Can I use a scribe for appearing in UCEED 2026 exam?

Yes, you can use scribe service in UCEED 2026 exam. The use of a scribe can be used by the candidate under the condition Candidates who have a disability and require assistance in operating the computer for Part-A of the examination Candidate has to upload a copy of the PwD certificate at the time of online registration for UCEED 2026.

Do I need to pay any service charge when filling UCEED 2026 application form?

Yes, the candidate may have to pay the service charges, processing fees and/or any other charges that the banks may charge when filling out the UCEED 2026 application form. Note that this in addition to the application fee.

Will the IITs conduct spot round of UCEED 2026 counseling for OCI/PIO candidates?

The IITs will not conduct any spot rounds after the completion of the regular counseling rounds. UCEED 2026 counseling will be conducted as a Joint Admission Process. The counseling will have five seat-allotment rounds. Meanwhile, IITDM Jabalpur may conduct a spot round of admissions at the institutional level if there are any vacant seats after completion of the UCEED counselling.

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.

Will IIT Bombay release the evaluated answer sheets of Part B for UCEED 2026?

The evaluated answer booklets of Part-B will not be shared with the candidates. Further, the answer booklets of Part – B will be preserved ONLY for a period of three months from the date of declaration of the UCEED results. Part B answer booklets will be evaluated manually. The panel will have two expert evaluators who will do the evaluation separately and independently.

Can I transfer my UCEED 2026 counseling fee?

The counseling fee of UCEED 2026 is neither refundable nor transferable. So, when making the payment, the candidate needs to be sure about their participation. UCEED 2026 counseling will have five seat allotment rounds. Registrations for UCEED counseling 2026 will be held online.

Will UCEED 2026 counseling be held for M.Des admission?

IIT Bombay will conduct the counseling process for UCEED 2026 for B.Des admission only. Candidates who have qualified in CEED 2026 exam need to apply directly to the particiating college. Note that IIT Bombay will not conduct any Joint Admission Process for CEED 2026. So, once CEED 2026 results are declared, go to the admission portal of the participating instititues for updates.

What is the exam pattern for UCEED 2026?

UCEED consists of two parts: Part A (Computer-based): Objective questions (NAT, MSQ, MCQ) Part B (Pen-and-paper): Drawing and design aptitude questions

Can students from Commerce/ Arts or Humanities apply for admission to IIT Guwahati through UCEED 2026?

Yes, candidates from all streams can fill the application form of UCEED. Also, note that Biology will not be considered in place of Mathematics. The application form for UCEED 2026 must be filled out by candidates after ascertaining their eligibility. IIT Roorkee has the same eligibility criteria as IIT Guwahati.

When will UCEED 2026 Round 1 begin?

UCEED Counselling Round 1 will begin on April 21, 2026. The seat acceptance fee must be paid by April 29, 2026, 6 PM.

How to register for the UCEED 2026 Counselling?

The 1st step of UCEED 2026 counseling is online registration. The counseling registration process for UCEED will be conducted starting the 2nd week of March 2026. Candidates who have qualified in the entrance exam and have been assigned a merit rank in UCEED were eligible to participate in the counseling process. The 2nd step is the selection of campuses. Eligible candidates must register for counseling and select their preferred colleges in order of priority during registration. In the 3rd step, seat allotment is made. The allotment of seats is as per the merit rank of the candidate in UCEED and the choices selected. Post the allotment of seats, the candidate has to pay the seat acceptance fee and confirm their admission.

When will IIT Bombay release the application form for UCEED 2026 Joint Seat Allocation?

IIT Bombay will release a common application form for all the IITs for the UCEED 2026 Joint Seat Allocation on March 14, 2026, at 10 PM. The registration will be open till April 10, 2026, 5:30 PM.

Can I change my institute after completion of UCEED 2026 counseling?

No, you cannot change the institute once the UCEED 2026 counselling process is over. A candidate is not allowed to shift from one institute to another. The candidate will have to select their preferred institute at the time of counselling registration.

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 UCEED Entrance Exam 2026 be conducted?

IIT Bombay conducted the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam for B.Des programmes on January 18, 2026. The notification was out in the first week of October 2025.

My qualifying Exam Board awards only letter grades. Can I apply for UCEED 2026?

If a qualifying Examination Board awards only letter grades without providing information on the passing grade on the grade sheet, the candidate should obtain a certificate from the Board specifying the passing grade and upload it along with the grade sheet. In case such a certificate is not provided, the decision taken by the UCI Committee will be final.

What is the exam pattern for UCEED 2026?

UCEED consists of two parts: Part A (Computer-based): Objective questions (NAT, MSQ, MCQ) Part B (Pen-and-paper): Drawing and design aptitude questions

Will there be biometric verification for candidates at UCEED 2026 exam centre?

Yes, there will be biometric verification at the UCEED 2026 exam centre. The biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) will be collected from the candidate before the commencement of the exam. On exam day, the candidate needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof and the admit card. Note that the photo id proof must be in the original; photocopies will not be accepted. Note that the candidate needs to report at the UCEED 2026 exam centre at least 2 hours before the commencement of the exam.

