Best Books for CEED 2026: Subject-wise CEED Preparation Books, Revision Tips & Study Material

Q: Is the CEED exam tough?

The difficulty level of CEED exam has been maintained by authorities over the years. However, most design aspirants share that if difficulty level of all design entrance exams conducted for PG level courses is compared then CEED is slightly easier than NID Entrance Exam. This is primarily because the drawing questions asked in NID that are considered to be tougher than those put forth in CEED exam. Note that CEED exam is for admission to the M.Des courses offered by the eight participating colleges. Meanwhile, the NID that for the M.Des programme has three participating colleges.

Q: What are various other resources, other than books that I can use to prepare for CEED Entrance exam?

While text books should be the primary resource for CEED Entrance exam preparation, there are other resources the candidate may use effectively. For instance, YouTube has many educational and preparation videos that the candidate can refer to. To identify the quality and genuineness (or correctness) of the data, you can go through the video reviews. In some cases, the review section may be hidden. In that case, you better stay away, as it is difficult to determine the quality of the content. Also, refer to instructors or educators with a large number of followers or subscribers.

Q: What should I do if I am finding a CEED 2024 topic difficult and not able to complete?

The natural instict in such a case will be to give a few more attempts. You can also try a few attempts. But after that move on to the next topic. Also, don’t spend prodigious time on one simple topic, because otherwise you will run out of time and will not be able to complete the entire syllabus. If you leave out a few difficult topics now, you can always tackle them later on if you have time left. Further, completing the entire syllabus may be a daunting task for many.

Q: What are some of the best books to prepare for CEED exam?

Here are some of the recommended books that candidates can use for CEED Entrance Exam preparation. Name of the book Author / Publication CEED & NID M.Des Entrance Books and Test Series Ashish Popli, Pradosh Swain, Rishabh Rhode Cracking CEED and UCEED Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal CEED (M. Des) Test Series TRENDZ ACADEMY Study Notes Material on IIFT + NID + NIFT Sourav Sir’s Classes Comprehensive English for NID, NIFT, UCEED, CEED, NATA, B.Arch & Other Design Entrance Exams by Designologue Disignologue Design Drawing Francis DK Ching CEED+NID (M.DES) AFA It is, however, recommended that the cadidate goes through the Table of Content of the book they are planning to buy. This will help the candidate check if the said book covers the revised CEED syllabus or not.

Q: Can I depend only on CEED books to prepare for the exam?

Simply relying on textbooks for CEED exam preparation is not enough. It is because the CEED exam will evaluate the conceptual understanding of the candidate and also whether they are able to use those concepts to solve various types of problems. So, along with the textbooks, the candidate also need to solve sample papers. In fact, the candidate can start solving sample papers very early on in their preparation. Further, mock tests are another great tool to fine tune one’s preparation; mocks, however, unlike sample papers, are meant to be taken closer to the exam.

Q: Where can I find the best books for CEED exam preparation?

You can purchase CEED books from online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Kindle. Offline, you can find them in local bookstores, public libraries, or coaching centers like BRDS, Pahal Design, and Silica. There are also many platforms which provide CEED study material and preparation Articles online.

Q: What are the salient features of best books for CEED?

Here are some of the important traits of CEED best books. These books will be written in layman terms and explain the concepts lucidly. Contain few to no errors. They will also be as per the latest and revised CEED syllabus. They will also have enough problem sets, typically at the end of each chapter, that the candidate can practice and thus hone their problem-solving skills and better understand the concepts. Are usually written by a well-known publisher or author.

Q: Does IIT Bombay recommend any books for CEED 2026 exam preparation?

IIT Bombay is exam conducting body for CEED 2026. The institute, however, doesn’t prescribed any study material for the exam. We at Shiksha.com have compiled a list of recommended books for CEED after consulting previous years’ CEED question papers. The names suggested by toppers and experts have also been taken into account when compiling this list. Good study material will typically cover the updated CEED syllabus, will be well written, contain examples and images, etc.

Q: With CEED 2024 syllabus being revised, how do I select the study material?

IIT Bombay has revised the syllabus for the CEED 2024 exam. This means the candidate can’t blindly follow the exam preparation that are already available in the market. What you can do is check if any the latest edition of CEED exam preparation study materia has been released in the market. If not, you can even use the old books, but make sure that you cover the relevant topics only. Also, read the reviews of the book, if available, to get an idea reading the quality of the study material. Why should I use the best study material for CEED 2024 exam preparation?

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CEED Study Material 2026 - IIT Bombay will conduct the CEED 2026 entrance exam on January 18, 2026. CEED is easily one of the most competitive exams in the country. So, to succeed, you need a dedicated preparation powered by smart and strategic decision-making. One of the most important decisions is the CEED 2026 study material. If the study or reference material is good, it can boost your exam preparation. The best books for CEED 2026 Entrance Exam will cover the CEED 2026 syllabus, CEED 2026 exam pattern, and key aspects. So, here we have compiled the best books for CEED 2026 suggested by toppers and experts. In addition to the study material for CEED, this article also contains useful resources and tips to prepare for the exam, including the original question papers from the past 10 years.

