UCEED Part B will be 100 marks. This section will have drawing skills and design aptitude. Here, we bring you tips to boost your skills to make picture-perfect sketches and human figures.
To do well in Part B, among other things, the candidate must know 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
- What are the important topics for UCEED Part B?
- Stationery required for attempting UCEED 2027 Sketching question
- UCEED 2027 Syllabus
- UCEED 2027 Pattern
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.
Here are some tips 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.
Commonly asked questions
Syllabus of UCEED is to help candidates identify topics and subjects from which questions can come in the UCEED Exam. Understand exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly. Candidates should check the syllabus before preparing UCEED.
IIT Bombay released the syllabus for UCEED 2027 on October 01, 2026. So, if you are planning to appear in UCEED 2027 exam, you must follow the official syllabus.
UCEED syllabus contains topics that candidates need to prepare for the national-level design entrance exam. As per the UCEED syllabus, Part A has 57 questions and Part B includes two questions.
Candidates can use the previous year's papers to practice for the exam. The more sample papers you solve, the better you will get. The question papers are available on the official website under the download section.
Part A has 57 questions and Part B will have two questions.
What are the important topics for UCEED Part B?
Check out the topics that candidates must practice for UCEED Part B.
- Study about Design’s role in society and culture, design connection
- Daily sketching: basic shapes, everyday objects like spoon stand, jug, dressing table
- Theme-based regular sketching.
- Tracing practice: this will be without lifting the pen
- Memory-based sketching.
- Idea-based drawing based on imagination
Stationery required for attempting UCEED 2027 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 2027 Syllabus
There is no change in UCEED syllabus. As per the brochure, the UCEED syllabus for 2027 remains unchanged from previous year. 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 2027 Pattern
UCEED Part B will be of 1 hour and will be of 100 marks.
| Type of Question | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Sketching | 1 | 50 |
| Design Aptitude | 1 | 50 |
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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
The most difficult part can vary from student to student. In UCEED 2026, MSQs and some NAT questions were reported to be more challenging, while Part B was also time-consuming.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, but drawing practice is important because Part B includes drawing questions. Candidates don't need professional-level drawing skills, but they should be able to communicate ideas clearly through sketches.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
MIT-WPU, Pune offers scholarships to BDes students based on their UCEED rank. Below is the UCEED score requirement to get the scholarship:
Scholarship for AY 2026-27 | UCEED Rank |
|---|---|
Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%) | Upto 800 All India Rank |
MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%) | 801-2000 All India Rank |
MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%) | 2001 to 2500 All India Rank |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 months ago
IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026 was 16 for the General AI category in the last round. Hence, this category of students need a rank of at least 16 or lower to be qualified for admission. To know the IIT Bombay branch-wise cutoff 2026, students can check the table below.
| Category | IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 16 |
| OBC | 16 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 5 |
| EWS | 5 |
| OBC Non-Creamy PWD | 1 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, 20 might be an excellent rank for gaining admission to the IIT Delhi BDes course if you belong to the General or OBC AI category. For both these categories, the last round closing ranks were 28 and 32, respectively.
Students can check the table below to know the highest rank accepted by differe
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Contributor-Level 10
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