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DesignUCEED
IIT Bombay (on behalf of UCEED-CEED Committee)
- Domain
- Design
- Level
- National
- Type
- Entrance
- Application closes
- To be announced
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Overview
Conducting body
IIT Bombay (on behalf of UCEED-CEED Committee)
What you get
Admission to B.Des at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIITDM Jabalpur
Latest content cycle
2026
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Complete exam guide
Eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and official resources in one structured view.
EligibilityPending verification
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Part A — Computer Based Test
Required - 2
Part B — Subjective design assessment
Required - 3
Rank generation
Required - 4
Joint B.Des. seat allocation
Required
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Part A — Computer Based Test
Computer Based TestQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
2026 section structure
| Question type | Per subject | Full marks | Negative marks | Partial marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Answer Type | + | None | No | |
| Multiple Select Questions | + | None | No | |
| Multiple Choice Questions | + | None | No |
Part B — Subjective design assessment
Questions displayed on computer; written/drawn responses in the supplied answer bookletQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
2026 section structure
| Question type | Per subject | Full marks | Negative marks | Partial marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketching | + | None | No | |
| Design Aptitude | + | None | No |
Rank generation
IIT Bombay evaluationQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Joint B.Des. seat allocation
Separate B.Des. application, preference, category validation, five allotment rounds and seat acceptanceQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
SyllabusPending verification
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Visualization and spatial reasoning
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Practical and scientific knowledge
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Observation and design sensitivity
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Environment and society
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Analytical and logical reasoning
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Language
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Creativity
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Drawing
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Design aptitude
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Next confirmed event
Next Exam Date: 2027-01-17
What happens next
Confirmed upcoming schedule
Next Exam Date
Upcoming2027-01-17
Full published timeline22 completed · 0 awaiting dates⌄
Scorecard Deadline
Completed2026-07-31
Results And Important Dates Pages
CompletedScorecards available through 31 July 2026.
Round5 Fee Deadline
Completed2026-07-13 18:00
Round5 Final Date
Completed2026-07-09
Round4 Date
Completed2026-06-24
Homepage Result Announcement
CompletedThe 6 March homepage update stated 11 June 2026.
Round3 Date
Completed2026-06-10
Round2 Date
Completed2026-05-19
Round1 Date
Completed2026-04-21
Bdes Application Deadline
Completed2026-04-10 17:30
Bdes Application Start Date
Completed2026-03-14 10:00
Scorecard Start Date
Completed2026-03-10
Result Date
Completed2026-03-06
Final Answer Key Date
Completed2026-01-28 17:00
Answer Key Comment Deadline
Completed2026-01-22 17:00
Draft Answer Key Date
Completed2026-01-20
Exam Date
Completed2026-01-18
Admit Card Correction Deadline
Completed2026-01-08 17:00
Admit Card Available From
Completed2026-01-02 13:00
Extended Late Fee Deadline
Completed2025-11-10 17:00
Extended Regular Deadline
Completed2025-11-05
Registration Start Date
Completed2025-10-01 13:00
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Total Seats
245
Participating Institute Count
7
Admission Notice
Other result-sharing institutes conduct independent admission processes and are outside IIT Bombay's joint allocation.
| Course | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design | Joint seat-allocation consideration at seven participating institutes, subject to rank, Class 12 eligibility, category and institute-specific subject requirements. |
CutoffsPending verification
These values are StudyBddy calculations using IIT Bombay's official formula, mean and standard deviation. Round-specific institute closing ranks are available separately on the official announcements page.
| Year | Stage | Category | Reference Value | Calculation | Computed From Official Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Part A shortlisting | OPEN | 83.75 | 70.86 + 25.77 / 2 | Yes |
| 2026 | Part A shortlisting | OBC-NCL/EWS | 75.38 | 0.9 × 83.75 | Yes |
| 2026 | Part A shortlisting | SC/ST/PwD | 41.88 | 0.5 × 83.75 | Yes |
Previous-year papersPending verification
| Year | Name | Official Url |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Official UCEED 2026 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2025 | Official UCEED 2025 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2024 | Official UCEED 2024 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2023 | Official UCEED 2023 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2022 | Official UCEED 2022 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2021 | Official UCEED 2021 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2020 | Official UCEED 2020 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2019 | Official UCEED 2019 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2018 | Official UCEED 2018 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2017 | Official UCEED 2017 question paper | Open ↗ |
| 2016 | Official UCEED 2016 question paper | Open ↗ |
Books & study sourcesNot loaded
Official & trusted free resourcesPending verification
| Name | Purpose | Url |
|---|---|---|
| UCEED 2026 official page | Current announcements and seat matrix | Open ↗ |
| UCEED 2026 Information Brochure | Eligibility, fees, pattern, syllabus, evaluation and admissions | Open ↗ |
| UCEED announcements | Actual allotment dates and institute opening/closing ranks | Open ↗ |
| UCEED results | Result and scorecard calendar | Open ↗ |
| UCEED important dates | Updated official examination dates | Open ↗ |
| UCEED downloads | Question papers, keys and brochure | Open ↗ |
| UCEED candidate portal | Candidate result and scorecard access | Open ↗ |
How to applyPending verification
- 1Confirm age, attempt and Class 12 first-appearance eligibility.
- 2Register on the official UCEED candidate portal.
- 3Enter personal, academic and category details and upload the prescribed documents.
- 4Pay the applicable Indian or foreign-national fee.
- 5Download the admit card and attempt both Part A and Part B.
- 6Download the result and scorecard.
- 7If ranked and admission-eligible, submit the separate B.Des. joint application.
- 8Enter institute preferences and complete allotment, acceptance and reporting.
FAQsPending verification
Can students from Arts or Commerce take UCEED?
Yes, although their joint B.Des. institute options are narrower than those of PCM candidates.
How many attempts are allowed?
Two consecutive attempts.
How many joint B.Des. seats were available in 2026-27?
245 across seven institutes.
When is UCEED 2027?
17 January 2027 in the forenoon.
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