UCEED 2026 Previous Year Sample Questions with Answer Key

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2026 ( UCEED )

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Candidates planning to appear in the UCEED 2026 exam must make sure they solve enough sample questions to prepare for the exam. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to improve problem-solving and time-management skills.

IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2026 exam on January 16, 2026 . The exam has two parts - Part A and Part B. Candidates must appear in both parts. Also, Part B answers booklets of only such candidates will be evaluated who qualifies Part A. Also, all candidates who qualify Part A will be shortlisted, allocated a merit rank, and can participate in the UCEED 2026 counseling and seat allotment process.  IIT Bombay revised the UCEED 2026 syllabus and the UCEED 2026 exam pattern in the previous edition of the exam. So, when preparing for the exam, make sure that you follow the updated pattern and syllabus.

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Where can I get sample papers for UCEED 2026

The official admission portal of UCEED 2026 has previous question papers for the exam. The candidate can download the question papers and practice them. The question papers will give the candidate an idea about the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, weightage, etc.

Meanwhile, sample papers or question booklets can be purchased online from e-commerce portals like Amazon. The UCEED sample paper in these cases are typically drafted by experts and published by leading publishers. 

The candidate can use these sample papers to prepare for the UCEED 2026 exam.

UCEED Sample Paper

To develop an understanding of the UCEED exam pattern, candidates can go through some sample questions for UCEED below.

1) What are the common "Perceptual channels"? (select as many)

A. Tactile

B. Communication

C. Auditory

D. Kinesthetic

E. Visual

2)  Light bulbs are usually filled with inert gas, which of the following can be used (MSQ)

A. Nitrogen

B. Methane

C. Helium

D. Krypton

E. Argon

F. Xenon

3) Identify the car shown in the picture below:

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UCEED Sample Question Paper: Shiksha- Question 3

 

4) Canon released the highest pixel camera recently, select the correct range of its megapixels (MP):

A. 30-40 MP

B. 20-30 MP

C. 65-70 MP

D. 50-55 MP

5) How many triangles are possible in the picture shown below? 

A. 12

B. 9

C. 11

D. 10

UCEED Sample Question Number 5 Shiksha

6) How many different colors are used in this image?

UCEED Sample Question Paper: Shiksha Question 6

7) What are some major causes of underground water contamination?

Q:   What types of questions will be asked in Section 1 of UCEED 2026 question paper?
A:

Section 1 of UCEED question paper 2026 will include Numerical Answer Type (NAT). There will be a total of 18 questions. Each question will be of 4 marks. There is no negative marking for an incorrect attempt. 

Q:   What types of questions will be asked in UCEED 2026?
A:

The UCEED exam will have two parts - Part A and Part B. Part A will include Numerical Answer Type NAT Multiple Select Question (MSQ), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Meanwhile, Part B will include drawing and aptitude-based questions. Note that in the previous edition of the exam, Part B include only sketching-based question. So, starting UCEED 2024, the candidate also needs to prepare for aptitude based questions that will be asked in Part B. Questions for the aptitude section will evaluate the ability of the candidate to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.

Q:   What key points do candidates need to remember about UCEED 2026 Part B of question paper?
A:

The candidate needs to remember the following points about the Part B question paper of UCEED 2026:

  • Part B will include around TWO questions. The question for the section will be shown on the computer monitor.
  •  The candidate, after reading the question, has to write/ draw the answer option in the answer booklet provided by the invigilator.
  • Part B test will evaluate the drawing ability and Design Aptitude of the candidate.
  • Part B is mandatory and will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies for Part A.
  • The cut-off marks for Part A will be declared by IIT Bombay before the declaration of results.

A. Landfill

B. Sanitary

C. Industries

D. Waste dispoals on water bodies (rivers, ponds)

E. Agriculture

F. Natural causes

8) The below shown Logo is used for:

A. National child welfare

B. National Literacy mission

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C. Children medical foundtion

D. NABARD

UCEED Sample Question Paper: Shiksha Question 8

 

9) Who among the following are some of the greatest designers of all time? (MSQ)

A. Charlie Parrish

B. Pierre Cardin

C. Michael Graves

D. Caravaggio

E. Rubens

F. Jonathan Ive

G. Dieter Lubs

10) How many surfaces are there in the illustration shown below?

A. 26 surfaces

B. 30 surfaces

C. 29 surfaces

D. 27 surfaces

UCEED Sample Question Paper: Shiksha Question 10

 

11) A boat can travel with a speed of 22 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 5 km/hr, find the time taken by the boat to go 54 km downstream?

Q:   What do I need to know about the UCEED question paper?
A:

The UCEED question paper will be of 3 hours and include two parts - The computer-based Part A and the offline-based Part B. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the paper. 

Also, Part B paper answer booklets will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A. IIT Bombay will release the cut-off marks for Part A before the declaration of results. 

Part A will include the following types of questions: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Multiple Select Question (MSQ) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ). Part A will now include 57 questions.

Meanwhile, Part B will include 2 questions; this includes a sketching-based and an aptitide-based question.

Q:   What types of questions will be asked in Section 3 of UCEED question paper?
A:

UCEED Part A question paper will include three sections. Of these three sections, Section 3 will include 28 multiple choice questions. Each of these questions will carry 3 marks. 0.71 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The total marks for this section is  96. Each MCQ will have four options. Out of these four options, only one is correct.

Q:   When do I start solving sample papers for UCEED 2025?
A:

It is recommended that you solve sample papers for UCEED as early as possible in your exam preparation. For instance, you can start solving sample papers once you complete a chapter. What you need to do is find out all the problems related to the topic and solve. But take care not to dabble with questions that are related to topics that you haven not started at all. It is because it will only be an exercise in futility. You can keep on solving sample papers up to the last few days leading up to the exam. Note that as you complete the syllabus, you should be able to attempt the complete sample paper.

A. 3 hr

B. 5 hr

C. 4 hr

D. 2 hr

12) Identify the famous painter who created the painting shown below:

A. Rabindranath Tagore

B. Manjit Bava

C. Raja Ravi Verma

D. Amrita Sher Gil

UCEED Sample Question Paper: Shiksha Question 12

 

13) Which is the first Indian language to be declared as "Classical language"?

A. Hindi

B. Marati

C. Tamil

D. Bangla

14) A square paper is folded twice and four small triangular cuts are given as shown in the picture. Identify the correct unfolded pattern.

UCEED Sample Question Paper: Shiksha Question 14

15) Which word does not belong to this series:

Belt, Dial, Spring, Suitcase, Coil

16) Identify the famous personality shown in the picture below:

A. Sir CV Raman

B. Jagadeesh Chandra Bose

C. Dr Homi Bhabha

D. Subash Chandra Bose

UCEED Sample Question Paper: Shiksha Question 16

Anwer Key:

Question Number Answer
1 C, D, E 
2 A,C,D,E
3 Porche
4 D
5 B
6 20
7 A,B,C,D,F
8 A
9 B,F,G
10 A
11 D
12 C
13 C
14 2
15 Suitcase
16 C

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