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04 Aug, 2025 UCEED 2026 exam date is January 18, 2026; notification out on October 1, 2025 @uceed.iitb.ac.in. Check Here
The UCEED 2026 will be conducted by IIT Bombay on 18th January 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The official notification will be released on 1st October 2025 on the official website.
- UCEED Exam includes 2 Parts: Part A will be computer-based and Part B will be a pen-and-paper drawing test, where both parts will be compulsory and to be attempted in 3 hours.
- Part A will include NAT, MSQ and MCQ Questions, and Part B will include drawing and Visualisation skills.
- The UCEED Exam will test candidates' creativity, design and problem-solving skills rather than academic knowledge.
The UCEED offers more than 200+ B.Des Seats in different participating IITs, in which IIT Bombay offers around 37 Seats, IIT Guwahati offers 56 seats, and IITDM Jabalpur offers 66 seats. The Seat Allotment will be based on the UCEED Rank and the counselling process.
For all the latest and current information, candidates should stay updated with the official website of UCEED uceed.iitb.ac.in.
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| Key Summary: In this Article, we will discuss about UCEED 2026 Exam, including the exam dates, pattern, syllabus, total seats and other important information.
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UCEED 2026 Exam Dates
The UCEED 2026 Exam date is 18th January 2026, and will be conducted by IIT Bombay. The official notification, including the dates, admit card release date, and result declaration, will be released by 1st October, 2025.
UCEED 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | October 1, 2025 |
| Start of Online Registration | October 1, 2025 (Expected) |
| Last Date to Apply (Regular Fee) | Early November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Late Fee) | Mid-November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 10, 2026 (Expected) |
| UCEED 2026 Exam Date | January 18, 2026 |
| Draft Answer Key Release | January 23, 2026 (Expected) |
| Final Answer Key Release | January 31, 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Announcement | March 2026 (Expected) |
| B.Des Application Portal Opens | March/April 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Rounds | April to July 2026 |
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UCEED Exam DatesChanges in UCEED 2026
There are certain changes in UCEED 2026 as compared to previous years, in Part B of the exam. These changes will test candidates' design aptitude and creative thinking.
- The Part B Section will now include 2 questions: 1 drawing question and 1 design aptitude question.
- The time limit is increased from 30 minutes to 60 minutes in part B.
- In Part A, more focus will be given to visualisation, design sensitivity and scientific knowledge.
- Both Questions in Part B will be scored separately.
People Also Asked?
Ques. What UCEED exam is for?
Ans. Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) is a test centre-based examination of 3 hours duration for admission to Bachelor of Design (B. Des.)
Ques. Can I get into IIT with UCEED?
Ans. Admissions to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur are done through the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED). Many institutes also recognise the UCEED Score Card for admissions to their BDes program.
Ques. Is UCEED difficult?
Ans. The difficulty level of the UCEED is moderate difficulty level. But there were some difficult questions as well, especially MSQ-related questions from Part A. In NAT was well, there were some tricky questions. Otherwise, the difficulty level is comparable to last year's UCEED question paper.
UCEED 2026 Highlights
Given below is the table curated for assistance to the students who wish to enrol in the undergraduate courses of design in session 2026-27.
| UCEED Full Form | Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design |
| Conducting Body | IIT Bombay |
| Uceed 2026 official website | uceed.iitb.ac.in |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam |
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| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Question Type |
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| Number of Exam Centres | 24 |
| uceed@iitb.ac.in | |
| UCEED Helpline | +91-22-2576 4063/9093/9094 |
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Ques. How to apply for the UCEED exam 2026?
Ans. Registration can be done only online through the Registration Portal. Detailed instructions for the online application are provided on the Registration Portal. Online Registration starts on October 01, 2026. Candidates should simultaneously satisfy all the eligibility criteria.
Ques. Is UCEED conducted twice a year?
Ans. The UCEED exam is conducted at the national level once a year in 27 cities across the nation.
UCEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The students need to check the UCEED Exam Eligibility 2026 before registering for the exam
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Age Limit |
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| Attempt Limit | 2 times in consecutive years. |
| Qualifying exam | Class 12th or equivalent cleared in 2026 or appearing in 2026 |
| Eligible Stream | Any Stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities) |
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UCEED Eligibility CriteriaUCEED 2026 Application Form
Given below are the detailed steps that the candidates need to follow to register for UCEED 2026.
- Visit the official website at uceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Click on the registration link for UCEED 2026.
- Enter your personal details.
- Get your mobile number and email ID verified.
- Log in to the portal with the credentials.
- Fill in the required details along with the preference for exam cities.
- Upload the mandatory documents.
- Pay the UCEED 2026 Application Fee
UCEED 2026 Application Fee
The UCEED 2026 Application Fee is neither transferable nor refundable. The payment of the application fee can only be done online.
Given below is the table for category-wise UCEED 2026 Application Fee.
| Category | Application Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Nationals | Female Candidates (all categories)- | INR 2000 |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | INR 2000 | |
| All Other Candidates | INR 4000 | |
| Foreign Nationals (including PIO/OCI) | Candidates from SAARC countries | USD 420 |
| Candidates from Non-SAARC countries | USD 525 | |
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Ques. What is the late fee for UCEED 2026?
Ans. With regular fees, applications can be submitted up to October 31, 2026. However, with a late fee of INR 500, applications will be accepted up to November 8, 2026.
Ques. Who is the rank 1 in UCEED 2025?
Ans. The NIFT 2025 entrance exam is topped by Mr. Spandan Nath, who scored 194.16 marks out of 300 marks.
UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern
Given below is the UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern covering details on Part-A and Part-B along with its marking scheme. The students are advised to go through the following before preparing for UCEED 2026.
- Exam Division: Two parts- Part A and Part B
- Mode to Exam: Part A is a computer-based test while Part B as a drawing test
- Total Duration: 3 hours
- Total Number of Questions: 69 questions
- Types of Questions: MCQs, MSQs, NATs and Drawing Test
UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern: Part A
| Part- A (2 hours 30 minutes) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks for correct answer | Marks for wrong answer | Total Marks |
| 1 | NAT | 18 | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| 2 | MSQ | 18 | Partial Marking | -1 | 72 |
| 3 | MCQ | 32 | 3 | -0.71 | 96 |
| Total | 68 | -- | -- | 240 | |
UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern: Part B
| Part- B (30 Minutes) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of Question | Number of Question | Total Marks |
| Sketching | 1 | 60 |
People Also Asked?
Ques. What are the parts of the UCEED exam?
Ans. The UCEED exam paper pattern provides comprehensive information, including the number of questions, mark distribution, and the exam duration. UCEED 2026 exam consists of two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A contains three sections - NAT, MSQ, and MCQ, while Part B assesses drawing skills through a subjective question.
Ques. Is maths compulsory for UCEED?
Ans. NO, students from any stream (science, arts and humanities, commerce, etc)in their 12th standard (or equivalent), are eligible to apply for UCEED and NID.
UCEED 2026 Syllabus
The students are advised to go thoroughly about every topic mentioned in UCEED 2026 Syllabus. However, the authorities have stated that “ The topics given are exhaustive and indicative of the nature of questions. The UCEED 2026 may not cover all the topics.”
