UCEED 2026 Part A vs Part B: What Decides Final Selection

Understand how Part A and Part B of UCEED 2026 are evaluated and how they together determine the final rank for BDes admissions.

The UCEED 2026 examination consists of two parts, Part A and Part B, each evaluated differently and both contributing to the final ranking that determines eligibility for design admissions. Official evaluation guidelines make clear how these sections impact overall performance and rank assignment.

Part A: Objective Screening for Part B Evaluation

Part A is an online objective test covering logical reasoning, numerical ability, visualisation, general design awareness and more.

Only candidates who meet minimum qualifying criteria in Part A are considered for evaluation. Responses for Part A are available for download only until the result is declared; access is disabled once results are out.

Part B: Manual Evaluation and Rank Influence

Part B assesses drawing and design skills, evaluated manually by appointed examiners.

Marks from Part B are added to Part A to determine the total score used for rank calculation. In cases of equal total marks, tie-breaking rules give priority to Part B marks, then specific sections of Part A.

Final Selection Factors

A common merit rank is assigned based on combined marks from both parts. Only candidates who clear Part A get their Part B evaluated and contribute to final ranking.

Final rank list determines eligibility to participate in counselling and admission rounds for design programmes.

What Candidates Should Know

• Part A performance determines eligibility for Part B evaluation.
• Part B marks influence the final rank and can affect the admission outcome.
• Clearing Part A alone does not guarantee a rank or admission.