UCEED 2026 Cutoffs Round 1 Released; IIT BDes Opening & Closing Ranks Out

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 21, 2026

UCEED 2026 Round 1 BDes cutoffs have been released showing institute-wise opening and closing category ranks. IIT Bombay has the most competitive cutoff with opening rank 1 for General category.

The opening and closing ranks for UCEED 2026 Round 1 BDes seat allotment have been released on April 21, 2026, offering clarity on admission trends across participating institutes. The cutoff data, published by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur., highlights the minimum ranks required for admission under different categories. Candidates can access the detailed cutoff list on the official website- uceed.iitb.ac.in.

Among all institutes, IIT Bombay continues to be the most competitive, with an opening rank of 1 in the General category, while its closing rank stands at 14. IIT Delhi recorded opening and closing ranks of 15–41, followed by IIT Guwahati (19–96) and IIT Hyderabad (23–61). Institutes like IIT Indore (67–119), IIT Roorkee (42–85), and IIITDM Jabalpur (97–245) showed relatively broader closing ranges, reflecting differences in seat intake and candidate preferences.

To give a clearer picture, here is the category-wise cutoff range for Round 1:

Institute	General (Open)	EWS	OBC-NCL	SC	ST
IIT Bombay	1–14	6–7	9–12	8–10	10–12
IIT Delhi	15–41	6–7	16–18	8–10	12–15
IIT Guwahati	19–96	8–10	18–35	12–20	15–25
IIT Hyderabad	23–61	9–11	20–30	15–22	18–28
IIT Indore	67–119	15–20	35–50	25–35	30–40
IIT Roorkee	42–85	10–15	22–40	18–28	20–32
IIITDM Jabalpur	97–245	20–50	51–120	40–80	50–100

A total of 245 seats are available across all seven institutes for the 2026–27 academic session. The highest intake is at IIITDM Jabalpur with 66 seats, followed by IIT Guwahati (56 seats) and IIT Bombay (37 seats). The remaining seats are distributed among IIT Hyderabad (30), IIT Delhi (20), IIT Roorkee (20), and IIT Indore (16). Reservation policies include category-wise allocation along with 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates.

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Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 must complete the seat acceptance process by April 29, 2026 (6:00 PM). The acceptance fee is INR 60,000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and INR 15,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Applicants can choose the “Freeze” option to confirm their allotted seat or opt for “Float” to stay eligible for better preferences in upcoming rounds. Those who did not receive a seat will automatically be considered for Round 2, scheduled on May 19, 2026.

The UCEED 2026 Round 1 cutoff serves as an important benchmark for candidates planning their next steps. With multiple rounds remaining, cutoff ranks are expected to shift as seats become available due to withdrawals. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and rely only on verified sources for admission-related information.

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