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GD Goenka DAT

GD Goenka University Design Aptitude Test

Form Date: 22 Jan - 31 Jan 2027 (Tentative)

Pen & Paper Mode

Form Date: 22 Jan - 31 Jan 2027

GD GOENKA DAT Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 1,000
  • Number Of Attempts:1
  • Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
  • Exam Conducting Body:GD Goenka (GD G)
  • Courses:BSc, MSc, B.DES, B.Sc + M.Sc
  • Streams:Science, Design

GD Goenka DAT 2027: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility

Updated On - October 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

GD Goenka DAT 2027 or Design Aptitude Test is a University Level exam conducted by GD Goenka University that invites eligible candidates for various UG and PG design courses. The application form will release on 4th week of January 2023. GD Goenka DAT 2023 Exam will held on 2nd week of August 2023. After clearing DAT, shortlisted candidates have to appear for the interview round. Apart from that, GD Goenka also accepts CEED as well as NID Entrance Exam scores for admission. The GD Goenka University Design Aptitude Test 2027 will be held on the scheduled date in (offline) pen-paper mode. Read the complete article to know more about GD Goenka DAT 2027 examination.
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GD Goenka DAT 2027 Latest Update as on 16 October 2026

Checked on 16 October 2026

GD Goenka DAT 2027 registration has officially opened for the 2027-28 session on the university portal, and the exam is conducted by GD Goenka University for B.Des and M.Des admissions at the School of Fashion & Design.

Key highlights
ExamGD Goenka DAT 2027
StatusOnline registration for the 2027-28 academic session has officially opened on the university admission portal.
Next expectedApplication fee is expected to be around INR 1,200 based on previous trends, but this is not officially confirmed.
Official websitegdgoenkauniversity.com
Last verified16 October 2026

GD Goenka DAT 2027 is currently in an active registration stage, with the university confirming that online registration for the 2027-28 academic session has opened on its admission portal. GD Goenka University has also confirmed that GD Goenka DAT remains the entrance route for B.Des and M.Des admissions at the School of Fashion & Design, while valid UCEED or CEED scores may allow exemption from the university-led test. As of 16 October 2026, no official exam date or application deadline has been announced. Based on the previous-year pattern, the next steps are expected to include a detailed schedule, followed by test rounds later in the cycle. Students should keep checking gdgoenkauniversity.com and complete the form early if eligible.

✓ Official
  • Online registration for the 2027-28 academic session has officially opened on the university admission portal.
  • GD Goenka DAT is the mandatory entrance exam for B.Des and M.Des programs at the School of Fashion & Design.
  • Candidates with valid UCEED or CEED scores may be exempted from the university-led DAT.
  • The test pattern focuses on creative ability, visualization, and design-centric logical reasoning.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • Application fee is expected to be around INR 1,200 based on previous trends, but this is not officially confirmed.
  • The exam is typically held in multiple rounds; major phases are expected between April and June 2027, but dates are not yet official.
  • A detailed notification or schedule may be issued after the ongoing registration phase, based on prior admission cycles.
  • Admit card and exam slot details are expected to follow closer to the test window, subject to official release.
  • Result and counselling timelines are usually announced after the examination rounds, but no 2027 dates are officially available yet.

Major Changes This Year

The official update is that registrations are now open and UCEED/CEED scoreholders may be exempted from the university-led DAT; the exact application deadline and exam dates have not been officially announced yet.

No major change has been officially announced yet. The confirmed update is limited to the opening of registration for the 2027-28 session, continued use of GD Goenka DAT for B.Des and M.Des admissions, and possible exemption for candidates with valid UCEED or CEED scores. The application fee, exact test dates, round structure, and other schedule details are still unconfirmed. Any timeline for the entrance rounds remains tentative and should be treated as expected, not official, until the university publishes a notification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest update on GD Goenka DAT 2027?

Registration has officially opened for the 2027-28 session, but the exam date and deadline are not yet officially announced.

Who conducts GD Goenka DAT 2027?

