CEED Syllabus

The CEED syllabus was revised in the previous edition.

It is very important for the candidate to solve previous years’ question papers. The reason being the question papers will help the candidate identify the types of questions asked, marking scheme, difficult level, etc.

Considering the syllabus for CEED has been revised, the candidate may solve only those questions that are still included in the topic. Carefully go through the revised syllabus and check out the topics; identify the topcis that are same as last year. You can use the question papers and solve questions for the common topics.

CEED exam has two parts Part A and Part B. Part A will include Numerical Answers Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). These questions will be objective type. 

Part B of the question paper will include subjective questions. These questions will test the design, drawing and writing skills.

No, CEED 2026 syllabus has not been changed. It is almost same as CEED 2025. 

As per the syllabus, Part A will have topics like Visualization and spatial ability, Practical and scientific knowledge, Observation and design sensitivity, Environment and society, Analytical and logical reasoning, Language, Creativity, Art and Design knowledge, and Design methods and practices.

Meanwhile, Part B have the following topics: Drawing, Creativity, Communication, and Problem identification. 

Candidates should always prepare for CEED exam after consulting the syllabus. It will help to identify which topics carry more marks and have a higher chance of being asked in exam. You can also know which topics are asked every year.

IIT Bombay has released the syllabus for CEED 2026. When preparing for the exam, the candidate had to also pay special attention to the important topics as they carry more weightage and also have a higher chance of being asked in the exam.

Here are important topics of CEED:

Yes, there is negative marking in CEED Question paper. Section MSQ and  MCQ will have negative marking under Part A. NAT section of Part A will not have any negative marking. CEED Part B will be a subjective paper and will have no negative marking.

The CEED syllabus can be daunting for some candidates. So, if you are not able to complete it, don't panic. The trick in these situations is to first focus on the easy topics and complete the first. If you manage that your anxiety levels will automatically come down. Next move on the moderate difficult topics. If you are able to tackle them, you can start working on the difficult ones. If you get stuck with a topic or problem, it is best to not spend prodigious time trying to master it. Instead move on to the next topic. You can revisit the difficult topic, if you have time.

The topics listed in the CEED syllabus is indicative in nature. Also, the syllabus is exhaustive in the sense that questions may be asked from all or some of the topics. So, the candidate can’t skip any topics when preparing for CEED. 

The candidate is urged to go through the previous years' question papers to get an idea about the paper structure and types of questions asked. That being said, keep in mind that the syllabus has been revised for CEED.

Candidates preparing for the CEED exam need to follow the following syllabus when preparing for Part B of CEED 2026:

• Drawing: Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading. 
• Creativity: Capacity to think out of the box and come up with unique as well as diverse solutions. 
• Communication: Skills to communicate concepts and ideas clearly with the help of text and visuals.
• Problem identification: Capability to understand the user and the context, knowledge of properties of materials, and their appropriate use in design.