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UCEED Entrance Exam 2023 - IIT Bombay has released the final answer key for UCEED 2023 on January 30, 2023. The institute had earlier released the draft answer key on January 24, 2023. The final answer key contains the official and also correct keys to questions asked in Part A of the question paper.
The final key has been released after considering challenges filed by candidates against the draft key; challenges were accepted through the candidate portal from January 24-26, 2023 (5 pm).
The UCEED 2023 exam was conducted on January 22, 2023 (9 am -12 noon)
The question paper for UCEED 2023 had two parts - 1) Part A - A computer-based test of 2 hours 30 minutes, and 2) Part B - An offline-based drawing test of 30 minutes. The exam was conducted in 24 cities across India.
The scores of UCEED 2023 will be used for admission to the B.Des program offered by participating institutes; the current intake is 199 seats.
Additionally, scores of the exam will also be used by result-sharing institutes to fill some seats in their undergraduate program. In the last edition of the exam, there were 19 result-sharing institutes; for the current session, so far 16 institutes are confirmed as result-sharing institutes.
Note that the result-sharing institutes will not be part of the Joint Admission Process.
- What is UCEED Exam?
- UCEED 2023 Dates
- UCEED 2023 Student Reaction OUT
- UCEED 2023 Highlights
- UCEED Admit Card 2023
- UCEED 2023 Important Dates & Events
- UCEED 2023 Admission Process
- UCEED 2023 Exam Centres
- UCEED Pattern 2023
- UCEED Syllabus 2023
- UCEED 2023 Answer Key
- UCEED 2023 exam preparation: Last-minute tips
- UCEED Application Form 2023
- UCEED Eligibility Criteria 2023
- UCEED 2023 Cut-off for Part A
- UCEED Result Sharing Institutes 2023
- UCEED 2023 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is UCEED Exam?
The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes program at the following participating institutes:
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIITDM Jabalpur
Candidates must note that simply being included in the UCEED merit list doesn’t guarantee admission to the B.Des program. Instead, UCEED 2023 qualifiers must apply separately for B.Des admission through the joint seat allocation process.
Latest Updates:
- To download the final answer key - Click Here
- To submit objections against the draft key - Click Here
- UCEED Question paper Out- Click here
- UCEED 2023 exam-day LIVE updates - Student reaction, Expected cut-off, Exam analysis
- UCEED 2023 exam day guidelines - Item checklist, proper conduct, technical issues
- To download the admit card - Click Here
- CEED, UCEED 2023 admit card is released today
UCEED 2023 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UCEED 2023 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
30 Jan '23 | Release of Draft FINAL key ONGOING |
9 Mar '23 | Declaration of UCEED 2023 results |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
24 Jan '23 | Release of Draft answer key |
22 Jan '23 | Conduct of CEED 2023 exam |
13 Jan '23 | Release of UCEED 2023 admit card |
UCEED 2023 Student Reaction OUT
UCEED 2023 Highlights
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) |
| Conducting institute |
IIT Bombay |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam purpose |
UCEED 2023 scores will be accepted by both participating and result-sharing institutes. |
| Exam mode |
The UCEED question paper has two parts:
|
| Exam fees |
Rs 3,600 (General category) and Rs 1,800 (Reserved category & Females of all categories) |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
| No. of test cities |
24 |
| No. of test takers |
12,084 (UCEED 2020) |
| Information Brochure |
|
| Exam helpdesk no. |
+91-22-2576 4063/ 9093/ 9094 |
| Important Resources |
Read UCEED 2022 Topper Interview 7 Tips to Get a Good Rank in UCEED 2023 |
| Exam website |
uceed.iitb.ac.in/2023/ |
| Related exam |
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| UCEED revised syllabus 2024 (*Only for UCEED 2024 Aspirants)
|
UCEED 2024 Syllabus (Revised): Download Subject-Wise Revised UCEED Syllabus PDF And Part-Wise Topics |
UCEED Admit Card 2023
The admit card for UCEED was released in online mode on January 13, 2023. Admit cards have been issued to all candidates who have successfully filled out the UCEED application form and paid the exam fee.
