UCEED Drawing Questions: Past Year and Sample Questions

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2027 ( UCEED )

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UCEED 2027 Issue of Admit Cards

1 Jan '27

UCEED entrance exam has two sketching questions in Part B of UCEED Question Paper. Part B will be of 100 marks and will be of 1 hour. It tests candidates’ drawing skills and design aptitude. There will be no negative marking in this section. There will be two questions.

UCEED Part B includes questions related to sketching and drawing. No colors are required to be used in these questions. Read on to find some of the questions that are asked in UCEED Entrance Exam conducted by IIT Bombay.

UCEED Drawing Question

UCEED Drawing Question

UCEED exam has two sketching questions in Part B of UCEED Question Paper. Part B will be of 100 marks and will be of 1 hour. It tests candidates’ drawing skills and design aptitude. There will be no negative marking in this section. There will be two questions. The questions will be based on the syllabus given by IIT Bombay. Drawing Questions will include questions that check the ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective and shading. Design aptitude questions will check the capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.

Type of question Number of questions Total marks
Sketching 1 50
Design Aptitude 1 50

UCEED Drawing/Skecthing Questions:

1.Read and visualize the following:

  • A rat is spotted inside a school canteen.
  • A school boy is afraid and standing on a stool/chair.
  • A brave school girl is chasing the rat out of the canteen.
  • A tiffin box is falling on the floor.
  • Two school bags and two water bottles are kept on a table.
  • A few plates are broken and lying on the floor.
  • The canteen owner is watching this in shock, standing on top of the counter table.

Sketch this scene from the canteen owner’s point of view.
Note:

  • Make a pencil sketch only
  • Do not use colours

2. You are sitting in a well ventilated drawing room. It is 9 in the morning and sun light is streaming through the window on the East casting shadows on the floor. A cat is resting on one of the sunlit patches. A newspaper is placed beside a cup of hot tea on a small side table. There are three freshly watered potted plants in the room; one on the floor and two on the window sill with the watering jug next to it. From the above description, sketch the scene from your point of view.

Note:

· Make pencil sketches only

· Do not use colours

Evaluation Criteria:
  • Observation
  • Imagination, selection & composition of objects
  • Quality of line
  • Presentation
  • Attention to detail

3. You are sitting on the balcony of a first-floor apartment. It is 6 in the evening and the sun is setting in the West, casting long orange-tinted shadows (to be shown through shading, not colour) across the balcony floor. A pigeon is perched on the railing, looking out at the street below. A cup of coffee, now empty, sits on a small stool along with a book left open, face-down. There are two hanging plant pots suspended from hooks in the ceiling, and one large potted plant standing in the corner of the balcony. A pair of slippers lies near the balcony door, and a folded newspaper rests on the balcony ledge, held down by a small stone.

From the above description, sketch the scene from your point of view.

Note:

  • Make pencil sketches only
  • Do not use colours

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Observation
  • Imagination, selection & composition of objects
  • Quality of line
  • Presentation
  • Attention to detail

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4. Nandu is giving a dance exam in online mode in front of a laptop kept on a table. His mother is prompting from behind. While the exam is going on, his pet cat Poco is running around tumbling over a glass of water, a plate of biscuits and a few books. No one can stop Poco and the exam must go on.

Visualize and draw the whole situation as if you are sitting on the floor witnessing the scene.

Note:

  • Make pencil sketches only
  • Do not use colours

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Observation
  • Imagination
  • Selection & composition of objects
  • Quality of lines
  • Presentation
  • Attention to details

5. On a Sunday morning, 5-year-old Geet, her grandmother and father are cleaning their old garage. It is a big garage with large open windows near the ceiling. It has an old bicycle, a football and other objects. The father is cleaning the cobwebs. The grandmother while cleaning, finds her old guitar which she used to play during her college days. She gets excited and starts playing it as Geet starts dancing around. The garage also has a lot of old memories of Geet’s sporty grandmother and her studious father. Geet’s school friend stands at the door of the garage watching this whole scene. Draw this scenario from the friend’s point of view.

