UCEED 2027 Drawing Section: Pattern, Types of Questions, Marks & Tips

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2027 ( UCEED )

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UCEED 2027 Application DATE with Regular fee

1 Oct '26 - 31 Oct '26

UCEED Exam has two parts: Part A and Part B. Part B of the exam will have two questions: 1) an aptitude-based question, and 2) a sketching-based question. Here we bring you the expected questions as well as tips to ace the drawing section of the UCEED exam.

UCEED Exam has two parts: Part A and Part B. Part B of the exam will have two questions: 1) an aptitude-based question, and 2) a sketching-based question. Here we bring you the expected questions as well as tips to ace the drawing section of the UCEED exam.

Expected Questions in UCEED Drawing Section

Part B of the UCEED exam will include two questions: a drawing-based and a design aptitude-based question. As per the UCEED 2027 exam pattern, Part A carries 200 Marks and is 2 hours long. Part B will be of 1 hour and carry 100 marks. The questions for Part B will be displayed on the computer screen, which students will have to answer on an answer booklet that will be provided inside the exam hall. Also, Part B answer booklets will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part A of UCEED 2027.

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  • UCEED 2027 Exam Pattern
  • What kind of questions can you expect in the UCEED 2027 drawing section?
  • UCEED 2027: Tips for Drawing
  • UCEED Exam Day Tips

UCEED 2027 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of UCEED for Part A and Part B of the UCEED 2027 exam is given below.

Particulars Part A Part B
Maximum Time 2 hours 1 hour
Mode of Exam Online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) Offline
Medium of Instruction English English
Sections and number of questions Numerical Answer Type (NAT) - 14
Multiple Select Question (MSQ) - 15
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) - 28
Sketching-based - 1
Design Aptitude-based - 1
Number of Questions 57 2
Total Marks 200 100
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the UCEED 2027 application form open?
A: 

UCEED 2027 applications are open now on the official website. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be able to apply for admission.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2027?
A: 

Eligibility criteria for UCEED are given below.

  • Age limit - Candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2002. In the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, there is a relaxation of 5 years.

  • Number of attempts - Candidate is allowed to appear in UCEED exam for a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years.

  • Academic requirements - Candidate must have passed 10+2 exam in 2026 or 2027. Those who appeared for first time in their qualifying examination in 2025 or earlier are NOT eligible.

Q:   What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part B of UCEED 2027?
A: 

The important topics for UCEED 2027 Part B are given below.

  • 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.
Q:   What is the application fee for UCEED 2027 exam?
A: 

The application fee (expected) for UCEED 2027 form is 

  • Female candidates (all categories) and SC/ST/PwD candidates have to pay INR 2,000.
  • All other candidates need to pay INR 4,000 as the application fee.

What kind of questions can you expect in the UCEED 2027 drawing section?

All regular questions for the UCEED Part B test could fall under the following categories

  • Fine art question- This is a test for pure fine art skills, for example: Draw your hand holding a pencil, draw a person sitting on a chair, still life drawings of bottles, etc. This mainly tests your basic fine art skills for perspective, human, animal, textures, shade, shadow, etc.
  • Creative thinking question- This is more like an applied art question that tests your creative thinking ability along with your sketching skills for example - You have magic beans in your hand and you through them out of your bedroom window and you get up in the morning and see something mesmerizing. These questions can be open-ended and real fun to answering, you could showcase your full creative potential in these types of questions. Also, some random lines or shapes can be given and you should generate some doodles or sketches completing those lines.
  • Graphic question- These can be like 2D graphic questions asking you to draw posters, book covers, murals, etc, For example, Design a poster to promote awareness to reduce the carbon footprint
  • Creative writing- Writing can also be a part of questions, where a student could be asked to write a caption, complete a story, write their opinion for example - write a short story based on some objects/ characters given and sketch a scene of that story or an image could be shown and you could be asked to write the mood the image creates for you.
  • Observation type- Here you could be asked many used for a pencil other than writing or given half an image or an object you would have to identify or complete the rest of the part of that object.
  • Aptitude type sketch questions- This is where aptitude can be combined with sketching, For example, a surface development of a cube can be shown with certain shapes on each face, you have to imagine when the cube is put together or joined to form a 3D form, you have to draw that cube with the correct orientation of all the shapes on the correct surfaces.
  • Design problem type- This could be a popular type of question in which a design problem is given and a solution has to suggested for example - Design a two-wheeler ambulance for rural areas, or develop a phone-based app for farmers so that their products can be directly sold to the market cutting out the middle agents.
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UCEED 2027: Tips for Drawing

