CEED Score Card 2027: Download Link, Validity, How to Apply for Admission

Common Entrance Examination for Design 2027 ( CEED )

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CEED 2027 Application DATE with Regular Fee

1 Oct '26 - 31 Oct '26

Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Sep 29, 2026 15:47 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

CEED 2027: IIT Bombay will make the CEED 2027 scorecard available on the official website from March 10, 2027, onwards. The last date to download CEED Scorecard will be July 31, 2027. Candidates can download the scorecard by using their registered email ID and password. CEED Scorecard 2027 is available for download on the Candidate portal.

  • It is valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of the result.
  •  The scorecards will be released for all candidates who appear in the CEED exam. However, the Part-B score, Total Marks, and Merit Rank (s) will be released ONLY for candidates who meet Part-A CEED qualifying marks. 
  • CEED 2027 results will be announced in the first week of March 2027.
Table of contents
  • How to Download CEED Scorecard 2027?
  • CEED 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CEED 2027 Part A Qualifying Marks
  • CEED 2027 FINAL score
  • What after CEED Scorecard?
  • CEED 2027 Toppers
  • CEED Scorecard 2027 - FAQs
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How to Download CEED Scorecard 2027?

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Candidates can go through the steps to download the scorecard.

  • Go to the scorecard download link.
  • A login window will open.
  • Fill in your email ID and password.
  • CEED Scorecard will be displayed.
  • Download and take a printout of the scorecard.
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Details Mentioned on CEED 2027 Scorecard

If the candidate fails to qualify Part A, his or her scorecard will include only the Part A score. CEED 2027 merit rank will be prepared by considering the total CEED 2027 score, which in turn will be calculated by giving 25% weightage to Part A and 75% weightage to Part B.

The scorecard for CEED 2027 Entrance Exam was released at ceed.iitb.ac.in. It carries the following information.
  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number
  • Photograph and Signature of the candidate
  • Total number of candidates who took the exam
  • Number of qualified candidates
  • Part A qualifying marks (category-wise)
  • CEED qualifying score (category-wise)
  • CEED Part A score of the candidate
  • Part-B, Total Marks, and Merit Rank will be released only for candidates who have qualified in the CEED 2027 entrance exam.

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Sample CEED Score Card

The sample of CEED is given below.

CEED scorecard

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I download the CEED 2027 scorecard?
A: 

To download the scorecard:

  1. Go to the CEED 2027- IIT Bombay portal

  2. Click on the result link

  3. You will be redirected a login window

  4. Enter your email ID and date of birth

  5. On successful login, you can download scorecard of CEED.

Q:   How long will the CEED 2027 scorecard be available for download?
A: 

CEED 2027 scorecard will be available for download from March 10, 2027 to July 31, 2027. After this, candidates will not be able to download the scorecard. CEED Scorecard can be downloaded from the official website.

Q:   What if I forget my CEED application login details?
A: 

Candidates can get their login credentials through Forgot Password option on CEED portal using their registered email ID.

  • Forgot Password option is available onCEED portal. While selecting this option, candidates will need to enter their registered email ID.
  • A password reset link or instructions will be sent to email.
  • By following steps mentioned in email, candidates can reset their password.

CEED 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CEED 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 27

CEED 2027 Release of DRAFT Answer Key

TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27

CEED 2027 File Challenges Against DRAFT Answer Key

TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27

CEED 2027 Release of FINAL Answer Key

TENTATIVE
03 Mar ' 27

CEED 2027 Result DATE

Mar ' 27 - Jul ' 27

CEED Scorecard 2027

TENTATIVE
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CEED 2027 Part A Qualifying Marks

The cutoff for CEED 2027 Entrance Exam will be released soon.  The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026 Part A has a mean deviation of 39.35 and a standard deviation of 16.89.

CEED 2026 Part A Cut-off Marks

Type of Deviation for Part A Deviations
Mean Deviation 39.35 
Standard Deviation 16.89

CEED 2025 Part A Cut-off marks

Type of Deviation for Part A Deviations
Mean Deviation 45.48
Standard Deviation 16.98

CEED 2024 Part A Cut-off marks

Type of Deviation for Part A Deviations
Mean Deviation 41.90
Standard Deviation 16.72

CEED 2023 Cut-off marks - Part A

Type of Deviation for Part A Deviations
Mean Deviation 22.59
Standard Deviation 11.82

CEED 2022 Cut-off marks - Part A

Check out the category-wise Part A qualifying marks for previous years. 

Category

CEED 2022 Part A Qualifying Marks

CEED Qualifying Score 2022

Open

38

27.30

OBC-NCL

34.2

24.57

SC/ST

19

13.65

PwD

19

13.65

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will IIT Bombay send hard copies of CEED scorecard?
A: 

No, IIT Bombay will not send the hard copies of CEED 2027 Scorecard. The scorecard of CEED will be issued only in online mode. The candidate has to download it from the CEED admission portal - ceed.iitb.ac.in. To download the scorecard, log in by entering your email id and password. 

