UCEED 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

UCEED is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes at participating institutes. The exam tests candidates on visual perception, logical reasoning, creativity, observation, and drawing/communication skills. UCEED scores are used for admission primarily to IITs offering B.Des and some result-sharing institutes. The exam is conducted once a year and is known for its aptitude- and design-thinking-focused assessment.

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Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)

Conducted by: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Design (B.Des)Creative Aptitude
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Key Summary

UCEED is IIT Bombay’s national UG design entrance test for admission to B.Des programmes at participating institutes.

UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay for B.Des admissions. It evaluates design aptitude through objective questions and a drawing-based section, making it one of India’s most competitive undergraduate design exams.
UCEED is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes at participating institutes. The exam tests candidates on visual perception, logical reasoning, creativity, observation, and drawing/communication skills. UCEED scores are used for admission primarily to IITs offering B.Des and some result-sharing institutes. The exam is conducted once a year and is known for its aptitude- and design-thinking-focused assessment.

UCEED Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

3 hours

total Marks

300 Marks

exam Level

UG

eligibility

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent) in the year specified in the official UCEED notification are eligible. Applicants from any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities) can apply, subject to meeting the institute-specific admission requirements during counselling/seat allocation.

official Website

https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/

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