UCEED Mock Test 2026: Step-wise Process, Understanding Color palette and Time Management

Q: What kind of questions will be asked from the UCEED 2025 visualization and spatial reasoning section?

This section will include pictorial and diagrammatic questions that will evaluate the candidates understanding of the transformation and manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. The candidate needs to practice the following topics to prepare for the section: Conventional/Unconventional Materials for Construction, Design, and Decoration Texture Making Materials, Production Materials, Decoration Materials - Flooring, Cladding (protective material which covers the surface of something), Wall Protection and Decoration - Paints, Plasters, etc. Pattern and Design of Paper Folding Materials and Type of Texture Optical Illusion (2D/3D objects and understanding).

Q: What types of questions will be asked in UCEED 2025?

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 are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part B of UCEED 2025?

Note that IIT Bombay revised the syllabus for the UCEED exam starting 2024. As per the revised syllabus, Part B will now have two sections: 1) Drawing and 2) Design Aptitude. Note that in the previous editions of the exam, the Part A included only a sketching-based section. The important topics for UCEED 2024 Part B are given below: Drawing: Ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective and shading. Design Aptitude Capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.

Q: If I take only mock tests of UCEED 2025, is it enough to get a good score in the design entrance exam?

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.

Q: What is the difference between UCEED 2025 mock tests and sample papers?

Mock tests are meant to be taken in the last few weeks leading up to the exam. Note that mock tests are not meant to help candidates master their problem-solving or even time-management skills. In fact, mock tests are held so that the candidate gets an exam like ambience and learn how to navigate the online exam. The candidate will also be able to fix silly or common errors by taking the mock test. Sampe papers are on the other hand can be considered one of the major bacbones of the UCEED 2024 exam preparation process. By taking enough mock tests, the candidate will be able to develop one’s problem-solving and time-management abilities.

Q: Can I ask queries to the admission committee when taking the UCEED mock tests?

IIT Bombay will notify about any mock tests for UCEED 2025 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 2025 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 2025 exam.

Q: What is the step-wise process to take mock tests for UCEED 2025?

If IIT Bombay conducts any mock tests for the UCEED 2024 exam, it will be hosted online at uceed.iitb.ac.in. So, to take the mock tests, the candidate will have to go to the UCEED - IIT Bombay admission portal and click on the mock test link. On clicking on the mock test link, a log-in window will open. It is likely that the log-in id will be prefilled. So, all you need to start the do is click on the log-in button to access the mock tests. After logging in, click on the “Start” tab to start the mock test.

Q: What kind of questions will be included in the UCEED 2025 mock tests?

IIT Bombay generally doesn’t conduct any mock tests for the UCEED exam. However, if it does conduct any mock tests for the exam, it will include similar type of questions to the ones asked in the entrance exam. This means, the questions will be of the same difficulty level, and will cover the same topics. That being said the mock test may contain fewer number of questions that the actual exam. By taking the mock tests, the candidate will be able to learn the navigation process and also give final touches to one’s UCEED 2025 preparation.

Q: What is the purpose of UCEED 2025 mock tests?

The mock tests are meant to serve the following functions: The mock tests for UCEED may help the candidate get acquainted with the functionalities of the exam. Given Part A of the UCEED exam will be conducted in online mode, the mock tests will help the candidate get familiar with the navigation process, say from one section to another. By taking the mock tests, the candidate will learn about the types of questions asked in the actual exam. Mock tests will also help the candidate get into exam mode, learn how to handle different situations, including exam pressure, etc.

Q: Is there any changes to the UCEED 2025 exam pattern?

IIT Bombay had released a notification on its official website notifying that the UCEED exam starting in 2024 will be conducted following a revised syllabus. As per the revised syllabus, there has also been some changes to the UCEED exam pattern. For instance, the Part B question paper will now include two questions - 1) one question will be on Drawing and 2) the other question will be on Design Aptitude. Note that previously, Part B included a solitary, drawing-based question. Also, the time duration for Part B has been increased to 60 minutes from 30 minutes.

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UCEED Mock Test 2026 - IIT Bombay may conduct Mock Tests for the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam for the B.Des programme. If it decides to conduct any mock tests for UCEED 2026, they will be held a few days before the entrance exam. The UCEED 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in the third week of January, 2026.

