UPCET MDes Syllabus: Check Complete List, Exam Pattern

UPCET MDes Syllabus : Candidates who are going to sit for the UPCET entrance exam for the MDes course must remember that before starting the final preparation, they must check out the complete syllabus. The UPCET (Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test) was previously popularly known as UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination). This entrance exam is organised to select potential candidates for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. As both UG and PG levels are distinct, even the syllabus for the same varies. The MDes course syllabus is solely based on the CEED syllabus.

Candidates with a valid CEED score will be admitted on a preferential basis. However, those who will not be able to appear for CEED 2024, must take UPCET 2024. This entrance will be conducted in offline mode in OMR pattern at various centres across India. CollegeDekho will run you through the syllabus of UPCET MDes 2024, knowledge of which plays a crucial role in effective preparation for the same.

Also Read: Master of Design (M.Des)

UPCET MDes 2024 Important Dates

UPCET 2024 official notification and important dates will be announced soon. They will be updated below as soon as they are released. However, for the time being, you can check the tentative dates.

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Start of UPCET MDes Application Form	December 26, 2023
Deadline for Application Form Submission	February 7, 2024
Last date to submit the fee	February 8, 2024
Application Correction	February 11-12, 2024
Issue of Admit Card	March 7, 2024
UPCET MDes Exam	March 11-28, 2024
Display of Provisional Answer Key	April 4, 2024
Result Declaration	TBA
Counselling begins on	TBA

UPCET MDes 2024 Exam Pattern

The detailed UPCET MDes 2024 exam pattern can be checked below -

Parameter	Detail
Mode of UPCET MDes 2024	Online & Offline (Computer-Based and Pen-Paper Based)
MDes 2024 Entrance Language	English
UPCET MDes 2024 Sections	Part A & Part B
Duration of UPCET MDes 2024	Three Hours (3 Hours)
Duration of UPCET MDes Part A 2024	1 Hour
Duration of UPCET MDes Part B 2024	2 Hours
Negative Marking	Negative marking is applicable for only Part A of UPCET MDes

UPCET MDes Exam Pattern for Part A

Refer to the exam pattern of UPCET MDes for Part A below:

• Part A will be conducted in a computer-based format.
• The total duration of Part A will be one hour.
• It will comprise multiple-type questions (MCQs), which are further divided into three sections.
• For every correct answer students will be awarded 2 marks.
• There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer. But this negative marking is only for the first and third sections of Part A. No negative marking scheme is applicable for the second section.

Also Read: Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) Exam

UPCET MDes Exam Pattern for Part B

Check out the Part B exam pattern here:

• Part B section will be held in a pen-paper-based offline format.
• The total duration of Part B will be two hours.
• It will be held to analyse the overall skills of candidates based on design.
• For this part, students will be given answer books in the exam hall, they have to attempt their answers in this test booklet itself and return it to the examiner.

UPCET MDes 2024 Syllabus

Have you already begun your preparation for UPCET 2024? If yes, knowing about the syllabus of UPCET MDes while making a preparation plan will help you make a more relevant plan. Also, students who are still left to gear up their preparation plan must prepare the same as per the syllabus divided into two parts given below:

UPCET Part A

Check out the topics based on which the questions will be asked in the exam:

Visualization and Spatial Ability
This section will include pictorial and diagrammatic questions which shall evaluate:

• The candidate’s understanding of the spatial relationships of 2D and 3D objects and shapes.
• The candidate’s understanding of the transformation and/or manipulation of the 2D and 3D shapes and objects.

Analytical and Logical Reasoning
This section of questions will be based on:

• The ability of candidates to analyse given information logically and select the nearest solutions.
• The candidate’s ability to weigh opinions, arguments or solutions against appropriate criteria.
• The ability of the candidate to use logic and structured thinking to deduce the correct answer from a short passage from a number of statements will also be evaluated.

Environmental and Social Awareness:
This will include questions based on:

• General awareness of environmental factors like population, climate, vegetation, pollution, weather, water, natural resources, and so on.
• Their implications are on the design of images, products, infrastructure, and environment.
• Must have awareness of design terminologies.
• Cultural and social connection with the history of the designed artefact, design, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible design ideas.
• History of sculpture, art, and literature are also part of this section.

Language and Creativity
Here, the ability of the candidate to do the following will be looked at:

• Comprehending passages in commonly used English language.
• Ability to think creatively in terms of alternatives.
• Ability to differentiate between innovative options of design and thinking out of the box.

Observation and Design Sensitivity
Questions under this section will be based on :

• Evaluating the candidate’s ability to detect concealed properties in everyday situations and daily life and think critically accordingly regarding the same.
• Similarly, the ability of the candidate to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes will also be assessed.

Design Thinking and Problem Solving
Questions in this section will evaluate the following

• The candidate’s ability to understand the context, the constraints, and the users and select the most appropriate solution for a given question of design.

Also Read: Colleges Accepting CEED 2024 Score

UPCET Part B

Refer to the topics from which questions will be asked in the entrance exam:

Creativity: Questions here will be based on looking at the ability of the candidate to think out of the box and introduce some unique as well as diverse answers or solutions to the questions.

Drawing Ability: Evaluating the candidate’s drawing skills and their ability to draw products, people or scenes in accordance or proportion with good line composition, proportion, perspective shading and quality.

Problem Identification Skills: It also includes questions on understanding the user and the context, their appropriate use in design and knowledge of properties of materials, etc.

Communication skills: This section also asks questions to evaluate the candidate’s ability to communicate concepts and ideas clearly with the help of visuals and texts.

Best Books for UPCET MDes 2024

To help you prepare in the best and most effective way, we have also provided a list of best books or study material for UPCET MDes Preparation:

McGraw Hill Education	Popular Master Guide NIFT by R. Gupta
NIFT Entrance Examination (Guide) by D Mittal	NIFT Exam Guide by Dr. R. P. Datason
NIFT Exam Guide by Verma	Arihant NIFT Entrance Exam Self-Study Guide
NIFT Entrance Exams: Ultimate Success Series By Surendra	NIFT Entrance Exam - Self-Study Guide
Concepts of Pattern Grading	Bright Careers Guide NIFT Entrance Exam

UPSEE (UPCET) 2024 Preparation Tips

It is essential that applicants schedule their study time and concentrate on the subjects that matter most. Aspirants are recommended to follow the preparatory advice provided below in order to do well in UPSEE (UPCET) 2024:

# Be aware of the entire official syllabus of the exam.

# Divide time to cover different sections of the official syllabus and frame a timetable.

# Refer to the best books and study materials which are relevant to the syllabus and cover the latest updates.

# Practice from the previous year's question paper to understand the exam pattern in a better way.

# Take practice exams at least twice a week to analyse the preparation level and know the improvement.

# Don’t ignore any topic or section of the official prescribed syllabus.

# Prepare short notes or highlight main pointers to revise easily.

This is all regarding the UPCET MDes syllabus. Make sure that you have a clear idea of the syllabus before you begin with the preparation. Although MDes entrance involves a wide range of topics, it is significant to note that candidates with a flair for creativity and innovation will certainly excel.

Candidates must focus on 3D drawing along with focusing on thinking out of the box while attempting any question. Well, hope the article helps you with UPCET MDes admission to the 2024-25 session.

All the best for UPCET MDes 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on Design Admissions 2024 and other education-related news and articles.