UCEED 2027 Courses and Fee Structure for B.Des at IITs

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2027 ( UCEED )

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UCEED 2027 Exam DATE

17 Jan '27

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UCEED Courses & Fee Structure. The UCEED exam is conducted for admission to the B.Des program. Here we bring you the fee structure for the program and B.Des specializations. Candidates are urged to go through the fee details before applying for admission.

The UCEED exam is conducted for admission to the B.Des program by IIT Bombay. Here, we bring you the fee structure for the program and B.Des specialisations.

If you are seeking admission to the B.Des program through UCEED 2027, you must have a fair idea about the UCEED 2027 fee structure. In the same breath, you also need to know what the various specialisations that are available are. The fees for B.Des at various participating and resullt sharing institute is different. Fees should be paid at the time of UCEED Seat Allotment to avoid missing the admission. UCEED fee structure comprises Admission fee, Student Welfare Fund, Tuition Fee - Statutory fees, Registration Fee & Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Student Benevolent Fund, Student Accident Insurance Fund and Medical Fee.

Here we take a look at the UCEED 2027 fee structure and courses in detail. So, keep reading.

Table of contents
  • UCEED 2027 Institute-Wise Fee Structure - Download Here
  • IIT Bombay Fee Structure
  • IIT Delhi - B.Des Fee Structure
  • IIT Guwahati B.Des Fee Structure
  • IIT Roorkee B.Des Fee Structure
  • IIT Hyderabad B.Des Fee Structure
  • IIITDM Jabalpur B.Des Fee Structure
  • IIT Indore B.Des Fee
  • Payment of Fees to Accept, Freeze, or Float during Counselling
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UCEED 2027 Institute-Wise Fee Structure - Download Here

You can download the fee structure for the design courses by following the links given below.

Name of the Institute

Fee 

IIT Bombay

B.Des IIT Bombay Fee Structure

IIT Delhi

B.Des IIT Delhi Fee Structure

IIT Guwahati

B.Des IIT Guwahati Fee Structure

IIT Hyderabad

B.Des IIT Hyderabad Fee Structure

IIT Roorkee

B.Des IIT Roorkee Fee Structure

IIT Indore

B.Des IIT Indore Fee Structure

IIITDM Jabalpur

B.Des IIITDM Jabalpur Fee Structure

List of UCEED 2027 Colleges

Download list of participating colleges and result-sharing institutes for B.Des programmes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the UCEED 2027 application form open?
A: 

UCEED 2027 Application will open from October 01, 2026, on the official website. Last date to apply with regular fees will be in November. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

Q:   When will UCEED 2027 admit cards be released?
A: 

The admit cards for the UCEED 2027 exam will be released on January 02, 2027. Admit cards will be released for all candidates who successfully complete the application form. It was released online.

Q:   Is the application process open for admission to the B. Des programme through UCEED 2027?
A: 

Yes, the application form for UCEED 2027 will open on October 01, 2026. The candidate has the option to fill out the form with regular and late fees. 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of UCEED exam?
A: 

If you consider the question paper of UCEED 2026, then the exam can be considered to be moderately difficult. For instance, of the 68 questions asked, around 18 questions fall in the moderate category, 18 in the moderate to difficult category, while the rest can be tagged easy to moderate. 

In contrast, NIFT and NID DAT are considered to be tougher. This is because in NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective and drawing-related questions. Consequently, the candidate needs to be very creative and have strong fundamentals to answer the questions. In NID DAT for the B. Des programme, DAT Prelims carries 40% weightage, while DAT Mains carries 60% weightage. 

IIT Bombay Fee Structure

The fee structure for the B.Des program at IIT Bombay is given in the table below:

Sr.

Particulars

Fee payable (Rs.)

Indian Nationals (including PIO/ OCI Card holders)

Foreign Nationals

 

I(A) At the time of Admission (One Time)

 

1. Admission fee

8750

8750

2. Student Welfare Fund

1250

1250

Total I (A)

10000

10000

I(B)

Per Semester Fees

   
 

1. Tuition Fee - Statutory fees

100000

300000

2. Registration Fee & Examination Fee

2200

2200

3. Gymkhana Fee

2200

2200

4. Student Benevolent Fund

700

700

5. Student Accident Insurance Fund

300

300

6. Medical Fee

1950

1950

Total I (B)

107350

307350

I(C) Refundable Deposits (To be paid at the time of admission)

 

1. Institute Security Deposits

3000

3000

2. Library Security Deposits

3000

3000

Total I (C)

6000

6000

Grand Total of Academic Fees I (A)+I (B)+I (C)

123350

323350

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IIT Delhi - B.Des Fee Structure

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Des program at IIT Delhi may refer to the table to get insights into the program fee structure.

