UCEED 2026 Counselling: The B.Des Application window has been open for admission into IITs from 14 March till 10 April 2026 till 5:30 PM on its official website – uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/. IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED Counselling 2026 in five rounds in April 2026.
Source – uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/
The UCEED 2026 seat allotment for Round 1 is to start on April 21, 2026. There are chances that IITDM Jabalpur will conduct a spot round of admission for any vacant seats left after completion of the UCEED counselling 2026.
- On selection, you will be asked to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee of ₹ 60,000/- for GEN/EWS/ OBC-NCL and ₹ 15,000/- for SC/ST/PwD.
- Candidates will be allotted seats as per the UCEED 2026 Merit Order and preferences submitted during the registration period.
- In case of non-payment within the time frame, the allotted seats will be cancelled, as well as your admission.
- The cancelled seat will be allotted to the next candidate in the list of UCEED Merit Order.
Check: IIT BDes Admissions 2026: Common Application Portal to Open on March 14
Also Check:
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- UCEED Answer Key (Out), Download PDF, Raise Objection
What is the UCEED Counselling Process and Seat Allotment Rules 2026?
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a national-level exam for admission to B.Des programs (Bachelor of Design) at IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur) and other top institutes. IIT Bombay conducts UCEED, which tests your design aptitude, creativity, and drawing skills.
- The conducting body will schedule five rounds of seat allocation.
- The seat allocation process will be closed once the seats are filled.
- Seats will be allotted based on your UCEED rank, category, and choice of institutes.
- You will be sent provisional allotment letters via your registered email.
- If you get selected for counselling for UCEED 2026, you will be directed to an online payment system to pay the seat acceptance fee.
Also Read:
- Expected Opening and Closing Ranks for Top IITs in UCEED 2026
- UCEED 2026 SC/ST/PwD Cutoff: Minimum Marks and Ranks
- UCEED 2026 Category-Wise Qualifying Marks: General, OBC, SC/ST
Ques: Who conducts UCEED counselling?
Ans: The UCEED Office, IIT Bombay, will process the common application form and conduct the joint seat allocation process. IIT Bombay conducts UCEED Counselling for admission to B.Des courses.
Ques: Which college do we get after clearing UCEED?
Ans: The list of expected institutes at IITs through UCEED 2026 are:
| Institute | Design Department |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | IDC School of Design |
| IIT Delhi | Department of Design |
| IIT Guwahati | Department of Design |
| IIT Hyderabad | Department of Design |
| IIT Roorkee | Department of Design |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | Design Discipline |
| IIT Indore | School of Innovation |
Ques: What is a good score for UCEED out of 300?
Ans: The UCEED 2026 entrance exam is divided into two sections, Part A and Part B, which add up to 300 marks.
- A score of 150+ can be considered a good score for UCEED 2026.
- Candidates who manage to score above 130+ for UCEED 2026 can expect a place in the top 500 candidates.
UCEED 2026 Counselling Dates
IIT Bombay releases the dates for the UCEED counselling process 2026 on their official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in.
| Seat Allotment Round | Seat Acceptance Fees | Seat Acceptance Fees | Withdrawal of Seat Start Date | Withdrawal of Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Date | End Date | Start Date | End Date | |
| Round I | April 21, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Round II | May 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | June 09, 2026 |
| Round III | June 10, 2026 | June 14, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| Round IV | June 24, 2026 | June 28, 2026 | June 29, 2026 | July 01, 2026 |
| Round V | July 03, 2026 | July 09, 2026 | — | — |
Check: UCEED Exam Dates 2026: Check Exam Dates Trends, Registration, Admit Card, Answer Key, Result
UCEED Counselling Process: How to Register for UCEED Counselling?
The video by “Academy of Fashion & Art - NIFT NID UCEED Coaching” explains the detailed steps for IUCEED Counselling.
Ques: How can I register for UCEED Counselling 2026 online?
Ans: To register for UCEED Counselling 2026, you must visit the official website of UCEED. You can log in using your UCEED registration email ID and password, fill out the counselling form, upload required documents, select institute preferences, and pay the counselling registration fee.
Ques: How is seat allotment decided during UCEED Counselling 2026?
Ans: Seat allotment in UCEED Counselling 2026 is determined based on:
- Candidate’s UCEED rank
- Category reservation
- Availability of seats in participating institutes
- The preference order selected during counselling registration
UCEED Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria
To participate in UCEED Counselling, you need to pay the counselling fees, fill in personal particulars, and select institutes in order of preference. The eligibility to participate in UCEED Counselling is:
| Parameter | Eligibility Criteria for Participation in UCEED Counselling 2026 |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | General, EWS, and OBC-NCL category - Born on or after October 1, 2001 SC, ST, and PwD category - Born on or after October 1, 1996 |
| UCEED 2026 qualification | Obtained a rank in UCEED 2026 |
| Qualifying examination | The candidate must have passed all five subjects in 10+2 or an equivalent exam in 2025 or 2026. Those who appeared in the qualifying examination for the first time in 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible.
