CEED 2026 Dress Code for Males & Females: Reporting Time, Exam Day Guidelines & Prohibited Items

IIT Bombay is all set to conduct the CEED Entrance Exam on January 18, 2026. Applicants who will appear for the exam must dress decently to conduct the frisking process smoothly. IIT Bombay has released guidelines for CEED exam day. Check the CEED dress code and list of items to be carried and not to be carried at IIT CEED exam centre.

CEED Dress Code

Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) exam is to be conducted by IIT Bombay on January 18, 2026. CEED exam will begin at 9 AM and will end at 12 PM. Students can report at 7 AM to the CEED Centre. It is mandatory to bring the CEED Hall ticket and a Photo ID proof to write the exam. More information will be published by CEED on the website a day before exam. Seating arrangement will be displayed in the examination centre.  All the details about the exam day are also mentioned in the CEED Brochure. 

Is there a dress code for the IIT CEED Exam 2026?

No, there is no dress code given by IIT Bombay for the CEED 2026 Exam day. Candidates must dress decently and appropriately for the CEED 2026 exam.  They should keep in mind traditional and community norms. They should avoid flashy logos, prints, chunky jewellery, and makeup on exam day. Candidates are not expected to dress in a way that may disturb the exam environment.

CEED Dress Code for Females

• Wear something comfortable. It will be best if you go for formal clothes. You can also wear kurta, salwar kamiz, suit, etc.
• Females should avoid wearing headgear or a scarf. They can wear hijab.
• Don’t wear items like scarves, stoles or other accessories that cover your head, unless it is for religious purposes.
• Should avoid wearing rubber bands or clips in your hair. They can use a normal hair tie.
• Avoid wearing any jewellery or accessories, anklets, bracelets, rings, etc.
• Candidates should not have any henna or tattoos, as there will be a biometric impression at the centre.
• Candidates can wear clothes as per the weather.

• Candidates can opt for slippers or sandals with low heels for footwear.

CEED Dress Code for Males

Some of the suggestions for CEED Dress code for Males.

• Both male and female candidates can wear formal wear, like a shirt, trousers, and salwar kameez.
• Avoid wearing a dress with lots of pockets, etc. This will raise suspicion, and you may be subject to a lot of frisking.
• Closed-toe shoes can be an option. However, if you instead wear shoes with heavy heels or thick soles, you may face extra frisking.
• Do not wear metallic items at the exam, eg, rings, bracelets, etc.
• Make sure that whatever you are wearing does not have anything obscene, racial, or controversial.

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What is the Reporting time for CEED 2026?

Candidates can report at the CEED examination centre from 7:00 am on Sunday, January 18, 2026. They must have a printout of the CEED Admit Card and a Valid Original Photo Identity Proof. The details of the exam timing will be mentioned in the admit card.

There will be biometric attendance at the test centre. Candidates will be required to record the biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) before appearing for the test. The thumb impressions will be verified again at the time of admission and therefore, candidates should make sure that the impression is clear.

Can I carry Electonic Devices to the CEED exam centre?

Candidates should not carry any electronic devices (mobile phones, smart phones, watches of any type, calculators, tablets and the like), abacus, slide rule, log books, study material of any type, geometry box, and so on to the CEED examination centre. 

Stationery Items Allowed for CEED Entrance Exam

Candidates must bring their own pencils in a transparent packet or pouch. Pencil of black shades are allowed. Sketch pens, colour pencils, poster colors and other colouring materials are NOT permitted inside the examination hall. Exchanging and borrowing or sharing of these materials is NOT permitted inside the CEED examination centre.

Prohibited Items at CEED 2026 Exam Centre

Check out the items which should not be taken to the hall.

• Textual items like bits of paper, plastic pouch, pencil/geometry box, pen, calculator, writing pad, scale, eraser, pen drive, log table, electronic pen/scanner, etc.
• Communication devices like Bluetooth, mobile phones, microphones, earphones, health bands, pagers, etc.
• Wallets, goggles, belts, handbags, caps, etc.
• Wristwatch/watch, camera, bracelet, etc.
• Any metallic items or ornaments
• Water bottles or any open or packed food items

Candidates must know that authorities will provide no arrangement for keeping personal items or articles.

Which documents should be carried for CEED 2026 Exam?

The candidate needs to bring the following documents with them.

• CEED 2026 Admit Card
• Photo ID proof

Any of the following documents will be accepted as valid photo ID proof.

• Aadhaar card
• Voter card
• Passport
• PAN card
• Driving license

Note that the IDs should be in the original. Photocopies will not be accepted.