UID Latest Updates:

  • November 18, 2021: UID DAT 2022 Registration Deadline is January 15, 2022. Apply
  • November 18, 2021: UID DAT 2022 will be conducted on January 30, 2022.

UnitedWorld Institute of Design (UID) offers B. Design, M. Design and PhD courses in the area of design. These industry-driven programs are designed with strong professional emphasis. Affiliated to Karnavati University, the institute offers courses that provide insights of individual and collective creativity in theoretical assessment, design practice, curatorial evaluations or artistic considerations.

UID, Gandhinagar selects candidates based on their UID (DAT Design Aptitude Test) scores. UID DAT is a national-level entrance test conducted once a year in the pen-paper mode for admission to B.Des and M.Des programs. The test will be held at 23 test centres across the country.

UID is among the selected band of design schools to receive academic membership of the topmost global design associations: WDO, Cumulus Association, IFFTI (International Federation of Fashion Technology Institutes), ADI (Association of Designers of India), Association of Commonwealth Universities, and IXDA (Interaction Design Association). 

Admission Eligibility Criteria

  • For B. Design (UG)
    • Admission into an undergraduate program at UID requires successful completion of a 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 Admission 2022: Evaluation Process

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), UID-DAT is conducted at various test centres in approx. 24 cities across India.
  • Tier 2: Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation (ST-PE), Based on UID-DAT result (Tier 1) the shortlisted candidates for B.Des. and M.Des. are called for Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation (Tier 2) to Ahmedabad campus.

UID DAT 2022: Exam Highlights

Exam Name UnitedWorld Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (UID DAT) 2022
Conducting Body UnitedWorld Institute of Design (Karnavati University)
Level National
Admission for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Courses
Exam Date January 30, 2022
Application Link Check Here
Application Form Fee INR 2000
Mode of Exam Offline (Paper and Pen-based Test: PBT)
Medium English
Duration 3 hours (180 minutes)
Marking Scheme +1 mark for every right response (no negative marking applicable)
Official Website karnavatiuniversity.edu.in/uid

UID DAT 2022: Exam Pattern 

UID DAT 2021 question paper will include 4 sections for UG courses and 3 sections for PG courses admission. 

UG Exam includes following sections:

  • General IQ Test
  • Critical Analysis Test
  • Critical Ability Test
  • Creative Analysis Test

PG Exam includes following sections:

  • Critical Analysis Test
  • Critical Ability Test
  • Creative Analysis Test

UID DAT 2022: Admit Card 

UID DAT 2022 admit card will be available for downloads at least a week prior to the commencement of exams. Candidates will be required to download the admit card from the official website of the university once it's available. 

Note: On the exam day, candidates need to carry valid ID proof: Voter ID/ pan card/ Driving License apart from the UID DAT 2022 admit card. 

UID DAT 2022: Exam Centres 

UID DAT 2022 is a national-level entrance test for admission to B.Des, M.Des and PhD in Design programs. The test will be held across 23 test centres in cities across the country. Check exam centres below: 

Ahmedabad Pune Mumbai
Varanasi Ranchi Raipur
Jaipur Kolkata Kochi
Lucknow Indore Hyderabad
Guwahati New Delhi Dehradun
Bangalore Bhopal Nashik
Bhubaneshwar Patna Nagpur
Chennai Chandigarh -

UID DAT 2022: Entrance Exam Sample Papers

Entrance Exam Sample Papers Link
Entrance Exam (DAT UG – 2021) Check Here
Entrance Exam (DAT UG – 2020) Check Here
Entrance Exam (DAT UG – 2019) Check Here
Entrance Exam (DAT PG – 2021) Check Here
Entrance Exam (DAT PG – 2020) Check Here
Entrance Exam (DAT PG – 2019) Check Here

UID DAT 2022: Result

UID DAT 2021 results will be declared within one week of conducting exams. The cutoffs will be prepared based on seats available for a particular program and the number of applicants. Moreover, cutoffs will vary with the courses applied for. 