  • Read the questions carefully and understand the type of question asked
  • Understand the intent of the question asked to make sure your solution answers the main purpose of the question asked
  • Time is critical - you sketch fast and finish your answer in the given time - this comes with extensive practice
  • Do not colour unless asked or only if you have time at the end
  • Take all your drawing materials with you / materials you are comfortable with
  • Make sure you are well practiced with all your basic fine art
  • Don’t hesitate to give bold, very out of the box solutions especially for the creative thinking 2D graphic/ design problem-type questions
  • Be yourself with your answers
  • Enjoy the drawing section- it is fun!
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When should I start preparation for UCEED 2027?
A: 

Given that UCEED is one of the most important and the toughest design entrance exams in the country, one should not wait till the last moments to prepare for the exam. Ideally, the candidate should have at least an year to prepare for the exam. That being said, if the candidate has above average understand of the basics, he or she can easily prepare for the exam in six months. When preparing for the exam, it is important to have a target in mind. For example, the merit rank the candidate wants to achieve. Note that the cut-off rank varies from one institute to another.

Q:   How can I prepare for UCEED Entrance Exam in 6 months?
A: 
  • Go through UCEED syllabus completely.
  • Understand UCEED exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.
  • Get all study material for UCEED, such as prep books and previous year's question papers.
  • Create a monthly plan on how much syllabus to cover daily.
  • Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.
Q:   When will the UCEED 2027 exam be conducted?
A: 

IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2027 exam on January 17, 2027 from 9 AM- 12 PM. UCEED Test was conducted at the centres. The reporting time was 7 AM.

Q:   Who will set the UCEED question paper?
A: 

IIT Bombay, which is the exam conducting body of UCEED will prepare the question paper for the entrance exam. The question paper of UCEED will include two parts - Part A and Part B. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both parts and also qualify Part A. Note that the Part B answer booklet will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A.

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UCEED Exam Day Tips

Apart from this, candidates should also pay attention to the following UCEED exam tips:

  • Read the Important instructions on your UCEED admit card
  • Go early to your exam center
  • Don’t forget to take your Admit card, especially a colour print - keep this ready a day in advance
  • Take your ID proof as mentioned in the admit card
  • Pencils, sketch pens, poster colours, and other drawing material are permitted

As I mentioned, the sketching part of the exam is actually very interesting and can be good fun. All the very best!

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About the Author:

Shaun D’Sa has a Master’s degree in Industrial Design from IIT Delhi. He is Director at Design Quotient Labs (DQ Labs), a coaching platform for Architecture and Design entrance exams. He began his career with General Motors Advanced Design Center at Bangalore, where he had the opportunity to work with design teams for car brands like Hummer, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Holden, Buick to name a few. Shaun has also been a part of many teams of International and Indian designers for design-centric ethnographic studies across India and abroad. Due to his passion for Design and Architecture, he has travelled extensively abroad and has been a part of many design workshops in many countries across Europe.

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If UCEED 2027 fee payment fails, check your bank or payment gateway status before attempting another payment. If amount has been deducted but application status is not updated, use Report Problem option on UCEED application portal and provide your registration details.

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For Indian candidates, UCEED 2027 registration fee is INR 2,000 for female candidates of all categories and SC, ST and PwD candidates. All other candidates must pay INR 4,000. Foreign candidates pay USD 200 for SAARC countries and USD 250 for non-SAARC countries.

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Check the list of documents below:

  • Recent color photograph
  • Signature
  • Qualifying examination certificate 
  • Gazette notification showing the change of name (If name is not same as in Class 12 certificate) 
  • Provisional certificate 
  • Category certificate
  • Request letter to avail scribe or compensatory time

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For UCEED 2027, general category students must be born on or after October 1, 2002. SC, ST and PwD students must be born on or after October 1, 1997, as per eligibility criteria.

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No. UCEED 2027 registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates should verify their details and eligibility before paying application fee.

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Last date to submit UCEED 2027 application form with regular fee is October 31, 2026. Candidates can register with a late fee until November 6, 2026, at 5 PM.

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Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times in consecutive years. The UCEED score is valid for admission during the corresponding academic year only.

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A good score in the UCEED exam is 180 to 200+ marks out of 300 for General category to land a competitive rank. However, a good UCEED score depends on candidate's category, preferred institute, seat availability and admission cutoff. 

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Candidates must have passed or be currently appearing for their Class 12 board exams (any stream) in either 2026 or 2027 for first time. They must be born on or after October 1, 2002 (relaxed to October 1, 1997, for SC/ST/PwD). They can attempt the exam a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

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Yes, there is negative marking in UCEED exam. Part A has selective negative marking. MCQs deduct 0.71 marks and MSQs deduct 1 mark for wrong answers. Part B has no negative marking. 

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