UCEED 2026
Jan 18, 2026
180 Minutes
Online (CBT) + Offline Drawing (Part B)
National
About UCEED
Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design — gateway to B.Des programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, and IIITDM Jabalpur. One of India's most competitive design entrance exams.
Conducting Body
IIT Bombay (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay)
Frequency
Once a Year (January)
Level
National
Application Fee
₹3,600
Official Website
https://uceed.iitb.ac.in
Examination Pattern
300
Total Marks
180
Minutes
Online (CBT) + Offline Drawing (Part B)
Mode
Part A (CBT, 2.5 hrs): Numerical Answer Type, MCQ, and Multiple Select Questions testing visualization, design aptitude, and analytical skills (240 marks); Part B (offline drawing, 30 min): Design and sketching ability (60 marks); negative marking in Part A MCQs
Academic Syllabus
Visualization & Spatial Ability, Environmental & Social Awareness, Language & Creativity, Observation & Design Sensitivity, Drawing & Analytical Skills
Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 pass/appearing; born on or after Oct 1, 2001 (General/OBC/EWS); born on or after Oct 1, 1996 (SC/ST/PwD); Indian national or OCI/PIO; maximum 2 attempts
Registration Details
Online registration at uceed.iitb.ac.in; SC/ST/PwD fee ₹1800; registration typically in October–November
Conducted By
IIT Bombay (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay)
Level
National
Fee
₹3,600
Frequency
Once a Year (January)