Final Call: UPES, Pearl Academy & Sharda University 2025 Admissions Close Today!

For thousands of design aspirants, today marks the culmination of their efforts to secure a seat for the 2025 academic year. August 31, 2025, is the final day to submit applications for admissions to several prominent institutions, including UPES School of Design, Pearl Academy, and Sharda University. This is the absolute last chance to apply for a number of B.Des and M.Des programs for the current session.

Don't Miss These Final Deadlines

Students who have not yet applied or are awaiting a final chance must act with urgency to complete their applications by today's deadline.

• Pearl Academy: This is the last date to apply for all undergraduate and postgraduate design programs. The admission process is based on the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and General Proficiency Test (GPT), followed by a personal interview.
• UPES School of Design: Today is the final day to submit the application form for both B.Des and M.Des courses. Admissions are conducted through the UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPESDAT), with a portfolio review and personal interview to follow.
• Sharda University: Admissions for any remaining vacant seats in the B.Des and M.Des programs will close today. The university considers scores from its entrance test, SUAT, or national-level exams like UCEED, followed by an interview.

It is highly recommended that aspirants complete their applications well before midnight to avoid any last-minute server issues.

Get Ready for the Next Admission Cycle

While the 2025 admission process concludes, the academic calendar for 2026 is already taking shape. Aspirants preparing for the next year should mark these crucial dates:

• NID-DAT 2026: The application process for the National Institute of Design's entrance exam is expected to commence in the first week of September 2025. This will be a major event for all aspiring designers.
• UCEED & CEED 2026: The official notifications for both the Undergraduate and Common Entrance Exams for Design will be released on October 1, 2025. The exams are scheduled for January 18, 2026.

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