CEED 2026
Common Entrance Examination for Design
National levelOnline & Offline examDesign
- Exam date
- 18 Jan 2026
- Application starts
- 01 Oct 2026
- Exam mode
- Online & Offline
- Application mode
- Online
- Level
- National
About CEED
CEED is the entrance test for the Master of Design (M.Des) programmes at IITs and for design-based PhD programmes at IISc and IITs.
Conducted by: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
CEED Important Dates
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Admit Card Date | 02 Jan 2026 | Completed |
| Exam Date | 18 Jan 2026 | Completed |
| Result Date | 04 Mar 2026 | Completed |
| Registration Dates | 01 Oct 2026 | Completed |
Dates are indicative and can change – confirm on the official exam website.
Courses accepting CEED
M.DesBE/B.TECHMBBSB.SCB.COM
CEED Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree, diploma or equivalent in design, architecture or engineering.
- There is no age limit; final year students can apply.
CEED Exam Pattern
| Parts | Part A (computer based) and Part B (design and drawing on paper) |
| Part A | Numerical answer, multiple select and multiple choice questions on visualisation, design awareness and logical reasoning |
| Part B | Sketching, creativity and communication tasks |
How to apply for CEED
- Register on the CEED website.
- Fill in details and pay the fee.
- Download the admit card.
CEED Preparation Tips
- Practise freehand sketching under time limits.
- Build a habit of observing design in everyday objects.
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