UCEED
2026 Notification OUT Now! Dates, Eligibility & Major Changes You Must Know
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Bombay has officially released the UCEED 2026 notification, marking
the beginning of the admission cycle for undergraduate design aspirants across
India. The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)
is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to the Bachelor of
Design (B.Des) programs at premier institutes such as IIT Bombay, IIT
Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before October 31, 2025
(without Late fee).
This article provides complete details
about UCEED 2026, including important dates, eligibility
criteria, application process, exam pattern, and major
changes introduced this year. If you're planning to appear for the UCEED
2026 exam, bookmark this guide for future reference.
UCEED 2026:
Important Dates (Officially Released)
Knowing the timeline is crucial for effective
preparation and timely registration. Below are the UCEED 2026 important
dates:
|
Event |
Date |
|
UCEED 2026 Notification Release |
October 1, 2025 |
|
Online Registration Begins |
October 1, 2025 |
|
Last Date to Register (without late fee) |
October 31, 2025 |
|
Last Date to Register (with late fee) |
November 7, 2025 |
|
UCEED 2026 Admit Card Downloading |
January 2, 2026 |
|
Last Date for Rectification in Admit Card |
January 8, 2026 |
|
UCEED 2026 Exam Date |
January 18, 2026 (Sunday) |
|
Release of Draft Answer Key |
January 20, 2026 |
|
Final Answer Key Publication |
January 28, 2026 |
|
Result Declaration |
March 6, 2026 |
|
B.Des Application Process |
March 14 – April 10, 2026 |
|
Seat Allotment Rounds |
April 21 – June 9,
2026 |
UCEED 2026
Eligibility Criteria: Are You Eligible?
Before applying, aspirants must carefully go
through the UCEED eligibility conditions as defined by IIT Bombay:
Age Limit
- General/Open/EWS/OBC-NCL
candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2001.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates get a 5-year relaxation,
i.e., born on or after October 1, 1996.
Number of
Attempts
- A candidate can appear for UCEED a maximum of two times in
consecutive years.
- The score is valid for one academic year only.
Qualifying
Exam
- Must have passed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in
2025 or 2026 in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts).
- Candidates appeared for Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not
eligible for UCEED 2026.
UCEED 2026
Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide
The UCEED 2026 application form will be
available on the official UCEED website (uceed.iitb.ac.in).Here's how to
apply:
- Visit the official portal and
click on ‘Registration Portal’.
- Sign up using your email ID and phone number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload documents:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee
through net banking, credit/debit card.
- Download the confirmation page for
future reference.
Application
Fees (Expected)
|
Category |
Fee (INR) |
|
General/OBC/EWS (Male) |
Rs 4000 |
|
Female Candidates |
Rs 2000 |
|
SC/ST/PwD |
Rs 2000 |
|
|
UCEED 2026
Exam Pattern: What’s New This Year?
UCEED continues with its two-part structure
but introduces key changes for 2026, especially in Part B, which
is drawing-based.
Part A:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2
Hour
- Sections:
- NAT (Numerical Answer Type) 14 questions (4 marks each; no
negative marks).
- MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) 15 questions. Each MSQ may
have one or more than one correct choice(s).
- MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) 28 questions (3 marks each
for the correct answer; 0.71 negative marks for incorrect answers).
Part B:
Drawing Test
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Mode: Pen and Paper (Offline)
- Task: Sketching abilities & Design
Aptitude based on the description.
- Drawing
- Design
aptitude
Major
Change in 2026: Introduction of design aptitude scenarios
in Part B where candidates are given real-world design problems to
interpret and visualize creatively.
Participating
Institutes & Seat Matrix
UCEED is the gateway to prestigious B.Des
programs across IITs and IIITDM:
|
Institute |
Total Seats |
|
IIT Bombay |
37 |
|
IIT Delhi |
20 |
|
IIT Guwahati |
56 |
|
IIT Hyderabad |
30 |
|
IIT Indore |
16 |
|
IIT Roorkee |
20 |
|
IIITDM Jabalpur |
66 |
Total Seats Available: 245
UCEED 2026
Syllabus Overview
The UCEED syllabus aims to test a
student’s ability in design thinking, creativity, logical reasoning, and
visualisation.
Part A
Topics
- Visualization and spatial ability
- Practical & Scientific Knowledge
- Observation and design sensitivity
- Environmental and Society
- Analytical and logical reasoning
- Language and creativity
Part B
Topics
Drawing: Ability to draw products, people
or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion,
perspective and shading.
Design aptitude: Capability to
practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and
empathy.
A well-rounded preparation must involve
regular sketching, solving mock tests, and developing a design
portfolio for practice.
UCEED 2026
Preparation Tips from Experts
- Start Early:
Begin preparation in advance.
- Solve Previous Year Papers:
Understand question types and difficulty level.
- Daily Drawing Practice:
Allocate time for sketching complex scenarios.
- Stay Updated: Read
news articles, magazines, and design blogs.
- Mock Tests & Time Management:
Simulate actual test conditions regularly.
UCEED 2026
Result & Admission Procedure
- Results will be available on March 6, 2026.
- Scorecard will include UCEED Rank, Section-wise Marks,
and Total Score.
- Only those with a valid UCEED score can apply for B.Des
admissions through the Joint Seat Allocation Process managed by
IIT Bombay.
Candidates will have to submit a separate
application for seat allotment. Shortlisting is done based on UCEED rank,
preferences, and seat availability.
UCEED 2026
Reservation Policy
Reservations follow the Government of India
norms:
- GEN-EWS: 10%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- PwD: 5% horizontal reservation in each
category
Candidates must submit valid certificates in
the prescribed format during application and admission.
Documents
Required at the Time of Admission
- Original and copy of UCEED 2026 Scorecard
- Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
Final
Words: Don’t Miss the Deadline!
UCEED 2026 is your
golden ticket to the most prestigious design institutes in India. With
major changes in the exam pattern and focus on creativity, early
preparation and staying informed are essential to stay ahead of the
competition.
Stay tuned to the official UCEED website
for the latest announcements and make sure to register well before the
deadline.
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