Fee components

Amount (for 4 years)

Tuition fee

₹ 8 L

Hostel

The fees might include components other than hostel fees. 

Meal Plan is included in the mentioned fee. 

The hostel fee mentioned above is the cheapest option available. 

INR 4.37 L

One-time Payment

One-time Payment includes Admission Fees, Student Welfare Fund, Modernization Fees, Benevolent Fund, Alumni Fees, Training and Placement Charges, Institution Security Deposit, and Library Security Deposit.

INR 16.15 K

Total fee

INR 12.53 L

Additional Fees for B.Des IIT Delhi

  1. In addition to the above, hostel residents are required to pay hostel-related charges, including Hostel Seat Rent @Rs. 8,600/-(non-refundable) each semester.

  2. Thesis fee for M.S.(R) and Ph.D. is Rs. 500/- and Rs. 5,000/-, respectively and shall be payable at the time of submission of thesis.

  3. All SC, ST & PwD students will get 100 % tuition fee exemption.

  4. Hostel is available only to full time students, subject to availability.

  5. Messing and electricity charges will be calculated on completion of each semester and will be notified separately.

  6.  To avail various financial benefits, students are advised to upload valid parental income documents on the scorner portal.  

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the application fee for UCEED 2027 exam?
A: 

The application fee (expected) for UCEED 2027 form is 

  • Female candidates (all categories) and SC/ST/PwD candidates have to pay INR 2,000.
  • All other candidates need to pay INR 4,000 as the application fee.
Q:   What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part B of UCEED 2027?
A: 

The important topics for UCEED 2027 Part B are given below.

  • 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.
Q:   What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part A of UCEED?
A: 

UCEED question paper will have two parts: 1. computer-based Part A and 2. Drawing and aptitude based Part B.

Some of topics to prepare for UCEED are given below.

  • Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
  • Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects. 
  • Observation and design sensitivity: Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference and prediction.
  • 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.
Q:   Is the UCEED application the same for the B. Des and M.Des courses?
A: 

The UCEED application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED scores are not considered for admission to the M.Des programme. So, the candidates must instead fill out the application form for CEED . Note that both the CEED and UCEED exams are conducted by IIT Bombay.

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IIT Guwahati B.Des Fee Structure

IIT Bombay offers a B.Des and an M.Des program. The total fee payable at the time of admission by "Regular Category" students for different programs is given here. Except for the tuition Fee, all other components are the same for all programs. The Tuition Fee details for different studentship categories and caste categories are also given.

Fee Summary

Caste Category

MDes

BDes

GEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL

Rs. 59,150/-

Rs. 1,54,150/-

     

OCB

--

Rs. 87,483/-

     

SC, ST, PwD, MEB

Rs. 54,150/-

IIT Roorkee B.Des Fee Structure

Sl. No.

Item

Amount (in INR)

A

One -Time Fees (At the time of admission) & Non- Refundable

 

A.1

Admission Fee

1,500/-

A.2

Certificates Fee (Grade Card + Provisional Degree)

750/-

A.3

Medical Examination Fee

100/-

A.4

Student Welfare Fund

200/-

A.5

Identity Card Fee

100/-

A.6

Modernization and Upgradation Fee

1,000/-

A.7

One-time Alumni Fee

1,500/-

A.8

Hostel Admission Fee*

400/-

A.9

Mess Establishment Charge*

2,500/-

A.10

Thesis Fee^

1,500/-

Total

9,550/-

 

B

One-Time Deposits (At the time of admission) & Refundable

 

B.1

Institute Caution Money

1,000/-

B.2

Library Caution Money

1,000/-

B.3

Hostel Caution Money*

4,000/-

B.4

Mess Deposit*

6,000/-

Total

12,000/-

 

C

Payable for Every Semester

 

C.1

Tuition Fees# (As per programme and the category)

See the table below

C.2

Registration/Enrollment Fee

1,000/-

C.3

Examination Fee

500/-

C.4

Academic Facilities Fee

2,500/-

C.5

Medical Fee

 

