What are the cut-off marks for Part A of CEED 2023?

IIT Bombay released the qualifying marks for CEED 2023 - Part A on February 9, 2023. The qualifying cut-off was released in the form of Standard and Mean Deviations. Type of Deviation for Part A Deviations Mean Deviation 22.59 Standard Deviation 11.82 Note that the cut-off marks for Part A are the minimum marks the candidate needs to secure in the paper to get shortlisted. Further, Part B answer booklets of only shortlisted candidates will be evaluated. To be included in the CEED 2024 merit list, the candidate also must qualify Part A.

Does IIT Roorkee offer PhD in Design course through CEED?

IIT Roorkee doesn't offer PhD in Design course through CEED. It only offers a MDes in Industrial Design. Admission to the M.Des program will be based on CEED 2026 merit rank. The candidate will have to apply directly to the participating college once results are declared.

I belong to OBC category. I do not meet the cut-off in open category, but meet the cut-off in my category. Will I get admission?

Note that candidates belonging to reserved categories will be considered for admission under both open and reserved category. So, if you are not included in the merit list for open category, you needn’t worry. You will be considered for admission under your reserved category. That being said the candidate needs to note that the seat alloted in the open category and reserved category may not match, just in case you meet cut-off for both categories. In that case you need to decide which seat to accept and which seat to decline.

How will CEED 2026 cut-off used to shortlist candidates and what is the formula?

Formula to determine CEED shortlisting criteria is µ + (σ 2) = δ, where µ and σ are average marks and standard deviation of distribution of marks obtained by all candidates in Part-A of CEED. µ and σ will be rounded off after first decimal place. Candidates belonging to reserved categories shall have to fulfill a relaxed cut-off mark. It will be 0.9 for EWS 0.5 for SC/ST 0.5 for PwD

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.

When will the application form for CEED 2026 open?

The CEED 2026 applications are open now, from October 1, 2025. The application has to be filled online at ceed.iitb.ac.in. The candidate can apply with both regular and late fees. All the details pertaining to the CEED 2026 application form have been updated on the admission portals, including the information brochure. The candidate needs to carefully go through the brochure to check their eligibility. Note that information entered by the candidate at the time of submitting their application form will be verified at the time of counseling. Any candidate who doesn’t meet the criteria will be disqualified.

When will the CEED 2026 exam be conducted?

IIT Bombay will conduct CEED 2026 exam on January 18, 2026 from 9 AM to 12 PM. It will be conducted at 27 centres. Candidates must report at 7 AM with admit card and ID proof.

What factors are considered to determine the admission via CEED 2026 cut-off?

The participating institute of CEED 2026 will consider the following points for determining the admission cut-off: The number of candidates appearing in CEED 2026 The performance of candidates in the exam The merit ranks of applicants seeking admission to the college Total seat intake Category under which admission is sought Previous years’ cutoff trends Note that the above factors are variables; so, if any of these factors change, the cut-off would also change.

How do I take admission to Ph.D through CEED?

To take admission to the PhD through CEED, candidate needs to first qualify in the CEED 2026 entrance exam. Then he needs to apply directly to the participating college. The participating college may conduct further admission rounds, including interviews. The institute's admission portal will have the detailed admission process and requirements.

Who topped the CEED 2025 exam?

Rohit Ravindra Waghmare topped the CEED topper list 2025 with 82.38 marks out of 100. CEED 2023 exam was topped by Khyati Rathor, who secured the AIR 1. She secured 68.85 marks in the exam, out of 100 marks. Simon George Cherian got the second position and scored 66.63 marks.

Do mock tests and CEED sample papers have the sample role?

No, mock tests are not the same as CEED question or sample papers. It is because the main purpose of the mock tests is to help the candidate get acquainted with the exam pattern and system, especially if the exam is conducted in an online mode. The mocks will allow the candidate get accustomed with the exam mode, navigation, scoring, and answering patterns. To some extent it also may help the candidate improve problem-solving and time-managment skills, which are typically the exclusive domain of CEED sample papers. Additionally, mock tests are meant to be taken in the last few days of the exam. On the other hand, sample papers are typically solved even in the early stages of exam preparation.

How many students appear for CEED exam?

A total of 5090 candidates registered for CEED 2025, out of which 4371 candidates appeared, and 1848 candidates qualified in the exam.

What is the validity of the CEED 2026 scorecard?

The scorecard of CEED 2026 will be released on March 10, 2026; the last date to download the scorecard is June 11, 2026. The validity of the scorecard will be one year from the date of its issue. Using the scorecard, the candidate can apply for admission to both CEED 2026 participating and result-sharing institutes. The scorecard will carry details like the Qualifying status and Part A marks. Open & category-wise Merit rank, and Part B & Total marks will be issued only if the candidate has qualified Part A.

What is the difference between the admission and qualifying cut-off of CEED 2026?

The CEED 2026 exam has two parts - Part A and Part B. The Part B answer booklet will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part A. The minimum marks needed to qualify Part A is the qualifying cut-off for CEED 2026 - Part A. The qualifying cut-off would be released sometime in February 2026. On the other hand, the admission cut-off would be released by the CEED 2026 participating institutes. It is the minimum score one needs to score for admission to the M.Des programmein their chosen category.

What happens if I do not meet the CEED 2026 qualifying cut-off?

