How can I download UCEED 2025 answer key?

The answer key download link will be updated on the official website of UCEED 2025 on January 21, 2025. Go to the portal, and clikc on the answer key download link. The answer key will be displayed in downloadable pdf-format. Download the key. Note no log-in is required to download the answer key.

What details are mentioned in UCEED 2025 answer key?

In UCEED 2025 answer key, aspirants can go through the question number and the corresponding correct answers for the questions asked in NAT, MSQ, and MCQ section of Part A of the exam. Note that the answer key will be released only for Part A. No keys will be released for Part A. This is because there are no model solutions for the objective-based Part B question paper.

When can I upload comments against the draft answer key of UCEED 2026?

Daft answer keys of UCEED 2026 will be released on January 20, 2026. To upload comments, the candidate will have to go to the UCEED 2026 admission portal and click on the relevant link. The candidate will have to next log in using their candidate credentials. After logging in, fill in the objection form, upload supporting documents, and pay the relevant fees. Comments have to be submitted online through the candidate portal.

When will the UCEED 2026 application form open?

UCEED 2026 Application was open from October 01, 2025, on the official website. Last date to apply with regular fees was on November 05, 2025. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

When will the UCEED 2026 exam be conducted?

IIT Bombay will conduct UCEED 2026 exam on January 18, 2026 from 9 AM- 12 PM. UCEED Test will be conducted at the centres. The reporting time is 7 AM.

When will UCEED final answer key be released?

UCEED 2026 final answer key was released by IIT Bombay on January 28, 2026. Final key was released after considering objections filed by candidates against the draft key. There is no option to challenge final key.

What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part A of UCEED 2026?

UCEED 2026 question paper will have two parts: 1. computer-based Part A and 2. Drawing and aptitude based Part B. Some of topics to prepare for UCEED are given below. Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects. Observation and design sensitivity: Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to details, classification, analysis, inference and prediction. Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design. Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information. Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English . Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.

What will be the mode of UCEED counseling?

The counseling for UCEED 2026 will be conducted online as a Joint Seat Allocation process. The counseling will be conducted in a centralized manner. IIT Bombay will conduct counseling registration from March 2026. All candidates who qualify in the UCEED 2026 exam will be eligible to register for counseling. The allotment of seats for admission to the B.Des programme offered by participating colleges is based on the following parameters: UCEED 2026 merit rank of the candidate College option selected during registration.

What is provisional UCEED seat allotment?

UCEED seat allotment will be provisional and will be confirmed by admitting institutes only after fees are paid, documents are duly verified, and their formalities are completed. If any of the steps are left incomplete, the seat allotment can be cancelled. In such a case, the vacant seats will be offered to the candidate next in the order of merit.

What do I need to know about the UCEED question paper?

The UCEED question paper will be of 3 hours and include two parts - The computer-based Part A and the offline-based Part B. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the paper. Also, Part B paper answer booklets will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A. IIT Bombay will release the cut-off marks for Part A before the declaration of results. Part A will include the following types of questions: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Multiple Select Question (MSQ) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ). Part A will now include 57 questions. Meanwhile, Part B will include 2 questions; this includes a sketching-based and an aptitide-based question.

Why is UCEED 2025 answer key important?

Here are a few reasons why the UCEED answer key is important: By viewing UCEED answer key and question paper, aspirants can determine their score in the design entrance exam. The answer key brings credebility to the examination process Since the candidate is also given the option to challenge an answer key, wrong scoring will be elimiated to a large extent.

Who can participate in UCEED counseling?

The counseling process for UCEED 2026 will be conducted by IIT Bombay as a Joint Seat Allocation process. To participate in UCEED 2026 counseling, the candidate must have qualfied in the UCEED 2026 entrance exam and been allocated a merit rank. This means, if the candidate has failed to qualify Part A exam, he or she will not be allocated a merit rank, and therefore are not eligible to take part in the counseling process.

How do I download UCEED question paper?

