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Admission Tests

Admission to programmes at Digital University Kerala is based on national-level tests or University-conducted entrance tests, depending on the programme.

Not all applicants are required to take DUAT or DRAT.

DUAT – Digital University Admission Test

University entrance test for MSc, MTech, and MBA programmes.

Required only if you do not have a valid national-level test score (CUET-PG, GATE, etc.).

Key facts

  • Online test
  • 60 MCQs · 60 minutes
  • Negative marking (−0.25)

Date1 June 2026

Syllabus previewAptitude, reasoning, basic mathematics, and English.
(Some programmes may include subject-specific questions.)

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DRAT – Digital University Research Aptitude Test

Entrance test for PhD admissions.

Required only if you do not have NET/JRF, GATE, or equivalent qualification.

Structure

  • DRAT-C: Common aptitude test
  • DRAT-S: Subject-specific test
  • Interview

Date8 June 2026

Syllabus previewResearch aptitude, analytical ability, and subject knowledge.

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Your admission route (DUAT, national-level test, or direct interview) is specified in each programme.