UCEED Exam Centers 2027: Cities, Reporting Time, Exam-day Guidelines
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2026 ( UCEED )
UCEED 2027 Exam DATE
17 Jan '27
UCEED Exam Centre 2027 - IIT Bombay is expected to conduct the UCEED 2027 exam in 27 cities across India. An exam city can have one or more exam centres. The candidate have to select their choice of exam city when filling out the UCEED 2027 application form. Requests for a change in the UCEED 2027 exam centre (city) will not be entertained.
Name and address of exam centre allocated to candidate will be mentioned in UCEED admit card. On the day of UCEED 2027 exam, candidates are advised to report to exam centre as per UCEED reporting time mentioned in admit card.
- List of UCEED 2027 Exam Centres
- UCEED 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Instructions for UCEED 2027 Centre
- UCEED 2027 Exam Day - Item Checklist
- UCEED 2027 Exam Day Guidelines
- UCEED 2027 Admit Card
- UCEED 2027 Exam Centres - FAQs
List of UCEED 2027 Exam Centres
List of 27 cities where the UCEED exam is to be conducted is given in the table below.
| UCEED 2027 Exam Cities |
||
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad |
Bengaluru |
Bhopal |
| Bhubaneswar |
Chandigarh/ Mohali |
Chennai |
| Dehradun |
Delhi |
Ernakulum |
| Panaji |
Guwahati |
Hyderabad |
| Jaipur |
Lucknow |
Kolkata |
| Kozhikode |
Mumbai |
Nagpur |
| Patna |
Pune |
Raipur |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
Thrissur |
Visakhapatnam |
| Coimbatore |
Ernakulam |
Mysuru |
UCEED 2027 Exam Centre Timings
The timing of the UCEED Entrance Exam 2027 is
| Event |
Tentative Timings |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time |
7 am |
| UCEED 2027 exam timings |
January 17, 2027 (9 am - 12 noon) Note that you are not allowed to leave the exam centre until the conclusion of the exam |
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You should bring pens, pencils, sketch pens and colours for UCEED examination. You are not allowed to bring any electronic devices like mobile phones, smart phones, digital/smart watches, calculators, and tablets.
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 notification carries updates about the exam, like when the exam will be conducted, deadlines to fill out the application form, etc.
UCEED exam will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours from 9 am - 12 noon. On the day of exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam centre at least 2 hours before exam commences. Candidate will have to report at 7 am. No candidate will be allowed entry inside the exam hall once the exam commences. So, the candidate must be punctual about reaching the UCEED exam venue.
UCEED 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UCEED 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct ' 26 | UCEED 2027 Notification |
| Oct ' 26 | UCEED 2027 Application DATE TENTATIVE |
| Jan ' 27 | UCEED 2027 Issue of Admit Cards TENTATIVE |
| 17 Jan ' 27 | UCEED 2027 Exam DATE |
Instructions for UCEED 2027 Centre
Read the following instructions before selecting a centre for UCEED exam.
- Candidates should select three cities in order of preference while filling application form.
- City selected at the time of filling the application will not be changed. No request for a city change will be entertained.
- If the number of candidates is less for a listed city, then such a city may be removed from final list, and those candidates will be allotted a centre in the city of either their second or third preference.
- UCI Committee reserves the right to add a new city/town or remove an existing one and allot a city/town that may not be among preferences stated by a candidate.
- Candidates must make their own arrangements for appearing at allotted centre.
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IIT Bombay usually doesn't make any arrangements like baggage counters. So, it is a good idea for candidates not be bring any unnecessary stuff with them to the exam centre. Also, if the candidate has any doubts, he or she must go through the exam-day guidelines published by exam officials to check if any special arrangements are being made. Since it is unlikely that there will be a baggage counter, the candidate can not afford to bring valuable items and leave it unattended outside the exam hall. It is because if any valuable item is lost, IIT Bombay will not take any responsibility.
Impersonation in UCEED exam is not allowed. Any candidate who is found indulging in such activities will be disqualified. Criminal proceedings may also be brought against candidates. So it is asked that candidates follow guidelines issued by IIT Bombay for appearing in exam.
Activities like cheating, disturbing other candidates during the exam, etc. are also not allowed.
The candidate is not allowed to select their own scribes for UCEED exam. Instead, the exam conducting body will arrange for a panel of scribes. The panel will be prepared in coordination with the test centre administrator (TCA) of the examination centre.
The candidate has to select a scribe from the given list.
UCEED 2027 Exam Day - Item Checklist
Before appearing for the exam, candidates are advised to read the exam day instructions mentioned on UCEED admit card carefully. Candidates are also advised to carry the following items and documents to the test centre on the day of the exam.
