PID DAT - Parul Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test

PID DAT 2022 - Parul Institute of Design (PID) is currently accepting applications for admission to its Bachelor of Design (BDes) course. The last date to submit PID DAT 2022 application form was January 20. The application form has to be submitted in online mode; before submitting the application form, ensure that you meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The PID DAT 2022 entrance exam was conducted on January 23, 2022.   

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PID DAT is a Design Aptitude Test (DAT) that is conducted by Parul Institute of Design (PID), Parul University every year to offer admission to candidates in Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes offered by it. There are three stages in PID DAT as mentioned below:

• DAT written test
• Portfolio round
• Personal interview

It may be noted that all stages of PID DAT are conducted in online mode only.

PID DAT Highlights 2022

To fulfil the PID DAT eligibility 2022, candidates should meet the criteria given below:

• Pass Class 12 in any stream (Humanities/Commerce/Science) with English subject
• Pass Class 12 from a statutory examining authority

Check important PID DAT 2022 exam dates below:

Various BDes courses in which candidates can secure admission through PID DAT 2022 exam include:

PID DAT 2021 admission process includes the following steps:

Candidates can fill PID DAT application form in online mode on the admission portal of Parul University. PID DAT application fee is Rs 1,000. Candidates can pay the application fee in online mode via credit/debit card.

Parul Institute of Design does not issue PID DAT admit card to candidates. However, the institute issues login credentials for online DAT via email/SMS/call. The institute also conducts two mock tests before the exam to help candidates get accustomed to the online format of the paper.

Next, candidates need to login with the given credentials on WAC (World Assessment Council) online platform where the test will be conducted. The PID DAT exam will contain 100 objective-type questions that candidates need to complete in three hours duration. Also Read: PID DAT exam pattern

All candidates who will clear the written test will then have to appear for the next stage of the exam – portfolio. Here, candidates will have to email their portfolios at the given email IDs.    

All candidates whose portfolios will be shortlisted will then have to appear for the last stage of the exam – personal interview. Parul Institute of Design will conduct the personal interview rounds in online mode.

PID DAT result will be announced on the official website on the basis of scores obtained by candidates in each round of the admission process.

Q: Does PID accept scores of any entrance exam such as NATA for BDes admissions?

A: No, PID does not accept scores of any other entrance exam. It offers BDes admissions only through PID DAT.

Q: Is PID DAT same for Indian and overseas candidates?

A: Yes, PID DAT is common for all candidates seeking BDes admissions at Parul Institute of Design.

Q: Is it mandatory to appear for all rounds of PID DAT?

A: Yes, it is mandatory to appear for all admission rounds of PID DAT including online test, portfolio and personal interview.

Q: Can I apply for PID admissions more than once?

A: Yes, there is no limit on the number of attempts for PID DAT, provided the candidate meets the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Q: Does Parul Institute of Design provide any scholarship to students?

A: Yes, PID offers scholarships to candidates based on the average scores of candidates in DAT, portfolio and interview. The following criteria is adopted to award scholarship to qualifying candidates

• 90% or above score – 30% scholarship on the first year fee
• 80-90% score – 20% scholarship on the first year fee
• 70-80% score – 10% scholarship on the first year fee

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