IIT Bombay has started the UCEED 2026 registration on 1st October 2025, at 5 PM. To fill UCEED 2026 Application Forms, candidates need to visit the official website- uceed.iitb.ac.in/.
- The last date to register for UCEED 2026 with regular fee is November 5, 2025 (11.55 PM).
- Female/ SC/ ST/ PwD candidates are required to pay INR 2000 while all other candidates are required to pay INR 4000 as UCEED 2026 Registration Fee.
- Candidates can register till November 10, 2025 (5 PM) with the late fee of INR 500.
- UCEED 2026 will be conducted on January 18, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 Noon.
- The candidates need to go through UCEED Eligibility criteria before registering for the exam. Candidates from all streams who have qualified Class 12th or will be appearing for the same in 2026 are eligible to fill UCEED Application Form.
- The information entered by the candidates in UCEED 2026 Application Form will be kept confidential. However, entering false information will lead to the canceling of the candidature.
People Also Asked?
Ques. What is the last date for UCEED Form 2026?
Ans. The last date to submit the application form for UCEED 2026 will be closed on November 5, 2025. With a late fee, candidates can apply untill November 7, 2025.
Ques. How to apply for 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, 2025. Candidates should simultaneously satisfy ALL the THREE 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 Application Form Dates
Given below are the important dates for UCEED 2026 Application Form that the students need to keep in mind.
| Dates | Events |
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| October 01, 2025 | Date from which the Online application form is available |
| November 5, 2025 | UCEED 2026 Application Form last date |
| November 10, 2025 | Submission of UCEED application form with late fee of Rs 500 |
| January 02, 2026 | Availability of admit card |
| January 18, 2026 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) | Date of examination |
UCEED 2026 Registration Documents Required
| UCEED 2026 Documents | Dimensions | Format |
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| Qualifying exam certificate (Class 12th mark sheet) | Minimum size should be 30 KB Maximum size should be 500 KB |
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| Recent Colour Photograph | Minimum size should be 5 KB and maximum size should be 50 KB |
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| Proof of Date of Birth (Either Birth Certificate or a copy of passport or Aadhar card copy or copy of class X mark sheet/school leaving certificate showing the date of birth | Minimum size should be 30 KB and maximum size should be 300 KB |
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| Scanned copy of candidate’s signature on white paper | Minimum size should be 2 KB and maximum size should be 50 KB |
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| Provisional certificate | Minimum size should be 30 KB and maximum size should be 300 KB |
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| Gazette notification stating the change of name (If the name is not same as in class 12th certificate) | Minimum size is 30 KB and the maximum size is 300 KB |
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| Category Certificate | Minimum size should be 30 KB and maximum size is 300 KB |
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| Disability certificate issued by a competent authority/district medical board | Minimum size should be 30 KB and maximum size is 300 KB |
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UCEED 2026 Application Fee
Given below is the application fee that the candidates need to submit against different categories.
| Indian Nationals | Female Candidates (all categories) | ₹ 2000 |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | ₹ 2000 | |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 4000 | |
| Foreign Nationals (including PIO/OCI) | Candidates from SAARC countries | US $ 420 |
| Candidates from Non-SAARC countries | US $ 525 |
UCEED 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill the essential UCEED Eligibility criteria to apply for the exam. Candidates who do not possess the minimum eligibility qualification should not fill the UCEED application form 2026. Their application form will be rejected in case they have filled the form despite being ineligible. The eligibility criteria to appear for UCEED 2026 is as follows:
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Nationality: Both Indians and foreign nationals can appear for UCEED 2026.
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Age: Candidates who belong to the General/OBC-NCL categories should have been born on or after October 1, 2000. Candidates who belong to SC/ST/PwD categories should have been born on or after October 1, 1995.
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Attempts: Candidates can appear for UCEED examination for a maximum of 2 consecutive years.
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Qualifying examination: Candidates should have passed the 12th class examination in 2025 or should be appearing for the examination in 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the first time for the 12th class examination in 2024 or earlier are not eligible to apply.
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Stream: Candidates can pass their 12th class examination in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science, Humanities).
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Board: Candidates should have passed the 12th class examination from a recognized board or university.
Applicants are advised to check if they are eligible for appearing in UCEED 2026 before they fill the application form.
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, marks distribution, and 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, commerece etc)in their 12th standard (or equivalent), are eligible to apply for UCEED and NID.
UCEED 2026 Application Form Correction
- Visit the official website
- Locate and Click on “existing user”
- Login by entering your credentials
- Verify the details entered in UCEED 2026 Application Form
- Modify the form as per requirement.
- Click on “save”
Steps to Complete the UCEED BDes Application Form for Counseling Participation
To be eligible for participation in the UCEED 2026 counseling and seat allotment process, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Successfully qualify the UCEED 2026 exam.
- Obtain a merit rank in the examination.
IIT Bombay will oversee the Joint Seat Allotment Process for UCEED 2026 participating colleges. The application for admission to B.Des programs at these colleges will become available shortly after the announcement of UCEED 2024 results.
Here is a step-by-step guide for filling out the UCEED 2026 counseling registration form:
- Candidates who have been assigned a UCEED 2026 merit rank are eligible for this process.
- Visit the UCEED admission portal at uceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Click on the registration tab to initiate your participation in the Joint Seat Allotment process.
- Log in to your account and proceed to select your preferred colleges in order of preference.
- Upload any necessary documents.
- Make the required admission fee payment.
- Submit the form and retain a printout for your records.
Application Fee for BDes Admission at Participating Institutes
The application fee for admission to UCEED participating institutes is INR 2,000. Candidates can make this payment using credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
UCEED 2026 Application Form FAQs
Ques. When will the authorities release UCEED 2026 Application Form?
Ans. UCEED 2026 Application Form has been released on October 1, 2025. Candidates can fill the application form till November 7, 2025 with a late fee of INR 500.
Ques. What are the fees required for female candidates in UCEED 2026 Application Form?
Ans. The female candidates need to pay INR 2000 while registering for UCEED 2026. The candidates are however required to check the eligibility criteria before registering. If the candidates are not eligible, their UCEED 2026 Scores will be considered invalid.
Ques. Can foreign students fill UCEED 2026 Application Form?
Ans. Yes, foreign candidates can fill UCEED 2026 Application Form. However, the fees for them will vary. These candidates need to check the fees before registering for the exam.
Ques. Do the students need to fill UCEED 2026 Application Form again for the second attempt?
Ans. The candidates can appear for UCEED 2026 only twice and that too in consecutive years. The candidates need to fill the separate UCEED 2026 Application Form and pay the fees for the second attempt.
Ques. Are the students required to fill UCEED 2026 Application Form again to appear in part B of the exam?
Ans. No, the authorities do not expect the students to register for part-b separately. UCEED 2026 Application Form needs to be filled only once for both parts of the exam. However, the candidates need to go through the eligibility criteria before appearing for the exam.
Ques. What documents are required to fill UCEED 2026 Application Form?
Ans. The candidates are required to keep the scanned documents of documents like class 12 mark sheet, caste certificate, qualification details handy while filling UCEED 2026 Application Form.
Ques. Where to fill UCEED 2026 Application Form?
Ans. UCEED 2026 Application Forms will be released in an online mode only. The candidates need to visit the official website, locate the link for registration and then fill all the details. Application Forms in other modes will not be accepted.
*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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