How can I select a UCEED 2026 participating institute for admission to the B.Des programme?

The candidate has to select a participating institute at the time of filling the UCEED 2026 counseling application form. The registration for UCEED 2026 counseling will open sometime in March 2026. Note that the allotment of seats will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in UCEED 2026 and college option opted for at the time of registration. The admission committee will given preference to the higher ranked candidate in the allotment process. So, to give oneself a better chance of getting admission to ones preferred college, one must try to get a higher rank.

At what time will the UCEED 2026 results be declared?

UCEED 2026 exam results will be declared on March 6, 2026. Scorecards will be available for download from March 10, 2026. On result day, the candidate will only be able to see their qualifying status and scores. The results will be declared for all candidates who have appeared in the entrance exam. However, the scorecard will contain the merit ranks, Part B, and total score only for shortlisted candidates.

Will IIT Bombay conduct spot round of counseling for UCEED 2026?

UCEED 2026 counseling will be conducted by IIT Bombay. The counseling process will have five rounds. The Joint Admission Process will not have any spot rounds. However, IITDM Jabalpur may conduct a spot round of admissions at the institutional level if there are any vacant seats after completion of the counselling.

After submitting UCEED 2026 application fee, can I cancel the application form and get a refund?

No, candidates will not be given a refund for UCEED 2026 application fee under any circumstance. UCEED application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, before paying the application fee, the candidate needs to make up their minds whether they want to appear in the UCEED exam or not. The UCEED 2026 application fee is INR 4000 for open, and INR 2000 for female and reserved category candidates.

What are the career prospects after completing B.Des from UCEED-participating institutes?

Graduates from B.Des programmes can explore careers in: UI/UX Design Product Design Graphic Design Animation & VFX Industrial Design Interaction Design Game Design Advertising & Branding

What is the criteria for admission to B.Des programme offered by a UCEED 2026 participating institute?

Admission to the B. Des programme at UCEED 2026 participating colleges will be on the basis of UCEED 2026 merit rank. So, candidates with a higher rank will get preference in the seat allotment process. The admission committee will also consider the college option opted by the candidate and their order of priority. Note that to get a merit rank in UCEED 2026, candidates must have qualified Part A. In case the candidate fails to qualify Part A, his or her Part B answer booklet will not be evaluated.

What are UCEED result-sharing institutes?

The result-sharing institutes of UCEED 2026 will offer admission to some of their B. Des seats based on UCEED 2026 scores. However, they will not participate in the Joint Admission Process conducted by IIT Bombay. There were 42 result-sharing institutes for UCEED 2026. Since the participating institutes do not participate in the joint counseling conducted by IIT Bombay, the candidate needs to apply to them separately. Note that the participating institutes will also accept scores of other top exams like NIFT and NID to offer admission to their design courses.

What is the category-wise seat intake for the B. Des programme at IIT Bombay through UCEED 2026?

IIT Bombay is among the top design colleges in the country. So, most candidates appearing in the UCEED exam will want to know about the category-wise seat matrix at the institute: Open category - 15 seats EWS - 3 seats OBC-NCL - 10 seats SC - 5 seats ST - 2 seats ST-PwD - 1 seat Note that candidates belonging to open category will not be considered for admission under other categories. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories will also be considered for admission under open category.

Is the application process open for admission to the B. Des programme through UCEED 2026?

Yes, application form for UCEED 2026 is open. The candidate has the option to fill out the form both with regular and late fees. UCEED exam will be conducted on January 18, 2026.

Will I be considered for admission to the B. Des programme at UCEED 2026 participating colleges if I do not get a merit rank?

The seat allotment to UCEED 2026 participating colleges will be through the Joint Admission Process conducted by IIT Bombay. Note that only such candidates who have been allocated a merit rank in UCEED 2026 are eligible to participate in the seat allotment process. The allotment of seats will be on the basis of merit rank of the candidate in UCEED 2026 and college option opted at the time of counseling registration. Also, to be included in the UCEED 2026 merit list, the candidate needs to have qualified Part A. Note that Part B answer booklets will be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A.

Will there be biometric verification for candidates at UCEED 2026 exam centre?

Yes, there will be biometric verification at the UCEED 2026 exam centre. The biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) will be collected from the candidate before the commencement of the exam. On exam day, the candidate needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof and the admit card. Note that the photo id proof must be in the original; photocopies will not be accepted. Note that the candidate needs to report at the UCEED 2026 exam centre at least 2 hours before the commencement of the exam.

When will UCEED seat allotment release for Round I?

IIT Bombay will release UCEED 2026 seat allotment for Round I in the last week of April 2026. The seat allotment will be released online at the UCEED - IIT Bombay admission portal UCEED.iitb.ac.in. To download the seat allotment result, the candidate needs to click on the "Click Here" button given under B. Des 1st Round of Seat Allotment heading. Note that no log-in is required to download the seat allotment results pdf. Candidates who are allotted seats had to accept the seat and pay the fees within the given schedule for confirmation of their seats.

Can I download candidate responses for UCEED 2026 Part A after results are declared?

You can download candidate responses for Part-A of UCEED 2026 only till the declaration of the UCEED result. The download option will be disabled once the UCEED results are declared. No further requests will be entertained in this regard. Using the candidate responses, the candidate can check their answers with those given in the answer key. This will help to calculate probable scores and thus chances of admission.

Is the UCEED 2026 application the same for the B. Des and M.Des courses?

The UCEED 2026 application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED 2026 scores is not considered for admission to the M.Des programme. So, the candidates must instead fill out the application form for CEED 2026. Note that both the CEED and UCEED exams are conducted by IIT Bombay. The application form for UCEED 2026 is open from October 1-31, 2025 (regular fees). Note that the CEED 2026 application form is also open and has the same schedule.

I am appearing in qualifying exam in 2026, can I apply for UCEED 2026?

If you are appearing in the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2026 you must ensure the following: (a) all parts of their final examination are completed by the date of application for admission, and (b) submit proof of having passed the qualifying examination with required eligibility by September 30, 2026 to the admitting institute.

What is the timing of UCEED 2026 Exam?

UCEED Exam 2026 will be conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunday), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The details released on October 01, 2025, on the official website.

UCEED Institutes 2026: Participating and Result-Sharing Institute List, Seat Allocation, College-wise Seat Intake

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Exam On - 18 Jan '26

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 22:22 IST

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UCEED Participating Institutes 2026 - There will be around seven participating institutes of UCEED 2026. The participating institutes offer B.Des courses and have an intake of around 225 seats. Admission to the course will be strictly based on UCEED 2026 merit ranks.

The list of candidates for B.Des admissions for the academic year 2026- 2027 will be released for IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur. A provisional seat allotment letter will be available for download in the candidate’s login after the seat acceptance fee has been successfully paid by those allotted a seat.

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