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.
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)
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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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.