The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has officially opened the registration window for UCEED 2026 and CEED 2026 from October 1, 2025. Aspiring design students can now apply online for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) through their respective official websites
Candidates can register without a late fee until October 31, 2025. However, those who miss the deadline can still apply by paying a late fee until November 7, 2025.
UCEED and CEED 2026: Overview
The UCEED 2026 and CEED 2026 exams are national-level design entrance tests conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to undergraduate (B.Des) and postgraduate (M.Des and Ph.D.) design programmes at leading Indian design institutes.
- UCEED 2026 grants admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur, along with other participating institutions.
- CEED 2026 serves as the gateway for admission to Master of Design (M.Des) and Ph.D. in Design programmes at IITs and various design schools across India.
The exams assess candidates’ creativity, visualisation, analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and design aptitude, making them among the most prestigious design entrance tests in the country.
UCEED and CEED 2026: Exam Dates and Schedule
As per the official notification, the UCEED 2026 and CEED 2026 exams will be conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunday), from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
| Online registration begins | October 1, 2025 |
| Last date for registration (without late fee) | October 31, 2025 |
| Last date for registration (with late fee) | November 7, 2025 |
| Admit card download begins | January 2, 2026 (1:00 pm) |
| Last date to report discrepancies in admit card | January 8, 2026 (5:00 pm) |
| Exam date | January 18, 2026 (Sunday), 9:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Draft answer key (Part A) release | January 20, 2026 |
| Deadline for comments on draft answer key | January 22, 2026 (5:00 pm) |
| Final answer key (Part A) release | January 28, 2026 (5:00 pm) |
| Cut-off marks for Part A | February 5, 2026 |
| Results declaration | March 6, 2026 |
| Scorecard download window | March 10, 2026 – July 31, 2026 |
UCEED and CEED 2026 Admit Card
The UCEED and CEED admit cards 2026 will be available for download from January 2, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Candidates should carefully verify all details on the admit card, including name, exam centre, and timing. Any discrepancies must be reported to the exam authorities before January 8, 2026 (5:00 pm).
UCEED and CEED 2026 Answer Key and Result
The draft answer key for Part A will be published on January 20, 2026, and candidates can submit comments until January 22, 2026. The final answer key will be released on January 28, 2026.
The cut-off marks for Part A will be announced on February 5, 2026, and the UCEED and CEED 2026 results will be declared on March 6, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards between March 10 and July 31, 2026.
The UCEED 2026 and CEED 2026 registration process is now live, giving aspiring designers a chance to apply for admission into India’s top design institutions. Candidates are advised to visit the official websites for registration, eligibility details, and exam updates. With the exams scheduled for January 18, 2026, this is the perfect time for aspirants to begin structured preparation and achieve success in one of India’s most competitive design entrance exams.
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