Q: Does IIT Bombay recommend any books for CEED 2026 exam preparation?

Q: With CEED 2024 syllabus being revised, how do I select the study material?

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CEED 2026 - Recommended Books
CEED Preparation Tips 2026
CEED Previous years’ question papers
CEED Study Material 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

CEED 2026 - Recommended Books

Candidates should always go for books and study material which is according to the latest prescribed syllabus by CEED 2026. Books and resources with updated patterns ans syllabus will help in preparing for the CEED Entrance examination 2026 and will help in enhancing creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Candidates can go through the following books to prepare for CEED 2026.

Name of the book	Author / Publication
CEED ENTRANCE by Academy of Fashion & Art	Academy of Fashion & Art
CEED Common Entrance Exam for Design Pattern & Scheme Preparation Book 2022	Examinspect
CEED & NID M.Des Entrance Books and Test Series	Ashish Popli, Pradosh Swain, Rishabh Rhode
Question Bank for NID, NIFT, CEED & UCEED (Revised 2024 edition)	Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
Introduction to Design UCEED \| CEED \| NID \| NIFT	Sanjay Reddy, Mukti Masih, et al.
Cracking CEED and UCEED	Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
CEED (M. Des) Test Series	TRENDZ ACADEMY
Study Notes Material on IIFT + NID + NIFT	Sourav Sir’s Classes
Comprehensive English for NID, NIFT, UCEED, CEED, NATA, B.Arch & Other Design Entrance Exams by Designologue	Disignologue
Design Drawing	Francis DK Ching
CEED+NID (M.DES)	AFA

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CEED Preparation Tips 2026

Improve your sketching skills - Candidates must practice sketching regularly. Always carry a notebook with you because you never know when your mind will be crossed by any striking thought.

Follow a timetable - With less than four months left for the exam, make a study timetable. The timetable must be made by you after consulting on what you need to do.
Solve sample papers - There are multiple benefits of solving CEED 2026 sample papers. For instance, it will help you to understand what the question paper is about, the difficulty level, the marking scheme, the topics from which questions are asked, etc. Consequently, by solving the mock tests, you can improve your problem-solving skills and time management.
Scoring process - Can you score off all the topics? If yes, read all the topics. The CEED syllabus with vast, and you need to read all the topics so that you can answer as many questions as possible.
Difficult Topics - If you are not able to master a topic even after some effort, give it up for the time being. Once you are done with the rest of the CEED 2026 syllabus, you can come back and attack these topics with renewed vigor. If need be, don’t shy away from taking outside help to get over sticky or difficult points.
Check out tutorials - There are preparation guides available online and offline; if you do a little bit of effort, you can quickly find a few useful ones that can help you with some important topics.
Take mock tests - Mock tests are usually taken closer to the exam to give the finishing touches to one’s preparation.
Work on your drawing and observation skills.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are some of the best books to prepare for CEED exam?

Q: Can I depend only on CEED books to prepare for the exam?

CEED Previous years’ question papers

IIT Bombay, the exam conducting body, releases the official question papers for the CEED entrance exam. The question papers are typically released after the completion of the exam. This means the CEED 2026 will be uploaded to the official exam portal after the CEED 2026 exam is over.

You can download previous years' CEED question papers here.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are various other resources, other than books that I can use to prepare for CEED Entrance exam?

Q: What should I do if I am finding a CEED 2024 topic difficult and not able to complete?

CEED Study Material 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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When will the admission notification be released for the CEED 2026 exam?

Answered 2 months ago

IIT Bombay will release the admission notification for CEED 2026 exam by October 1, 2025. The admission portal for CEED 2026 will be launched soon- ceed.iitb.ac.in.

The portal contain the updates about the CEED exam. It also contain useful recourses like previous years' question papers, answer keys

Sayeba Naushad

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Which are the best books for CEED 2026 preparation?

Answered 2 months ago

The best books for CEED 2026 preparation are:

Cracking CEED & UCEED (2022 Edition) by Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
CEED+NID (M.DES) [Paperback] Academy of Fashion & Art Preparation Kit
CEED Common Entrance Exam for Design Pattern & Scheme Preparation Book 2022 [Paperback] Examinspect
CEED ENTRANCE by Acad

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Can I apply for CEED if I am from a non-design background?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates from engineering, architecture, arts, science, or commerce backgrounds can apply. Candidates must have completed a graduate degree/diploma/postgraduate degree program of a minimum of THREE years (after 10+2 level).

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

When will the CEED 2026 application start?

Answered 2 months ago

CEED 2026 application is expected to start in the first week of October 2025. The official notification will be out by October 1, 2025.

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

When will CEED Examination 2026 be held?

Answered 2 months ago

CEED Entrance Examination 2026 will be conduced on January 18, 2026. The exam timing will be 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10