The admit card will contain details like the date and time of the exam, the name and the address of the allotted exam center, exam timings, including reporting time, and exam-day guidelines.
On the day of the exam, candidates must bring with them a valid photo id proof along with the admit card.
How to download UCEED admit card 2023
- Click on the admit card download link given above
- A login window will OPEN
- Enter your email id and password
- On successful login, the admit card will be displayed in downloadable PDF format
- Download and take a printout.
Note: In case of any discrepancy in the UCEED admit card, the candidate can get it rectified. The last date to fix discrepancies is January 17, 2023. ( 05:00 pm)
UCEED 2023 Important Dates & Events
IIT Bombay has announced the application opening and closing dates for UCEED 2023 exam. The exam date and other post-exam schedules will be announced shortly.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration for UCEED 2023 Start Date |
30-Sept-2022 |
| Last date to submit applications (Regular) |
9-Nov-2022 |
| Last date to submit applications (With late fees of INR 500) |
16-Nov-2022 |
| UCEED admit card |
13-Jan-2023 |
| Last date for rectification of discrepancies in admit card | 17-Jan-2023 |
| UCEED 2023 exam date |
22-Jan-2023 |
| UCEED Draft answer key |
24-Jan-2023 |
| Answer key objection window |
24-Jan-2023 to 26-Jan-2023 (5 pm) |
| UCEED final answer key |
30-Jan-2023 |
| Release of Cut-off marks for Part-A | 9-Feb-2023 |
| UCEED 2023 result |
9-Mar-2023 |
| Scorecard download |
11-Mar-2023 to 13-June-2023 |
| Submission of Online Application for B.Des Programme |
14-Mar-2023 to 31-Mar-2023 |
| UCEED seat allotment round 1 |
10-April-2023 |
| UCEED seat allotment round 2 |
10-May-2023 |
| UCEED seat allotment round 3 |
10-June-2023 |
| Supplementary Allotment - Round I |
To be notified |
| Supplementary Allotment - Round II |
To be notified |
| Last date to withdraw/cancel provisionally allotted seat |
To be notified |
UCEED 2023 Admission Process
UCEED Selection Process 2023
UCEED 2023 Exam Centres
IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2023 exam in 24 cities across India. The candidate will be able to select a maximum of THREE exam cities, in order of preference, at the time of filling out the application form.
Check out the list of UCEED 2023 test cities below:
| UCEED 2023 Exam Cities |
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|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad |
Bengaluru |
Bhopal |
| Bhubaneswar |
Chandigarh |
Chennai |
| Dehradun |
Delhi |
Ernakulum |
| Guwahati |
Hyderabad
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Jaipur
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| Kolkata |
Kozhikode
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Lucknow |
| Mumbai |
Nagpur |
Panaji |
| Patna |
Pune |
Raipur |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
Thrissur |
Visakhapatnam |
UCEED Pattern 2023
The UCEED exam is divided into two parts - A and B. Part A is a written examination conducted in online mode, while Part B is a drawing test conducted in offline mode.
Note that Part B will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part A.
UCEED 2023 exam pattern
| Particulars | Part-A | Part-B |
|---|---|---|
| Medium of Instruction | English | English |
| Total Questions | 68 | 1 |
| Total Marks | 240 | 60 |
| Maximum Time | 150 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Offline |
UCEED Syllabus 2023
Details related to UCEED 2023 syllabus have been outlined in the UCEED 2023 Information Brochure.
The Part A question paper of UCEED 2023 will include questions from the following topics:
- Visualization and Spatial Ability
- Observation and Design Sensitivity
- Environmental and Social Awareness
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning
- Language and Creativity
- Design Thinking and Problem Solving
Meanwhile, UCEED Part-B syllabus will include a drawing question that will test the candidate's ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
UCEED 2023 Answer Key
IIT Bombay released the UCEED 2023 draft answer key on January 24, 2023; this was followed by the release of the final key on January 30, 2023. The question paper for UCEED 2023 will also be released on the same date.
