UID DAT: Apply for B.Des 2027 by Jan 11

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Applications are currently open for the B.Des 2027 program at Unitedworld Institute of Design, Bengaluru.
The UID Design Aptitude Test (DAT), Tier 1 of the admission process, is scheduled for Sunday, 11 January 2026, and will be conducted online.
General category applicants require a minimum of 50% aggregate in their last qualifying examination and must clear a two-tier evaluation process.
The institute offers 2 degrees and 11 courses, providing 100% placement assistance with a highest CTC of 20 LPA.
Candidates may also consider other private institutions that accept NID DAT or UCEED scores for design admissions, with UCEED 2027 scheduled for 17 January 2027 (to be confirmed by IIT Bombay).

Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Bengaluru, has opened its application window for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program for the 2027 academic session. The admission process includes a two-tier evaluation, with the first stage, the UID Design Aptitude Test (DAT), scheduled for 11 January 2026.

Official notification screenshot — Screenshot of the official page at uid.edu.in

This admission cycle is for students seeking to enroll in the institute’s various design courses, which include 2 degrees and 11 distinct programs. The institute, a co-educational establishment, highlights its industry-aligned curriculum and placement support for prospective students.

UID Bengaluru B.Des 2027 Admission Process and Eligibility

For admission to the B.Des program at Unitedworld Institute of Design, Bengaluru, applicants from the General Category (Indian, NRI, and Foreign) must fulfill specific criteria. This includes achieving a minimum of 50% aggregate score in their last qualifying examination and successfully clearing a two-tier evaluation process.

Tier 1 of the evaluation is the UID DAT, an online, AI-proctored examination worth 100 marks, which will be held on Sunday, 11 January 2026. Following this, Tier 2 can be completed in either offline or online mode. The offline mode comprises a Situation Test (ST) and Portfolio Evaluation (PE), while the online mode involves Portfolio Evaluation (PE) and a Personal Interview (PI).

Courses, Facilities, and Placement Overview at UID Bengaluru

Unitedworld Institute of Design, Bengaluru, offers a range of design education with 2 degrees and 11 courses. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with industry experts, including CTOs, Data Scientists, and Cybersecurity experts, and provides over 50 elective options. The institute is equipped with 45+ advanced labs and studios to support practical learning.

Regarding career prospects, the institute provides 100% placement assistance. It reports a network of 1200+ recruiters for placements, with the highest Cost to Company (CTC) offered reaching 20 LPA. In addition, the institute has secured 75+ granted patents and maintains 30+ international collaborations.

Alternative Admission Pathways: NID DAT and UCEED Scores

Prospective design students have additional avenues for admission to various private institutions through national-level design entrance examinations such as NID DAT and UCEED. Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, for instance, accepts NID DAT scores for its B.Des and M.Des programs. NID DAT scores are valued for assessing design aptitude, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.

The UCEED 2027 exam date is scheduled for 17 January 2027, though this is subject to confirmation by IIT Bombay, the conducting authority. UCEED scores are valid for one year for that year’s admissions only, and candidates can attempt the exam a maximum of two consecutive times. Eligibility for UCEED includes specific birth date cut-offs: candidates born on or after October 1, 2001, for OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL categories, and on or after October 1, 1997, for SC, ST, or PwD categories. Candidates must have passed Class XII or equivalent in 2026 or be appearing for the qualifying examination for the first time in 2027.

Several private colleges across India accept NID DAT scores for shortlisting and admission processes, often combined with interviews or portfolio reviews. Similarly, quite a few private universities are UCEED result-sharing institutes, conducting their own selection and counselling processes which may include portfolio reviews, studio tests, or interviews along with the UCEED score.

Institute Name	Location	Programme	How NID Score Is Used
ITM Institute of Design & Media	Mumbai	B.Des	Score Considered
CEPT University	Ahmedabad	B.Des	Shortlisting
FLAME University	Pune	B.Des	Score + Interview
BITS Design School	Mumbai	B.Des	Score + Portfolio
MIT Institute of Design	Pune	B.Des, M.Des	Score + Interview
Pearl Academy	Pan-India	Design UG/PG	Score Considered
World University of Design	Sonipat	B.Des	Score Accepted
UPES School of Design	Dehradun	B.Des, M.Des	Score + Portfolio
Unitedworld Institute of Design	Gandhinagar	B.Des, M.Des	Score Based

S.No.	UCEED Result-sharing Institutes
1.	MIT ID Indore – Avantika University
2.	JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
3.	Anant National University, Ahmedabad
4.	ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai
5.	CEPT University, Ahmedabad
6.	Institute of Design, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
7.	Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru
8.	Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
9.	Alliance University, Bengaluru
10.	Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore
11.	Department of Design, Shiv Nadar IoE, Delhi NCR
12.	MODY University of Science and Technology, Rajasthan
13.	Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
14.	BITS Pilani
15.	FLAME University, Pune
16.	GLS University, Gujarat
17.	JS Institute of Design, New Delhi
18.	Dr D Y Patil School of Design, Pune
19.	Somaiya School of Design, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
20.	Footwear Design and Development Institute – Govt. of India.
21.	Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
22.	Department of Design, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi
23.	Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
24.	Navrachana University, Gujarat
25.	School of Creativity, Rishihood University
26.	Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata
27.	VIT School of Design (V-SIGN), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
28.	MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur
29.	CMR University, Bengaluru
30.	Delhi Technological University, Delhi
31.	UPES School of Design, Dehradun
32.	U. P. Institute of Design, Noida
33.	Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi
34.	Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune
35.	O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
36.	RV University, Bengaluru
37.	D Y Patil University School of Design, Pune
38.	Ajeenkya D Y Patil University School of Design, Pune
39.	University School of Design & Innovation, GGSIPU, New Delhi
40.	Tezpur University, Assam
41.	Mahindra University, Hyderabad
42.	Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University

University	Location	Popular B.Des Specializations	Indicative Fee (approx.)
BITS Design School	Mumbai	Interaction, Communication, Product	≈ ₹8-10 L / year
FLAME University	Pune	Design (broad, liberal-arts model)	~₹40-50 L total (4 yrs)
Mahindra University	Hyderabad	UX, Product, Communication	≈ ₹4-6 L / year
CEPT University	Ahmedabad	Interior Design ; Furniture & Products	≈ ₹3-5 L / year
Institute of Design, Nirma University	Ahmedabad	Industrial Design; Communication Design	~₹4 L / year (~₹16 L total)
Jain (Deemed-to-be-University)	Bengaluru	Industrial, Product, Communication	≈ ₹3-5 L / year
Alliance University	Bengaluru	Design (multiple tracks)	≈ ₹3-4 L / year
Bennett University – School of Design	Greater Noida	Communication, UX, Product	≈ ₹4-5 L / year
Somaiya School of Design	Mumbai	Communication, Pro	NA

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