Tips to Draw Sketches and Human Figures for UCEED
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2026 ( UCEED )
Admit Card - 2 Jan '26
Part B of the UCEED 2026 question paper will include a sketching-based question of 50 marks. Here we bring you tips to brace up your skills to make picture-prefect sketches and human figures.
To do well in Part B, among other things, it is important that the candidate knows how to make design sketches and human figures that stand out.
In this article, we take you through a step-by-step process to upskill your sketching skills. Keep reading.
- Tips to remember when making sketches of Human Figures
- Stationery required for attempting UCEED 2026 Sketching question
- UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Part B of UCEED 2026 Pattern
- UCEED 2026 Application Process
Tips to remember when making sketches of Human Figures
To make effective sketches and human figures, learn to observe and study the subject you want to draw. This can include taking note of the proportions, posture, facial features, and other details of the subject at hand.
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Some tips that the candidate can use to improve their sketching and human figure drawing abilities.
- Start with simple shapes: The saying goes that little drops of water make the big ocean. Likewise, you need to focus on the subject in simple shapes - circles, rectangles, and triangles. This will help you easily get a sense of their proportions and the layout.
- Practice like there is no tomorrow: There is no alternative to hard work and practice sessions. As you practice more and more, you will get better at sketching and drawing human figures. In the initial stages, you can start with simple exercises like drawing the human body in different poses and from different angles. Once you get better, you can take up more complex topics.
- Learn the ins and outs of anatomy: Without a proper understanding of anatomy, your sketch of the human body may not appear realistic, even though you achieve some degree of accuracy. But if you study up on bones, muscles, and other attributes of the human anatomy, your drawing skills can grow leaps and bounds.
- Take the help of reference images: Using reference images can help you draw more accurately. The reference item may be a photograph or a real-life model.
- Take note that proportions matter: If you get your proportions wrong, the sketch will be useless. For instance, if you make the neck too long and the torso too short, it will create a very abnormal sketch of a human being. Likewise, if you are making a sketch of a marketplace, and the various characters and features are out of proportion, it will not only look sketchy and unappealing but also bring into question your understanding of proportion.
- Practice sample papers - Download the previous year's UCEED question papers and practice them. You also need to solve sample papers and solve the sketching questions included in them.
Please note that sketching and drawing human figures takes time and practice before you can master the skill. So, even if you fail in your early efforts, the mantra is not to get discouraged but to keep chugging along. With enough practice, you will definitely get better.
The evaluation of Part-B will be done manually by at least two expert evaluators separately and independently. Following is the scheme of evaluation for each question
in Part-B.
- If the difference in marks awarded by the two evaluators <= 10 marks, a simple average of the two evaluations will be considered.
- If the difference > 10 marks, the answer sheet of Part-B will be evaluated by a third expert examiner (and so on until the difference of marks <= 10).
- A simple average of the closest of two evaluations will be selected as the final marks.
- If the difference in marks of the closest of two evaluations is >10 after several evaluations, a moderator will be invited to examine the answers.
- If the difference in marks between the moderator and either of the examiners is the same, then the higher average will be considered for calculating the score.
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.
Stationery required for attempting UCEED 2026 Sketching question
The candidate will need the following stationery items to attempt the sketching question included in Part B.
- Pens
- Pencils
- Sketch pens
- Colors
Note that these items will not be provided to the candidate inside the exam hall.
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UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
There is no change in UCEED syllabus. As per the brochure, the UCEED syllabus for 2026 remains unchanged from previous year.
Part A will test candidates on visualization and spatial ability, practical and scientific knowledge, observation and design sensitivity, environment and society, analytical and logical reasoning, language and creativity, and design thinking and problem-solving. These areas aim to measure not only a candidate’s technical skills but also their ability to think creatively.
Part B of UCCED exam checks on drawing skills, creativity, and communication. In this, candidates are expected to produce drawings that demonstrate originality, proportion, perspective, and composition while effectively communicating ideas.
The syllabus for UCEED 2026 Part A is as follows.
| Topics |
Description |
|---|---|
| Visualization and spatial reasoning |
Ability to visualize and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. |
| Practical and scientific knowledge |
Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction. |
| Observation and design sensitivity |
General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design. |
| Environment and society |
General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design. |
| Analytical and logical reasoning |
Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information. |
| Language |
Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English |
| Creativity |
Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols. |
Part B will have questions on the following.
| Topics |
Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of UCEED 2026 Part A (2 hours) entrance exam is
| Section | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for Wrong Answer | Marks for Question Not Attempted | Total Marks for the Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numerical Answer Type (NAT) | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2 | Multiple Select Question (MSQ) | 15 | Partial Marking (as detailed in Section 2 above) | -1 | 0 | 60 |
| 3 | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) | 28 | 3 | -0.71 | 0 | 84 |
| Total | 57 | 200 |
The important dates of UCEED 2026 cover events like the commencement and deadline to fill out the UCEED application, admit card release and exam date, result date, and seat allotment schedule. This means the important dates will cover all the events starting from the release of admission notification to the completion of the admission process. The candidate can keep track of upcoming events by consulting the important dates.
The important dates for UCEED 2026 have been released by IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay has the authority to change a pre-announced date; so candidates need to stay updated by visiting this space.
IIT Bombay has launched the new website for the UCEED 2026 exam on October 1, 2025 https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/index.html.
The new website carries information like important dates, an information brochure, and the candidate portal. There is also a download section, from where the candidate will be able to download useful resources like previous years question papers and answer keys.
IIT Bombay may conduct any complementary seat allotment round for UCEED counseling only if there are vacant seats left after the five regular seat allotment rounds. Note that, IIT Bombay will conduct FIVE seat allotment rounds. The seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in UCEED 2025 and campus selected at the time of counseling registration. Candidates who qualify in UCEED 2025 exam can participate in counseling.
The counseling for UCEED 2025 will be held as a Joint Seat Allotment process. The participating institutes of UCEED 2025 can participate in counseling.
Part B of UCEED 2026 Pattern
UCEED Part B will be of 1 hours and will be of 100 marks.
| Part-B (1 hour) | Type of Question | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketching | 1 | 50 | |
| Design Aptitude | 1 | 50 |
UCEED 2026 Application Process
As part of the registration process, the candidate needs to fill in their phone number, email ID, and other details. Upon registration, the candidate can fill in the form, upload documents, and pay the application fee.
Following is the registration fee structure for UCEED 2026
| Indian Nationals | Female Candidates (all categories) | ₹ 2000 |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | ₹ 2000 | |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 4000 | |
| Foreign Nationals (holders of OCI/PIO cards issued BEFORE 4th March 2021) |
Female Candidates and PwD Candidates | ₹ 2000 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 4000 |
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The admission cut-off for UCEED 2025 will be released on April 21, 2025.
The seat allotment will be released online at the UCEED 2025 - IIT Bombay admission portal uceed.iitb.ac.in.
To download the seat allotment-cum-cutoff, you need to click on the seat allotment download 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 have to accept the seat and pay the fees. Note that candidates were also given the option to withdraw their seats.