When will UCEED Entrance Exam 2026 be conducted?

IIT Bombay conducted the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam for B.Des programmes on January 18, 2026. The notification was out in the first week of October 2025.

After submitting UCEED 2026 application fee, can I cancel the application form and get a refund?

No, candidates will not be given a refund for UCEED 2026 application fee under any circumstance. UCEED application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, before paying the application fee, the candidate needs to make up their minds whether they want to appear in the UCEED exam or not. The UCEED 2026 application fee is INR 4000 for open, and INR 2000 for female and reserved category candidates.

How can I prepare for UCEED Entrance Exam in 6 months?

Go through UCEED syllabus 2026 completely. Understand UCEED exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly. Get all study material for UCEED, such as prep books and previous year's question papers. Create a monthly plan on how much syllabus to cover daily. Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.

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 the UCEED 2026 application form be available?

UCEED 2026 Applications for the B.Des programme were released by IIT Bombay on the official site, October 01, 2025. The application form is available on the official website of UCEEED. The UCEED Entrance Exam 2026 was conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunday).

What is the timing of UCEED 2026 Exam?

UCEED Exam 2026 was conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunday), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Details were released on October 01, 2025, on the website.

Whom should I contact if I have any problem with UCEED registration?

Candidates can report any issue faced while filling UCEED 2026 application form by clicking Report Problem tab that is present on the right side of UCEED application window. On clicking tab, candidates will have to explain problem that they are facing. They are also required to mention their registration number. It is advised that candidate not wait until the last minute to fill the form.

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.

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.

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.

When will the official notification for UCEED 2026 be released?

Official notification of UCEED 2026 was released by October 01, 2025, by IIT Bombay on the official website. The dates are out and was conducted on January 18, 2026.

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.

When will the admission notification for UCEED 2026 be released?

IIT Bombay released the admission notification for UCEED 2026 on October 1, 2025. Candidates can check out the notification online at the UCEED admission portal uceed.iitb.ac.in. IIT Bombay has launched a new admission portal for UCEED 2026.

What items am I allowed to carry to the UCEED 2026 exam centre?

You should bring pens, pencils, sketch pens and colours for UCEED examination. You are not allowed to bring any electronic devices like mobile phones, smart phones, digital/smart watches, calculators, and tablets.

Which academic stream should I have studied in Class 12 to be eligible for UCEED 2026 exam?

Candidates from any academic stream are eligible to apply for UCEED exam. However, for admission to IIT Guwahati it is mandatory for candidates to have passed Class 12 from Science stream. The candidate needs to carefully go through the eligibility criteria before they apply. It is because the candidate will not be considered for admission to the B. Des programme even if they get a rank in UCEED 2026 if they don't meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Also, any candidate who is found to be using incorrect information about their eligibility stands to be disqualified if caught.

When will UCEED seat allotment release for Round I?

IIT Bombay will release UCEED 2026 seat allotment for Round I in the last week of April 2026. The seat allotment will be released online at the UCEED - IIT Bombay admission portal UCEED.iitb.ac.in. To download the seat allotment result, the candidate needs to click on the "Click Here" button given under B. Des 1st Round of Seat Allotment heading. Note that no log-in is required to download the seat allotment results pdf. Candidates who are allotted seats had to accept the seat and pay the fees within the given schedule for confirmation of their seats.

Is the UCEED 2026 application the same for the B. Des and M.Des courses?

UCEED 2026 application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED 2026 scores are not considered for admission to the M.Des programme. So, the candidates must instead fill out the application form for CEED 2026. Note that both the CEED and UCEED exams are conducted by IIT Bombay. The application form for UCEED 2026 was open from October 1-31, 2025 (regular fees). Note that the CEED 2026 application form was also open and had the same schedule.

Can students from Commerce/ Arts or Humanities apply for admission to IIITDM Jabalpur through UCEED 2026?

No, candidates from m Commerce, Arts or Humanities at 10+2 are not eligible to apply for BDes admissions at IIITDM Jabalpur. For admission to BDes at IIITDM Jabalpur, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. The candidate is urged to carefully go through the detailed UCEED 2025 eligibility criteria before applying for admission.

How will scribes be allocated to the candidates for UCEED exam?

Exam officials will make the necessary arrangements through the test centre administrator (TCA) of the examination centre to provide a panel of scribes (amanuenses). Only such candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for scribe services. Scribes will be students of Class XI. The PwD/Dyslexic (severe) candidate has to choose a scribe from this panel. The candidates are not be allowed to bring their own scribes.

Do I need to mention request for compensatory time in the UCEED 2026 application form?

If the candidate wishes to avail the services of a scribe and compensatory time, the same should be mentioned in the UCEED 2026 application form. The candidate is eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in Part A and 20 minutes for Part B. But note that the compensatory time for Part-A cannot be transferred to Part-B and vice versa. Upload the PwD certificate along with such requests in the given format.

When will the UCEED 2026 application form be available?

UCEED 2026 Applications for the B.Des programme were released by IIT Bombay on the official site, October 01, 2025. The application form is available on the official website of UCEEED. The UCEED Entrance Exam 2026 was conducted on January 18, 2026 (Sunday).