UCEED 2026 Syllabus: Part A
| Topic | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Visualization and Spatial Ability | Pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test the understanding of transformation and/or manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships, knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts. |
| Observation and Design Sensitivity | Ability to detect concealed properties in a day to day life and think critically about them. Ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes. |
| Environmental and Social Awareness | General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources, etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure, and environment. Awareness of design terminologies, social and cultural connection with the design, history of the designed artifact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. History of art, sculpture, and literature. |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | Ability to analyze given information logically and select the most appropriate solutions. Ability to weigh opinions, arguments, or solutions against appropriate criteria. Ability to use logical and structured thinking to deduce from a short passage, which of a number of statements is the most accurate response to a posed question. |
| Language and Creativity | Ability to understand passages in commonly used English language. Ability to think creatively in terms of alternatives, ability to distinguish innovative options and think out of the box. |
| Design Thinking and Problem Solving: | Ability to understand the context, the users and the constraints and select the most appropriate solution for a given design problem. |
UCEED 2026 Syllabus: Part B
| Topic | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Drawing | Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading. |
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UCEED SyllabusPrevious Year UCEED Question Paper
Previous Year UCEED Question Paper will be of great help to candidates preparing for UCEED 2026. Apart from taking regular UCEED Mock Test and solving Sample Papers, candidates can refer to the previous year question paper pdfs to check their preparation for the exam:
| Year | UCEED Question Paper | UCEED Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2020 | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2019 | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2018 | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2017 | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2016 | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2015 | Check Here | Check Here |
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UCEED Previous Year Question PaperUCEED 2026 Admit Card
The UCEED 2026 Admit Card will contain details like the candidate’s name, application ID, roll number, photograph, signature, examination schedule, examination venue details and instructions to the candidates. The candidates need to download and carry the admit card on the day of the exam to their respective UCEED 2026 Exam Center. Given below are the steps that the students need to follow to download the UCEED 2026 Admit Card as soon as it is released.
- Login to the UCEED portal.
- Locate and click on UCEED 2026 Admit Card link.
- Hit the download button.
- The admit card will automatically be downloaded to your system.
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UCEED Admit CardUCEED 2026 Answer Key
The authorities will release the UCEED Final Answer Key on last week of January 2026. Given below is the detailed procedure that the students need to adopt to check UCEED 2026 Answer Key.
- Visit the official website.
- Locate and click on the link for UCEED 2026 Answer Key.
- The answer key will automatically appear on the screen.
- Download the answer key for future reference.
Guidelines for raising objections against UCEED 2026 Answer Key
- The candidates can raise objections to the draft on the answer key.
- The candidates need to refer to the Master Question Paper uploaded by the authorities on the official website as a reference to raise objections.
- Objections only through the candidate’s portal will be considered.
- The final decision regarding the answer keys will be taken by the UCI Committee after consolidating and considering all the comments from the candidates and the paper-setting team.
UCEED 2026 Result
Given below are the detailed steps to check UCEED 2026 Results.
- Visit the official website.
- Login to your portal
- Locate and click on link for UCEED 2026 Results.
- The results will appear on the screen in the form of pdf.
- All shortlisted candidates will get a common merit rank (All India Rank).
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UCEED 2026 Rank List
All shortlisted candidates will get a common merit rank (All India Rank). UCEED 2026 Rank List will be prepared based on the combined marks scored in Part-A and Part-B of the exam. In case two or more candidates secure the same marks, the following tie-breaking criteria are followed by the institute.
- A higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Part-B.
- If the above criteria do not break the tie, a higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Section 2 of Part-A.
- If the above two criteria do not break the tie, a higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Section 1 of Part-A.
- If the tie still persists, the candidates will be assigned the same rank.
UCEED 2026: Previous Year Cutoff
Round-wise UCEED Cutoff 2026 has been updated in the section below. You can check the college-wise cutoff for UCEED here.
| IITs | Open | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Open-PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1-14 | 1-4 | 5-14 | 1-5 | 1-3 | 1 |
| IIT Delhi | 15-32 | 7-8 | 20-26 | 8-10 | 5-6 | 3 |
| IIT Guwahati | 22-75 | 5-15 | 25-46 | 7-22 | 4-11 | - |
| IIT Hyderabad | 18-55 | 6-13 | 21-36 | 6-15 | 7-10 | - |
| IIT Roorkee | 73-94 | 16-18 | 49-63 | 23-25 | 14-15 | 7 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 76-147 | 19-26 | 47-75 | 17-38 | 12-21 | 4 |
People Also Asked?
Ques. What is the UCEED cutoff marks for IIT?
Ans. UCEED Cut off scores will be released before the counselling process, which will begin soon for this academic year.
- Cut off 2026 of General candidate: 57.63 + (24.52/2) = 69.89.
- Cut off of OBC/ EWS: 0.9 x 69.89 = 62.90.
- Cut off of SC/ ST/ PWD: 0.5 x 69.89 = 34.95.
Ques. Does IIIT Delhi accept UCEED score?