GD Goenka University conducts the DAT for admissions to its School of Fashion & Design programs.

Is GD Goenka DAT mandatory for B.Des and M.Des?

Yes, the university confirms GD Goenka DAT is the entrance exam for B.Des and M.Des admissions at the School of Fashion & Design.

Can UCEED or CEED candidates skip the DAT?

The university says candidates with valid UCEED or CEED scores may be exempted from the university-led DAT, subject to official admission rules.

Has the 2027 exam date been released?

No official exam date has been released yet.

What is the expected application fee for GD Goenka DAT 2027?

It is expected to be around INR 1,200 based on previous trends, but this amount is not officially confirmed.

What topics does the test pattern focus on?

The official source says the test focuses on creative ability, visualization, and design-centric logical reasoning.

Latest Updates:
  • GD Goenka DAT 2023 Application form will release on 4th week of January 2023.
  • GD Goenka DAT 2027 Exam will held on 2nd week of August.

GD Goenka DAT 2023 Exam Status

Candidates can check GD Goenka DAT status from below:

ParticularsStatus
Exam StatusApplivation form will out soon

 

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Important Dates

Following are the important dates of GD Goenka DAT 2027.

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Schedule 
EventsDates 2023 (Tantative)
Application form commences4th week of January 2023 
Last date to submit application form1st week of July 2023
Exam date & personal Interview (PI)2nd week of August 2023
Result declaration 4th week of August 2023

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Application Form

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Application Form can be filled online. Candidates must follow the below-given instructions:
  • Eligible candidates can download the application form online from the official website.
  • After downloading the application form, candidates have to fill the form with the relevant details.
  • Send the duly filled application form along with all necessary documents such as mark sheet of class 10th& 12th, scorecard of pre-qualifying test, graduation/post-graduation/diploma mark sheet if applicable with a Demand Draft (DD) of Rs 1000/- at below address

GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design

GD Goenka Education City

Sohna-Gurgaon Road, Sohna -122103

Haryana, India

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Application Fee

Mode of Payment: Candidates have to pay the application fee of Rs. 1100/- either through online mode or offline mode. 
  • Online- The Application fee can be paid via online mode by the usage of a Credit card/Debit card or Internet Banking.
  • Offline- Fee can also be paid via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of ‘GD Goenka University payable at New Delhi.

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want admission in UG, as well as PG design programmes offered at GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design, need to fulfil all the GD Goenka DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria as mentioned by the relevant colleges :

Eligibility Criteria for UG Programmes
  • The upper age limit for appearing in the GD Goenka DAT exam is restricted to 23 years.
  • Candidates are eligible to apply for GD Goenka Design Aptitude Test if they have passed and cleared their 10+2 from CBSE or any other equivalent qualifying examination (in any stream).
Eligibility Criteria for PG Programmes
  • There are no upper age limit criteria in the case of Post Graduate courses.
  • Candidates are eligible for admission in PG courses offered at GD Goenka SOFD if they are done with their graduation or are about to appear in their qualifying examination which is of a minimum of 3 years full-time duration in streams such as engineering, architecture, design, art or a professional diploma in Design (from NID, CEPT or any equivalent college).
  • They can also seek admissions in PG design programmes offered at GD Goenka based on their CEED scores. Such candidates will not have to give GD Goenka DAT but will have to straight away appear for the interview round.

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Exam Pattern

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Exam Pattern will comprise four sections as under:

GD Goenka DAT Paper Pattern
Section
Category
Marks
A

Communication Skills

20

B

General Knowledge

20

C

Creative ability

30

B

Creative skills

30

 

TOTAL
100
  • Mode of Examination: The exam will be conducted in the Offline (PBT) mode.
  • Duration: Total time allotted for the exam will be 180 minutes (three hours).
  • Total Marks: The question paper will be of a total of 100 marks.

