The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has released the draft answer keys and question papers for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED 2026) and Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED 2026). Candidates must submit comments on these draft keys and question papers by January 22, 2026 . The comment submission must occur through the official candidate login portal.
IIT Bombay conducted both national-level design entrance examinations on January 18, 2026 . The exams took place in designated test centers across India. Each exam was three hours long, held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These entrance tests are crucial for admissions into Bachelor of Design (BDesign), Master of Design (MDesign), and PhD programs at various IITs and other participating institutions.
The draft answer keys and question paper PDFs are accessible on the respective official websites. For CEED, visitceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/. For UCEED, accessuceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/. Candidates should review these documents thoroughly. They must submit any discrepancies, queries, or objections through their personal candidate login account. Submissions sent via email will not be accepted by the institute.
Exam Structure and Assessment Details
Both UCEED and CEED examinations featured a two-part structure: Part A and Part B. Part A contained objective-type questions. These included Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), and Multiple Selection Questions (MSQs). This section evaluated general aptitude, visualization, logical reasoning, and observational abilities.
Part B assessed specific design and drawing competencies. For UCEED, Part B directly measured drawing and design aptitude. Candidates demonstrated their creative and problem-solving skills through visual responses. For CEED, Part B focused on drawing and writing skills, requiring candidates to articulate ideas visually and textually.
UCEED Part A Marking Scheme 2026
UCEED Part A consisted of 57 questions, totaling 200 marks. The detailed marking scheme for each question type is as follows:
| Type of Question | Number of Questions | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for Wrong Answer | Total Marks for Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) | 14 | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Multiple Select Question (MSQ) | 15 | Partial Marking (as detailed in official instructions) | -1 | 60 |
| Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) | 28 | 3 | -0.71 | 84 |
| Total | 57 | 200 |
CEED 2026 Final Score Calculation
The final score for CEED 2026 is a weighted aggregate of the scores from Part A and Part B. Part A contributes 25% to the overall score. Part B holds a higher weightage, contributing 75% to the final score.
The formula for calculating the CEED final score is: (0.25 × Marks scored in Part-A) + (0.75 × Marks scored in Part-B) . This weighting reflects the emphasis on practical design and writing skills in the CEED examination.
Important Dates for CEED Results and Scorecard
Candidates awaiting CEED 2026 results should note the following schedule:
- CEED 2026 results will be formally declared and published on the official portal on March 4, 2026 .
- The downloadable scorecards will be available to candidates starting from March 10, 2026 .
- Each CEED scorecard will remain valid for a period of one year from the date of its declaration. This validity period is crucial for admission processes in the academic year.