Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced the exam dates for Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027 and Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2027. As per the official announcement, both the entrance exams will be held on January 17, 2027 in the same shift across the country. The UCEED examination is conducted for admission to Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs offered at:
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IIT Bombay -
IIT Delhi - IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIT Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Jabalpur
Meanwhile, CEED is conducted for admission to Master of Design (MDes) programs at various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Candidates can apply online through official websites: IIT Bombay is expected to announce the detailed schedule, including registration dates and other important information, by October 2026.
UCEED 2027 Exam Pattern
The UCEED 2027 exam will include the following sections:Part A:
| Section | As many questions as possible | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Answer Type (NAT) | 14 | 56 |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MSQ) | 15 | 60 |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 28 | 84 |
| yesterday | 57 | 200 |
Part B:
| Section | Signs |
|---|---|
| sketching | 50 |
| Design capability | 50 |
CEED 2027 Exam Pattern
The CEED 2027 exam will be conducted in two parts. Part A:
| Section | As many questions as possible | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Answer Type (NAT) | 8 | 32 |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MSQ) | 10 | 40 |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 26 | 78 |
| yesterday | 44 | 150 |
Part B:
| Section | Signs |
|---|---|
| sketching | 20 |
| Creativity | 20 |
| Form sensitivity | 20 |
| Visual sensitivity | 20 |
| Identify the problem | 30 |
Apart from the IITs and IIITDM Jabalpur, several other institutions across India also accept UCEED scores for admission to design programs. Candidates seeking admission in UCEED and CEED courses have to qualify the entrance exams conducted by IIT Bombay.