Q:   If I fail to qualify Part A, will I be issued the CEED scorecard?
A: 

Score card of CEED will be issued to all candidates who will appear in CEED exam. So, even if you have failed to qualify Part A, you can download the scorecard.

But note that in this case, scorecard will only include qualifying status and Part A marks. Part B marks, Total marks and merit ranks will only be issued to qualified candidates. Candidates who have been assigned a merit rank can participate in the counseling process conducted by participating institutes.

Q:   When will the scorecard of CEED 2027 be released?
A: 

IIT Bombay released the scorecard for the CEED 2027 exam on March 10, 2027. It is released on the website of CEED.

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CEED 2027 FINAL score

CEED 2027 may not have any provision for re-evaluation or re-totalling of scores. Any requests for rechecking or viewing answer sheets will not be considered or entertained. Marks obtained in Part-A will be used to shortlist candidates. Part-B answer books will be evaluated manually ONLY for candidates shortlisted
from Part-A.

The final score of CEED 2027 would be prepared by allotting:

  • 25 percent weightage to Part A marks
  • 75 percent weightage to Part B scores.

Methodology for calculating CEED 2027 FINAL Score (expected)

CEED FINAL Score

FINAL Score = 0.25 x (Marks obtained in Part A) + 0.75 x (Marks obtained in Part B)

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I download the CEED 2027 scorecard at the time of the declaration of exam results?
A: 

The results of CEED 2027 will be declared in the first week of March. Meanwhile, the scorecard will be made available for download from March 10, 2027, onward. So, you won't be able to download the scorecard at the time of the declaration of the CEED 2027 results.

 

Q:   Is there negative marking in CEED?
A: 

Yes, there is negative marking in CEED in Part A. Part A will include NAT, MSQ, and MCQ questions. There is -1 for each question if answered wrong in Part A under MSQ and - 0.5 for each wrong answer in MCQ. There is no negative marking for NAT. Meanwhile, Part B will be a subjective paper and will have no negative marking.

Q:   Can I apply for CEED if I am from a non-design background?
A: 

Yes, candidates from engineering, architecture, arts, science, or commerce backgrounds can apply. Candidates must have completed a graduate degree/diploma/postgraduate degree program of a minimum of THREE years (after 10+2 level).

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What after CEED Scorecard?

After the declaration of the CEED Scorecard, individual institutes open their admission process on the basis of CEED Score. Candidates need to apply to them. No joint counselling is conducted for CEED by IIT Bombay.

The following should be done once CEED Scorecard is released.

1. Apply to Participating Institutes and Result Sharing Institutes: Candidates who have qualified for M.Des need to fill the M.Des application form for institutes (IITs and others) in which they wish to study. Each institute will have its own admission process and dates for admission.

2. Written Exam/Design Test: Some of the institutions may conduct their written test to give admission to CEED-qualified students.

3. Personal Interview: Some of the institutions may interview the CEED-qualified students. Students may be asked to prepare a portfolio and appear for the interview.

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in the CEED 2027 entrance exam?
A: 

To appear in the CEED 2027 exam, the candidate must have passed a degree, Diploma, or postgraduate degree exam of a minimum three years. There is no upper age limit or limit on the number of attempts for appearing in CEED.

Q:   What happens if I apply for CEED but do not meet the eligibility criteria?
A: 

Eligibility criteria for appearing in CEED exam are prescribed by IIT Bombay. Criteria are given in the information brochure. Candidates need to carefully go through criteria and only apply for admission if they meet the requirements.

If candidate fails to meet the eligibility criteria, he or she could be disqualified at any stage of the admission process. Also, the participating colleges will have a document verification session, where all documents will be cross-checked.

Q:   Can I use previous years' CEED score for admission purpose?
A: 

 The CEED score is valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of the result. This means you can use CEED scores for admission in the current academic session only. You can't use for admission in the next year.

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CEED 2027 Toppers

CEED 2027 Topper List

The names of students who topped the CEED Entrance Exam 2027 will be out soon.

Rank

CEED Topper Name

Score

AIR 1 To be announced -

CEED 2025 Toppers List

The topper for CEED 2025 is given below.

Rank

CEED Topper Name

Score

AIR 1 Rohit Ravindra Waghmare 82.38

The names of the top 10 CEED 2023 toppers, their roll number, and CRL are given in the table below.