The CEED 2026 exam will have two mandatory parts - Part A and Part B. Interestingly, Part B answer booklet will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part A. If the candidate fails to qualify Part A or doesn’t meet the qualifying cut-off, then his or her Part A answer booklet will not be evaluated. The scorecards of candidates who fails to meet Part A cut-off would only include Part A marks. Part B and Total marks, along with merit rank, will only be issued to those candidates who meet the cut-off.

Can I get admission in M.Des programme if I do not meet Part A cut-off?

IIT Bombay will release the qualifying cut-off for Part A in the first week of February 2026. Cut-off is released in the form of mean and standard deviation. The mean and standard deviation for Part-A (CEED 2025) are 45.48 and 16.98, respectively and for Part A (CEED 2024) were 41.90 and 16.72, respectively. The qualifying cut-off is the minimum marks a candidate needs to score in the paper to get shortlisted. Part B answer booklets will only be evaluated if the candidate gets shortlisted. So, if you don’t meet Part A cut-off marks, you will not get shortlisted and you Part B answer booklets will not be evaluated. Also, note that only shortlisted candidates will be assigned a merit rank in CEED 2026.

How can I check CEED 2026 result?

CEED 2026 result will be announced online on the official website of the exam - ceed.iitb.ac.in. The results were declared on March 04, 2025.

What details will be mentioned in CEED 2026 result?

The result-cum-scorecard of CEED 2026 will include the information given below. Name and roll number of the candidate Category under which admission is given Part A marks; however, Part B marks, merit rank, and total score will only be released for shortlisted candidates. Date of issue of the scorecard Validity of the scorecard Category-wise qualifying marks Total number of candidates appeared in CEED Number of candidates who have qualified in CEED

When will the CEED 2026 result be declared?

IIT Bombay will declare the results of CEED 2026 in the first week of March 2026. The result will be declared online at ceed.iitb.ac.in. To check their results, the candidate needs to log in to the result portals using their login ID. Hard copies of the results will not be sent to the candidate. The CEED 2026 results will be released for all candidates who appear in the design entrance exam. However, the CEED 2026 merit rank will only be issued to candidates who qualify for Part A and are shortlisted.

Do I need to refer to previous years CEED cut-off?

It is a good idea for the candidate to have an idea about the cut-off marks for participating institutes. For one, this will help the candidate check the cut-off trends across the years. The candidate will also provide insights into details like which institute has the highest cut-off. By gaining insights into the cut-off, the candidate will be able to prepare for the CEED 2024 exam accordingly. For instance, if the candidate is eying one of the top exams, the cut-off would be going to be high. So, the candidate must check the cut-off for their category and check out what rank range is a safe bet for admission.

What happens if I do not meet the CEED 2026 qualifying cut-off?

The CEED 2026 exam will have two mandatory parts - Part A and Part B. Interestingly, Part B answer booklet will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part A. If the candidate fails to qualify Part A or doesn’t meet the qualifying cut-off, then his or her Part A answer booklet will not be evaluated. The scorecards of candidates who fails to meet Part A cut-off would only include Part A marks. Part B and Total marks, along with merit rank, will only be issued to those candidates who meet the cut-off.

What factors are considered to determine the admission via CEED 2026 cut-off?

The participating institute of CEED 2026 will consider the following points for determining the admission cut-off: The number of candidates appearing in CEED 2026 The performance of candidates in the exam The merit ranks of applicants seeking admission to the college Total seat intake Category under which admission is sought Previous years’ cutoff trends Note that the above factors are variables; so, if any of these factors change, the cut-off would also change.

CEED Cutoff 2026: Category-wise Previous Years & Expected Cut-off

Admit Card - 2 Jan '26

Updated on Dec 12, 2025 07:07 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

CEED Cut-off 2026 - IIT Bombay will release the cut-off marks of CEED 2026 Part A on February 05 2026 for the examination conducted on January 18, 2026. The cut-offs will be released in the form of mean and standard deviations.

The mean and standard deviation for Part-A (CEED 2025) are 45.48 and 16.98, respectively. The mean and standard deviation for Part A (CEED 2024) were 41.90 and 16.72, respectively.

The Part A cut-off or qualifying marks are the minimum score one needs to get shortlisted. Part B answer sheet will only be evaluated if the candidate meets the Part A cut-off. Also, all shortlisted candidates are assigned a CEED merit rank.

Note: The Part A cut-off is not the admission cut-off. The admission cut-off is the minimum mark or rank required to get admission to the M.Des program.

Table of contents

CEED 2026 Cut-off - Admission Cut-off Vs Part A Cut-off
CEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
CEED 2026 Cut-off Highlights - Things you need to know
CEED 2026 Part A Cut-off Marks
CEED 2026 Shortlisting Criteria
Factors that Determine CEED 2026 Cutoff
How to Calculate CEED Cutoff 2026?
How to Calculate CEED 2026 Final Score?
Previous Years' CEED Cutoffs
CEED Result 2026
CEED Cut-off 2026 - FAQs

CEED 2026 Cut-off - Admission Cut-off Vs Part A Cut-off

CEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CEED 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
20 Jan ' 26	CEED 2026 Release of DRAFT Answer Key
22 Jan ' 26	CEED 2026 File Challenges Against DRAFT Answer Key
28 Jan ' 26	CEED 2026 Release of FINAL Answer Key
04 Mar ' 26	CEED 2026 Result DATE
10 Mar ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26	CEED Scorecard 2026