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

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.

Am I allowed to use the services of a scribe for appearing in UCEED 2026?

Only such candidates who belong to the PwD category are allowed to use the services of a scribe. The candidate can use scribe services only for Part A. However, using the services of a scribe is not allowed for Part B. It is because Part B of the question paper is used to evaluate the candidates drawing skill. The candidate can select their category (PwD in this case) at the time of filling out the UCEED 2026 application form. In case of candidates belonging to any other category than PwD, scribe services is not allowed.

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

Section 1 of the UCEED question paper 2026 will include NAT (Numerical Answer Type). There will be a total of 18 questions, each carrying 4 marks. There is no negative marking for an incorrect attempt. For NAT-type questions, the answer will be a number that the candidate needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard in the computer screen. Note that the candidate will not be given any choices for these questions.

What will be mode of Part A paper for UCEED 2026?

The Part A paper of UCEED 2026 exam will be administered in a computer-based mode. So, the candidate must know the basics of computer handling to take the exam. Note that advanced knowledge of software and hardware is not needed to take the paper. Note that in the scenario there is a technical issue during the exam, the candidate may approach the invigilator for assistance. The invigilator will then take remedial steps to fix the problem. If the problem persists, the candidate will be assigned a different computer terminal.

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

The 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, while 0.71 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. So, the total marks for the section will be 96 marks. Each MCQ will be followed by four answer choices. Out of these four choices, only one is the correct answer.

What will be exam pattern of UCEED 2026?

The UCEED 2026 exam will have two parts - Part A and Part B. As per the pattern, Part A will be conducted in a computer-based mode at various test centres across the country. The question paper for Part A will include three types of questions NAT MSQ, and MCQ type questions. The test duration for Part A will be 2 hours. Part B will now include two questions - A design-based question and a Design Aptitude question. Also, the test duration for Part B is 60 minutes.

Do candidates need to follow the UCEED 2026 exam pattern for exam pattern?

It is of paramount importance that the candidate follows the official exam pattern to prepare for UCEED 2026. It is because the exam pattern will provide insights into the types of questions asked, sections covered, marking scheme, mode of the exam, etc. Unless the candidates has any knowledge of these subjects, it will be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Also, note that IIT Bombay has revised the syllabus for UCEED 2026. As per the exam pattern, the Part B question paper will include a drawing and an Design Aptitude question. Also, the test duration for Part B is 60 minutes.

When will IIT Bombay release full details of the revised exam pattern for UCEED?

IIT Bombay revised syllabus for the UCEED exam in the previous edition. As per the revised syllabus, the exam conducting released the part-wise topics that candidates needed to prepare for the exam. It also released some information related to the new exam pattern, for instance the Part B now includes two questions (instead of one), while the test duration for the part was increased to 60 minutes (from 30 minutes). IIT Bombay released the full details about the UCEED in its information brochure. Note that the information brochure was released on its official website.

Is there any changes to the UCEED 2026 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.

When will IIT Bombay release the exam pattern for the UCEED 2026 exam?

IIT Bombay released the detailed exam pattern for UCEED 2026 on October 01, 2025. The exam pattern will be outlined in the information brochure for the UCEED 2026 exam. The candidate will be able to download the brochure online at UCEED. Iitb. AC. In. Note that no log-in is required to download the information brochure. To download the brochure, simply go to the portal, and click on the Information Brochure tab. The brochure will open in downloadable pdf format. Download a pdf copy of the brochure.

UCEED Exam Pattern 2026: Part A & B Paper Pattern, Section-wise Questions, Marking Scheme & Weightage

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UCEED Exam Pattern 2026 - The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay released the exam pattern of UCEED 2026 on its official portal. The exam pattern is outlined in the UCEED 2026 Information Brochure.

As per the UCEED 2026 exam pattern, Part A will have 57 questions, and Part B will have 2 questions - one question will be drawing-based, while the other question will be aptitude-based. The test duration for Part A will be of 200 marks and 2 hours, and Part B will be of 100 marks and 1 hour. UCEED 2026 entrance exam will be conducted by IIT Bombay on January 18, 2026.

Go through this article to read all the key points related to the UCEED exam pattern 2026 and more.

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