Tips to Draw Sketches and Human Figures for UCEED

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. 

IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2026 exam on January 18, 2026. The application form for the exam is currently open and may be filled eligible candidates. The UCEED 2026 exam will have two parts: 1) computer-based Part A and 2) offline-based Part B. Part B will include a solitary sketching-related question that the candidate has to attempt on the provided sheet. The question will carry 50 marks.

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

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 that the candidate can employ to improve their sketching and human figure drawing abilities:

1. 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.
2. Practice like there is no tomorrow: There is no alternative to hard work and well-groomed 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 torse 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 sketch unappealing but also bring into question your understanding of proportion.
6. 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. 

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.

1. Pens
2. Pencils
3. Sketch pens 
4. Colors 

Note that these items will not be provided to the candidate inside the exam hall. 

UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Part B will have questions on the following:

UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of UCEED 2026 Part A (2 hours) entrance exam is:

Part B of UCEED 2026 Pattern

UCEED Part B will be of 1 hours and will be of 100 marks.

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:

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