What to carry on UCEED 2027 exam day?
Part A section of UCEED will be a computer-based test. Candidates are advised to carry a pen or pencil for the test. Apart from this, candidates are also advised to carry the following documents to their UCEED exam centre 2027.
- Admit Card: It is a mandatory document to be carried to the test centre. Candidates without a valid copy of their UCEED admit card will not be allowed to give the exam.
- Photo ID: Candidates are recommended to carry a valid and original photo ID to the exam centre. Candidates can carry documents like PAN card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card/ Ration Card as their photo ID proof.
- Photo: Lastly, candidates are advised to carry a passport-size photograph to the test centre. The photograph should be the same as the one used at the time of filling out the UCEED application form.
What NOT to carry on UCEED 2027 exam day?
Candidates are not allowed to carry the following items inside the UCEED exam hall.
- Electronic devices such as mobiles, smartphones, digital/ smart watches, calculators, tablets, etc
- Abacus
- Slide rule
- Logbooks
- The study material of any type
- Geometry box
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Exam officials will not make any arrangements for stationery items for appearing in the exam. So, it is the sole responsibility of the candidate to bring the necessary stationery. Here are the basic stationery items one needs to take the UCEED exam: pens, pencils, sketch pens and colours for the examination. The candidate, however, mustn't bring any drawing sheets with them to the exam hall. It is recommended that the candidate carefully go through the list of allowed and barred items before arriving at the UCEED exam centre.
No, you cannot come out of the UCEED exam centre before the final bell rings. The candidate is not allowed to leave the exam hall until the exam is over. Once the exam is over, the invigilator will collect the answer sheets and complete any other formalities.
The result-sharing institutes of UCEED will offer admission to some of their B. Des seats based on UCEED scores. However, they will not participate in the Joint Admission Process conducted by IIT Bombay.
UCEED 2027 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates must follow the given guidelines on the day of UCEED Exam.
- Candidates can report at the examination centre from 7:00 am with a printout of the Admit Card and a Valid Original Photo Identity Proof.
- There will be biometric attendance at the UCEED Exam centre.
- The identity of the candidates will be verified by invigilators as well as IIT representatives.
- Candidates cannot carry any electronic devices (mobile phones, smartphones, watches of any type, calculators, tablets).
- Candidates must bring pen and pencils in a transparent packet or pouch.
- Shades of black colour are allowed. Sketch pens, color pencils, poster colors and other colouring materials are NOT allowed inside the examination hall.
- Candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall even if they finish their exam early.
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates from any academic stream are eligible to apply for UCEED exam. However, for admission to IIT Guwahati, it is mandatory for candidates to have passed Class 12 from the Science stream. The candidate needs to carefully go through the eligibility criteria before they apply. It is because the candidate will not be considered for admission to the B. Des programme even if they get a rank in UCEED if they don't meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Also, any candidate who is found to be using incorrect information about their eligibility stands to be disqualified if caught.
Yes, there will be biometric verification at the UCEED 2027 exam centre. The biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) will be collected from the candidate before the commencement of the exam. On exam day, the candidate needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof and the admit card. Note that the photo id proof must be in the original; photocopies will not be accepted.
The result-sharing institutes of UCEED will offer admission to some of their B. Des seats based on UCEED scores. However, they will not participate in the Joint Admission Process conducted by IIT Bombay.
UCEED 2027 Admit Card
Candidates must bring UCEED Admit card to the Exam Centre. They are allowed to enter the exam hall only if they have a valid photo ID. A soft copy of the Admit card is not allowed. Candidates must have a printout of the admit card. Soft copy of the admit card is not accepted.
The following details will be mentioned on the admit card.
| Details mentioned on UCEED admit card | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate’s name |
Application Number |
Roll Number |
| Photograph |
Signature |
Exam Timing |
| Exam Centre Address |
Exam Date |
Important Instructions for the exam |
If there are any discrepancies, then candidates should report them.
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UCEED consists of two parts:
Part A (Computer-based): Objective questions (NAT, MSQ, MCQ)
Part B (Pen-and-paper): Drawing and design aptitude questions
To be considered for seat allocation, foreign national candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements.
UCEED seat allotment for foreign nationals will be held online. Eligible candidates may apply
The candidate is urged to go through the admission process carefully. Read the details given in the admission brochure.
No, candidates will not be given a refund for UCEED 2027 application fee under any circumstances. UCEED application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, before paying the application fee, the candidate needs to make up their minds whether they want to appear in the UCEED exam or not.
UCEED 2027 Exam Centres - FAQs
The frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to UCEED 2027 exam centers are given below.
