UCEED 2026 expected cutoff for IIT BDes admissions explained. Check IIT-wise opening and closing rank trends, past cutoff data, and counselling details.
As the counselling process for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 approaches, candidates are assessing their chances of securing admission to Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes offered by IITs and other participating institutes. The official cutoff ranks for UCEED 2026 will be released round-wise by the organising institute, IIT Bombay, once seat allotment begins.
Until then, previous years’ opening and closing ranks offer a reliable reference point for understanding institute-wise competition levels.
Which IITs Admit Students Through UCEED
Based on recent admission cycles, the following institutes offer BDes admissions through UCEED ranks:
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
IIT Guwahati
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Roorkee
IIT Indore
IIITDM Jabalpur
UCEED Previous Year Cutoff Ranks: IIT-wise Trends (Open Category)
Closing ranks from the final counselling rounds:
| Institute | UCEED 2024 Closing Rank | UCEED 2025 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 14 | 14 |
| IIT Delhi | 40 | 41 |
| IIT Guwahati |
95 | 96 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 60 | 61 |
| IIT Roorkee |
110 | 111 |
| IIT Indore | 118 | 119 |
| IIITDM Jabalpur |
265 | 267 |
These ranks show the last admitted candidate in the Open category during the final round of counselling.
UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: What Candidates Can Expect
Based on consistent patterns observed over the last two admission cycles, the UCEED 2026 closing ranks are expected to remain within a similar range, subject to changes in seat availability and candidate preferences.
| Institute | Expected Closing Rank (Open) |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Up to 15 |
| IIT Delhi | 35–45 |
| IIT Guwahati |
85–100 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 60–70 |
| IIT Roorkee |
100–115 |
| IIT Indore | 115–140 |
| IIITDM Jabalpur |
150–200 |
Points Aspirants Should Note During Counselling
- Cutoffs are released round-wise and may change depending on withdrawals and seat acceptance.
- Admissions are based on All India Rank, not raw scores.
- Separate cutoff lists are issued for reserved categories.
- IIT Bombay continues to record the tightest cutoff range, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Guwahati.
- The official UCEED 2026 cutoff lists will be available once counselling rounds begin.
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