UPES - University of Petroleum & Energy Studies

UPES School of Design has state-of-the-art infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning. An AR/VR lab, film and media lab, MAC lab, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting facilities, to name a few. The curriculum focuses on speculative skills, future casting, as well as knowledge and skill-building on the technologies of the future.

UPES Application

UPES Course Information

Undergraduate Programs: B.Des

Animation and VFX

Game Design
Graphics & Communication Design
User Experience and Interaction Design
Product Design
Interior and Retail Space Design
Mobility and Vehicle Design

Postgraduate Programs: M.Des

Product Design
Interaction Design
Communication Design
Transportation Design

Important Dates

The Online Application form for UPES DAT 2025 is available on the official website of UPES from October 2024.
Last date to apply: 21st Jan 2025
Exam dates: 23, 24 & 25 Jan 2025

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UPES Admission Process

Admission through online UPES DAT Entrance Exam

Non-Exam Pathway:

BDes: National Level Test (NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE/CUET)/ Board merit (Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th)
(Cut-off Rank/Percentile will be declared post exams in AY-2025.)
MDes: Candidates having valid CEED-2025 scores will be exempted from UPESDAT Exam

UPES 2025 Exam Pattern

B.Des. - UPESDAT
Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

Visual Analogy	20
Design Awareness	20
Total No. of Questions	40

M.Des. - UPESDAT
Scheme of Test - Online | 1 Hour

Visual Analogy	15
Design Awareness	15
Quantitative	10
Total No. of Questions	40

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