UCEED 2024 Question Paper: Download PDF, Exam Analysis and Students' reaction

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2027 ( UCEED )

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UCEED 2027 Application DATE with Regular fee

1 Oct '26 - 5 Nov '26

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UCEED 2024 Question Papers with Answer Key: All those who want to appear for UCEED Entrance Exam can download the UCEED Question Paper 2024 PDF from here and practice. UCEED 2024 Entrance Exam was of moderate to difficult level. Some sections were difficult, like the drawing section and NAT. UCEED exam 2024 was of 3 hours and had two parts, Part A

UCEED Question Paper 2024 is released by IIT Bombay after the conduct of the exam. Candidates preparing for the UCEED Entrance Exam must download the question paper to know about the pattern, type of questions asked, marking scheme, etc. Check out the UCEED 2024 Question Paper and download it here for practice.

UCEED 2024 Question Paper

UCEED 2024 Question Paper

UCEED 2024 Question Papers with Answer Key: All those who want to appear for UCEED Entrance Exam can download the UCEED Question Paper 2024 PDF from here and practice. UCEED 2024 Entrance Exam was of moderate to difficult level. Some sections were difficult, like the drawing section and NAT. UCEED exam 2024 was of 3 hours and had two parts, Part A and Part B. The duration of Part A was 2 hours. Part A was to be completed first and then Part B was to be attempted. The duration of Part B was 1 hour.

UCEED Part A of the question paper was divided into three sections. All sections were compulsory. Questions in each section were of different types. There were a total of 57 questions in Part A of 200 marks. Questions of Part A appeared on the computer for the first 2 hours. Answers to Part A had to be entered on the computer within the first 2 hours. UCEED Part B was also compulsory and had 2 drawing questions of 50 marks each. Questions of Part B appeared on the computer and the answers to Part B had to be given in the answer book provided by the invigilator.

Table of contents
  • Overview of UCEED 2024 Question Paper
  • Download UCEED 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (PDFs)
  • Overall Difficulty Level of UCEED 2024 Paper
  • UCEED 2024 Exam Analysis and Student Reaction
  • UCEED 2024 Question Types & Paper Pattern
  • Download Previous Year UCEED Question Papers (PYQs)

Overview of UCEED 2024 Question Paper

The UCEED 2024 exam was held in one session for all the applicants. Check the major highlights of the UCEED exam below:

Parameter

Details

Exam Conducting Body

IIT Bombay

Exam Name

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)

Sessions Held

One session

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Total Marks

300 Marks

Total Questions

Part A: 57 Questions (Numerical Answer Type: 14, MSQ: 15, MCQ: 28)

Part B: 2 questions

Question Types

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Multiple Select Questions

Section B: Sketching and Design Aptitude Questions

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What types of questions will be asked in Section 1 of UCEED question paper?
A: 

UCEED question paper will have questions from Numerical Answer Type (NAT) in Section 1. There will be 18 questions of 4 marks each. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. 

Q:   When will IIT Bombay release the question papers for UCEED 2027?
A: 

IIT Bombay will release the question paper for the UCEED 2027 exam alongside the draft answer key, a day or two after the conduct of the entrance exam. The candidate can download the question paper online. 

Q:   What is the best time to take UCEED mock tests?
A: 

The official mock tests are meant to be taken in the last few weeks before the UCEED exam. So, you shouldn't typically take mock tests at the start or even the middle of your UCEED exam preparation. The logic is that mock tests are not designed to help you improve your problem-solving ability or your time-management skills. In fact, mock tests are meant to help you get an exam-like ambience before the exam and understand what it is like to be inside the exam centre. 

 

Q:   What is the exam pattern for UCEED 2027?
A: 

UCEED consists of two parts:

  • Part A (Computer-based): Objective questions (NAT, MSQ, MCQ)

  • Part B (Pen-and-paper): Drawing and design aptitude questions

Download UCEED 2024 Question Papers with Solutions (PDFs)

You can download PDFs of the UCEED question papers, along with answer keys.

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Overall Difficulty Level of UCEED 2024 Paper

The overall difficulty level of the UCEED 2024 entrance exam was rated as moderate. Check the sections and difficulty rating below.

