UCEED 2026 Dress Code for Female & Male: Exam Day Instructions, Document Checklist
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2026 ( UCEED )
UCEED 2027 Exam DATE
17 Jan '27
UCEED Exam was conducted on January 18, 2026. Applicants who will appear for the exam must dress decently to conduct the frisking process smoothly. IIT Bombay has released guidelines for UCEED exam day. Check the UCEED dress code and list of items to be carried and not to be carried at IIT UCEED exam centre.
UCEED Dress Code
IIT Bombay conducted the UCEED Entrance exam on January 18, 2026. The exam began at 9 AM and will end at 12 PM. The reporting time to UCEED Centre was 7 AM. It is mandatory to bring the UCEED Hall ticket and a Photo ID proof to write the exam. All the details about the exam day are also mentioned in the UCEED Brochure.
- Has UCEED prescribed any Dress Code for the Exam?
- UCEED Dress Code for Females
- UCEED Dress Code for Males
- Items Not Allowed: Electronic Devices
- Stationery Items to carry to the UCEED Centre
- List of Banned Items at UCEED 2026 Exam Centre
- UCEED 2026 - Document Checklist
Has UCEED prescribed any Dress Code for the Exam?
No, IIT Bombay has not prescribed any dress code for the UCEED 2026 Exam day. But this should not be misunderstood as candidates can wear anything they want. For the UCEED exam, candidates must dress decently and appropriately. They should keep in mind traditional and community norms. Candidates are not expected to dress in a way that may disturb the exam environment.
Commonly asked questions
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 2026 and campus selected at the time of counseling registration. Candidates who qualify in UCEED 2026 exam can participate in counseling.
The counseling for UCEED 2026 will be held as a Joint Seat Allotment process. The participating institutes of UCEED 2026 can participate in counseling.
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.
IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2027 exam on January 17, 2027 from 9 AM- 12 PM. UCEED Test was conducted at the centres. The reporting time was 7 AM.
IIT Bombay usually doesn't make any arrangements like baggage counters. So, it is a good idea for candidates not be bring any unnecessary stuff with them to the exam centre. Also, if the candidate has any doubts, he or she must go through the exam-day guidelines published by exam officials to check if any special arrangements are being made. Since it is unlikely that there will be a baggage counter, the candidate can not afford to bring valuable items and leave it unattended outside the exam hall. It is because if any valuable item is lost, IIT Bombay will not take any responsibility.
UCEED Dress Code for Females
- Wear something comfortable. It will be best if you go for formal clothes.
- Females should avoid wearing headgear or a scarf.
- Don't wear rubber bands or clips in your hair. You can use a normal hair tie.
- Avoid wearing any jewellery or accessories.
- Candidates should not have any henna or tattoos, as there will be a biometric impression at the centre.
- Candidates can wear clothes as per the weather.
- Candidates can opt for slippers or sandals with low heels for footwear.
UCEED Dress Code for Males
Some of the suggestions for UCEED Dress code for Males.
- Both male and female candidates can wear formal wear, like a shirt, trousers, and salwar kameez.
- Avoid wearing a dress with lots of pockets, etc. This will raise suspicion, and you may be subject to a lot of frisking.
- Don’t wear items like scarves, stoles or other accessories that cover your head, unless it is for religious purposes.
- Closed-toe shoes can be an option. However, if you instead wear shoes with heavy heels or thick soles, you may face extra frisking.
- Do not wear metallic items at the exam, eg, rings, bracelets, etc.
- Make sure that whatever you are wearing does not have anything obscene, racial, or controversial.
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Commonly asked questions
No, you cannot come out of the UCEED exam centre before the final bell rings. The candidate is not allowed to leave the exam hall until the exam is over. Once the exam is over, the invigilator will collect the answer sheets and complete any other formalities.
UCEED 2027 counseling will be conducted by IIT Bombay. The counseling process will have five rounds. The Joint Admission Process will not have any spot rounds.
IIT Bombay will release UCEED seat allotment for Round I in the last week of April 2027.
The seat allotment will be released online at the UCEED - IIT Bombay admission portal UCEED.
The candidate needs the following documents to participate in UCEED counseling.
