Hello aspirant,

I hope that you are doing absolutely great.

With reference to yoru above mentioned query, i would like to tell you that yes, the CEED/GATE scores are mandatory for CPDM DAT exam .

CPDM IISc. Eligiblity for admission to M Des programme is a basic degree in engineering or architecture. Selection for admission is based on performance in a design aptitude test (DAT) and interview conducted at the centre. Shortlisting for DAT is done on the basis of appliacant's CEED or GATE score .

I hope that this will help.