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.
- 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
- UCEED Admission Process
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 |
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| IIT Delhi |
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| IIT Guwahati |
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| IIT Hyderabad |
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| IIT Roorkee |
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| IIT Indore |
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| IIITDM Jabalpur |
List of UCEED 2027 Colleges
Download list of participating colleges and result-sharing institutes for B.Des programmes.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Given that UCEED is one of the most important and the toughest design entrance exams in the country, one should not wait till the last moments to prepare for the exam. Ideally, the candidate should have at least an year to prepare for the exam. That being said, if the candidate has above average understand of the basics, he or she can easily prepare for the exam in six months. When preparing for the exam, it is important to have a target in mind. For example, the merit rank the candidate wants to achieve. Note that the cut-off rank varies from one institute to another.
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.) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Nationals (including PIO/ OCI Card holders) |
Foreign Nationals |
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| I(A) At the time of Admission (One Time) |
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| 1. Admission fee |
8750 |
8750 |
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| 2. Student Welfare Fund |
1250 |
1250 |
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| Total I (A) |
10000 |
10000 |
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| I(B) |
Per Semester Fees |
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| 1. Tuition Fee - Statutory fees |
100000 |
300000 |
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| 2. Registration Fee & Examination Fee |
2200 |
2200 |
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| 3. Gymkhana Fee |
2200 |
2200 |
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| 4. Student Benevolent Fund |
700 |
700 |
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| 5. Student Accident Insurance Fund |
300 |
300 |
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| 6. Medical Fee |
1950 |
1950 |
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| Total I (B) |
107350 |
307350 |
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| I(C) Refundable Deposits (To be paid at the time of admission) |
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| 1. Institute Security Deposits |
3000 |
3000 |
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| 2. Library Security Deposits |
3000 |
3000 |
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| Total I (C) |
6000 |
6000 |
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| 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
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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.
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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.
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All SC, ST & PwD students will get 100 % tuition fee exemption.
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Hostel is available only to full time students, subject to availability.
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Messing and electricity charges will be calculated on completion of each semester and will be notified separately.
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To avail various financial benefits, students are advised to upload valid parental income documents on the scorner portal.
Commonly asked questions
Three months is not a lot of time to prepare for an exam of the magnitude of UCEED. But the silver lining is that it could be done, provided your fundamentals are strong.
Here is how you prepare for UCEED in three months.
- Follow UCEED syllabus and exam pattern.
- Make a timetable.
- To start with, focus on topics that are easy but carry decent weightage.
- Once you are done with the easy topics, move on to the moderately difficult and difficult topics.
- Solve sample papers and practice mock tests.
Process to fill UCEED application form is given below.
- Go to UCEED 2027 admission portal
- Click on application tab. A registration form will open.
- Fill in your name, email id, and mobile number to get registered
- After this, a candidate account is created, log in to fill the rest of the application form
- Enter academic, personal and contact details
- Upload all documents
- Pay UCEED application fee
- Download UCEED online form.
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
IIT Bombay usually doesn’t conduct any mock tests for the UCEED exam. So, the candidate may take mock tests conducted for other entrance exams to prepare for UCEED 2026 exam. The candidate may note that in this case the mocks will help them understand how an online exam is administered and the navigation process. However, it is not an exact replica of how the UCEED 2026 exam will be conducted.
The mock tests are to be taken in the last few weeks before the UCEED exam. Avoid taking mock tests when you are starting preparation for the exam.
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IIT Guwahati B.Des Fee Structure
IIT Guwahati 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/- |
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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/- |
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| 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 |
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| At the time of admission/Monsoon Semester |
1,900/- |
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| Winter Semester |
100/- |
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| 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
Last date to submit UCEED 2027 application form with regular fee was November 05, 2026. Candidates can register with a late fee until November 10, 2026, at 5 PM.
No. UCEED 2027 registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates should verify their details and eligibility before paying application fee.
UCEED 2027 applications are open now on the official website. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be able to apply for admission.
Yes, UCEED is difficult for many aspirants as tests design aptitude, observation, logical thinking, spatial reasoning and drawing skills. Many students find it highly competitive due to very limited seat availability in IITs.
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. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 |
Joining Fee (Admission Fee, ID Card and Certificates Fee, Library Fee, Institute Alumni Fee) |
5,000 |
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| 1.2 |
Student Activity Funds (Celebrations, Training & Placement) |
3,000 |
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| 1.3 |
Security Deposit (Refundable) (Hostel, Mess, Library and Laboratory) |
9,000 |
|
| Total One Time Fee (At the time of Registration) |
17,000 |
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| 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** |
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| 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Part B - Semester Fees (Academic fee) - Per Semester
| B. Semester Fees (Academic fee) - Per Semester |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Part C - Semester Fees (Tuition fee and hostel fee) - Per Semester
| C. Semester Fees (Tuition fee and hostel fee) - Per semester |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
Commonly asked questions
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.
There is no option to edit UCEED application form once it is submitted. There is no application edit window. So, candidates must be very careful while filling the application form.
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 |
|
| 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 |
UCEED Admission Process
The steps to get admission using UCEED score are given below.
1. Submit the filled UCEED Application form
Fill out the form at the admission portal. One has to use only genuine and verifiable information. This is because details provided by the candidate will be verified at the time of counselling. If any information is found to be incorrect or misleading, the candidate may be disqualified.
2. Download the UCEED Admit card
The admit card is released for registered candidates. Download the admit card by entering your email ID and password. On the day of the UCEED 2027 exam, you will also need a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card.
3. Appear in UCEED Entrance Exam
UCEED question paper has two mandatory sections, A and B. Part A will comprise objective-type questions, while Part B will be subjective-type. Part B answer booklets will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A. The qualifying marks for Part A will be released before the declaration of UCEED 2027 results.
4. Check UCEED Result
The results will be declared for all candidates appearing in the UCEED 2027 exam. However, only such candidates who qualify in the entrance exam will be issued merit ranks and will be eligible to participate in the counseling process.
5. Apply to UCEED-participating and result colleges
Clearing the UCEED exam does not guarantee admission to any of the colleges accepting UCEED exam scores. The candidate needs to apply to participating institutes based on their UCEED 2027 scores. The participating institutes will conduct counselling and seat allotment at the institute level.
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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
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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Answered a week ago
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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Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Last date to submit UCEED 2027 application form with regular fee was November 05, 2026. Candidates can register with a late fee until November 10, 2026, at 5 PM.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Answered a week ago
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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