Admission Tests

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

Use this page if you have registered for DUAT or DRAT and need the test date, syllabus, or route-specific information. 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)

DateDUAT Phase I was held on 14 June 2026

DUAT Phase II applications for selected PG programmes will be open from 20 June to 10 July 2026. DUAT Phase II will be held on 16 July 2026.

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

View full DUAT syllabus

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

DateDRAT will be held on 21 June 2026

PhD DRAT channel is closed. PhD national-level qualification route remains open until 21 June 2026 for eligible candidates.

Syllabus previewResearch aptitude, analytical ability, and subject knowledge.

View full DRAT syllabus

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