UCEED 2026 Exam: Parents’ Guide; How should Parents Plan for the UCEED Exam

UCEED 2026 Exam: Parents’ Guide; How should Parents Plan for the UCEED Exam

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Sayeba Naushad
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New Delhi, Updated on Jan 16, 2026 16:59 IST
UCEED Exam is conducted by IIT Bombay. It is for B.Des programmes. The exam will be conducted in 27 cities across India. Candidates are required to dress modestly for the test centres. They must bring Admit card for the test along with Photo ID proof. They should also check the centre details and timing given on the admit card and plan for the exam

The UCEED Exam is to be conducted the day after tomorrow. There is high pressure on the children and theier parent. Read on to find some of the ways to manage the exam day smoothly.

UCEED Exam 2026

UCEED Exam 2026

IIT Bombay will be conducting the UCEED Exam on January 18, 2026 for the B.Des Programmes. The exam will be conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM. The reporting time is 7 AM. There will be biometric attendance at the UCEED Centre. Candidates must carry UCEED Admit card and photo ID proof for the exam.

The exam will be 3 Hours. There will be two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A will be of 200 marks and Part B will be 100 marks. 

What should parents do for the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam?

Parents should keep the following points in mind.

  • They should take care of travel and accommodation for exam day. The details of the centre is already mentioned on the UCEED Hall ticket. 
  • Carry 2-3 copies of UCEED Admit card, in case the admit card is lost, one should have a backup.
  • Keep 2-3 Photo ID proofs for the exam day.
  • Make sure the tickets and all other bookings have been finalised before exam day.
  • Plan a healthy diet for the candidates and ensure they get proper sleep.
  • Visit the centre in advance to check the way and traffic patterns.
  • Avoid staying at the centre during exam time to make the exam centre less crowded.
  • Keep atmosphere at home light. Avoid discussing mock test scores or comparing your child’s progress with others. A calm home leads to a focused mind.
Q:   What skills do I need to have for UCEED 2026?
A:

To do well in UCEED 2026 exam, improve these skills: Improve your drawing skills - Practice free-hand drawing. Use 2 grades of pencil - H-grade to do rough work and B to do quick sketch and shading. Work on improving your creativity and be innovative Solve previous years question papers to improve problem-solving and time-management skills. Understand the basic concept of drawing, and learn various forms of drawing - composition, proportion, line drawing, etc. Taking mock tests will help the candidate get an idea as to how much time it takes to solve a section or question.

Q:   What are the documents required to participate in UCEED counseling 2026?
A:

The candidate needs the following documents to participate in UCEED 2026 counseling.

  • Signed copy of the first page of the completed application form

  • UCEED 2026 scorecard

  • Qualifying exam (Class 12 or equivalent) mark sheet

  • Photo

  • Signature

  • OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD certificate (if applicable)

  • OCI/ PIO card (if applicable)

Q:   What is UCEED 2026 important dates?
A:

The important dates of UCEED 2026 cover events like the commencement and deadline to fill out the UCEED application, admit card release and exam date, result date, and seat allotment schedule. This means the important dates will cover all the events starting from the release of admission notification to the completion of the admission process. The candidate can keep track of upcoming events by consulting the important dates.

The important dates for UCEED 2026 have been released by IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay has the authority to change a pre-announced date; so candidates need to stay updated by visiting this space.

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