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Syllabus

The GD Goenka DAT 2027 Syllabus is given below. The candidates should have ample knowledge of:

  • Lateral thinking, conceptual thinking, analytical thinking, critical thinking, the ability to hold multiple and potentially contradictory possibilities of mind simultaneously, social, historical, cultural, political awareness, enhanced perception, observation skills and the ability to generate new ideas.
  • Visual communication skills, visual appreciation skills, understanding and manipulation of materials and processes particular to the discipline of choice

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Admit Card

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Admit Card/Hall Ticket will be available soon. Applicants who have successfully done the registration will be allowed to download their Hall Ticket from the official website a week from the entrance examination date.

  • Admit card will include all the important details related DAT Exam such as timing and date for the entrance test, examination venue etc.
  • Candidates must bring their exam ticket with them while coming for the exam. No candidate will be allowed to appear in the exam without a valid DAT exam ticket on the day of the examination.

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Result

After a few days of the DAT exam, GD Goenka University will release GD Goenka DAT 2027 Results. The complete knowledge associated with the result and timetable will probably be given via mail to the candidates. The School of Fashion & Design (SOFD), GD Goenka University, has announced the results of the GD Goenka DAT. Candidates are told that the final result will be sent to aspirants on their respective email IDs for admission to design courses offered at SOFD. 

  • They are required to check their mail to understand the result details and additional admission process.
  • In case applicants don’t obtain any mail, contact the University authority earlier than the e-newsletter of merit list.
  • After receiving the official email containing their DAT result, candidates will also receive an official letter stating that they have secured admission during the course of their selection.

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Counselling

Candidates are called for GD Goenka DAT 2027 Counselling after few days of the result declaration. Desirous candidates who are shortlisted will be assigned the seats as per their rank and designated course.

  • Personal Interview rounds are additionally organized for shortlisting the eligible candidates.
  • Candidates got to qualify for GATA 2022 (Goenka Aptitude Test for Admission) or DAT examination and PI rounds to get admission in numerous and various courses.
  • Candidates should bring all the desired documents together with the attested photocopies for the document verification method.

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Admission Procedure

After qualifying all the written test and counselling/interview rounds, the University will start taking admission.

  • Candidates will probably be shortlisted in response to the scores received within the DAT exam, PI rounds and different academic qualifications.
  • Final admission will be done after the verification of documents and certain admission procedures.
  • Those who have taken the CAT, MAT and the GMAT exams and have achieved the following cutoffs are exempt from the written test, but may be required to take the interview at the discretion of the admissions office:
    • CAT 70 percentile
    • MAT 600
    • GMAT 500

GD Goenka DAT 2027 Highlights

Check the below-given data to know the overview of GD Goenka Design Aptitude Test 2023:

Conducting Body

GD Goenka University

Name of the Exam

GD Goenka Design Aptitude Test (GD Goenka DAT)

Level

State Level

Mode of Selection

Written Test and Counselling

GD Goenka DAT Official Website
Application Mode

Online/Offline

 About GD Goenka University

GD Goenka University is a Private University established in consonance with section 2(f) of the UGC Act through legislation of the Haryana Government. The Deemed Universities are established by the Ministry of HRD under Section 3 of the UGC Act. GD Goenka University is approved under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. Being a University does not require the approval of AICTE. The University is located on a beautiful 60-acre campus on the Delhi-Alwar Highway (South of Delhi) on Sohna Road, Gurgaon amidst Aravalli hills. The high-tech Millennium City, Gurgaon and the National Capital Region are in its proximity.

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GD GOENKA DAT Important Dates

TitleDates
GD Goenka DAT 2027 Form Date22 Jan - 31 Jan 2027 (Tentative)
GD Goenka DAT 2027 Exam Date06 Aug - 19 Aug 2027 (Tentative)
GD Goenka DAT 2027 Result20 Aug - 31 Aug 2027 (Tentative)

GD Goenka University Design Aptitude Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

3 hours

Total Marks:

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Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
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Form Start Date:

22 Jan 2027

Form End Date:

31 Jan 2027

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06 Aug - 19 Aug 2027

Application Fees:

₹ 1,000

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