A good score in UCEED 2026 is generally considered to be in the range of 125–150+ marks out of 300 for the Open Category.

A good score in UCEED 2026 depends on the difficulty level, the number of applicants, and seat availability across the IITs and IIITDM Jabalpur.

  • For top-tier IITs, such as IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi, a score of 200+ gives you a rank under 50.
  • For 150 to 190+ marks, the rank range is 100 to 300, which gives you a strong chance for most IITs, such as IIT Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, and Roorkee.
  • A score of 125-150+ is safe for admission in lower IITs and IIITDM Jabalpur.

This article will help you with what a good and safe score is, and expected marks vs rank in UCEED 2026 for admission into Design courses of top IITs and other colleges.

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What is a Good Score in UCEED 2026

Key Summary

  • A good score in UCEED 2026 depends on the difficulty level of the exam, which is moderate this year
  • At 200+ marks, you can expect a rank under 50, and in the range of 150 to 180+ marks, the rank can be 150 to 400.
  • For admission into the top IITs like Bombay and Delhi, you need a score of 200+ or under 50 rank
  • Most IITs and other design colleges, such as IIITDM Jabalpur, accept a rank under 200.

UCEED 2026 Expected Marks vs Rank

Based on the previous year's rank vs marks trends, this is the expected rank range at respective marks. It can vary slightly from the actual rank, as it is estimated from the past year's trend.

Marks(out of 300) Expected Rank
200+ 10-50
180-200 50-150+
150-180 150-400
125-150 400-800
100-125 800-2000
Below 100 2000+
UCEED 2026 Expected Marks vs Rank

Ques: What is a good rank in UCEED 2026?

Ans: A rank under 200 is considered a good rank in UCEED 2026. At this rank, you can get top IITs such as IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay in earlier rounds of counselling. If you belong to the reserved category, then you can get a slightly above rank.

Expected UCEED 2026 Opening and Closing Rank for Top IITs

The expected trends of opening and closing ranks of UCEED 2026 are analysed from the previous year's analysis.

  • Top rankers under 50 have a strong chance for admission into IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.
  • Students having a rank under 100 have sa trong chance for IIT Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, and Roorkee
  • For a rank under 200, you can target IIITDM Jabalpur and other colleges.
Institute Opening Rank Closing Rank
IIT Bombay 1 14-20
IIT Delhi 15-20 35-45
IIT Guwahati 19-25 75-90
IIT Hyderabad 18-25 50-60
IIT Indore 50-60 80-100
IIT Roorkee 70-80 90-110
IIITDM Jabalpur 75-100 140-200
Expected UCEED 2026 Opening and Closing Rank for Top IITs

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What is a Good Score in UCEED 2026? FAQs

Ques: Does Part B(drawing) score matter more than Part A score in UCEED 2026?

Ans: Yes, marks in Part B of the exam play an important role in the rank. If two candidates have the same score in Part A, then the candidate with higher marks in Part B will get a higher rank.

Ques: If I score around 140 to 150 marks in UCEED 2026, which IIT can I get?

Ans: With 140-150 marks, your rank will be in the range 400 to 600. You have a chance for IIT Guwahati, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Hyderabad in later rounds. If you belong to reserved categories, then you have a chance for an even better IIT.

Ques: How much is the relaxation is given in qualifying or ranks for the reserved category in UCEED?

Ans: The qualifying marks for SC/ST/PwD candidate is 50% lower, and for OBC-NCL/EWS is 10-15% lower as compared to the general candidates. This means a general candidate may need 150+ marks for a top 400 rank, while other categories can have the same rank with 130 to 140.

Ques: How many seats are available in the top IITs under UCEED 2026?

Ans: Top IITs like IIT Bombay have 37, and IIT Delhi has 20 seats. While other IITs, such as IIT Guwahati 56, IIT Hyderabad 30, IIT Indore 16, IIT Roorkee 20, and IIITDM Jabalpur 66. The total number of seats is around 245.

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