Candidates can download question paper for UCEED exam by going to Download section. Then click on UCEED question paper on website. They are available for download in PDF. No login credentials are required to download the Question paper.

When will the draft answer key available for UCEED 2026?

Draft answer key for UCEED 2026 was released on January 19, 2026. It is only released for Part A of the exam. No answer keys will be released for UCEED Part B. To download draft answer key, candidates need to go to the admission portal and click the draft answer link. No login is required to download the answer key.

When will the UCEED 2026 application form open?

UCEED 2026 Application was open from October 01, 2025, on the official website. Last date to apply with regular fees was on November 05, 2025. Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria were able to apply for admission.

What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part A of UCEED 2026?

UCEED 2026 question paper will have two parts: 1. computer-based Part A and 2. Drawing and aptitude based Part B. Some of topics to prepare for UCEED are given below. Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects. Observation and design sensitivity: Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to details, classification, analysis, inference and prediction. Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design. Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information. Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English . Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.

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.

I am appearing in qualifying exam in 2026, can I apply for UCEED 2026?

If you are appearing in the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2026 you must ensure the following: (a) all parts of their final examination are completed by the date of application for admission, and (b) submit proof of having passed the qualifying examination with required eligibility by September 30, 2026 to the admitting institute.

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.

Will IIT Bombay conduct spot round of counseling for UCEED 2026?

UCEED 2026 counseling will be conducted by IIT Bombay. The counseling process will have five rounds. The Joint Admission Process will not have any spot rounds. However, IITDM Jabalpur may conduct a spot round of admissions at the institutional level if there are any vacant seats after completion of the counselling.

When will UCEED 2026 question paper be released?

UCEED 2026 question paper released along with the draft answer key on January 20, 2026. Candidates could download the question paper from the IIT Bombay - UCEED admission portal. Candidates can use the question paper with the answer key to calculate the number of correct attempts. Finally, the candidate can calculate the probable scores and thus chances of admission.

What is the last date for sending comments/objections against UCEED draft answer key 2026 ?

Objections/ comments against the draft UCEED 2026 answer key were submitted from January 20, 2026, to January 22, 2026. The objections have to be made through the candidate portal. To file an objection, select the question number or answer key, and upload supporting documents.

UCEED Answer Key 2026 (OUT): Download LINK, Part A FINAL Answer Key PDF

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Result - 6 Mar '26

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 11:13 IST

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UCEED Answer Key 2026 - IIT Bombay released the final key of UCEED 2026 on January 28, 2026. Final Answer Key for UCEED Entrance Exam can be downloaded online from the UCEED 2026 admission portal. There will be no answer key for Part B. Use the keys to calculate probable scores and assess your chances of admission.

UCEED 2026 Cutoff will be released after the release of Final Answer Key 2026. The cutoff is expected to be higher this year.

Latest Updates:

UCEED 2026 Final question paper will be released alongside the UCEED Answer key. Candidate response sheet for Part A of UCEED 2026 can be downloaded until the declaration of the UCEED 2026 results and not thereafter.

Table of contents

When and Where to Access UCEED 2026 Answer Key?
UCEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Download UCEED Final Answer Key 2026 PDF?
Steps to Download UCEED Question Paper 2026
Steps to View UCEED 2026 Answer Key Candidate Response Sheet
UCEED Cutoff 2026
When will UCEED Result 2026 be declared?
UCEED Answer Key 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When and Where to Access UCEED 2026 Answer Key?

UCEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UCEED 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
05 Feb ' 26	UCEED Cutoff for Part A ONGOING
06 Mar ' 26	UCEED 2026 Result Date
10 Mar ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26	UCEED 2026 Score Card
Apr ' 26	Seat Allotment Round I TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	Round I: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process TENTATIVE
May ' 26	Seat Allotment Round II TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	Round II: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation process TENTATIVE
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
28 Jan ' 26	UCEED 2026 Release of FINAL Answer Key
22 Jan ' 26	UCEED 2026 - Challenges Against Draft Answer Key
20 Jan ' 26	UCEED 2026 Release of Draft Answer Key