CEED

In an ideal situation, a candidate will need around 6 months to prepare CEED exam. It is because with enough time in hand, he will be able to go through each topic and also take time to understand the concepts.

But if there is less time, then one need to solve previous year questions paper, take mock test and study topics which are not very difficult. Candidates must go through the syllabus and pattern.

To start with, be judicious with your time and prepare meticulously.

The overall difficulty level for CEED 2023 was from moderate to difficult. There were questions from area, volume and clock. CEED exam has two parts - Part A and Part B. Part A of the exam was rated moderately difficult and Part B was rated easy to moderate. 

CEED 2026 was on January 18, 2026.

The exam analysis for CEED 2026 exam is updated at shiksha.com/design/industrial-product-design/ceed-exam-analysis.

The article covers the detailed analysis of the exam. This includes the types of questions asked, sectional and overall difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, specific questions asked, etc. 

IIT Bombay conducted the CEED 2026 exam on January 18, 2026 (9 am - 12 noon).

Our representatives visited the exam centre and brought you student reaction and exam analysis. The analysis will update you in case there are any technical issues faced by candidates during the exam.

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. But the CEED mock test will have less questions than the real exam.

Purpose of the mock tests is to help the candidate get an idea of the question paper structure and learn about answering process.

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

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.

The official mock tests for CEED will be hosted online at ceed.iitb.ac.in. But note that IIT Bombay hasn't noticed yet whether it will conduct any mock tests or not.

If the mock tests are indeed conducted, they will be held a few days before the actual exam.

To take the mock tests, the candidate will have to go to the official portal and log in. Upon logging in, the mock tests will be displayed on the screen.

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. 

IIT Bombay will not release the detailed list of CEED 2026 exam centres. It has, however, released the list of exam cities where the CEED 2026 exam will be conducted.

The name of the exam centre allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the CEED 2026 admit card.

The allotment of exam centres will be done based on the exam city selected by the candidate, address of the candidate, exam centres available in the selected cities and also seat intake.

Note that each of the exam cities may have one or more exam centres.