UCEED mock tests will help the candidate get accustomed to the UCEED 2026 question paper structure, navigation, marking, and answering process. Tho mocks will also help you eliminate silly errors and give finishing touches to your preparation.

The UCEED 2026 is expected to have two parts: Part A will be conducted online, while Part B will be held offline. Mock tests are not a substitute for sample papers, which are meant to improve one's problem-solving and time-management skills. Also, sample papers can be solved early on in the exam preparation.

Q: How many UCEED 2025 mock tests should I take to prepare for the exam?

Q: When will the UCEED 2026 application form open?

Q: When will the UCEED 2026 exam be conducted?

Table of content

How to take the UCEED Mock Test 2026?
UCEED Mock Test 2026 - Color palette and Status of Questions
UCEED Sample Papers 2026
UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern
UCEED Syllabus 2026
UCEED Mock Test 2026 - Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

How to take the UCEED Mock Test 2026?

Here are a few points related to the UCEED mock test and the step-wise process to take it.

The UCEED 2026 exam is expected to have two parts: 1) Part A, which will be 1 hour long, include objective-type questions, and will be conducted in computer-based mode; 2) Part B will be conducted offline and include a single sketching-based question.
The mock test will be conducted entirely online.
The UCEED 2026 mock tests will contain the same types of questions as those asked in the actual exam.
The mock test may contain fewer questions than those asked in the actual exam; for instance, Part A of UCEED 2026 will have around 57 questions, but the mock test may have 40 questions.

Process to take the UCEED Mock Test 2026

The following steps should be followed to take the UCEED 2026 Mock Tests:

To take the test, click on the mock test link that is given on the UCEED admission portal.
Upon logging in, the general guidelines for taking the mock tests will be displayed on the screen. Read the guidelines carefully.
Accept the terms and conditions, and the test paper for Part A will appear on the screen.
Part B test will be shown after you complete Part A.
You can edit all your answer options using the answer tabs; however, if you submit the paper, you can’t make any changes.
You can keep track of the test by consulting the timepieces that are displayed on the screen.
Note that there will be different color palettes (shown on the right side of the screen) indicating the status of the question.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the best time to take UCEED 2025 mock tests?

Q: Can I take mock tests of other entrance exams to prepare for UCEED 2025?

UCEED Mock Test 2026 - Color palette and Status of Questions

When taking the UCEED 2026 mock test, the candidate must know what each color palette represents. Read the instructions below.

Button Colour	Description
Red	Question has not been answered
Gray	Candidate has not visited the question yet
Green	The question is answered
Purple with a green circle	The question is answered, but has been marked for review.
Purple	The question hasn’t been answered and is marked for review

Commonly asked questions

Q: What kind of questions will be included in the UCEED 2025 mock tests?

Q: What is the purpose of UCEED 2025 mock tests?

UCEED Sample Papers 2026

To go with mock tests, the candidate is urged to solve sample papers for UCEED 2026. Sample papers will contain more or less the same types of questions that will be asked in the UCEED 2026 exam. This means they will contain questions based on the UCEED 2026 exam syllabus and will be of the same difficulty level.

The candidate can solve sample papers very early in their UCEED preparation. But the trend is to solve sample papers closer to the exam, say after completing the syllabus or some parts of it.

Also, solve previous year's UCEED question papers to understand the exam pattern, emerging trends, types of questions asked, how questions are framed, etc. The more UCEED sample papers you solve, the better prepared you will be for the exam. The exercise will improve your problem-solving ability, improve your understanding of critical concepts, and teach you time management.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Do I need a log-in ID to download UCEED question papers 2025?

Q: When will IIT Bombay release the question papers for UCEED 2025?

Q: What is the benefit of solving question and sample papers for UCEED 2025?

UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern

The UCEED 2026 exam will be conducted in TWO parts. Part A will be a computer-based exam. Meanwhile, Part B will be an offline exam. Interestingly, Part B answer booklets will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies for Part A.

The question paper structure for UCEED 2026 is given in the table below.

Particulars	Part A	Part B
Exam mode	Computer-based test (CBT)	Offline
Type of questions	THREE types of questions will be asked: MCQ MSQ NAT	Sketching-based questions will be asked
Duration	2 hours	60 minutes
Number of questions	57	2
Total marks	200	100
Language of question paper	English	English

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there any changes to the UCEED 2025 exam pattern?

