CEED Admit Card 2026 (OUT): Direct Hall Ticket LINK, Exam-day Guidelines

Common Entrance Examination for Design 2026 ( CEED )

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Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 12:42 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

IIT Bombay released CEED 2026 Admit cards on January 02, 2026. It was available on ceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates could download the hall ticket using their email ID and password. Admit card contains details like roll number, name and address of allotted CEED 2026 exam center, date and time of exam, reporting time, and other instructions. They must bring it to the centre along with a photo ID proof. 

The last date to report any errors that have occurred in CEED Hall ticket was January 08, 2026, at 5 PM.

IIT Bombay conducted CEED 2026 Exam on January 18, 2026. On the day of exam, candidates were asked to follow CEED 2026 exam day guidelines. The reporting time for CEED exam was 7 AM.

 

Table of contents
  • How to Download CEED Admit Card 2026
  • CEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Details to Check on CEED Admit Card 2026
  • Documents to Carry with CEED Admit Card 2026
  • CEED 2026 Exam Day instructions
  • FAQs on CEED 2026 Admit Card
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How to Download CEED Admit Card 2026

IIT Bombay will release the Admit cards for CEED 2026 online at ceed.iitb.ac.in. The candidate has to download the admit card following the steps listed below.

  1. Click on the admit card download link
  2. You will be redirected to a login window
  3. Enter your email ID and password
  4. On successful login, the CEED 2026 Admit Card will be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a colored print of the admit card.

Check that the CEED 2026 admit card does not have any errors. In case of any discrepancy, you need to get in touch with the CEED authorities immediately and get it resolved.

How to FIX discrepancies in the CEED 2026 Admit Card?

After downloading the CEED admit card 2026, check all the details mentioned in it. Some errors or issues candidates may face with the CEED 2026 Admit Card.

  • Name of the candidate may be incorrectly spelled
  • Some information may be missing, like the roll number, parents' names, etc.
  • Information may be blurred
  • Or, you may be allocated the wrong exam center, etc.

In any of the above or similar cases, get it rectified as soon as possible. Discrepancies in the admit cards were permitted to be fixed by January 08, 2026, 5:00 pm. To report discrepancies in the admit card, write to IIT CEED.

Sample CEED Admit Card

The following is a sample of CEED Admit Card.

CEED 2021 Admit Card Snapshot

 

Admit card Link: Download Now

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who is eligible for CEED Exam?
A: 

To be eligible for CEED, candidate must meet the following criteria.

CriteriaDetails
Educational QualificationCandidates must have completed a degree/diploma/post graduate degree programme of minimum THREE years (after 10+2 level), or must be appearing for the final examination of such a programme by July.
Age LimitThere is no age limit to appear for CEED.
Number of AttemptsThere is no restriction on the number of times a candidate can appear for CEED.

 

Q:   Can I change the CEED exam centre allocated to mein the Admit Card?
A: 

No, you cannot get the CEED Centre changed once the Admit card is issued. There is no scope to change it. In fact, CEED officials will not entertain any requests for a change in the exam centre. 

Q:   Do I need a printout of the CEED admit card to take the exam?
A: 

Yes, candidates must bring a printout of CEED admit card for exam. Soft copies of the admit card will not be accepted. Also, along with the admit card, the candidate should also bring a photo ID proof.

CEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
18 Jan ' 26

CEED 2026 exam date

02 Jan ' 26

CEED 2026 Issue of Admit Card

06 Nov ' 25 - 10 Nov ' 25

CEED 2026 Application DATE (Late Fees)

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Details to Check on CEED Admit Card 2026

The following information will be mentioned on CEED 2026 admit card.

  1. Name
  2. CEED roll number
  3. Date of birth
  4. Category
  5. Gender
  6. CEED exam date
  7. CEED reporting time
  8. CEED test centre name and complete address
  9. Signature of CEED 2026 chairman
  10. Candidate’s signature
  11. Candidate’s photograph

CEED Exam Timing

The timing of the CEED Entrance Exam 2026 is given below.

CEED Exam Timing

Timing

CEED 2026 Reporting Time

7 am

CEED 2026 exam timings

January 18, 2026 (9 am - 12 noon)

You are not allowed to leave the exam centre until the conclusion of the exam

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In how many cities will the CEED 2026 exam be conducted?
A: 

IIT Bombay will conduct the CEED 2026 exam in 27 cities. Candidates should choose three cities in order of preference at the time of filling the registration.

The list of exam cities for CEED 2026 is given below.

