DUAT 2021 Registration has started on the official website of Digital University. The candidates can register online. The minimum eligibility criteria for DUAT 2021 is to pass Graduation with at least 60% marks. Students who have completed BVoc which has been equated to BSc in any of the mentioned areas and meet the percentage criteria can also apply.

Digital University Aptitude Test (DUAT) is the common admission test for getting admission in M.Tech, M.Sc and PGDeG courses offered by Digital University Kerala. It is an autonomous university, affiliated to CUSAT, Kochi.

DUAT 2021 Highlights

DUAT 2021 will be conducted for admissions in postgraduate courses of Engineering, Science, and e-Governance. The university offers 3 programs under various disciplines. Some important highlights of DUAT are tabulated below:

Name of Examination Digital University Aptitude Test (DUAT)
Conducting Body Digital University
Level of Exam University
Mode of Application Online
Mode of Exam Online
Application Fee INR 500 (for General) & INR 250 (for SC/ST)
Exam Duration 120 mins
Official Website www.iiitmk.ac.in

DUAT 2021 Exam Dates

Events Dates
Start of Online Application July 25, 2021
Last Date for Submission of Applications August 24, 2021
DUAT 2021 Exam Date September 5, 2021
Result Announcement September 9, 2021
Admission Interview September 13, 2021 - September 18, 2021
Admission Results Announcement September 21, 2021
Commencement of Classes October 6, 2021

DUAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must know the minimum eligibility criteria that need to be met. Eligibility criteria for candidates appearing in DUAT 2021 for all the courses are different and the same has been listed below:

Course Eligibility
M.Tech B.Tech/BE /MCA /M.Sc in relevant subjects with 60% marks in graduation
M.Sc B.Tech/BE /BCA /B.Sc in relevant subjects with 60% marks in graduation
PGDeC Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computer systems

DUAT 2021 Selection Criteria

The candidates are selected for the courses offered at Digital University, Kerala on the basis of their performance in DUET 2021 examination followed by counselling. The short-listed students are interviewed and provisionally selected based on their cumulative performance in the interview and the qualifying test scores. The weightage for the qualification score and interview shall be defined by the individual schools based on the needs of the program.

DUAT 2021 Application Process

The application forms are available from July 25, 2021. The candidates can apply for DUAT through online mode by visiting the official website of Digital University, Kerala. Mentioned below are the details regarding the same:

  • Visit the official website of Digital University.
  • Enter the details as required.
  • Choose the course you want to apply for.
  • Cross check all the details you have entered.
  • Process the fee and submit the form.

DUAT 2021 Exam Pattern

Digital University Admission is done through DUAT divided into two sections. The detail about the same is mentioned below:

Section A (Common Questions): Section A comprises three categories of 10-20 questions. The students will get 20 minutes for each category. The paper is based on:

Category No. of Questions Time
General Aptitude 15-20 questions 20 minutes
Mathematics 10-20 questions 20 minutes
English Reading Comprehension 10-20 questions 20 minutes

Section B (Program Specific Test): Section B comprises of the following categories-

  • DUAT MSc CS: It is based on Computer Fundamentals, Computer Organization and Architecture, Computer Networks, Operating System, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Introduction to Programming, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Graph Theory. It comprises 30 questions.
  • DUAT MSc Ecology: It is based on Plant Science, Environmental Chemistry, Zoology, Physics. It comprises 30 questions.
  • DUAT M.Tech CSE: It is based on Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming Languages, Data Structures and Algorithms, System Software, Databases, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence. It comprises 40 questions.
  • DUAT M.Tech EE: It is based on Analog circuits, Digital circuits, Digital signal processing, Circuit theory, Signal processing. It comprises 40 questions.

FAQs

Ques. I have appeared for GATE, do I need to appear for DUAT 2021 for M.Sc program?

Ans. No, you do not need to appear for DUAT 2021 for admission to M.Sc program if you have appeared for GATE. For the MSc programs, GATE score holders with a valid score in relevant disciplines as on April 1, 2021 are exempted from taking the entrance examination. Further, interested UGC-NET qualified candidates in relevant disciplines are also exempted from taking DUAT for admission to MSc programs.

Ques. How is the cut off for DUAT 2021 decided?

Ans. The cut off for the DUAT 2021 score is decided by the individual schools on a yearly basis and can vary from one school to another.

Ques. I am a final year student. Am I eligible to apply for DUAT 2021?

Ans. Yes, candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the final year/semester examination may also apply for the PG Programs provided that they satisfy the following two conditions:

  • Condition 1: The candidates must have appeared or are appearing for the final year/semester exam in full and for the first time.
  • Condition 2: The candidates must have passed all examinations prior to the final year/semester.

Ques. Can I appear in the entrance exam of DUAT 2021 if I belong to Guwahati?

Ans. Yes, you can appear for this entrance test from any state but you need to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria laid down by Digital University.