When should I pay the UCEED 2026 seat-acceptance fee?

To avoid any last-minute unforeseen transaction issues, you should pay the seat acceptance fee for a round well before the end time/date of the corresponding round. If the fee is not paid within the given deadline, allotment will be cancelled. Also, such seats will be offered to the candidate next in the order of merit.

Will the UCEED 2026 seat-acceptance fee adjusted with the institute fees?

Yes, the seat-acceptance fee paid by the candidate will be adjusted against the institute fees of the admitting institute at the time of joining. In case the candidate declines the offered seat after remitting the seat acceptance fee, the refund of the seat acceptance fee will be done per the policies of the admitting institute. So, carefully go through the counseling process.

Where can I get hard copies of the UCEED 2026 scorecard?

IIT Bombay will not release any hard copies of the UCEED 2026 scorecard. The scorecard will be available in online mode only. It will be released in the form of a downloadable pdf; you can download it from the official admission portal - uceed.iitb.ac.in. The last date to download the scorecard is July 31, 2026.

After submitting UCEED 2026 application fee, can I cancel the application form and get a refund?

No, candidates will not be given a refund for UCEED 2026 application fee under any circumstance. UCEED application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, before paying the application fee, the candidate needs to make up their minds whether they want to appear in the UCEED exam or not. The UCEED 2026 application fee is INR 4000 for open, and INR 2000 for female and reserved category candidates.

How many seats are there in UCEED 2026 for B.Des Programme?

There will be a total of around 245 seats in IITs for the UCEED 2026 B.Des Programme. IIT Bombay will offer 37 seats, IIT Delhi will have 20 seats and IIT Guwahati will have 56 seats.

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.

Is there reservation of seats for General-EWS in UCEED 2026?

As per the information given in the UCEED 2026 information brochure, 10% of seats in every course will be reserved for Gen-EWS category. Note that to apply under this category, you must meet the conditions given in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II, issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. When applying for UCEED 2026, you can select your category.

Is the UCEED 2026 application the same for the B. Des and M.Des courses?

UCEED 2026 application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED 2026 scores are not considered for admission to the M.Des programme. So, the candidates must instead fill out the application form for CEED 2026. Note that both the CEED and UCEED exams are conducted by IIT Bombay. The application form for UCEED 2026 was open from October 1-31, 2025 (regular fees). Note that the CEED 2026 application form was also open and had the same schedule.

Can I solve previous year's papers considering UCEED syllabus is revised?

Candidates can use the previous year's papers to practice for the exam. The more sample papers you solve, the better you will get. The question papers are available on the official website under the download section. Part A has 57 questions and Part B will have two questions.

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.

Can the candidate bring their own scribes to UCEED exam centre?

The candidate is not allowed to select their own scribes for UCEED 2026 exam. Instead, the exam conducting body will arrange for a panel of scribes. The panel will be prepared in coordination with the test centre administrator (TCA) of the examination centre. The candidate has to select a scribe from the given list.

When will the UCEED 2026 syllabus be released?

IIT Bombay released syllabus for UCEED 2026 on October 01, 2025. So, if you are planning to appear in UCEED 2026 exam, you must follow the official syllabus. UCEED syllabus contains topics that candidates need to prepare for the national-level design entrance exam. As per the UCEED syllabus, Part A has 57 questions and Part B includes two questions.

UCEED 2026: Result (March 6), Scorecard Date (March 10), Merit List, Counselling Process

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Result - 6 Mar '26

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 12:15 IST

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IIT Bombay is all set to release the UCEED Result for B.Des programmes on March 06, 2026. The result will be declared on the website of UCEED. Login ID and password are required to check the answers.

UCEED Scorecard will be made available from March 10, 2026 to July 31, 2026 from the UCEED 2026 website for all the candidates who gave the UCEED Entrance Exam.

Latest Updates:

Candidates who clear the UCEED 2026 will be eligible to apply for the B.Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur for this academic year. There will be a common application form for admissions to the respective B.Des programmes of the institutes. IIT Bombay will release the common application form and conduct joint seat allocation process. The application portal will be active from March 14, 2026 (Saturday), 10 AM, till April 10, 2026 (Friday), 5:30 PM.

UCEED Entrance Exam 2026 was held on January 18, 2026 (Sunday), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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What is UCEED Entrance Exam?
UCEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
UCEED 2026 Results
UCEED 2026 Cut-off
UCEED 2026 Participating Institutes
UCEED 2026 Admit Card and Exam Centres
UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern
UCEED 2026 Syllabus
UCEED 2026 Admission Process
UCEED 2026 Application
UCEED 2026 Answer Key
UCEED Entrance Exam - FAQs

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UCEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
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
Jun ' 26	Seat Allotment Round III TENTATIVE
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 Feb ' 26	UCEED Cutoff for Part A
28 Jan ' 26	UCEED 2026 Release of FINAL Answer Key
22 Jan ' 26	UCEED 2026 - Challenges Against Draft Answer Key
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