The DPU AIET exam 2026 is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in April 2026 (for B.Optom & MCA) & in June (for BBA Hons. & MBA) by Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pune. The registration portal will be live probably from February 2026.
The DPU AIET is a University level entrance test that is held for admission in a few of the UG, PG, and Ph.D programs. The exam is conducted through online remote proctored test mode in a single session once a year.
The article covers comprehensive details about various aspects of the DPU AIET 2026 exam such as key highlights, eligibility requirement, application, syllabus, paper pattern, admit card, result, counselling process, and the list goes on.
The DPU AIET exam 2026 will be held by Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pune. Through the test merit scores, students will be eligible for admission in the B.Optom (Clinical Optometry), BBA (Hons.), MBA, MCA, and Doctoral programs.
Aspirants can find the key details of the entrance exam in the table given below:
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DPU AIET 2026 Details |
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Exam Name |
DPU AIET – DPU All India Entrance Test |
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Conducting Body |
DPU – Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pune |
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Exam Level |
University Level Exam |
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Category |
UG, PG, and Ph.D Programs:
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Exam Mode |
Online – Remote Proctored Test |
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Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
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DPU AIET 2026 Exam Date |
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Exam Medium / Language |
English |
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Exam Duration |
90 Minutes (1 Hour & 30 Minutes) |
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Exam Session |
Single Session |
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DPU AIET Exam Fees |
*The above-mentioned fee includes the processing + test fee. |
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Total Questions in Exam |
100 Questions |
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Total Marks of the Exam |
100 (1 Mark for Each Question) |
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Official Website |
‘dpu.edu.in’ |
Candidates preparing for the entrance test are advised to get well-acquainted with the schedule for their desired program to avoid missing the deadlines.
The test schedule for the DPU AIET exam 2026 can be referred from the table outlined below:
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DPU AIET Exam 2026 Important Events |
Exam Schedule Details (Tentative) |
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Start Date of Registration |
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Last Date of DPU AIET exam 2026 Registration (Without Late Fee) |
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Admit Card Release Date |
14 days before the exam date |
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DPU AIET Exam Date 2026 |
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Exam Results |
Few days after exam |
Aspiring students are required to fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed by the conducting body before they proceed further to apply for the DPU AIET exam 2026.
The general DPU AIET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026 is highlighted in the table given below:
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Particular |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Educational Qualifications |
For UG Programs
For PG Programs
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Age Limit |
* For B.Optom (Clinical Optometry), the minimum age to apply is 17 years. |
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Nationality |
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* The NRI / Foreign Nationals / PIO students can apply for admission at the University. Additionally, for MBA, those who have obtained a valid score in CAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT / other State or National level entrance test are also eligible for admission.
The Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), conducting authority will open the DPU AIET Exam Registration 2026 soon. Students who are willing to appear for the entrance test should apply for the same on ‘dpu.edu.in’ before the stipulated last date.
The fee for the DPU AIET exam 2026 comprises the processing fee + registration fee. For B.Optom (Clinical Optometry) / BBA (Hons.) programs, applicants are required to pay a total of Rs. 1050/-, and Rs. 1300/- for the MBA / MCA courses. After the last date of registration, a late fee of Rs. 250/- shall be applicable.
The conducting body will design the questions based on the matter mentioned in the DPU AIET Exam Syllabus 2026. The curriculum for all the courses is different and is divided into several sections & its respective topics that are needed to be covered. Applicants are advised to go through the syllabus of the desired program to understand the complexity of the test.
The curriculum for some of the programs for the DPU AIET exam 2026 is mentioned below:
For BBA (Hons.) Program
The syllabus for the BBA (Hons.) course is segregated into 4 sections; the details of the same are as follows:
For MBA Program
Students who have applied for admission in the MBA program are supposed to be well-versed with the following sections as given in the syllabus:
The DPU AIET Exam Pattern 2026 states that the University level entrance examination will be conducted through online remote proctored test mode. The appearing candidates will be given 1 hour & 30 minutes to attempt a total of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in the test paper in English language only.
The question paper will comprise 4 sections (5 for B.Optom program). For the BBA (Hons.) course, the sections of the exam paper will include English Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning Ability, and Numerical Ability. As per the marking scheme for the DPU AIET exam 2026, the candidates will be awarded with 1 mark for every correct response. However, for the B.Optom program, no negative marking will be done.
