IIT Bombay will conduct CEED 2027 on January 17, 2027. The exam will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, split into Part A (9:00–10:00 AM, Computer-Based) and Part B (10:00 AM–12:00 Noon, Pen and Paper).
- The full notification and registration details will be released by October 1, 2026, at @ceed.iitb.ac.in.
- The registration is expected to start in the first week of October 2026.
- The CEED 2027 admit card is expected to be released in the first week of January 2027.
- CEED 2027 results are expected in the first week of March 2027.
- The exam offers admission to M.Des and PhD programmes at IITs, IISc Bangalore, and other participating institutes.
Source: CEED Official Website
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CEED 2027 Important Dates
IIT Bombay has not yet announced the official CEED 2027 exam date. Based on the previous year's schedule, the tentative dates for CEED 2027 are given in the table below:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CEED 2027 Official Notification Release | By October 1, 2026 |
| CEED 2027 Registration Portal Opens | October 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register (without late fee) | November 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register (with late fee of Rs. 500) | November 10, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| CEED 2027 Admit Card Release | First week of January 2027 |
| Last Date to Correct Admit Card Discrepancies | Second week of January 2027 (5:00 PM) |
| CEED 2027 Exam Date | Third week of January 2027 (Expected: January 17, 2027) |
| Release of Draft Answer Key (Part A) | 2 days after exam - third week of January 2027 |
| Window to Submit Objections Against Draft Answer Key | Third to fourth week of January 2027 |
| CEED 2027 Final Answer Key Release (Part A) | Fourth week of January 2027 |
| Release of Part A Cutoff | First week of February 2027 |
| CEED 2027 Result Declaration | First week of March 2027 |
| Score Card Availability | March 2027 to July 2027 |
| CEED 2027 Counselling | March to April 2027 |
Ques. How many times is CEED conducted in a year?
Ans. The CEED is conducted once a year, mostly on the 3rd Sunday of January. CEED 2027 will be conducted on 17 January 2027 by IIT Bombay.
Ques. Who is eligible for CEED 2027?
Ans. Candidates must have completed a graduate degree/diploma/postgraduate degree program of a minimum of three years (after 10+2 level) or must be appearing for the final examination by July 2027 to be eligible for CEED 2027.
Candidates must also note that institute-wise eligibility differs for CEED, so candidates must check the specific eligibility for the institute they are targeting.
CEED Previous Year Exam Dates
Based on CEED's previous year exam date analysis for the period 2022 to 2026, the following trends are observed:
- The CEED exam is usually conducted in the 3rd or 4th week of January each year.
- The exam is mostly conducted on a Sunday, barring an exception in 2024 when it was conducted on a Saturday.
- The timings for the exam remain unchanged over the period, i.e. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
| Year | Exam Date | Day | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 18, 2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| 2025 | January 19, 2025 | Sunday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| 2024 | January 20, 2024 | Saturday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| 2023 | January 22, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| 2022 | January 23, 2022 | Sunday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
Ques: When can I apply for CEED 2027?
Ans: The CEED 2027 registration is expected to begin by October 1, 2026, with the last date to apply without a late fee around November 5, 2026. You can apply with a late fee of Rs. 500 till November 10, 2026 (5:00 PM). These dates are based on previous year schedules.
The application fee for CEED 2027 is expected to be:
- INR 2,000 for women candidates and SC/ST/PwD candidates
- INR 4,000 for all other candidates
CEED 2027 Registration Dates
The registration for CEED 2027 is expected to begin in the first week of October 2026.
- The CEED 2026 registrations began on 1 October 2025, and the last date for application was 31st October 2025.
- This year, CEED registrations are expected to follow a similar pattern, ending by November 5, 2027.
The expected dates for CEED 2027 registrations are given in the table below:
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CEED 2027 Official Notification Release | By October 1, 2026 |
| CEED 2027 Registration Portal Opens | October 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register (without late fee) | November 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register (with late fee of Rs. 500) | November 10, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
CEED 2027 Admit Card Dates
The CEED 2027 admit card is expected to be released by the First week of January 2027.