S.No

City

S.No

City

1

Ahmedabad

15

Nagpur

2

Bhubaneswar

16

Pune

3

Dehradun

17

Trissur

4

Guwahati

18

Ernakulam

5

Kolkata

19

Bhopal

6

Mumbai

20

Chennai

7

Patna

21

Ernakulam

8

Thiruvananthapuram

22

Jaipur

9

Coimbatore

23

Lucknow

10

Bengaluru

24

Panaji

11

Chandigarh

25

Raipur

12

Delhi

26

Visakhapatnam

13

Hyderabad

27

Mysuru

14

Kozhikode

  
Q:   What kind of discrepancies may be found in the CEED 2026 admit card?
A: 

Some of the typical and also atypical discrepancies you can find the CEED 2026 admit card include

  • The name of the candidate may be incorrectly spelled

  • Some information may be missing, for instance, a few digits of your roll number, or name of the exam centre.

  • Information may be blurred, for instance the photograph or signature

  • A wrong exam centre may be allocated.

In any of the above or similar cases, the candidate needs to contact exam officials and get the issues resolved.

Q:   What is the last date to fix discrepancies in the CEED 2026 admit card?
A: 

The last date to fix discrepancies in the CEED 2026 Admit card was January 08, 2026. It could be fixed only through the candidate portal. Candidates must check all the details mentioned in the admit card thoroughly

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Documents to Carry with CEED Admit Card 2026

Candidates must carry a valid ID proof along with their CEED 2026 Admit card. Some documents that candidates can carry with their CEED admit card on the exam day are mentioned below.

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter's ID
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Driving Licence
  • ID card issued by the institute last attended

Other Items to Carry to the CEED Exam Centre

  • Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, calculators, analog/smart or digital watches and the like are NOT allowed. 
  • Candidates must bring their own drawing materials, such as pens, pencils, sketch pens, and colours for the examination. Candidates should NOT bring drawing
    sheets for IIT CEED Exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the admit card of CEED 2026 will be released?
A: 

IIT Bombay issued CEED 2026 admit card on January 02, 2026 at 1 pm. It is issued to all candidates who have applied for CEED exam. Candidates can download it online. 

To download admit card, log in to candidate portals using your login details. It is mandatory to carry Admit card on the day of exam.

Q:   What are the acceptable identity proofs for CEED 2026 exam?
A: 

On the day of the CEED exam, the candidate must bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Without admit card, canddiates will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

The following documents will be considered as a valid ID.

  • College issued identity card

  • Passport

  • Driving license

  • PAN card, Voter ID

  • Aadhar card or printed e-Aadhar card

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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CEED 2026 Exam Day instructions

CEED admit card issued by IIT Bombay contains the following instructions for the exam day.

Particulars Instructions
Admit Card Candidates need to carry a printout (preferably in colour) of their CEED admit card to the allotted examination centre. Along with this, candidates should also carry a ball pen (blue/ black) to their CEED exam centre.
Identity Verification CEED 2026 admit card must be carried to the exam centre along with one of the following original photo IDs for verification purposes:
  • College/ Institute identity card
  • Certificate from the Principal / Head of the Department (As given in Appendix A of the CEED information brochure)
  • Any Government-issued Photo ID ( Driving Licence/ Aadhar Card/ PAN Card/ Voter's ID/ Passport)
Reporting Time Candidates need to report to their allotted CEED exam centre by 7 am (IST) for identity verification as well as biometric identity capture.
Hall Entry/ Exit CEED exam will start at 9 am (IST). Once the exam starts, candidates will not be allowed to enter the test centre. Also, candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam hall before the CEED examination ends, except for medical emergencies.
Blank sheets Candidates will be provided blank sheets for rough work. These sheets need to be handed over to the Invigilator after the CEED Part A examination is over.
Drawing Materials Candidates must bring their own pencils, sketch pens, poster colours and other drawing materials in a transparent packet for the examination. Also, candidates can carry a writing board of A4 size. However, aspirants will not be allowed to exchange or borrow these materials inside the examination hall.
Unfair Means Violation of any rules and regulations or use of any unfair means at any stage of the examination will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate.
Items not permitted Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, digital watch, calculators, used sheets, etc. are not allowed inside the examination hall.
Exam Centre Change Candidates will not be allowed to change their exam city /centre under any circumstances.

Also read: CEED 2026 Dress Code for Males & Females: Reporting Time, Exam Day Guidelines & Prohibited Items

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the syllabus for CEED 2026 - Part A?
A: 

Check out the syllabus for CEED 2026 Part A

  • Visualization and spatial reasoning
  • Practical and scientific knowledge
  • Observation and design sensitivity
  • Environment and society
  • Language
  • Creativity
  • Art and Design knowledge
  • Design methods and practices
Q:   What are the resources required to prepare for CEED 2026 exam?
A: 

The CEED 2026 exam was held on Jan 18, 2026. So, aspiring candidates can start preparing for the exam.

  1. Focus on the following resources to prepare for CEED:
  2. Make sure that you get the best books to prepare the CEED.
  3. If the study material is good, they will contain few to no errors, will cover the entire syllabus, contain practice problems, etc.
  4. Solve sample and previous year’s question and sample papers
  5. Take mock tests.
  6. When studying make it a point to take notes. These notes will help you jot down all the important points.
  7. Do timely revision. 
Q:   Is there any dress code for CEED Entrance Exam?
A: 

IIT Bombay has not recommended a dress code for taking CEED Exam. But candidates should dress modestly for the exam. They should avoid heavy jewellery, rugged jeans, chunky shoes, etc.