Sections

Difficulty Rating

Analysis

Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Moderate to difficult

  • Topics asked include Circles, triangles, arrangement, area and surfaces, volume, mixture, cube, cuboid, number system, and quadrilateral.
  • NAT questions were difficult for most of the students.
Multiple Select Question (MSQ)

Easy to Moderate

Image-based questions, mirror image, cross-sections, colour theory, circles, Venn diagram
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Easy to Moderate

2D shapes and 3D objects, pie chart, verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.
Sketching and Design Aptitude

Difficult

  • Draw a garage based on the scene described.
  • Design a lunch box.
  • The questions were of difficult level.

Overall Exam

Moderate to Difficult

Overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate for most of the students.

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UCEED 2024 Exam Analysis and Student Reaction

The student reaction and exam analysis for UCEED 2024 are given below.

  • Ridhi Khera, who appeared for UCEED, said that her overall experience was nice and decent. The NAT sections were difficult and there were many area-based questions.
  • Vachin Gupta, who appeared in UCEED exam, said that his overall experience was good and nice. Aptitude section was easy for him. Drawing section was a bit difficult.
  • Abhishek found the paper lengthy.

UCEED 2024 Question Types & Paper Pattern

Each paper was divided into two parts.

Part A: Section Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

  • Count: 14 compulsory questions on numerical ability. 4 marks for correct answers.

  • Format: A single answer has to be written in the space provided. No options will be given for these questions.

  • Marking: +4 for a correct answer, 0 for an incorrect answer, 0 for an unattempted.

Part A: Multiple Select Question (MSQ)

  • Count: 15 compulsory questions. 4 marks for correct answers.

  • Format: Each MSQ can have one or more correct answers.

  • Marking: -1 for an incorrect answer, 0 for an unattempted.

Part A: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

  • Count: 28 questions. 4 marks for correct answers.

  • Format: Each MSQ can have one or more correct answers.

  • Marking: 3 for correct answer, --0.71 for an incorrect answer, 0 for an unattempted.

Part B: Sketching and Drawing Aptitude

  • Count: 2 questions

  • Format: Drawing and sketching questions

  • Marking: 50 marks for each question and No negative marking.

Download Previous Year UCEED Question Papers (PYQs)

PYQ help students to know the exam pattern and type of questions asked. It also helps in building speed and accuracy. Download official question papers with solutions below:

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If UCEED 2027 fee payment fails, check your bank or payment gateway status before attempting another payment. If amount has been deducted but application status is not updated, use Report Problem option on UCEED application portal and provide your registration details.

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For Indian candidates, UCEED 2027 registration fee is INR 2,000 for female candidates of all categories and SC, ST and PwD candidates. All other candidates must pay INR 4,000. Foreign candidates pay USD 200 for SAARC countries and USD 250 for non-SAARC countries.

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Check the list of documents below:

  • Recent color photograph
  • Signature
  • Qualifying examination certificate 
  • Gazette notification showing the change of name (If name is not same as in Class 12 certificate) 
  • Provisional certificate 
  • Category certificate
  • Request letter to avail scribe or compensatory time

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For UCEED 2027, general category students must be born on or after October 1, 2002. SC, ST and PwD students must be born on or after October 1, 1997, as per eligibility criteria.

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Porishmita Paul

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No. UCEED 2027 registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates should verify their details and eligibility before paying application fee.

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Last date to submit UCEED 2027 application form with regular fee is October 31, 2026. Candidates can register with a late fee until November 6, 2026, at 5 PM.

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Porishmita Paul

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Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times in consecutive years. The UCEED score is valid for admission during the corresponding academic year only.

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A good score in the UCEED exam is 180 to 200+ marks out of 300 for General category to land a competitive rank. However, a good UCEED score depends on candidate's category, preferred institute, seat availability and admission cutoff. 

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Candidates must have passed or be currently appearing for their Class 12 board exams (any stream) in either 2026 or 2027 for first time. They must be born on or after October 1, 2002 (relaxed to October 1, 1997, for SC/ST/PwD). They can attempt the exam a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

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Yes, there is negative marking in UCEED exam. Part A has selective negative marking. MCQs deduct 0.71 marks and MSQs deduct 1 mark for wrong answers. Part B has no negative marking. 

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