Note:

  • Use only pencil
  • Do not use colours

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Perspective
  • Proportion
  • Composition
  • Observation
  • Imagination
  • Quality of sketch
  • Attention to detail

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6. A six-year-old girl is going to school for the first time. She needs to carry a lunch box in her school bag. Her lunch can contain typical Indian food items (both dry as well as liquid food items, such as Roti, Rice, Dosa, Dal, Sambar, etc.). Design a lunch box for her, considering her needs. Sketch your design, and visually explain the features of your design along with clear labels.
Note:

  • Use only pencil. Do not use colours.
  • Explain your design only through visuals and short labels.
  • Do not write separate explanations.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Appropriateness of three-dimensional form and visual graphics
  • Provisions for fulfilling functional requirements
  • Considerations for product usability by the user
  • Attention to detail and explanation of features through visuals only
  • Clarity of the sketch and quality of presentation, and uniqueness of design

7. Read and visualize the following:

  • A monkey has entered a crowded park.
  • A child is trying to protect his ice cream from the monkey.
  • Another child is pointing towards the monkey and laughing.
  • A woman is dropping her shopping bag in surprise.
  • A few fruits are scattered on the ground.
  • A bench, dustbin and two bicycles are placed nearby.
  • A security guard is running towards the scene.

Sketch this scene from the security guard’s point of view.
Note:

  • Make a pencil sketch only
  • Do not use colours
  • Show the relative size and position of all major elements

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8. Read and visualize the following:

  • A child has accidentally released several balloons inside a classroom.
  • The teacher is trying to catch one of the balloons.
    Two students are standing on chairs and reaching towards the ceiling.
  • One student is laughing while pointing at the balloons.A school bag has fallen near the teacher’s desk.
  • Books and notebooks are scattered on the floor.
  • A clock and blackboard are visible on the wall.

Sketch this scene from the teacher’s point of view.
Note:

  • Make a pencil sketch only
  • Do not use colours
  • Maintain correct perspective and proportions
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who will set the UCEED question paper?
A: 

IIT Bombay, which is the exam conducting body of UCEED will prepare the question paper for the entrance exam. The question paper of UCEED will include two parts - Part A and Part B. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both parts and also qualify Part A. Note that the Part B answer booklet will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A.

Q:   Where can I find previous years' exam analysis for the UCEED exam?
A: 

The candidate can find the previous years’ exam analysis for the UCEED exam on this page. The exam analysis will cover both Part A and Part B of the exam. Note that it is mandatory for candidates to qualify Part A; or else Part B answer booklet will not be evaluated.

The UCEED exam analysis for a particular year will cover in-depth analysis of the question paper for that year. Consequently, it will include details like sectional and overall difficulty, questions asked, marking scheme, good attempts, and expected cut-off. By consulting the cut-off for previous years, the candidate will be able to figure out what is a good score to get admission to one’s favorite college.

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:   If I take only mock tests of UCEED, is it enough to get a good score in the design entrance exam?
A: 

Mock tests are useful only when you take them closer to the exam. They are also by no means an integral part of one’s exam preparation in the early stages. When you are starting off your preparation and reach until the mid stage, all you need are test books, sample papers, and the notes you have taken. Once you have mastered the concepts and honed your problem-solving skills sufficiently, you can take the mock test. The mock tests at this stage will help you get acquainted with the exam process, especially the exam environment.

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Best Books for UCEED Preparation

Students can use the following books for UCEED Entrance Exam preparation.

UCEED Section Recommended Books/Resources
Visualization & Spatial Ability RS Aggarwal - Non-Verbal Reasoning;
A Complete Reference Manual for UCEED/CEED/NID/NIFT (Pearson);
Mental rotation & paper-folding puzzle books
Observation & Design Sensitivity

Design Aptitude Test - Prof. Bibhudutta Baral;

Daily sketching/observation practice (no single book covers this fully)

Environmental & Social Awareness / GK

Lucent's General Knowledge;

Manorama Yearbook;

Newspapers & design magazines

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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning - RS Aggarwal;

Analytical Reasoning - MK Pandey

Design Thinking & Problem Solving

Universal Principles of Design- Lidwell, Holden, Butler;

The Design of Everyday Things - Don Norman

UCEED-Specific Guides

UCEED & CEED Sourcebook - Prof. Bibhudutta Baral;

Self Study Guide UCEED - Pearson/Arihant; Official previous years' papers (uceed.iitb.ac.in)

Drawing & Sketching Practice

How to Draw - Scott Robertson;

Daily sketchbook practice

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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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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 was November 05, 2026. Candidates could register with a late fee until November 10, 2026, at 5 PM.

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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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