Last Call for 2025 Design Admissions at UPES, Pearl Academy & Sharda University

With admission deadlines for UPES, Pearl Academy, and Sharda University approaching on August 31, design aspirants have a final chance to apply for 2025. Also, get ready for NID-DAT 2026.

New Delhi, India: The final round of admissions for the 2025 academic session is coming to a close for many premier design institutions. For thousands of aspirants, the next 24 to 48 hours are critical as the application deadlines for UPES, Pearl Academy, and Sharda University are set to expire on August 31, 2025. Students looking to kickstart their design careers this year should not miss this final opportunity.

Last Chance for 2025 Admissions

The following institutions are concluding their admission cycles, offering a last chance for students who missed earlier deadlines:

• UPES School of Design: The last date to apply for both B.Des and M.Des programs is August 31, 2025. The selection process involves the UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPESDAT), a portfolio review, and a personal interview.
• Pearl Academy: The final admission cycle for Pearl Academy's undergraduate and postgraduate programs is closing on August 31, 2025. Admissions are based on a written entrance exam (DAT & GPT) followed by a personal interview.
• Sharda University: Admissions for UG/PG programs against vacant seats are also closing on August 31, 2025. Selection is based on the university's entrance test (SUAT) or national-level exam scores, followed by an interview.

It is important for aspirants to complete their applications and pay the required fees well before the deadlines to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Focus Shifts to the 2026 Admission Cycle

While the 2025 admission cycle is in its final phase, the next cycle is already in motion with key announcements for future aspirants.

• NID-DAT 2026: The official application notification for the National Institute of Design's entrance exam is expected to be released in the first week of September 2025. This is a crucial starting point for students planning their 2026 application strategy.
• UCEED 2026 & CEED 2026: IIT Bombay will publish the official notifications for both the undergraduate and postgraduate entrance exams on October 1, 2025. The exams are scheduled for January 18, 2026.

For a comprehensive list of design courses and entrance exams, you can visit https://www.onlyeducation.in/exams-list/design.