At the time of admission/Monsoon Semester

1,900/-

Winter Semester

100/-

C.6

Students’ Brotherhood Fund

50/-

C.7

Students’ Travel Assistance Fund

50/-

C.8

Gymkhana Fee

1,000/-

C.9

Hostel Fund*

600/-

C.10

Hostel Rent*

1,000/-

C.11

Hostel Maintenance Charge*

3,000/-

C.12

Electricity and Water Charges*

2,500/-

C.13

Adjustable Mess Advance*

20,000/-

Total

34,100/- + Tuition Fee

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   After submitting UCEED 2027 application fee, can I cancel the application form and get a refund?
A: 

No, candidates will not be given a refund for UCEED 2027 application fee under any circumstances. UCEED application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, before paying the application fee, the candidate needs to make up their minds whether they want to appear in the UCEED exam or not. 

Q:   When should I pay the UCEED seat-acceptance fee?
A: 

To avoid any last-minute unforeseen transaction issues, you should pay the seat acceptance fee for a round well before the end time/date of the corresponding round.

If the fee is not paid within the given deadline, allotment will be cancelled. Also, such seats will be offered to the candidate next in the order of merit.

Q:   What is the process that will be used to prepare Part A UCEED 2027 qualifying cut-off?
A: 

The qualifying cut-off for UCEED will be prepared based on the following formula:  𝜇 + (𝜎⁄2) = 𝛿, where 𝜇 and 𝜎 are the average marks and standard deviation of distribution of marks obtained by all the candidates in Part-A of UCEED. 

  • 𝜇, 𝜎, and 𝛿 will be rounded-off to two decimal places.
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall have to fulfil a relaxed cut-off mark, which will be 0.9𝛿 for OBC-NCL/EWS, 0.5𝛿 for SC/ST/PwD, where 𝛿 is the cut-off mark for the Open category. 
Q:   When will the UCEED 2027 application form be available?
A: 

UCEED 2027 Applications for the B.Des programme will be released by IIT Bombay on the official site, October 01, 2026. The application form will be available on the official website of UCEEED. 

IIT Hyderabad B.Des Fee Structure

The fee structure for the B.Des program at IIT Hyderabad is given below.

1. ONE-TIME FEE (to be paid at the time of Registration of First Semester)

Amount in Rs.

1.1

Joining Fee (Admission Fee, ID Card and Certificates Fee, Library Fee,

Institute Alumni Fee)

5,000

1.2

Student Activity Funds (Celebrations, Training & Placement)

3,000

1.3

Security Deposit (Refundable) (Hostel, Mess, Library and Laboratory)

9,000

Total One Time Fee (At the time of Registration)

17,000

2. SEMESTER FEE

Gen/EWS/OBC/ OCI/PIO

SC/ST/PH

2.1

Tuition Fee

1,00,000

NIL

2.2

Registration fee, Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Medical Facility, IT charges, Sports fee, Laboratory and Research Facilities Fee, Transport

Charges

11,000

2.3

Student Welfare Fund

500

2.4

Hostel Expenses (Accommodation Charges, Electricity, Water and

Maintenance charges)

15,000

2.5

Mess Expenses*

16,576.50

Total Semester Fee

1,43,076.50

43,076.50

3. Medical Insurance**

3.1

Medical Insurance (per annum)

1,888

Grand Total Fee

1,61,964.50

61,964.50

IIITDM Jabalpur B.Des Fee Structure

Candidates can check the program-wise fee structure for the design course at IIITDM Jabalpur is given below.

Part A - One-time payment to be paid at the time of admission

One-time payment to be paid at the time of admission

S.No.

Head

Gen/OBC/EWS

PWD/ SC / ST

1

Admission

2000

2000

2

Grade Card

2000

2000

3

Provisional Certificate

500

500

4

Alumni Association Subscription

1500

1500

5

I Card

500

500

6

Career Development Fund

2000

2000

7

Student's Welfare

2000

2000

8

Caution Money (Refundable)

5000

5000

Total One Time Fees (A) in Rs.

1S,fitlfl

15,500

Part B - Semester Fees (Academic fee) - Per Semester

B. Semester Fees (Academic fee) - Per Semester

S.No.