Exam-day instructions
- Reporting time - The candidate needs to report at the UCEED exam center 2023 as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Note that there are registration, frisking, and other formalities to be completed and so one mustn't be late.
- Documents checklist - 1) UCEED admit card, and 2) A photo ID proof, including Aaadhaar Card, Passport, etc.
- Electronic gadgets - Items like smartphones, smartwatches, cameras, etc. are not allowed inside the exam hall. So, avoid bringing them to the exam center.
- Books, notebooks, scraps of paper - These items are not allowed. Anyone found in possession of such items may be disqualified.
- COVID-19 guidelines - Maintain social distancing, wear masks at all times, bring hand sanitizer, and follow any other guidelines given by the exam-center staff.
- Exam information - The UCEED exam will be conducted in a test center-based mode. The question paper will have two parts; both parts are mandatory. Part A will be computer-based, while the sketching-based Part B has to be attempted on sheets provided by the exam center.
UCEED 2023 exam preparation: Last-minute tips
Here are some tips to give the finishing touches to one's exam preparation.
- Don't start any new topics - Because it is too late to try out new things in the last few days leading up to the exam. Instead, use the time to revised already studied topics.
- Practice mock tests and solve sample papers - When solving sample papers, don't keep repeating the same questions. Mix and match. The idea is to broaden your problem-solving skills and test out all the concepts. Mock tests also serve a similar purpose to sample papers, but also give you an exam-like ambiance and help you learn time management.
- Quickly go through the notes and important points - You must be maintaining notes of the important points; go through them. Also, if you marked tricky points, or areas in your textbooks, revisit those points at least once.
- Stay healthy and dehydrated - You need to be in prime health on exam day; only then your brain, mind, and body will respond the way you want them to. So sleep for at least 7-8 hours, drink enough water, eat light and healthy food, and keep a positive mindset. Don't think too far ahead to keep the pressure at bay.
Also Read:
- 10 Tips to Crack UCEED
- UCEED 2022 Topper Interview
- 10 Do’s and Don’ts for UCEED Prep
- How to prepare for Design Aptitude Test?
- Expected Questions in UCEED 2022 Drawing Section
UCEED Application Form 2023
The registration process for UCEED 2023 is now closed.
Without late fees, the application filling deadline was November 9, while with a late fee of INR 500, applications could be submitted till November 16, 2022. Registrations opened on September 30, 2022.
How to fill out the UCEED 2023 application form
To get registered, follow the steps listed below.
- Online registration - Click on the registration link. You will be redirected to a registration form. Fill in details like valid email id and mobile number. On successful registration, an applicant account will be created.
- Fill in the form - The application form will have sections like personal, academic, and contact details. Fill in all the sections. You will also be required to select THREE exam cities in the order of priority.
- Upload documents - The candidate has to next upload documents like photograph, signature, date of birth proof, and qualifying exam certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee - The fee has to be paid in online mode.
To check out the detailed application process - Click Here
UCEED Eligibility Criteria 2023
The candidate needs to meet the following conditions for admission to the B.Des program offered by the UCEED 2023 participating institutes.
| Parameters |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Age Limit |
The candidate must be born on or after October 1, 1998. Relaxation in upper age limit:
|
| Attempts |
A candidate can attempt UCEED for a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years. |
| Academic Qualification |
The candidate should have passed in all subjects in 10+2 or equivalent exam in 2022, OR The candidate should be appearing for the qualifying examination for the first time in 2023 Note: Students from ALL STREAMS (Science, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible. |
UCEED 2023 Reservation Criteria
The category-wise reservation criteria for the B.Des course at participating colleges in given in the table below.
| Category |
Reservation of seats |
| EWS |
10% |
| OBC-NCL |
27% |
| SC |
15% |
| ST |
7.5% |
| PwD |
Horizontal reservation: 5% |
UCEED 2023 Cut-off for Part A
IIT Bombay will release the cutoff marks for Part A will be released on February 9, 2023.
Key points related to UCEED 2023 cut-off marks for Part A
- The Part B paper of only such candidates will be evaluated who are included in the shortlist.
