About UCEED 2026

UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs offered by participating IITs and several other institutes across India.

The examination is intended for students interested in design, innovation, creativity, product development, and visual communication.

Highlights

• Exam Name: Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)
• Conducting Body: IIT Bombay
• Exam Level: National
• Course Offered: Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
• Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (Part A) + Drawing (Part B)

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent.
• Must satisfy the age and attempt criteria specified by IIT Bombay.
• Eligibility requirements are subject to official admission guidelines.

Exam Pattern

• Visualization & Spatial Ability
• Observation Skills
• Logical Reasoning
• Analytical Reasoning
• Environmental & Social Awareness
• Drawing Skills
• Design Aptitude

Syllabus

• Visualization
• Creativity
• Design Thinking
• Observation
• Spatial Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Drawing
• Analytical Ability
• Environmental Awareness

Admission Process

• Online Registration
• UCEED Examination
• Result Declaration
• Scorecard
• Online B.Des Counselling
• Seat Allotment
• Document Verification

Career Opportunities

After B.Des, graduates can build careers in:

• UI/UX Design
• Product Design
• Industrial Design
• Graphic Design
• Animation
• Fashion Design
• Interior Design
• Visual Communication
• Design Consulting

UCEED 2026 – FAQs

1. What is UCEED 2026?

UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes.

2. Who conducts UCEED?

UCEED is conducted by IIT Bombay on behalf of the UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee.

3. Who is eligible for UCEED 2026?

Students who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 (or equivalent) and satisfy the age and attempt criteria prescribed by IIT Bombay are eligible.

4. Which colleges accept UCEED scores?

UCEED scores are accepted by participating IITs offering B.Des programmes and several other institutes that use UCEED scores for admissions.

5. What is the exam pattern of UCEED?

The exam consists of Part A (computer-based) and Part B, which assesses drawing and design aptitude.