Most Repeated Questions in CEED Entrance Exam

Common Entrance Examination for Design 2026 ( CEED )

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CEED Exam will have 44 questions in part A and 5 questions in Part B. The exam will be conducted at the exam centre. Part A will have Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Question (MSQ), Multiple Choice Question (MCQ). part B will have Sketching and Design Aptitude. The question paper will carry a total of 250 marks. The question paper wi

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 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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Table of contents
  • 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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many sections will the CEED 2026 question paper have?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will the question paper include questions from all the topics mentioned in CEED 2026 syllabus?
A: 

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.

Q:   Do mock tests and CEED sample papers have the sample role?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the purpose of solving question and sample papers of CEED?
A: 

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
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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do candidates need to follow CEED 2026 exam pattern for exam preparation?
A: 

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!

Q:   Will CEED 2026 mock tests have the same types of questions as those asked in the exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Do I need to take CEED 2026 mock tests conducted by unofficial sources?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where can I find exam analysis for the CEED 2025 exam?
A: 

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

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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 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I download previous years CEED question papers and answer keys for practice?
A: 

CEED admission portal has many useful resources, including previous years’ question papers and answer keys. 

To download the question papers and keys

  1. Go to CEED admission portal

  2. Click on the Download .

  3. Screen having question papers and answer keys will open

  4. Click on question paper or answer key you want to download.

  5. You can download the document in PDF format.

Q:   Where can I download previous years CEED question papers?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will IIT Bombay conduct mock tests for CEED 2026?
A: 

IIT Bombay may conduct mock tests for the CEED 2026 exam a few weeks before the exam. CEED mock tests dates will be announced on the CEED 2026 admission portal.

To take the mock test, the candidate will have to log in to the portal using their log-in credentials. Note that the mock tests may have fewer questions that those asked in the actual exam. 

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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Answered a month ago

The reporting time at the CEED Centre for the CEED Entrance Test was 7 AM. The exam timing was 9 AM to 12 PM.

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Answered a month ago

IIT Bombay has not recommended a dress code for taking CEED Exam. But candidates should dress modestly for the exam. They should avoid heavy jewellery, rugged jeans, chunky shoes, etc.

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Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates must bring a printout of CEED admit card for exam. Soft copies of the admit card will not be accepted. Also, along with the admit card, the candidate should also bring a photo ID proof.

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Answered a month ago

No, you cannot get the CEED Centre changed once the Admit card is issued. There is no scope to change it. In fact, CEED officials will not entertain any requests for a change in the exam centre. 

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Answered a month ago

The last date to fix discrepancies in the CEED 2026 Admit card was January 08, 2026. It could be fixed only through the candidate portal. Candidates must check all the details mentioned in the admit card thoroughly

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Answered a month ago

To be eligible for CEED, candidate must meet the following criteria.

CriteriaDetails
Educational QualificationCandidates must have completed a degree/diploma/post graduate degree programme of minimum THREE years (after 10+2 level), or must be appearing for the final examination of such a programme by July.
Age LimitThere is no age limit to appear for CEED.
Number of AttemptsThere is no restriction on the number of times a candidate can appear for CEED.

 

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Answered 2 months ago

The cutoff for CEED Admission is expected to be out after the release of the CEED result 2026 and scorecard. CEED result and Scorecard will be used for CEED Admission in various IITs.

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