Yes, there will be biometric verification at the UCEED 2027 exam centre. The biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) will be collected from the candidate before the commencement of the exam. On exam day, the candidate needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof and the admit card. Note that the photo id proof must be in the original; photocopies will not be accepted.
Exam officials will not make any arrangements for stationery items for appearing in the exam. So, it is the sole responsibility of the candidate to bring the necessary stationery. Here are the basic stationery items one needs to take the UCEED exam: pens, pencils, sketch pens and colours for the examination. The candidate, however, mustn't bring any drawing sheets with them to the exam hall. It is recommended that the candidate carefully go through the list of allowed and barred items before arriving at the UCEED exam centre.
UCEED 2027 Application will open from October 01, 2026, on the official website. Last date to apply with regular fees will be in November. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.
No, you cannot come out of the UCEED exam centre before the final bell rings. The candidate is not allowed to leave the exam hall until the exam is over. Once the exam is over, the invigilator will collect the answer sheets and complete any other formalities.
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.
IIT Bombay will notify about any mock tests for UCEED on its official website. Also, there is unlikely that the candidate will have any option to ask any queries during the mock test, provided the mock test is conducted at all. The candidate simply will be able to take the mock test by following the mock test given on the UCEED admission portal.
The mock test will include questions similar to the ones that will be included in the actual exam. So, by taking the mock tests, the candidate will be able to finetune their preparation for the UCEED exam.
Yes, candidates from all streams can fill the application form of UCEED. Also, note that Biology will not be considered in place of Mathematics. The application form for UCEED 2027 must be filled out by candidates after ascertaining their eligibility. IIT Roorkee has the same eligibility criteria as IIT Guwahati.
IIT Bombay released the updated list of UCEED exam centres through the information brochure.
The list of exam cities to hold UCEED Centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, and Mysuru.
IIT Bombay will release the list of exam centres for UCEED . The name of the exam UCEED centre allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the admit card. The candidate can check the list of exam cities in the information brochure. In the previous edition of UCEED the exam was administered in 27 cities across India.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
MIT-WPU, Pune offers scholarships to BDes students based on their UCEED rank. Below is the UCEED score requirement to get the scholarship:
Scholarship for AY 2026-27 | UCEED Rank |
|---|---|
Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%) | Upto 800 All India Rank |
MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%) | 801-2000 All India Rank |
MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%) | 2001 to 2500 All India Rank |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026 was 16 for the General AI category in the last round. Hence, this category of students need a rank of at least 16 or lower to be qualified for admission. To know the IIT Bombay branch-wise cutoff 2026, students can check the table below.
| Category | IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 16 |
| OBC | 16 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 5 |
| EWS | 5 |
| OBC Non-Creamy PWD | 1 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, 20 might be an excellent rank for gaining admission to the IIT Delhi BDes course if you belong to the General or OBC AI category. For both these categories, the last round closing ranks were 28 and 32, respectively.
Students can check the table below to know the highest rank accepted by differe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
UCEED is one of the accepting exams for admission in BDes programme of MIT-WPU, Pune. However, it is not mandatory. Aspirants with scores in NATA, NIFT Entrance Exam or NID or MIT-WPU CET can also get admission in BDes provided they also pass the selection rounds.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes, UCEED Exam score is accepted for NMIMS DAT Admission. Such candidates have to submit their portfolios and appear for a Personal interview.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, 30 could be considered a good enough rank for admission to the BDes course at IIT Hyderabad.
For the General AI category, the highest rank acceptable was 42. So, the attained rank of 30 might get you admitted at IIT Hyderabad.
It also worth knowing if you belong to any reservered category, its no
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Both institutions offer the BDes course but with completely different admission processes. IIT Indore accepts admission based on the UCEED entrance exam, while BITS Pilani considers the NID Entrance exam/ BITSAT exam result.
See the table below to compare both insttutions on different factors:
| Institution | NIRF Ranking | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | 11 | ₹ 30.8L |
| IIT Indore | 12 | ₹ 8.5L |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To get a seat at this institution, students have to first attempt the UCEED entrance exam and then appear for the counselling process to be considered eligible for admission to the UG-level course.
The IIITDM Jabalpur BDes cutoff 2026 was published till round 3 for various All India categories, like
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To get a seat at IIT Hyderabad for the BDes course, students have to first attempt the UCEED entrance exam and then appear for the counselling process. Only those who have appeared in the counselling process are considered eligible for the UG-level course.
The IIT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 has been publi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can get into IIT Delhi with a rank of 30 if you belong to the OBC AI quota. As per the IIT Delhi BDes cutoff 2026 for the third round, the cutoff for this category was 32.
Hence, getting admission with a rank of 30 is possible for the OBC AI category. Other categories, rounds, etc., will ha
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