- Once released, candidates can download the CEED admit card by using their Email and password.
- The CEED 2026 admit card was released on January 2, 2026, while the admit card correction window was open till 8 January 2026.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CEED 2027 Admit Card Release | First week of January 2027 |
| Last Date to Correct Admit Card Discrepancies | Second week of January 2027 (5:00 PM) |
Check More: CEED Admit Card
CEED 2027 Answer Key Dates
IIT-B will release the CEED 2027 draft answer key after the exam is conducted, likely in the third week of January 2027.
- The answer key is usually released within 2-3 days after the exam is conducted.
- The answer key release will be followed by the opening of the objection window.
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of Draft Answer Key (Part A) | Third week of January 2027 |
| Window to Submit Objections Against Draft Answer Key | Third to fourth week of January 2027 |
| CEED 2027 Final Answer Key Release (Part A) | Fourth week of January 2027 |
Ques. Does IIT Bombay release the answer key for the CEED Part B exam?
Ans. No, IITB does not release any answer key for CEED Part B. The answer key is only released for Part A of the exam, which is MCQ-based.
Check More: CEED Answer Key
CEED 2027 Result Dates
Based on the previous year's dates, CEED 2027 results are expected to be announced by the first week of March 2027.
- CEED 2026 results were released on 4 March 2026.
- The CEED results are usually released within 40-45 days after the exam is conducted.
- Before releasing the results, IIT-B will release the cutoff for CEED Part A.
- Those who qualify for this cutoff will be eligible for evaluation of their Part B exam.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Part A Cutoff | First week of February 2027 |
| CEED 2027 Result Declaration | First week of March 2027 |
| Score Card Availability | March 2027 to July 2027 |
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CEED 2027 Exam Centres
IIT Bombay is expected to conduct CEED 2027 across approximately 27 cities in India.
- You must select three cities in order of preference when filling the application form.
- No centre change request will be accepted once the registration form is submitted.
- Your allotted exam city and centre address will be mentioned on your CEED 2027 admit card.
- If the number of registered candidates in a selected city is too low, that city may be dropped from the final list.
- In such a case, you will be allotted your second or third preference city.
| Region | Expected Cities (Based on CEED 2026) |
|---|---|
| North India | Delhi, Chandigarh / Mohali, Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow, Noida |
| South India | Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Visakhapatnam |
| West India | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Panaji, Raipur, Bhopal, Hubballi (Hubli) |
| East India | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Guwahati |
Check More: CEED Exam Centres
CEED 2027 Exam Dates FAQs
Ques. When will IIT Bombay announce the CEED 2027 exam date?
Ans. IIT Bombay is expected to release the CEED 2027 official notification and exam date by October 1, 2026, at ceed.iitb.ac.in. Keep checking the official website from September 2026 for early announcements.
Ques. What is the expected CEED 2027 exam date?
Ans. Based on past patterns and the official UCEED 2027 confirmation (January 17, 2027), CEED 2027 is most likely on Sunday, January 17, 2027. CEED and UCEED have been held on the same date every year since 2022. This must be confirmed at ceed.iitb.ac.in once the official notification is out.
Ques. What is the difference between CEED and UCEED?
Ans. CEED is a postgraduate entrance exam for M.Des and PhD programmes, while UCEED is an undergraduate exam for B.Des programmes. Both are conducted by IIT Bombay on the same date each year. CEED Part A is 1 hour and Part B is 2 hours - the reverse of UCEED.
Ques. When will CEED 2027 registration start?
Ans. CEED 2027 registration is expected to start on October 1, 2026, with the last date to apply without a late fee around November 5, 2026, and with a late fee (Rs. 500 extra) around November 10, 2026.
Ques. What is the CEED 2027 application fee?
Ans. Based on CEED 2026, the fee is expected to be INR 2,000 for women and SC/ST/PwD candidates and INR 4,000 for all other candidates. A late fee of INR 500 applies if you register after the regular closing date.
Ques. What will be a good score in CEED 2027?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, a candidate scoring 50 to 60+ marks in CEED 2027 can be considered a good score. This score is expected to place a candidate within the top 200 ranks.
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