services;

2. KIIF - Incubation & Innovation leading to start-ups

3. UWW - Guidance cum preparation towards admission to Indian or overseas Universities for Higher studies.

Contact Details-

Website:https://karnavatiuniversity.edu.in/uid/

Email Us:uidadmissions@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in

Call on: +91-9266663225

Departments in College - UID offers 8 specializations (UG) and 6 specializations (PG) under the following 4 schools -

1) School of Communication Design

UG (B. Design)

  • Visual Communication (Graphics)
  • Animation and Motion Graphics

PG (M. Design)

  • Visual Experiential Design

2) School of Fashion Design

UG (B. Design)

  • Fashion Design
  • Lifestyle Accessory Design

PG (M. Design)

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Styling & Communication
  • Textile & Knitwear Design

3) School of Interior Design

UG (B. Design)

  • Interior & Furniture Design

PG (M. Design)

  • Interior & Experience Design

4) School of Industrial Design

UG (B. Design)

  • Product Design
  • Automobile and Transportation Design
  • Interaction Design

PG (M. Design)

  • Industrial Design

UID EXAM 2023 Dates

Application process

October 2022

Last date to apply

January 2022

Admit card

One week before the exam

UID DAT exam

January 2023

Result

Within two weeks after the exam is over 

UID EXAM 2023 Admission Process

The procedures for admission to UID 2023 are as follows:
  • Step 1.Fill up the UID DAT 2023 Application Form and make sure you meet the requirements before filling out the form.
  • Step 2: Save the UID DAT 2023 invitation. Candidates will be able to download the form after successfully submitting it.
  • Step 3 Show up for UID DAT 2023.
  • Step 4: After becoming qualified, candidates must take a studio test to determine their level of skill in handling and producing finished goods from a variety of materials.
  • Step 5: Following that, candidates must participate in a formal interview process.
  • Step 6: Verify the UID DAT 2023 result.
  • Step 7: After being shortlisted, candidates will be contacted for a round of counselling, during which they will be given all the information about the courses.

UID EXAM 2023 Application Form

  • For the sessions 2023, the UID DAT 2023 Application Form will be accessible on the official website. Candidates must be aware of all pertinent information on the UID DAT 2023 application form. Therefore, candidates should review the eligibility requirements prior to completing the UID application form. Candidates may review the information on the application form here:
  • in the internet mode
  • To complete up the application, candidates must visit the official website.
  • Along with the UID application form, the necessary documents also need to be submitted.
  • The application form must be filled out online by the applicants.

UID Aptitute Test Eligibility

For B. Design (UG)

Admission into an undergraduate program at UID requires successful completion of minimum 10+2 pass/appearing (Any Stream), with a minimum 50% aggregate score from any recognized higher secondary school board.

For M. Design (PG)

Admission into a postgraduate program at UID requires successful completion of 10+2+3/4 pass/appearing (Bachelor's degree of any discipline) with a minimum 50% aggregate score from any recognized institution or university.

UID Aptitute Test Exam Pattern


UID Aptitute Test Exam Criteria

The evaluation criterion of UID's admission process for B. Des. and M. Des. Programmes is of two tiers –

Tier 1: Design Aptitude Test (UID-DAT)

For MCQ -

  • General Knowledge & IQ Test 

UID Aptitute Test Admit Card

  • The UID DAT 2023 hall ticket will be accessible one week prior to the test. Candidates can read more about UID DAT 2023 Admit Card information in this part.
  • To download the admission card, applicants must visit the official website.
  • The candidates must print off their UID exam admit card and store it safely for the remainder of the admissions procedure.
  • The admit card must be present for the candidates on the exam day.
  • Without a UID admission card, candidates won't be able to show up for the exam.
  • By logging in, candidates can check the status of their UID admission card.
  • One week prior to the UID exam, candidates will have one week to download their UID admit card.

UID Aptitute Test Exam Prepare

  1. Work on your observation and visualisation skills. Candidate's creativity plays the major role in clearing the entrance exam for designing. 
  2. The first round is aptitude test which plays with candidate's logical reasoning and IQ. The test covers General IQ Test, Critical Analysis Test, and Creative Ability Test. If a candidate is weak in any of these sections, then he / she must start preparing well in advance to avoid the last time chaos.
  3. Upgrade your general awareness.
  4. Understand the exam pattern and prioritize according to your skills.
  5. Give as many as possible Mock Tests and analyse your performance in every section for the written test.
  6. Work on drawing and sketching skills for other two rounds.
  7. Make a study plan and follow it regularly- Remember, your biggest tool is consistency.
  8. Keep a holistic approach. Do not leave things for tomorrow

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