IIT Bombay conducted CEED Entrance Exam. Here is the quick help that can help you all revise some of the frequently asked questions in the entrance test. Read on and find.
CEED Repeated Questions
CEED Entrance Exam was conducted on January 18, 2026 for all the candidates who have filled the IIT CEED Registration form. The entrance Exam was from 9 AM to 12 PM on Sunday. The reporting time of the exam was 7 AM. It is mandatory to carry CEED Hall ticket to the exam centre.
CEED Entrance Test had two parts Part A and Part B. Part A was computer based and Part B was offline. Both parts were conducted at the CEED Centre. The question paper was of 250 marks. Part A was of 150 marks and Part B will of 100 marks.
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- What is the marking scheme for CEED 2026 Exam Part A?
- What is the marking scheme for CEED 2026 Exam Part B?
- Topics to Prepare for CEED Entrance Exam 2026
- Most Repeated Topics for CEED 2026 Part A
- Most Repeated Topics for CEED 2026 Part B
- Few CEED Questions for Practice (Most Repeated Questions)
What is the marking scheme for CEED 2026 Exam Part A?
CEED 2026 Exam will have 44 questions. Question paper will comprise of NAT, MCQ, and MSQs. There will be negative marking in case of MSQs and MCQs. The total marks for Part A will be 100.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks for each correct answer | Marks for each wrong answer | Marks for each question not attempted | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAT | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| MSQ | 10 | Partial Marking (as detailed in section 2) | -1 (Negative marking) | 0 | 40 |
| MCQ | 26 | 3 | -0.5 (Negative marking) | 0 | 78 |
| Total | 44 | 150 |
Commonly asked questions
CEED question paper will have two sections, Part A and Part B. Both sections are mandatory. Part A will have three sections, MCQ, MSQ and NAT. Part B will include only subjective type questions.
The topics listed in the CEED syllabus is indicative in nature. Also, the syllabus is exhaustive in the sense that questions may be asked from all or some of the topics. So, the candidate can’t skip any topics when preparing for CEED.
The candidate is urged to go through the previous years' question papers to get an idea about the paper structure and types of questions asked. That being said, keep in mind that the syllabus has been revised for CEED.
No, mock tests are not the same as CEED question or sample papers.
It is because the main purpose of the mock tests is to help the candidate get acquainted with the exam pattern and system, especially if the exam is conducted in an online mode. The mocks will allow the candidate get accustomed with the exam mode, navigation, scoring, and answering patterns. To some extent it also may help the candidate improve problem-solving and time-managment skills, which are typically the exclusive domain of CEED sample papers.
Additionally, mock tests are meant to be taken in the last few days of the exam. On the other hand, sample papers are typically solved even in the early stages of exam preparation.
There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers of CEED. Some of them are given below:
The sample papers will contain questions similar to the ones that will be asked in the CEE exam. Or in other words, they will cover the same topics, weightage, and difficulty level.
Sample papers are useful for improving one’s problem-solving and time-management skills.
Question papers, meanwhile, will allow the candidate to check the types of questions asked in the previous edition of the exam, any specific trend followed, weightage given to various sections, etc.
Concept building is another area that can be honed by solving sample papers.
What is the marking scheme for CEED 2026 Exam Part B?
There will be 5 questions in CEED Part B. There is no negative marking in these questions. The marking scheme for the CEED Part B exam is as mentioned below:
| Section | Number of Questions | Partial Marks | Negative Marks | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketching | 1 | Yes | No | 20 |
| Creativity | 1 | Yes | No | 20 |
| Form Sensitivity | 1 | Yes | No | 20 |
| Visual Sensitivity | 1 | Yes | No | 20 |
| Problem Identification | 1 | Yes | No | 20 |
| Total | 5 | 100 |
Topics to Prepare for CEED Entrance Exam 2026
Questions in the CEED Exam will be from the following topics.
| CEED 2026 (Part A) Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Visualization and Spatial Ability | Environment and society |
| Practical and scientific knowledge |
Analytical and logical reasoning |
| Observation and design sensitivity |
Language |
| Creativity | Art and Design knowledge |
| Design methods and practices |
|
Questions in Part B will be from the following topics.
| CEED 2026 (Part B) Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Drawing | Creativity |
| Communication | Problem identification |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates must follow the exam pattern for CEED 2026. It is because the exam pattern will guide the candidate as to how to prepare for the exam.
As per the CEED 2026 exam pattern, Part A will include NAT, MCQ, MSQ-type questions. These questions will require the candidate to select a correct answer option. So, instead of practicising how to write, long, elaborative answers, the candidate must build the skill to quickly solve the problem and find the solution.
On the other hand, Part B will include subjective-type questions. In these types of questions, the examiner doesn’t simply want an answer, but also want to see how you arrived at the answer!
The mock tests will have similar types of questions to those asked in the actual exam. But the CEED mock test will have less questions than the real exam.
Purpose of the mock tests is to help the candidate get an idea of the question paper structure and learn about answering process.
The candidate can take the mock tests closer to the exam and give finishing touches to their preparation. Mocks will help the candidate identify areas that need improvement and work on them.
Candidates can take mock tests conducted by unofficial sources like coaching institutes, etc, after paying a certain fee. They may also take mock tests conducted by other entrance exams. Sample papers are also a useful tool to prepare for CEED exam.
CEED 2025 analysis was covered by Shiksha. It covered all the key parameters, including sectional and overall difficulty level, types of questions asked, topic-wise weightage, expected cut-off, etc.