- The cut-off marks will be calculated by using a specific formula
- Ranking: ALL candidates who get shortlisted will get a rank
- Part B paper of candidates who fail to get shortlisted will not be evaluated and so they won't be assigned any ranks
- IIT Bombay will not share the evaluated papers of Part B
- The evaluation of Part B will be done manually.
A total of five institutes will be participating in the UCEED 2023 exam to offer admission to candidates to their BDes courses. Check out the list of participating institutes along with the number of seats offered by them below:
UCEED 2022 - Participating Institutes and Seat Matrix
| Institute |
Seat Intake for the B.Des program |
|---|---|
| 37 |
|
| 56 |
|
| 66 |
|
| 20 |
|
| 20 |
|
| Total |
199 |
UCEED Result Sharing Institutes 2023
Other than the participating institutes, a number of other institutes will also accept UCEED scores for admission to their undergraduate design courses.
The difference between these institutes (UCEED result-sharing institutes) and UCEED participating institutes is that they will not participate in the joint seat allotment process conducted by IIT Bombay. The list of 2023 UCEED result-sharing institutes is as follow:
The following institutes are not participating institutes of UCEED 2023. However, they will use UCEED 2023 scores for filling some undergraduate seats.
- World University of Design, Sonepat, Haryana
- Alliance University, Bengaluru
- RV University, Bengaluru
- JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
- Department of Design, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi
- Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
- Institute of Design, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
- Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru
- FLAME University, Pune
- Presidency University, Bangalore
- Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
- MIT ID Indore - Avantika University
- CEPT University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- ARCH College of Design and Business, Jaipur
- O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat
- Navrachna University, Gujarat
UCEED 2023 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will be the UCEED 2023 entrance exam be conducted?
Q. What do I need to know about the UCEED 2023 question paper?
Q. Do I need to qualify Part A to be included in the merit list?
Q. When will the application form open for UCEED 2023?
Q. How many seats are available for the B.Des program UCEED 2023?
Q: What will be the basis of UCEED 2023 seat allotment?
Q. When will the UCEED 2023 result declared?
Q. What will be the validity of the UCEED 2023 scorecard?
Q: When will the UCEED 2023 scorecard be released?
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for participation in UCEED counseling 2023?
Q. What are the do's and don'ts for UCEED admit card 2023?
- UCEED candidate whose registration is complete in all ways will be able to download the Admit Card for UCEED 2023 from the Candidate Portal on the date given below.
- The UCEED 2023 admit card will bear the following details of the candidate: Name, UCEED Registration ID, Roll Number for UCEED 2023, Date of Birth, Category, photograph, signature, examination schedule, examination centre details and instructions to candidates.
- UCEED aspirants must carefully check all the details in the admit card and in case of any discrepancy, contact the UCEED Office at IIT Bombay before the below given date via the designated email address uceed@iitb.ac.in.
- In case the UCEED 2023 admit card is not available for downloading, the candidate should contact the UCEED Office at IIT Bombay immediately via email or phone.
- A printed copy of the downloaded Admit Card MUST be kept at the time of examination.
| Start date for UCEED 2023 Admit Card downloading | Jan 13, 2023 onwards |
| Last date for rectification of discrepancies in UCEED 2023 Admit card | Jan 17, 2023, 05:00pm |
UCEED 2023 Contact Information
UCEED enquiries may be addressed to:
Chairman
UCEED-CEED Office
IIT Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076
Phone:
+91 22 2576 4063 / 9093 / 9094
(Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 17:30 hrs)
E-mail:
uceed@iitb.ac.in
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Yes, you are provided with A4-size blank sheets to do rough work in the UCEED examination. Around 4 pages are provided on which you can do the rough work required during your UCEED exam. You may ask your invigilators about extra-rough sheets. However, you have to return these sheets after the exa...Yes, you are provided with A4-size blank sheets to do rough work in the UCEED examination. Around 4 pages are provided on which you can do the rough work required during your UCEED exam. You may ask your invigilators about extra-rough sheets. However, you have to return these sheets after the exam is over. These sheets cannot be brought with you after the exam; the invigilators submit them at the end of the exam. You can visit this link to know answer to other related queries: https://www.shiksha.com/design/uceed-exam.