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FAQs on CEED 2026 Admit Card

The frequently asked questions related to the UCEED 2026 admit card are given below.

Q:   What are the resources required to prepare for CEED 2026 exam?
A: 

The CEED 2026 exam was held on Jan 18, 2026. So, aspiring candidates can start preparing for the exam.

  1. Focus on the following resources to prepare for CEED:
  2. Make sure that you get the best books to prepare the CEED.
  3. If the study material is good, they will contain few to no errors, will cover the entire syllabus, contain practice problems, etc.
  4. Solve sample and previous year’s question and sample papers
  5. Take mock tests.
  6. When studying make it a point to take notes. These notes will help you jot down all the important points.
  7. Do timely revision. 
Q:   When will the application form for CEED 2026 open?
A: 

CEED 2026 applications were open from October 1, 2025. The application had to be filled online at ceed.iitb.ac.in.

The candidate could 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.

Q:   Can I prepare for CEED without coaching?
A: 

It is very much possible to prepare for CEED without coaching. If you prepare for the exam on your own, you need to be serious and plan the preparation smartly. After going through the syllabus, you must be able to decide the difficulty level, the time it will take to cover the syllabus, and revise. 

Remember, there are many instances of toppers who managed to ace the CEED exam without the aid of any coaching. Further, the outcome may not depend on whether you do coaching or not, but on the quality of your preparation.

Q:   What kind of stationery items I should carry to CEED 2026 exam centre?
A: 

The candidate will not be provided with any stationery at the exam venue. So, it is incumbent the candidates themselves bring these essential stationery items with them.

Here are the basic minimum stationery items needed to take the CEED 2026 exam.

  • Pens

  • Pencils

  • Sketch pens 

  • Colours for the examination

However, note that sheets are not allowed inside the exam hall. 

Q:   When will the CEED 2026 exam be conducted?
A: 

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

Q:   What is the right time to solve sample papers for CEED 2026?
A: 

You can start solving sample papers for CEED very early on in your exam preparation. For instance, you can do the exercise after completing a chapter. All you have to do is find the relevant questions in the sample papers and start solving. As you move on in your CEED 2026 exam preparation, you the sample papers will be more useful. In fact, as you complete the syllabus, you can attempt the complete sample paper.

By solving the sample papers you can improve your problem-solving and time-management skills. Also, you can solve sample papers right up to the exam-day. 

Q:   How many sample papers do I need to solve to prepare for the CEED 2026 exam?
A: 

If you start solving sample papers late in your exam preparation, you must be able to solve around 10-12 sample papers. If you start early, try to solve one sample paper daily according to the topic covered.

Q:   When should I start my preparation for CEED 2026?
A: 

Check out the steps to prepare for CEED Exam.

  • Go through CEED syllabus 2026 completely.
  • Understand CEED exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.
  • Get all study material for CEED, such as prep books and previous year's question papers.
  • Create a monthly plan on how much syllabus to cover daily.
  • Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.
Q:   Can I prepare for CEED exam without coaching?
A: 

It is possible to prepare for CEED without coaching. But before you start on exam preparation on your own, you need the conviction that you can do it. If you are not convinced yourself and only decide to forgo coaching on the advice of others, the journey may be difficult.

If you prepare for the exam on your own, you need to be serious and plan the preparation smartly. Go through the syllabus. You must be able to decide the difficulty level, the time it will take to cover the syllabus, and revise. 

Q:   When will CEED Examination 2026 be held?
A: 

CEED Entrance Examination 2026 was conducted on January 18, 2026. The exam timing was 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 

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The cutoff for CEED Admission is expected to be out after the release of the CEED result 2026 and scorecard. CEED result and Scorecard will be used for CEED Admission in various IITs.

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 UCEED 2026 application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED 2026 scores are not considered for admission to the M.Des programme. So, the candidates must instead fill out the application form for CEED 2026. Note that both the CEED and UCEED exams

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

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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

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

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The candidate must note that IIT Bombay is only responsible for conducting the CEED Entrance exam. Unlike UCEED, it will not conduct any Joint Seat Allotment.  

This means the eligibility criteria prescribed by IIT Bombay is limited to appearing in the CEED 2026 exam. Further, the participating insti

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No, IIT Bombay will not send the hard copies of CEED 2026 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. 

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Candidate can calculate probable scores using CEED 2026 answer key. Draft key was released on January 20, 2026.

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Score card of CEED 2026 will be issued to all candidates who will appear in CEED 2926 exam. So, even if you have failed to qualify Part A, you can download the scorecard.

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No, you cannot use your CEED 2025 scorecard to get admission to 2026 academic year. The scorecard is valid for one year from the date of issue.

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