What is UCEED 2026 seat allotment process for foreign nationals?

To be considered for seat allocation, foreign national candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements. UCEED seat allotment for foreign nationals will be held online. Eligible candidates may apply The candidate is urged to go through the admission process carefully. Read the details given in the admission brochure.

Which academic stream should I have studied in Class 12 to be eligible for UCEED 2026 exam?

Candidates from any academic stream are eligible to apply for UCEED exam. However, for admission to IIT Guwahati it is mandatory for candidates to have passed Class 12 from Science stream. The candidate needs to carefully go through the eligibiity criteria before they apply. It is because the candidate will not be considered for admission to the B. Des programme even if they get a rank in UCEED 2026 if they don't meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Also, any candidate who is found to be using incorrect information about their eliigibity stands to be disqualified if caught.

When will the UCEED 2026 application form open?

UCEED 2026 Application is expected to open by October 01, 2025, on the official website. The last date to apply with regular fees will be in the second week of November 2025. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

What is the application fee for UCEED 2026 exam?

The application form for UCEED 2026 is open till October 31, 2025. Here we provide the category-wise UCEED application fee. Female candidates (all categories) and SC/ST/PwD candidates have to pay INR 2,000. All other candidates need to pay INR 4,000 as the application fee. Mode of fee payment The fee has to be paid online using credit card/ debit card/ internet banking. Note that the UCEED application fee is no-refundable. This means, once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded whether you appear in the UCEED 2026 exam or not.

How do I apply for UCEED 2026?

The process to fill out the UCEED application form is given below. Go to the UCEED 2026 admission portal Click on the application tab, a registration form will open Fill in your name, email id, and mobile number to get registered After this, a candidate account is created, log in to fill the rest of the application form Enter academic, personal, and contact details Upload all the prescribed documents Pay UCEED application fee Download and print the UCEED online form.

What is the exam pattern for UCEED 2026?

UCEED consists of two parts: Part A (Computer-based): Objective questions (NAT, MSQ, MCQ) Part B (Pen-and-paper): Drawing and design aptitude questions

Where can I fill out the UCEED 2026 application form?

The application form for UCEED 2026 is available online at UCEED.iitb.ac.in. The application form is open from October 01, 2025 to October 31, 2025. You can apply with regular and late fees. To fill out the UCEED application form, the candidate will have to go to the portal and click on the registration button. IIT Bombay will also release the admission notification and launch the admission portal for the exam. The UCEED 2026 application form is for admission to the B. Des program offered by participating colleges.

How do I apply for UCEED 2026?

The process to fill out the UCEED application form is given below. Go to the UCEED 2026 admission portal Click on the application tab, a registration form will open Fill in your name, email id, and mobile number to get registered After this, a candidate account is created, log in to fill the rest of the application form Enter academic, personal, and contact details Upload all the prescribed documents Pay UCEED application fee Download and print the UCEED online form.

I do not have a birth Certificate. What should I do when submitting UCEED 2026 application form?

If any aspirant does not have birth Certificate then s/he can upload a copy of Class 10 Certificate Aadhar Card or Passport. The candidate can check the list of applicable documents in the information brochure. Alternately, they may visit this article to learn about the eligibility criteria and the list of applicable documents. Note that the documents submitted by the candidate at the time of filling out the form will be verified during counseling. Any candidate who fails in the verification process will be disqualified.

Will there be biometric verification for candidates at UCEED 2026 exam centre?

Yes, there will be biometric verification at the UCEED 2026 exam centre. The biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) will be collected from the candidate before the commencement of the exam. On exam day, the candidate needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof and the admit card. Note that the photo id proof must be in the original; photocopies will not be accepted. Note that the candidate needs to report at the UCEED 2026 exam centre at least 2 hours before the commencement of the exam.

What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2026?

Eligibility criteria for UCEED 2026 are given below. Age limit - Candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2001. In the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, there is a relaxation of 5 years. Number of attempts - Candidate is allowed to appear in UCEED exam for a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years. Academic requirements - Candidate must have passed 10+2 exam in 2025 or 2026. Those who appeared for first time in their qualifying examination in 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible.

Is the UCEED 2026 application the same for the B. Des and M.Des courses?

The UCEED 2026 application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED 2026 scores is 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 are conducted by IIT Bombay. The application form for UCEED 2026 is open from October 1-31, 2025 (regular fees). Note that the CEED 2026 application form is also open and has the same schedule.

When will UCEED 2026 application correction window open?

There is no option to edit the UCEED application form once it is submitted. IIT Bombay has released the application schedule for UCEED 2026 exam, and there is no application edit window. So, it is recommended that when filling out the application form, you take the necessary precautions.

Will there be biometric verification for candidates at UCEED 2026 exam centre?

Yes, there will be biometric verification at the UCEED 2026 exam centre. The biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) will be collected from the candidate before the commencement of the exam. On exam day, the candidate needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof and the admit card. Note that the photo id proof must be in the original; photocopies will not be accepted. Note that the candidate needs to report at the UCEED 2026 exam centre at least 2 hours before the commencement of the exam.

What is UCEED 2026 seat allotment process for foreign nationals?

To be considered for seat allocation, foreign national candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements. UCEED seat allotment for foreign nationals will be held online. Eligible candidates may apply The candidate is urged to go through the admission process carefully. Read the details given in the admission brochure.

UCEED 2026 Registration with Regular & Late Fee (Closed): Fees & How to Apply

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Updated on Dec 29, 2025 12:36 IST

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UCEED Application Form 2026 - Application to B.Des Programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur (Participating Institutes) will begin from March 14, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00 AM. The application portal will close on April 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Latest Update:

VIT School of Design and ShriMata Vaishno Devi University join UCEED

IIT Bombay closed the registration process for UCEED 2026 with late fees on November 10, 2025 and with regular fees on November 05, 2025.

To fill UCEED 2026 Application form, candidates were required to register and fill in personal and academic information, select UCEED 2026 test centers, upload documents, and pay fee. UCEED 2026 application fee was INR 4,000 for General and INR 2,000 for reserved and female candidates.

UCEED 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on January 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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