By going through the exam analysis, candidates will be able to assess their performance and chances of admission. Also, candidates will know whether there were any issues faced by candidates in other centres.
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Most Repeated Topics for CEED 2026 Part A
Most of the questions come from the topics given below in Part A.
- Cross sections and exploded view
- paper cutting and folding
- Mirror Image
- Water image
- Figure-related questions: Figure Matrix, Pattern, Series, figure rotation, figure completion
- Direction and distance
- Dice, Cube and Cuboid
- Count triangles, surfaces, edges
GK section:
Questions usually come from
- Art and craft of different states
- Dance forms of states
- Companies and logos
Most Repeated Topics for CEED 2026 Part B
The questions come from the topics given below in Part B.
- Line Drawing and Perspective Drawing
- Light and Shadow Concept
- Scale and proportion
- Alternative ideas sketch: How can we use a plastic bottle in different ways to create something useful?
- Problem-solving question: Identify it and give solution
- Storytelling: Draw an illustration based on that topic. Image and draw.
- Sequential Design: Draw a sequence of a process and tell the story. How to make boiled eggs. Show process.
- Expression: Facial expression, gestures.
- Pictograms, Icons
- Color Theory: Primary, Secondary and tertiary
Commonly asked questions
CEED admission portal has many useful resources, including previous years’ question papers and answer keys.
To download the question papers and keys
Go to CEED admission portal
Click on the Download .
Screen having question papers and answer keys will open
Click on question paper or answer key you want to download.
You can download the document in PDF format.
The candidate can download previous years’ question papers for the CEED exam from CEED 2026 - IIT Bombay admission portal - ceed.iitb.ac.in. Alternatively, the candidate can also download the question papers from this page.
Candidate can download question papers along with the answer keys. Question paper and answer keys for the current academic session (or CEED 2026) will only be available after the exam has been conducted.
Previous years’ question papers can be used by the candidate to improve their problem-solving ability and improve conceptual understanding.
You can start solving sample papers for CEED very early on in your exam preparation. For instance, you can do the exercise after completing a chapter. All you have to do is find the relevant questions in the sample papers and start solving. As you move on in your CEED 2026 exam preparation, you the sample papers will be more useful. In fact, as you complete the syllabus, you can attempt the complete sample paper.
By solving the sample papers you can improve your problem-solving and time-management skills. Also, you can solve sample papers right up to the exam-day.
CEED 2026 exam will 3 hours long and have two parts.
- Part A of the CEED 2026 question paper will be conducted online and include three types of questions MCQ, MSQ, and NAT. The duration of Part A will be 1 hour.
- Part B will be of 2 hours and include subjective questions. Part B will be conducted offline.
Few CEED Questions for Practice (Most Repeated Questions)
Check out some of the questions in CEED Exam.
Question 1. Draw a freehand perspective drawing of a person opening the refrigerator door in the kitchen. OR Draw a freehand perspective drawing of a person standing next to a scooter parked on the street.
Question 2. Umbrellas are used mainly during the rainy season and usually remain unused during the rest of the year. Creatively generate 3 alternative uses of the umbrella other than just as protection from rain or sunshine. Illustrate your ideas in the form of sketches with short descriptions.
Question 3. Design a graphical user interface (GUI) for a website of a movie theatre complex named ‘Navrang Chitrapat’ for booking movie tickets online. The complex has 3 theatres with each theatre screening a different film, three shows per day. Present your design solutions in the form of screen shots. Draw minimum of six screen shots explaining the booking procedure in a sequence. Support your design solution with a brief note on the design decisions.
Question 4. How many A4 size paper sheets will make A0 size?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 16
D. 8
Question 5. Lost wax process is used in ________________.
A. Turning
B. Casting
C. Forging
D. Welding
Question 6. What is the material used commonly in the manufacture of household plastic buckets?
A. ABS
B. PVC
C. Nylon
D. HDPE
Question 7. Illustrate in perspective, a composition of an Open Book and a Table Lamp, with light switched on, placed on a flat surface.
The drawing needs to be done by Frechand using black pencils (Do not use any drawing instruments or colour pencils)
Evaluation criteria:
- Composition and correctness of perspective [5 marks]
- Correctness of light and shadow [5 marks]
- Quality of lines [5 marks]
Question 8. Mobile phones have become quite popular as communication devices. Mobile phones do have great potential to address the special needs of the elderly.
Your task is to Design a new mobile phone for elderly.
a. Identify at least five distinct factors essential for designing mobile phone for the elderly. Write briefly in the space provided.
b. Generate at least three concepts through pencil sketches based on the factors identified above. Present these pencil sketches along with brief notes (if necessary) in the space provided.
c. Synthesize your final concept and present this through drawing, showing the overall form and the design of its interface.
Evaluation criteria:
1. Identification of distinct factors [5 marks]
2. Originality of your alternate concepts [10 marks]
3. Appropriateness of your final solution [10 marks]
4. Quality of your presentation [5 marks]
Question 9. Illustrate in perspective, a composition of an Open Book and a Table Lamp, with light switched on, placed on a flat surface.
The drawing needs to be done by Frechand using black pencils (Do not use any drawing instruments or colour pencils)
Evaluation criteria:
1. Composition and correctness of perspective [5 marks]
2. Correctness of light and shadow [5 marks]
3. Quality of lines [5 marks]
Question 10. One of the methods of 3D printing is called ________________
A. Laser Microscopy
B. Surface scanning microscopy
C. Stereolithography
D. Offset Printing
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