CEED and UCEED 2027 Exam Date Announced; Detailed Notification on October 1

Content Writer | Updated On - May 25, 2026

IIT Bombay announced that CEED and UCEED 2027 examinations will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2027 (forenoon). Complete details including registration dates, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern will be released on October 1, 2026.

IIT Bombay has announced the examination dates for CEED and UCEED 2027. Both exams will be conducted on Sunday, January 17, 2027, in the forenoon session. Comprehensive details including registration timelines, eligibility requirements, and exam patterns will be released on October 1, 2026, on the official websites.

CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) is for postgraduate MDes and PhD programmes, while UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design) is for undergraduate BDes programmes at IITs and other participating institutes. Both exams are conducted by IIT Bombay and are crucial for design aspirants across India seeking admission to premier design institutions.

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CEED and UCEED 2027 Important Dates

Events	Dates
Official Notification Release	October 1, 2026
Online Registration Opens	October 2026 (Expected)
Admit Card Download	January 2027 (Expected)
CEED and UCEED 2027 Examination	January 17, 2027
Result Declaration	March 2027 (Expected)

CEED is a postgraduate entrance examination for Master of Design (MDes) and PhD programmes. Candidates must have completed a degree, diploma, or postgraduate degree programme of minimum three years after 10+2 level. The exam consists of two parts: Part-A (computer-based objective questions) and Part-B (design, drawing, and writing skills).

UCEED is an undergraduate entrance examination for Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes at IITs and IIITDM Jabalpur. Students who have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2026 or appearing in 2027 from any stream Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities are eligible to apply. The exam is conducted in a single 3-hour session with objective and subjective components.

Participating Institutes for CEED/UCEED 2027

CEED 2027 Participating Institutes (MDes)	UCEED 2027 Participating Institutes (BDes)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore)	IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar	IIT Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur	IIITDM Jabalpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	—
IIT Roorkee	—
IIITDM Jabalpur	—
IIITDM Kancheepuram	—
25+ Result-Sharing Institutes	45+ Result-Sharing Institutes

CEED/UCEED 2027 Exam Pattern and Structure

CEED 2027 will consist of Part-A (objective questions: MCQ, MSQ, NAT) and Part-B (design and writing skills). UCEED 2027 will also have two parts: Part-A (objective questions) and Part-B (design and drawing skills). Both exams are designed to evaluate visual and spatial ability, design sensitivity, and analytical reasoning.

What’s Next for Students

Design aspirants should start preparing for CEED and UCEED 2027 immediately by reviewing previous year question papers and understanding exam patterns. Once the official notification is released on October 1, 2026, candidates must register within the specified deadline to secure their exam seats.

Early registration ensures better exam centre allocation and avoids last-minute complications. The announcement of CEED and UCEED 2027 exam dates marks the beginning of the admission cycle for design programmes across India's premier institutes. With detailed notifications arriving on October 1, 2026, candidates will have clarity on registration deadlines, eligibility requirements, and exam patterns.

Aspirants should begin their preparation now and stay updated with official websites for timely information on registration, admit cards, and results to ensure smooth admission to their desired design programmes.

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