Students can download the DPU AIET Exam Admit Card 2026 two weeks before the stipulated exam date by visiting ‘dpu.edu.in’. The link for downloading the same will be provided to the applicants through email & SMS.
The hall ticket of the DPU AIET exam 2026 will contain the guidelines that have to be followed by the candidates on the exam day. Other details that will be mentioned in the admit card include applicant’s roll number, name, photograph, signature, father’s name, address of the allotted test centre, seat number, and more.
Applicants are suggested to include solving the DPU AIET Exam Previous Year Question Papers during their preparation phase to improve their overall performance during the actual exam. Practising the previously asked questions on a regular basis can be beneficial for the applicants in several ways. By relying on the past year papers, candidates can recognise the underlying meaning of the questions & develop the necessary strategies to answer the same accurately during the DPU AIET exam 2026.
Moreover, students can consider taking the DPU AIET Exam Mock Test 2026 to acquaint themselves with the proctoring environment. Attempting the practise tests can considerably help the candidates in analysing their strengths & weaknesses, and work on the same.
The Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth Deemed University (conducting authority) will declare the result of the DPU AIET 2026 separately for all programs on the official website i.e., ‘dpu.edu.in’. Candidates should know that the DPU AIET Exam Result 2026 will not be sent to them via post / telephone.
Furthermore, a merit list will be prepared for the students who have qualified the DPU AIET exam 2026 & information regarding the same will be displayed on the official website. The merit list will be composed based on the marks secured by the appearing students in all the sections of the exam. Through the list, students can estimate a cut-off.
* Applicants should be aware that no requests shall be allowed for the verification of marks / re-assessment of the exam papers.
Students qualifying the entrance test will be called to attend the DPU AIET Exam Counselling Process 2026 according to their rank in the merit list issued by the Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth Deemed University. For MBA course, students who have qualified CAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT / other State or National level entrance tests can also attend the admission process. The counselling procedure will be conducted via online / offline mode by the respective participating Institution in accordance with the schedule.
During the DPU AIET Exam Seat Allotment 2026, the admission seats will be allocated to the students based on inter-se-merit depending on factors like seat availability during their turn. After admission is granted to the candidates, they have to pay the annual fee in order to confirm their admission seats.
* The DPU AIET exam 2026 qualifying students should be informed that they / concerned representative is supposed to report for counselling as per the scheduled date & time along with the requisite documents or else, their candidature for admission will be instantly cancelled.
Note: Students who are not able to attend the counselling process due to unpreventable situations can authorise a responsible person to represent them during the admission session. The concerned representative in such a case should carry a Letter of Authorisation & the candidates’ documents.
The DPU AIET exam 2026 will be conducted for admission in the Bachelors, Masters, & Doctoral programs such as B.Optom (Clinical Optometry), BBA (Hons.), MBA, MCA, and Ph.D (multiple specialisations). On the basis of the entrance test scores, students can obtain admission at the DPU AIET Exam Participating Colleges 2026 which include the constituent units of the Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pune.
The list of the participating Institutions is described below:
On the basis of the merit marks in the DPU AIET, candidates will be allocated admission seats in the UG & PG programs like B.Optom (Clinical Optometry), BBA (Hons.), MBA & MCA, and in the Ph.D programs available in varied specialisations.
The DPU AIET is also known as the DPU All India Entrance Test.
No, candidates who have obtained a valid score in CAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT / other State or National level entrance test are also eligible for obtaining admission.
No, after the result announcement of the DPU AIET exam 2026, students will be called to attend the online / offline counselling & document verification. Post this, seat allotment will be done & the shortlisted students have to pay annual fee to confirm the admission seat.
The Institutions accepting the marks of the DPU AIET exam 2026 are Dr. DY Patil Institute of Optometry & Visual Sciences (DYPIOVS), Global Business School & Research Centre (GBSRC), and Dr. DY Patil School of Science & Technology (DYPSST), located at Pune.
The conducting body states that for B.Optom, the level of DPU AIET will be according to the HSC examination. Additionally, for MCA, the Mathematics & Statistics section of the exam paper will comprise questions from topics of Mathematics up to 12th Class.
No, there will be no provision for request for re-assessment & verification of the exam papers of the DPU AIET.
The admit card of the DPU All India Entrance Test can be downloaded by the students through the official website 14 days before the stipulated exam date. The download link for the same will be communicated through SMS & email.