Candidates must bring their own drawing material like pens, pencils, sketch pens and colours for the examination. Candidates should NOT bring drawing sheets to the examination hall. Candidate will NOT be allowed to carry any electronic device (mobile phones, smart phones, digital/smart watches, c...Candidates must bring their own drawing material like pens, pencils, sketch pens and colours for the examination. Candidates should NOT bring drawing sheets to the examination hall. Candidate will NOT be allowed to carry any electronic device (mobile phones, smart phones, digital/smart watches, calculators, tablets and the like), abacus, slide rule, log books, study material of any type, geometry box, and so on to the examination hall. A list of forbidden items will be put-up on the website before the exam, if there are additional items. So you will get enough sheet paper for doing rough work in UCEED exam.
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Can I appear for UCEED 2023 if I didn't fill the application form? Is there any other method for registration?
No, you cannot appear for the UCEED 2023 if you have not filled out the application form. The registration process for UCEED is available only online; there is no other method of registration. You must complete the application form within the time frame specified. The application form was due to ...No, you cannot appear for the UCEED 2023 if you have not filled out the application form. The registration process for UCEED is available only online; there is no other method of registration. You must complete the application form within the time frame specified. The application form was due to close on November 16th, with a late fee. Now, the admit cards for UCEED 2023 will be issued in January 2023 for the exam, which will be conducted in the same month. You can apply next year if you want to get admission to B. Des through UCEED.
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Can I change UCEED exam center? Will they open window for edit?
Candidates are not allowed to change their preference for UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) 2023 exam centers after submitting the registration form. Candidates can choose the exam center of their choice, however, the allotment of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exami...Candidates are not allowed to change their preference for UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) 2023 exam centers after submitting the registration form. Candidates can choose the exam center of their choice, however, the allotment of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design exam center solely depends on the authority. Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design exam centers 2023 will be allotted based on a first come first serve. I hope this will help you.
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Why is the UCEED exam conducted?
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination) for Design is a design entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay to shortlist the candidates for Bachelor of Design (B. Des) admission in Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, In...UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination) for Design is a design entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay to shortlist the candidates for Bachelor of Design (B. Des) admission in Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination exam is conducted at the national level once a year in 24 cities across the nation. I hope this will help you.
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How should I prepare for UCEED?
Preparation Tips for Undergraduate common entrance exam for design (UCEED). 1- Know the Pattern. 2- Get Your Basics Right. 3- Improve Speed. 4- Work on Sketching Skills. 5- Improve General Knowledge. 6- Practice Sample Papers. 7- Take Breaks. 8- Revision. UCEED is an entrance examination conducte...Preparation Tips for Undergraduate common entrance exam for design (UCEED).
1- Know the Pattern.
2- Get Your Basics Right.
3- Improve Speed.
4- Work on Sketching Skills.
5- Improve General Knowledge.
6- Practice Sample Papers.
7- Take Breaks.
8- Revision. UCEED is an entrance examination conducted by the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Bombay. It is a joint entrance examination for admission into B. Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, and IITD Jabalpur. I hope this will help you.
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What is the difference between NIFT and UCEED?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance examination is an Institutional based examination that will only help you to get into the National Institute of Fashion Technology whereas the Undergraduate common entrance exam for design UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is...The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance examination is an Institutional based examination that will only help you to get into the National Institute of Fashion Technology whereas the Undergraduate common entrance exam for design UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. The NIFT is an autonomous institute that offers courses in fashion, design, technology, and management. NIFT's head office is located in New Delhi, India. The UCEED is an entrance examination conducted by IIT, Bombay. It is a joint entrance examination for admission into B. Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, and IITD Jabalpur. I hope this will help you.
NIFT entrance examination
is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT
whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. Thank you.
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Will we get paper to do rough work of part 1 question paper of UCEED examination?
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