Head

Gen/OBC/EWS

PWD/ SC / ST

1

Gymkhana Fee

3000

3000

2

Examination Fee

1000

1000

3

Registration Fee

1000

1000

4

Medical Insurance + PHC

1500

1500

5

Internet and computer Charge

1000

1000

 

Total Semester Fees (Academic fee) (B) in Rs.

7,500

7,500

Part C - Semester Fees (Tuition fee and hostel fee) - Per Semester

C. Semester Fees (Tuition fee and hostel fee) - Per semester

S.No.

Hend

Gen/OBC/EWS

PWD/ SC / ST

1

Tuition Fee

71750

NIL

2

Hostel Fees ##

11000

11000

Total Semester Fees (Tuition fee & hostel fee) (C) in Rs.

82,750

11,000

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the UCEED application the same for the B. Des and M.Des courses?
A: 

 UCEED application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED scores are not considered for admission to the M.Des programme. So, the candidates must instead fill out the application form for CEED . Note that both the CEED and UCEED exams are conducted by IIT Bombay.

 

Q:   When will the admission notification for UCEED 2027 be released?
A: 

IIT Bombay released the admission notification for UCEED 2027 on October 1, 2026.

Candidates can check out the notification online at the UCEED admission portal uceed.iitb.ac.in. IIT Bombay has launched a new admission portal for UCEED 2027. 

Q:   When will the admission notification for UCEED 2027 be released?
A: 

IIT Bombay released the admission notification for UCEED 2027 on October 1, 2026. Candidates can check out the notification online at the UCEED admission portal.

UCEED notification carries updates about the exam, like when the exam will be conducted, deadlines to fill out the application form, etc. 

IIT Indore B.Des Fee

Check out the fees for IIT Indore.

Semester Tuition Fee Other Academic Charges Hostel / Rent One-time Fees & Deposit Total Fee Payable
Semester 1 - Autumn 2026 ₹1,00,000 ₹7,900 ₹16,000 ₹18,100 ₹1,42,000
Semester 2 - Spring 2027 ₹1,00,000 ₹6,300 ₹16,000 - ₹1,22,300
Semester 3 - Autumn 2027 ₹1,00,000 ₹7,900 ₹16,000 - ₹1,23,900
Semester 4 - Spring 2028 ₹1,00,000 ₹6,300 ₹16,000 - ₹1,22,300
Semester 5 - Autumn 2028 ₹1,00,000 ₹7,900 ₹16,000 - ₹1,23,900
Semester 6 - Spring 2029 ₹1,00,000 ₹6,300 ₹16,000 - ₹1,22,300
Semester 7 - Autumn 2029 ₹1,00,000 ₹7,900 ₹16,000 - ₹1,23,900
Semester 8 - Spring 2030 ₹1,00,000 ₹6,300 ₹16,000 - ₹1,22,300
Total for 4 Years ₹8,00,000 - ₹1,28,000 ₹18,100 ₹9,84,800

Payment of Fees to Accept, Freeze, or Float during Counselling

To opt for UCEED B.Des Seat, any of the three options - accept, freeze, or float - the candidate had to pay the complete seat acceptance fee (no partial payment is accepted). If payment is not made, the allotted seat is canceled. Further, the candidate is not considered for seat allotment in any subsequent rounds. 

  • Seat acceptance fee to be adjusted against institute fee: The fee will be adjusted at the time of joining. 
  • Refund of fees - In case the candidate declines the offered seat after remitting the seat acceptance fees, the refund of the fee will be governed by the policies of the admitting institute.
  • Withdrawal and refund - If a candidate has paid the UCEED seat acceptance fee but opts for withdrawal after Round I up to one day before the announcement of Round III will get a refund amount equivalent to the seat acceptance fee minus the seat cancellation fee and processing charge of INR 5000. Refund requests made after the announcement of Round III will not be entertained.

All the colleges through UCEED offer B.Des programmes at IITs. The list of institutes at IITs through UCEED 2027 is:

Sr No.

Institute

Design Department

1

IIT Bombay

IDC School of Design

2

IIT Delhi

Department of Design

3

IIT Guwahati

Department of Design

4

IIT Hyderabad

Department of Design

5

IIT Roorkee

Department of Design

6

IIITDM Jabalpur

Design Discipline

7

IIT Indore

School of Innovation

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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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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month 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. 

CategoryIIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026
General16
OBC16
SC8
ST5
EWS5
OBC Non-Creamy PWD1

 

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months 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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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10