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| Appearing for Qualifying Exam in 2026 | Candidates must complete all parts of the final examination before the admission application date and submit proof of passing with the required eligibility by September 30, 2025, to the admitting institute. |
| Passing Grade Certificate | If the qualifying examination board awards only letter grades without mentioning the passing grade, the candidate must obtain a certificate from the board specifying the passing grade and upload it with the grade sheet. |
Also Check: What is a Good Score in UCEED 2026? Marks vs Rank Predictor
UCEED 2026 Seat Intake
You can now check the number of seats available for the Participating IITs in UCEED 2026.
| Category | IIT-Bombay | IIT-Delhi | IIT-Guwahati | IIT-Hyderabad | IIT-Roorkee | IIT-Indore | IIITDM-J |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 14 | 8 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 25 |
| OPEN-PwD | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| EWS | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| EWS-PwD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OBC-NCL | 9 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 18 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| SC-PwD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ST | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| ST-PwD | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 20 | 56 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 66 |
UCEED 2026 Seat Allotment Process: Options to Select
Once you have secured a seat in UCEED, you have 3 options to choose from. They are:
- Freeze
- Float
- Slide
| Freeze |
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| Float |
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| Slide |
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Also Check:
List of Top Colleges in India Accepting UCEED Based on 2026 Ranking
Ques: What happens after seat allotment in UCEED Counselling 2026?
Ans: After seat allotment, candidates must accept the seat by paying the seat acceptance fee within the given deadline. If they fail to pay the fee, the allotted seat will be cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate in the following round.
Ques: Can I change my institute preferences during UCEED Counselling 2026?
Ans: Yes. Candidates can modify their institute preferences before the final submission deadline of the counselling form. Once the deadline passes, the preferences are locked and cannot be changed for the seat allotment rounds.
UCEED 2026 Counselling Fees
The UCEED 2026 counselling fee varies for different categories and must be paid online within the stipulated time.
| Category | UCEED Seat Acceptance Fee 2026 |
|---|---|
| GEN / EWS / OBC-NCL | INR 60,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | INR 15,000 |
UCEED Counselling 2026: Documents Required
You must be aware of the documents required during UCEED Counselling 2026. The size and the format of the documents should be checked before submitting.
| Document | Maximum Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Signed copy of the first page of the completed application form | Less than 500 KB | |
| UCEED 2026 scorecard | Less than 500 KB | |
| Class 12 (or equivalent) mark sheet | Less than 500 KB | |
| Passport-size photograph | As per guidelines | JPG/JPEG |
| Candidate’s signature | As per guidelines | JPG/JPEG |
| Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST) | Less than 500 KB | |
| PwD Certificate | Less than 500 KB | |
| Age Proof Certificate | Less than 500 KB | |
| Nationality Certificate | Less than 500 KB | |
| OCI / PIO Card (if applicable) | Less than 500 KB |
UCEED Counselling 2026 Expected Cutoff
The UCEED 2026 cutoff is the minimum score required for admission to BDes courses at IITs and other participating institutes. The expected category-wise UCEED cutoff for 2026 is:
| Category | UCEED Cutoff 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General/Open | 55–65 |
| OBC | 48–56 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 30–35 |
| EWS | 48–56 |
Also Read:
UCEED Counselling Supplementary Round 2026
If a vacancy remains after the third round of UCEED Counselling, additional rounds of allotment will be held. This depends on seat availability and the willingness of the participating institute.
- This choice is only open if you choose the "FLOAT" option.
- This supplementary round will be communicated to you via email and SMS.
FAQs
Ques: Is there any spot round of admission in participating IITs, after completing the counselling?
Ans: There will be no spot admission rounds in IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology), after completing the UCEED counselling. IIITDM Jabalpur (Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing) may conduct a spot round of admissions at the institutional level if there are any vacant seats after completion of the counselling.
Ques: I qualified in UCEED 2026 but I missed the deadline for registering with Joint Seat Allocation 2026 for BDes programme. What should I do to get admission to IITs?
Ans: If any UCEED 2026 qualified candidate missed the deadline for registering with Joint Seat Allocation 2026 for the BDes program, then the candidate will NOT be considered for admission in IITs. You must find alternative ways or contact the authorities for further help.
Ques: How many seats are available for B.Des admission in UCEED Counselling 2026?
Ans: The UCEED 2026 seat allotment for the B.Des program across IIT’s is 245. This is also provided in the UCEED official website: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/seat-allotment.html.
Ques: How to check UCEED seat allotment?
Ans: The UCEED seat allotment will be displayed along with the seat matrix of academic year 2026-27. You can refer to the final seat matrix for the academic year 2026-27 from the official UCEED 2026 website (www.uceed.iitb.ac.in) at the time of application for BDes admissions.
Ques: Can I contact the authorities for queries related to UCEED Counselling 2026 vacant seats?
Ans: During the UCEED counselling process, e-mail or phone queries regarding the status of vacant seats will not be entertained. All the information regarding seat allotment shall be published on the official UCEED 2026 website, as per the schedule. You must check the official website for any information.
Ques: How to withdraw my name from the UCEED Counselling and Seat allotment process?
Ans: You can withdraw your name from UCEED Counselling 2026 by using the withdraw option after logging in from the official website.
If you have paid the acceptance fee and opt for withdrawal before the announcement of the third round, you will get a refund after deducting seat cancellation and processing charges of Rs. 5000.
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