When will the UCEED 2026 application form open?

UCEED 2026 Application was open from October 01, 2025, on the official website. Last date to apply with regular fees was on November 05, 2025. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

When will the admission notification for UCEED 2026 be released?

IIT Bombay released the admission notification for UCEED 2026 on October 1, 2025. Candidates can check out the notification online at the UCEED admission portal - uceed.iitb.ac.in. UCEED notification carries updates about the exam, like when the exam will be conducted, deadlines to fill out the application form, etc.

What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part A of UCEED 2026?

UCEED 2026 question paper will have two parts: 1. computer-based Part A and 2. Drawing and aptitude based Part B. Some of topics to prepare for UCEED are given below. Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects. Observation and design sensitivity: Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to details, classification, analysis, inference and prediction. Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design. Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information. Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English . Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.

What is the UCEED cut-off for admission to B. Des programme at IIT Bombay?

IIT Bombay is among the most popular institutes to pursue a design course in India. So, it is no surprise that cut-off for admission to the institute is pretty high. UCEED Cutoff marks for Part A were out on February 05, 2026. For IIT Bombay, in 2024, the cutoff marks for Open category were: Opening: 1 and Closing: 14.

Whom should I contact if I have any problem with UCEED registration?

Candidates can report any issue faced while filling UCEED 2026 application form by clicking Report Problem tab that is present on the right side of UCEED application window. On clicking tab, candidates will have to explain problem that they are facing. They are also required to mention their registration number. It is advised that candidate not wait until the last minute to fill the form.

When will the UCEED 2026 exam be conducted?

IIT Bombay conducted the UCEED 2026 exam on January 18, 2026 from 9 AM- 12 PM. UCEED Test was conducted at the centres. The reporting time was 7 AM.

When will UCEED seat allotment release for Round I?

The admission cut-off for UCEED 2026 will be released in last week of April, 2026. The seat allotment will be released online at the UCEED 2026- IIT Bombay admission portal uceed.iitb.ac.in. To download the seat allotment-cum-cutoff, you need to click on the seat allotment download button given under B. Des 1st Round of Seat Allotment heading. Note that no log-in is required to download the seat allotment results pdf. Candidates who are allotted seats have to accept the seat and pay the fees. Note that candidates were also given the option to withdraw their seats.

When will cut-off marks be released for UCEED 2026 Part A?

The cut off marks for UCEED 2026 Part A were released on February 05, 2026.

What is UCEED Part A qualifying cut-off?

UCEED 2026 question paper will have two parts, Part A and Part B. Part B answer booklet will be checked only if a candidate qualifies Part A or meets cut-off. The qualifying cut-off for Part A will be determined by admission committee. It will be used to shortlist candidates for Part A. All candidates who qualify Part A will be allocated a merit rank and total score.

What is the process that will be used to prepare Part A UCEED 2026 qualifying cut-off?

The qualifying cut-off for UCEED 2026 will be prepared based on the following formulae: 𝜇 + (𝜎⁄2) = 𝛿, where 𝜇 and 𝜎 are the average marks and standard deviation of distribution of marks obtained by all the candidates in Part-A of UCEED 2026. 𝜇, 𝜎, and 𝛿 will be rounded-off to two decimal places. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall have to fulfil a relaxed cut-off mark, which will be 0.9𝛿 for OBC-NCL/EWS, 0.5𝛿 for SC/ST/PwD, where 𝛿 is the cut-off mark for the Open category.

What documents are required to fill the Common application form for B.Des in IITs?

To fill the Common application form for B.Des released by IIT Bombay, Digital copies of relevant supporting documents, and the signed copy of the completed application form. Supporting documents required for the application are digital copies of photograph, signature, UCEED Score Card, qualifying examination Mark Sheet (Class XII or equivalent), and where applicable, EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST Certificate, PwD Certificate, and OCI/PIO Card.

Can I get admission in IIT Hyderabad with 100 merit rank in UCEED 2026?

The closing rank for IIT Hyderabad was 43. So, if you secure a merit rank of 100 in the UCEED 2026 exam, you chances of admission to the B. Des will be very low. To have a good chance of admission into the institute, you must target a UCEED merit rank within the top 40. However, note that if you belong to reserved categories, in that case the cut-off would be lower. Further, you will be considered for admission under both the reserved category and the open category.

Will IIT Bombay conduct Spot counselling round for UCEED 2026?

UCEED 2026 counselling will be conducted by IIT Bombay. The counselling process will have five rounds. UCEED 2026 Joint Admission Process will not have any spot rounds. If there are any spot counselling rounds, it will be notified.

Will UCEED cut-off be round specific?

Yes, UCEED Cutoff will be round specific. It will be released separately for each round of seat allotment. Candidates who meet cut-off criteria in their categories will be considered for admission to the B. Des programme. Cut-off for each round will be different for various categories like OPEN, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, etc.

