UCEED 2026
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design
National levelOnline examDesign
- Exam date
- 18 Jan 2026
- Application starts
- 01 Oct 2025
- Exam mode
- Online
- Application mode
- Online
- Level
- National
About UCEED
UCEED is the entrance test for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIITDM Jabalpur and other institutes.
Conducted by: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
UCEED Important Dates
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 01 Oct 2025 | Completed |
| Exam Date | 18 Jan 2026 | Completed |
Dates are indicative and can change – confirm on the official exam website.
Courses accepting UCEED
B.DesBE/B.TECHMBBSB.SCB.COM
UCEED Eligibility
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 in any stream.
- An age limit applies as per the official brochure.
UCEED Exam Pattern
| Parts | Part A (computer based) and Part B (drawing on paper) |
| Part A | Numerical answer type, multiple select and multiple choice questions on visualisation, observation, design thinking and analytical reasoning |
| Part B | Sketching and design problems |
How to apply for UCEED
- Register on the UCEED website.
- Fill in the application and pay the fee.
- Download the admit card.
UCEED Preparation Tips
- Sketch every day – speed and clarity both matter.
- Practise visualisation and spatial reasoning puzzles.
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