CEED Roll Number

Common Rank List (CRL)

Name of the candidate

2002062

1

KHYATI RATHOR

2012068

2

SIMON GEORGE CHERIAN

2016177

3

ARITRA GUHA RAY

2009286

4

EVANA SAJAN PALLIVATHUKKAL

2002038

5

K SHRIKARAN

2002113

6

ISHAN ADITYA 

2010188

7

MONDAL DEVJANEE

2002057

8

ARAVIND M

2002155

9

RIYA SURENDRANATHAN

2020027

10

ARNAV PRAVIN GAIKWAD

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CEED 2020 Toppers

CEED 2020 was taken by 5,564 candidates. Out of this number, 1,724 candidates qualified for the exam. The topper of CEED 2020 is from Chhattisgarh, and he scored 69.68 marks in the exam. CEED Rank 2 and Rank 3 holders are from Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand, respectively. The scores obtained by CEED 2020 toppers are mentioned in the table below:

Rank

Name of CEED Topper 2020

Score

1

Shobhit Satish Kenath

69.68

2

Arivukkarasu P

68.95

3

Pramod Priya Ranjan

66.75

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the CEED 2027 exam analysis be released?
A: 

The exam analysis for CEED 2027 exam will be updated after the exam. The article covers a detailed analysis of the exam. This includes the types of questions asked, sectional and overall difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, specific questions asked, etc. 

Q:   How can I develop my drawing skills for CEED?
A: 

Sketching part of CEED will include representation in the form of geometric figures like lines, squares, and triangles, outline drawing, detailing, and shading. Practice outline drawing, representation, detailing and shading. Also work on shapes, proportion, line quality.

Q:   At what time do I need to report for CEED?
A: 

On the day of exam, candidate have to report at the exam centre at 7 am. The reporting time will also be mentioned on the admit card. Exam is from 9 AM to 12 PM at the centres.

When reporting for exam, candidate must bring with them a valid photo ID proof and the admit card. 

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CEED Scorecard 2027 - FAQs

Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the CEED 2027 scorecard below.

Q:   Will IIT Bombay also release the list of toppers along with the CEED 2027 scorecard?
A: 

The scorecard for CEED 2027 will be released on March 10, 2027. IIT Bombay can also release the names of the toppers sometime thereafter. 

Q:   What is the difference between the admission and qualifying cut-off?
A: 

The CEED 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 Part A. 

On the other hand, the admission cut-off would be released by the CEED 2027 participating institutes. It is the minimum score one needs to score for admission to the M.Des programme in their chosen category.

Q:   Can I use the CEED 2027 score card as a proof of date of birth?
A: 

The scorecard for CEED 2027 is meant only for admission to the M.Des program offered by participating and result-sharing institutes. It cannot be used as a proof of birth. Further, the scorecard will also not be a legal document that can be used as a category or disability certificate.

Q:   What is the last date to download the scorecard of CEED 2027?
A: 

IIT Bombay will release the scorecard for CEED 2027 on March 10, 2027. The last date to download the CEED Scorecard will be July 31, 2027.

Q:   What aspects will be covered by CEED 2027 exam analysis?
A: 

The analysis of the CEED 2027 exam will be available after the exam.

The exam analysis covers the points given below.

  1. Sectional difficulty - The difficulty level will be evaluated on three scales: easy, moderate, and difficult. 

  2. Overall difficulty - It will take into account the sectional difficulty as well as the difficulty level of the exam over the years. 

  3. The weightage of questions - It will examine the number of questions asked from the various topics. 

  4. Good attempts - This will showcase the minimum number of questions you are expected to attempt to have a chance at admission. 

  5. Expected cut-off - Both Part A cut-off and admission cut-off will be covered. 

Q:   What details will be mentioned on the CEED scorecard?
A: 

CEED Scorecard contains the following information.

  • The name and roll number of the candidate

  • Category the candidate is seeking admission under

  • Part A marks

  • Qualifying status

  • Part B & Total Marks, and Merit Rank will only be issued if the candidate has qualified Part A

  • The date of issue of the scorecard

  • Validity of the scorecard

  • The total number of candidates appearing in CEED 

  • Number of candidates who have qualified in CEED.

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

It is a good idea for candidate to have an idea about the cut-off marks for participating institutes. For one, this will help candidate check the cut-off trends across the years. Candidate will also provide insights into details, which institute has highest cut-off. By gaining insights into the cut-off, the candidate will be able to prepare for the CEED exam accordingly.

If candidate is eying one of the top exams, cut-off would be going to be high. So, candidate must check cut-off for their category and check out what rank range is a safe bet for admission.

Q:   If I fail to qualify Part A, will I be issued the CEED scorecard?
A: 

The scorecard of CEED will be issued to all candidates who appear in the CEED exam. So, even if you have failed to qualify Part A, you can download the scorecard.

But note that in this case, the scorecard will only include qualifying status and Part A marks. Part B marks, Total marks and merit ranks will only be issued to qualified candidates. Candidates who have been assigned a merit rank can participate in the counseling process conducted by participating institutes.

Q:   How will the CEED 2027 qualifying cut-off be calculated?
A: 

Qualifying cutoff for CEED 2027 will be calculated categorywise. Formula used to calculate cutoff is given below.

Category

Calculation for CEED Cutoff

Open

μ + (σ⁄2) = δ

OBC-NCL

0.9δ

SC/ ST/ PwD

0.5δ

 

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