CEED Preparation

Candidates can take mock tests conducted by unofficial sources like coaching institutes, etc, after paying a certain fee. They may also take mock tests conducted by other entrance exams. Sample papers are also a useful tool to prepare for CEED exam.

The mock tests will have similar types of questions to those asked in the actual exam. However, the mocks can contain fewer questions.

Note that the propose of the mock tests is to help the candidate get an insights into the question paper structure and learn the navigation and answering process.

The candidate can take the mock tests closer to the exam and give finishing touches to their preparation. Additionally, mocks will help the candidate identify areas that need improvement and work on them.

IIT Bombay may conduct mock tests for the CEED 2026 exam a few weeks before the exam. CEED mock tests dates will be announced on the CEED 2026 admission portal.

To take the mock test, the candidate will have to log in to the portal using their log-in credentials. Note that the mock tests may have fewer questions that those asked in the actual exam. 

You can give a few attempts. But after that, move on to the next topic. Don't spend too much time on one simple topic because you will run out of time and will not be able to complete the syllabus. Leave that topic and try to study at the end if you have ample time left.

Simply relying on textbooks for CEED exam preparation is not enough. It is because the CEED exam will evaluate the conceptual understanding of the candidate and also whether they are able to use those concepts to solve various types of problems.

So, along with the textbooks, the candidate also need to solve sample papers. In fact, the candidate can start solving sample papers very early on in their preparation.

Further, mock tests are another great tool to fine tune one's preparation; mocks, however, unlike sample papers, are meant to be taken closer to the exam.

Here are some of the recommended books that candidates can use for CEED Entrance Exam preparation.

It is, however, recommended that the cadidate goes through the Table of Content of the book they are planning to buy. This will help the candidate check if the said book covers the revised CEED syllabus or not.