Q: When will IIT Bombay release the exam pattern for the UCEED 2025 exam?

Q: What will be mode of Part A paper for UCEED 2025?

UCEED Syllabus 2026

IIT Bombay will release the syllabus for the UCEED 2026 exam soon. Meanwhile, we can get a fair idea from the UCEED 2025 syllabus.

Revised Syllabus for UCEED 2025 Part A

Topics	Description
Visualization and spatial reasoning	Ability to visualize and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
Practical and scientific knowledge	Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction.
Observation and design sensitivity	General awareness of environmental, social, and cultural connections with design.
Environment and society	General awareness of environmental, social, and cultural connections with design.
Analytical and logical reasoning	Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
Language	Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English
Creativity	Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols.

Revised Syllabus for UCEED 2025 Part B

Topics	Description
Drawing	Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
Design aptitude	Capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What kind of questions will be asked from the UCEED 2025 visualization and spatial reasoning section?

Q: What types of questions will be asked in UCEED 2025?

Q: What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part B of UCEED 2025?

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UCEED Mock Test 2026 - Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the UCEED 2026 mock test below.

Commonly asked questions

Q: If I take only mock tests of UCEED 2025, is it enough to get a good score in the design entrance exam?

Q: What is the difference between UCEED 2025 mock tests and sample papers?

Q: Can I ask queries to the admission committee when taking the UCEED mock tests?

Q: What is the step-wise process to take mock tests for UCEED 2025?

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Is UCEED still open for registration for BDes admissions at Saintgits Design School?

Answered a month ago

No, UCEED 2025 entrance exam has been concluded at this point of time. Saintgits Design School BDes course admissions also accept different entrance exam scores as well including the SDAT entrance exam conducted by Saintgits Design School itself. Candidates can find all the accepted entrance exams f

Saurabh Khanduri

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What is the UCEED cutoff for B.Des admission at IIT Indore? I belong to SC category

Answered a month ago

For students belonging to the SC category under the AI quota, the UCEED last round closing rank was 31 for IIT Indore B.Des admission. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds. The round-wise UCEED 2025 closing ranks for IIT Indore are tabulated below for the SC category.

Round	UCEED Cutoff 2025 (Closing Rank)
1	24
2	24
3	24
4	24
5	31

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Does the IIT Indore B.Des cutoff vary across categories?

Answered a month ago

Yes, the IIT Indore cutoff 2025 varies across different rounds and categories. For the last round, IIT Indore cutoff UCEED 2025 was 119 for BDes admission for the General AI quota. On the other hand, for the OBC category candidates, the cutoff rank was 61 for the last round. Refer to the table belo

Rashmi Sinha

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When will the official notification for UCEED 2026 be released?

Answered a month ago

The official notification of UCEED 2026 will be released by October 01, 2025, by IIT Bombay on the official website. The exam dates are out and will be conducted on January 18, 2026.

Sayeba Naushad

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What is the timing of UCEED 2026 Exam?

Answered a month ago

UCEED Exam 2026 will be conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunday), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The details will be released by October 01, 2025, on the official website.

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

What is the exam pattern for UCEED 2026?

Answered a month ago

UCEED consists of two parts:

Part A (Computer-based): Objective questions (NAT, MSQ, MCQ)
Part B (Pen-and-paper): Drawing and design aptitude questions

Sayeba Naushad

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When will the UCEED 2026 application form be available?

Answered a month ago

UCEED 2026 Applications for the B.Des programme will be released by IIT Bombay in the last week of September 2025 or in the first week of October 2025. The application form will be available on the official website of UCEEED. The UCEED Entrance Exam 2026 will be conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunda

Sayeba Naushad

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When will UCEED Entrance Exam 2026 be conducted?

Answered a month ago

IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam for B.Des programmes on January 18, 2026. The notification will be out in the first week of October 2025.

Sayeba Naushad

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I have passed H.S.C. vocational examination. Am I eligible for admission to the B.Des program?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.

Sayeba Naushad

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What is the UCEED category-wise cutoff for IIT Roorkee?

Answered 3 months ago

The IIT Roorkee UCEED cutoff 2025 was released for different categories of students belonging to the All India quota. The institute accepts the UCEED entrance exam, followed by counselling rounds for B.Des admission. For the General category students belonging to the AI quota, the UCEED last round c

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