UID DAT 202: Counselling Process

After the results are out, qualified candidates have to attend the Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE) which will be conducted at the Gandhinagar campus of UID (Karnavati University). 

Students will be shortlisted based on their scores in Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE). Such candidates will be intimidated through an email to attend counselling sessions. Physical attendance is compulsory for counselling, the institute will not provide any relaxation in this regard. 

UID: Study Highlights

  • State-of-the-art infrastructure and superior amenities
  • Guidance by resourceful and veteran professors having considerable field academics
  • Updated curriculum equipping students with contemporary trends
  • Well-stocked library as a great knowledge repository
  • Technologically advanced labs with all the latest equipment
  • Regular site/industry visits enable students with real-life professional experience

Infrastructure: UnitedWorld Institute of Design provides world-class facilities at its sprawling campus. The artistic infrastructure at UID includes technologically advanced design labs, audiovisual rooms, libraries and aesthetically designed buildings.

Learning Model: The learning model at UID is incubated to create and adapt to an appropriate environment of learning that facilitates students with new experiences. The learning model engages the learner into new dimensions of work. This model provides an environment for interactive student engagement and enhances the system thinking ability.

UID believes the experiential knowledge gained while developing and implementing a unique learning model is transferable to other disciplines as well.

Accreditation: UID is a Constituent College of Karnavati University which is recognized by UGC as a private university in the state of Gujarat.

Global Alliance: UnitedWorld focuses on enhancing UID’s global presence by placing a high priority to provide opportunities for students & faculty to gain international exposure through various platforms like int’l conferences, seminars, summer schools, global study trips, exhibitions etc

UID DAT Exam

Placements: UID has a proven track record in internship and placement in top companies in India and globally. Placement trends of 2019 are tabulated below:

Highest Package 6.7 L
Average Package 3.25 L
Top Recruiters Microsoft, TCS, Asian Paints, Titan, Tanishq
Pepe Jeans, Unisys Technologies, Cognizant
Capgemini, Fab India, HOF, Spykar, Provogue,
Raymond, Reliance Fashion, Trendz, Arrow,
Lee, TBZ, Reliance Jewels
Course-Wise Offers LSA - UG - 21
FD - UG - 18
FD - PG - 16
PD - UG - 26
PD - PG - 5
Textile - PG - 11
VC - UG - 27
VC - PG - 8
ID - UG - 18
ID - PG - 8

Program Structure: UID has designed a well structured curriculum for each course to foster unique creativity and vision. The courses of UID are carefully designed to make a real difference to the student learning experience.

The structure of the programme aims to create a fine balance between theoretical and practical education. The programme focuses on the basics of the field of design while stressing on the possibilities to practice specific skills and knowledge related to specific courses.

The programme takes through a facet of creative skills required to excel in a chosen field. During the course, students will be guided and mentored by experts while being given the opportunity to interact with industry professionals. 

The learning outcomes are assessed at the end of each semester to ensure that students have a firm understanding of the latest concepts before moving on to emerging trends. Each course creates a dynamic environment, which builds the self confidence of the students along with a foundation of creative and technical skills.

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

Name of School Courses and Specialization
School of Communication Design UG (B. Design):Visual Communication (Graphics) / Animation and Motion Graphics
PG (M. Design): Visual Experiential Design
School of Fashion Design UG (B. Design): Fashion Design / Lifestyle Accessory Design
PG (M. Design): Fashion Design / Fashion Styling & Communication / Textile & Knitwear Design
School of Interior Design UG (B. Design): Interior & Furniture Design
PG (M. Design): Interior & Experience Design
School of Industrial Design UG (B. Design): Product Design / Automobile and Transportation Design / Interaction Design
PG (M. Design): Industrial Design

Note: UID has an intake capacity of 420 students across 8 specializations at the undergraduate level; 80 students across 4 specializations at the postgraduate level. The intake for B.Des GDP and B.Des IM is 60 seats each.

For further information on admission: 

  • Contact: Admission Team at 9266663225
  • Email: uidadmissions@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in