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UCEED 2026

Everything you need to know: Eligibility, application dates, syllabus, and official notification for 2026.

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Exam: 18 Jan 2026
IIT Bombay

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026

IIT Bombay, under the guidance of the UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee, organizes UCEED for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur.

1. Important Application Deadlines

  • Information Brochure Release: Late September 2025.
  • Registration Launch: October 2025.
  • Exam Conduction: Mid-January 2026 (Part A & Part B).

2. Test Format details

  • Part A: Computer Based Test (CBT) covering Visualization, Spatial Ability, Environmental & Social Awareness, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Language & Creativity, and Design Thinking. (2 Hours).
  • Part B: Drawing skills test. A question displayed on the computer must be answered on an provided answer booklet. (1 Hour).
  • Overall Duration: 3 Hours block without intervals.

3. Official Resource Pointers

Resource AreaTarget Link
Apply InterfaceUCEED Official Gateway
Old Papers / MockDownload Hub

4. Why UCEED?

  • Unlike NID DAT which leans heavily on sketching in its first tier, UCEED’s Part A heavily screens for logical reasoning, math skills up to the 10th-grade level, and intense visual-spatial IQ.
  • Numerous other non-IIT reputed institutions (result sharing institutes) also allocate seats based on the UCEED rank.

Important Dates

Exam Timeline

Notification Released30 September 2025
Application Starts1 October 2025
Application Ends31 October 2025
Exam Date18 January 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit
Age Criteria

Born on or after Oct 1, 2001 (Relaxations for reserved categories)

Qualification
Education

Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or appearing in 2026 in any stream.

Attempts
Limits

Maximum two times in consecutive years.

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the UCEED 2026 application form correctly.

Documents Required

  • Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
  • Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
  • Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)

Syllabus & Pattern

Download Official Syllabus

The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.

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Official Links & Resources

Apply Online / Registration

https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/

Notification / Brochure

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Detailed Syllabus

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Past Papers / Mock Tests

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