Ans. Students having Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class XII, willing to apply for B. Tech. (CSD) program can apply through JAC and IIITD admission process using UCEED rank. However, if at any point of time a candidate is getting a seat in both processes, he/she will have to withdraw one.
Ques. How many students appeared for UCEED 2026?
Ans. Approximately 13,549 candidates appeared for the UCEED exam, out of which 4,836 candidates qualified. Among the qualified candidates, 2,546 are females. According to the report, the UCEED 2026 entrance test was conducted successfully on January 22.
UCEED Previous Year Seat Matrix (2026)
Candidates can check the category-wise distribution of the available seats at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur for the academic year 2023-24.
| Institutes | Open | Open-PwD | EWS | EWS-PwD | OBC-NCL | OBC-PwD | SC | SC-PwD | ST | ST-PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 37 |
| IIT Delhi | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| IIT Guwahati | 22 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | 25 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 66 |
| Total | 79 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 53 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 205 |
UCEED 2026 Exam Centers
UCEED 2026 will be conducted at 27 cities across India only. During the registration process, candidates are required to choose any three exam centers of their choice. It must be noted that no change in UCEED 2026 Exam Center will be entertained after the conclusion of the registration process.
| UCEED 2026 Exam Cities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Bhopal |
| Bhubaneswar | Chandigarh | Chennai |
| Dehradun | Delhi | Ernakulam |
| Panaji | Guwahati | Hyderabad |
| Jaipur | Lucknow | Kolkata |
| Kozhikode | Mumbai | Nagpur |
| Patna | Pune | Raipur |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Thrissur | Visakhapatnam |
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People Also Asked?
Ques. What type of questions are asked in UCEED?
Ans. UCEED 2026 exam consists of two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A contains three sections - NAT, MSQ, and MCQ, while Part B assesses drawing skills through a subjective question.
Ques. Is 125 a good score in UCEED?
Ans. A score of 115-125 in UCEED for a general category candidate can be considered a decent score, but the exact rank that can be obtained with this score may vary depending on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the cutoffs.
UCEED 2026 FAQs
Ques. What will UCEED 2026 Registration start?
Ans. UCEED 2026 Registration has started on 1st October 2026.
Ques. When will UCEED 2026 be conducted?
Ans. UCEED 2026 will be conducted on January 19, 2026.
Ques. Who conducts UCEED?
Ans. IIT Bombay conducts UCEED every year for admissions to undergraduate design courses. The candidates need to go through the eligibility criteria of the exam before appearing for UCEED 2026.
Ques. How many sections will UCEED 2026 question paper contain?
Ans. UCEED 2026 will be conducted in two parts. Part A contains 3 sections. However, for part B, only one question is asked. The candidates are supposed to complete every question within time.
Ques. What to bring along to appear for UCEED 2026?
Ans. The candidates just need to bring identity proof and admit cards for appearing in UCEED 2026. In case, the candidates fail to produce the two documents, they wont be allowed to appear for the exam.
Ques. How to prepare for UCEED 2026?
Ans. The candidates are first advised to give a diagnostic test for UCEED 2026. After evaluating mistakes in the test, the candidates will know which areas to focus on. A rigorous study of 6 months can land the students in the top institutes.
Ques. How much time will be needed to prepare for UCEED 2026?
Ans. UCEED 2026 can be cracked by preparing thoroughly for 6 months. In this time, the candidates need to refer to the recommended books and put every effort possible in understanding the concepts.
Ques. When will the authorities release UCEED 2026 Cutoff?
Ans. The authorities will release the UCEED 2026 Cutoff for Part-A on 1st week of February, 2026. Candidates need to check the previous year’s cutoff to get a better understanding of the requirements of the exam.
Ques. When will UCEED 2026 Results be declared?
Ans. UCEED 2026 Results will be declared on the official website in the first week of March 7, 2026. The candidates need to download it as soon as the authorities release it.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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The UCEED exam for the academic session of 2025 was conducted on Jan 19, 2025. IIT Bombay has also uploaded the question paper and final answer key. Admissions to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur are done through the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED). There are other institutes that also recognize the UCEED score. The notification for the next session is expected to be out in September 2025. The exam is conducted offline.