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UCEED 2027
UCEED 2027 is conducted by IIT Bombay. An undergraduate design entrance examination. Exam eligibility and each institute’s admission rules are separate. It is used for admission to participating-institute B.Des programmes. The exam date in the official notice is 17 January 2027. Format: computer and paper stages; 180 minutes. This page lists 2 eligibility rules, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the dates, each with its official source.
IIT Bombay / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
An undergraduate design entrance examination. Exam eligibility and each institute’s admission rules are separate.
- Participating-institute B.Des programmes
Requirements to check
For 2027, first Class 12 appearance must be in 2026 or 2027. Candidates from any stream may take the exam; admission subject rules vary by institute.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
Born on or after 1 October 2002 (Open, EWS, OBC-NCL) or on or after 1 October 1997 (SC, ST, PwD). UCEED can be taken at most twice, and only in consecutive years.
Official source checked / 2026-10-06
Exam format
Computer and paper stages / 180 minutes
- Part A: numerical answer
14 questions / 56 marks
- Part A: multiple select
15 questions / 60 marks
- Part A: multiple choice
28 questions / 84 marks
- Part B: sketching and design aptitude
2 questions / 100 marks
NAT: no negative mark. MSQ: partial-credit rules and -1 for an incorrect response. MCQ: -0.71 for an incorrect response.
Format note: Part A: 120 minutes on computer. Part B: 60 minutes, responses in the booklet. Total 300 marks. The question paper is in English only.
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What is UCEED used for?
An undergraduate design entrance examination. Exam eligibility and each institute’s admission rules are separate.
- Participating-institute B.Des programmes
- Conducted by
- IIT Bombay
- Course areas
- Design
Who can take UCEED?
For 2027, first Class 12 appearance must be in 2026 or 2027. Candidates from any stream may take the exam; admission subject rules vary by institute.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: IIT Bombay
Born on or after 1 October 2002 (Open, EWS, OBC-NCL) or on or after 1 October 1997 (SC, ST, PwD). UCEED can be taken at most twice, and only in consecutive years.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: IIT Bombay
What is the UCEED exam pattern?
- Mode
- Computer and paper stages
- Duration
- 180 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: numerical answer | 14 | 56 |
| Part A: multiple select | 15 | 60 |
| Part A: multiple choice | 28 | 84 |
| Part B: sketching and design aptitude | 2 | 100 |
Marking: NAT: no negative mark. MSQ: partial-credit rules and -1 for an incorrect response. MCQ: -0.71 for an incorrect response.
Format note: Part A: 120 minutes on computer. Part B: 60 minutes, responses in the booklet. Total 300 marks. The question paper is in English only.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: IIT Bombay
What is the UCEED syllabus?
Part A
- Visualisation and spatial reasoning
- Practical and scientific knowledge
- Observation and design sensitivity
- Environment and society
- Analytical and logical reasoning
- English comprehension and creativity
Part B
- Drawing with proportion, perspective and shading
- Responding to design problems with empathy
When are the UCEED 2027 dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 registration opens | (last cycle) | Official source checked, checked 2 October 2026 | Source: IIT Bombay |
| Regular registration closes | Official source checked, checked 2 October 2026 | Source: IIT Bombay | |
| Registration with late fee closes (5 pm) | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 | Source: IIT Bombay | |
| UCEED 2027 examination | Official source checked, checked 2 October 2026 | Source: IIT Bombay | |
| UCEED 2027 results | Official source checked, checked 2 October 2026 | Source: IIT Bombay |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to UCEED?
Careers whose routes use this exam
- Communication designer
Make information understandable through words, images and their arrangement.
- Graphic Designer
Use type, images and layout to make a message understandable.
- User experience designer
Study how people use apps, websites and services, and design them so they are easy to understand and use.
Where can I find official UCEED papers?
- Design aptitude paper, 2026: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- Design aptitude answer key, 2026: Answer key, checked 2 October 2026
- Design aptitude paper, 2025: Previous exam paper, checked 2 October 2026
- Design aptitude answer key, 2025: Answer key, checked 2 October 2026
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- UCEED 2027 information brochure, IIT Bombay, accessed
Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.