Signed copy of the first page of the completed application form
UCEED scorecard
Qualifying exam (Class 12 or equivalent) mark sheet
Photo
Signature
OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD certificate (if applicable)
OCI/ PIO card (if applicable)
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Items Not Allowed: Electronic Devices
- Candidates should not carry any electronic devices (mobile phones, smart phones, watches of any type, calculators, tablets and the like), abacus, slide rule, log books, study material of any type, geometry box, and so on to the examination hall.
Stationery Items to carry to the UCEED Centre
Candidates must bring their own pencils in a transparent packet or pouch. Pencil of black shades are allowed. Sketch pens, colour pencils, poster colors and other colouring materials are NOT permitted inside the examination hall. Candidates may bring a writing board of A4 size. Exchanging and borrowing of these materials is NOT permitted inside the UCEED examination centre.
Commonly asked questions
UCEED 2027 Entrance Exam will be on January 17, 2027 on Sunday. The exam is for B.Des programmes at IITs conducted by IIT Bombay.
UCEED Counselling Round 1 will begin on April 21, 2027. The seat acceptance fee has to be paid by April 29, 2027, at 6 PM.
No, you cannot participate if you have not been given a merit rank in the UCEED.
The counseling process for UCEED will be conducted as a Joint Seat Allotment process. To participate in the counseling, the candidate must have qualified for the UCEED and been assigned a merit rank in the UCEED exam. If the candidate doesn't have a merit rank, he or she is not eligible to participate the counseling-cum-seat allotment process.
The counseling for UCEED 2026 will be conducted online as a Joint Seat Allocation process. The counseling will be conducted in a centralized manner.
List of Banned Items at UCEED 2026 Exam Centre
- Textual items like bits of paper, plastic pouch, pencil/geometry box, pen, calculator, writing pad, scale, eraser, pen drive, log table, electronic pen/scanner, etc.
- Communication devices like Bluetooth, mobile phones, microphones, earphones, health bands, pagers, etc.
- Wallets, goggles, belts, handbags, caps, etc.
- Wristwatch/watch, camera, bracelet, etc.
- Any metallic items or ornaments
- Water bottles or any open or packed food items
Note: Candidates must know that authorities will provide no arrangement for keeping personal items or articles.
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UCEED 2026 - Document Checklist
The candidate needs to bring the following documents with them.
- UCEED 2026 Admit Card
- Photo ID proof
Any of the following documents will be accepted as valid photo ID proof.
- Aadhaar card
- Voter card
- Passport
- PAN card
- Driving license
Note that the IDs should be in the original. Photocopies will not be accepted.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days 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 5 days 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 a week 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
Answered a month ago
UCEED is one of the accepting exams for admission in BDes programme of MIT-WPU, Pune. However, it is not mandatory. Aspirants with scores in NATA, NIFT Entrance Exam or NID or MIT-WPU CET can also get admission in BDes provided they also pass the selection rounds.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes, UCEED Exam score is accepted for NMIMS DAT Admission. Such candidates have to submit their portfolios and appear for a Personal interview.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, 30 could be considered a good enough rank for admission to the BDes course at IIT Hyderabad.
For the General AI category, the highest rank acceptable was 42. So, the attained rank of 30 might get you admitted at IIT Hyderabad.
It also worth knowing if you belong to any reservered category, its no
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Both institutions offer the BDes course but with completely different admission processes. IIT Indore accepts admission based on the UCEED entrance exam, while BITS Pilani considers the NID Entrance exam/ BITSAT exam result.
See the table below to compare both insttutions on different factors:
| Institution | NIRF Ranking | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | 11 | ₹ 30.8L |
| IIT Indore | 12 | ₹ 8.5L |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To get a seat at this institution, students have to first attempt the UCEED entrance exam and then appear for the counselling process to be considered eligible for admission to the UG-level course.
The IIITDM Jabalpur BDes cutoff 2026 was published till round 3 for various All India categories, like
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To get a seat at IIT Hyderabad for the BDes course, students have to first attempt the UCEED entrance exam and then appear for the counselling process. Only those who have appeared in the counselling process are considered eligible for the UG-level course.
The IIT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 has been publi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can get into IIT Delhi with a rank of 30 if you belong to the OBC AI quota. As per the IIT Delhi BDes cutoff 2026 for the third round, the cutoff for this category was 32.
Hence, getting admission with a rank of 30 is possible for the OBC AI category. Other categories, rounds, etc., will ha
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Contributor-Level 10
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