How many seats are there in UCEED 2026 for B.Des Programme?

There will be a total of around 245 seats in IITs for the UCEED 2026 B.Des Programme. IIT Bombay will offer 37 seats, IIT Delhi will have 20 seats and IIT Guwahati will have 56 seats.

I am from Biology background, in which IITs can I apply for B.Des programme?

If you have biology as a subject in 10+2, then you can apply for B.Des programme at IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore. To apply at IIITDM, you need to have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology subjects in 10+2.

What is UCEED 2026 admission cut-off?

Admission cutoff for UCEED 2026 is the minimum marks a candidate needs to secure in their category for admission to B.Des programme. Candidates who meet cutoff criteria will be considered for admission. If the candidate fails to meet the cutoff, he or she will not be considered for admission. Admission cutoff for UCEED 2026 will be released at the time of seat allotment

What do I need to know about the UCEED question paper?

The UCEED question paper will be of 3 hours and include two parts - The computer-based Part A and the offline-based Part B. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the paper. Also, Part B paper answer booklets will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A. IIT Bombay will release the cut-off marks for Part A before the declaration of results. Part A will include the following types of questions: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Multiple Select Question (MSQ) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ). Part A will now include 57 questions. Meanwhile, Part B will include 2 questions; this includes a sketching-based and an aptitide-based question.

After submitting UCEED 2026 application fee, can I cancel the application form and get a refund?

No, candidates will not be given a refund for UCEED 2026 application fee under any circumstance. UCEED application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, before paying the application fee, the candidate needs to make up their minds whether they want to appear in the UCEED exam or not. The UCEED 2026 application fee is INR 4000 for open, and INR 2000 for female and reserved category candidates.

How can I prepare for UCEED Entrance Exam in 6 months?

Go through UCEED syllabus 2026 completely. Understand UCEED exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly. Get all study material for UCEED, 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.

Can Commerce stream students apply for IIT Bombay B.Des after getting a rank in the UCEED Entrance Exam 2026?

Yes, students from all the streams can apply for B.Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore. They can fill the Joint seat allocation form if they have cleared the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam.

I am from Humanities background, but have cleared UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam. Can I apply for IIT Roorkee B.Des programme?

No, you cannot apply for B.Des programme at IIT Roorkee even if you have cleared the UCEED Entrance Exam because Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory subjects in 10+2. But you can apply for B.Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore.

What is the eligibility criteria for IIT Guwahati B.Des Programme through UCEED?

To be eligible to apply for B.Des programme through UCEED, candidates should have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects in 10+2.

UCEED Cut Off 2026 (OUT): Part A Cut-off (Mean & Standard Deviation), Category-wise Cutoff Marks

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Result - 10 Mar '26 - 31 Jul '26

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The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 cut-off marks for Part-A were released by IIT Bombay on February 05, 2026. The cut-off scores are determined based on statistical parameters, specifically the mean and standard deviation of Part-A scores. The mean and standard deviation for Part-A (UCEED 2026) are 70.86 and 25.77, respectively.

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UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff (Category-Wise) & Qualifying Marks; Check Here

The cut-off marks for UCEED Part A for B.Des will be around 55-60 for General Category, 48-56 for OBC/EWS and 30-35 for PWD category. To get admission in top IITs through UCEED, candidates should score between 125 to 150+. Scoring 200+ is ideal for admission to top IITs for B.Des. A rank below 15-20 for General is required for admission.

All candidates who appeared in the UCEED Entrance Exam can download their UCEED Score Card till July 31, 2026. All shortlisted candidates are allotted a common merit rank (All India Rank). All shortlisted candidates are considered qualified candidates in UCEED 2026. Rank list is prepared based on the total marks (Part-A marks and Part-B marks combined) in UCEED 2026.

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UCEED 2026 Admission Cut-off Vs Qualifying Cutoff
UCEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
UCEED 2026 - Shortlisting of Candidates
UCEED 2024 Cut-off
UCEED 2023 Cutoff - Category-wise opening and closing ranks
UCEED 2022 Cut-off - Opening and Closing Ranks
UCEED Cut-off 2026 - FAQs

UCEED 2026 Admission Cut-off Vs Qualifying Cutoff

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Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) : UCEED 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

College	2023	2024	2025
Industrial Design Centre - IIT Bombay	16	14	14

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Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in IITs : UCEED 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

College	2023	2024	2025
IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology	40	35	41
IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology	67	58	61
IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology	86	80	96
IIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of Technology	– / –	110	111
IIT Indore - Indian Institute of Technology	– / –	– / –	119

UCEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Mar ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26	UCEED 2026 Score Card ONGOING
Apr ' 26	Seat Allotment Round I TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	Round I: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process TENTATIVE
May ' 26	Seat Allotment Round II TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	Round II: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	Seat Allotment Round III TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	Round III: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process TENTATIVE
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