CEED

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.

Here are some of the important traits of CEED best books.

• These books will be written in layman terms and explain the concepts lucidly.

• Contain few to no errors.

• They will also be as per the latest and revised CEED syllabus.

• They will also have enough problem sets, typically at the end of each chapter, that the candidate can practice and thus hone their problem-solving skills and better understand the concepts.

• Are usually written by a well-known publisher or author.

Candidates can find best books for CEED preparation online, from Amazon, Flipkart or Kindle. They can also purchase books from book stores or coaching centres. CEED study material is also available online in the form of articles and videos.

No, CEED syllabus is not revised. What you can do is check if any of the latest editions of CEED exam preparation study materials have been released in the market. If not, you can even use the old books, but make sure that you cover the relevant topics only. 

Also, read the reviews of the book, if available, to get an idea reading the quality of the study material.

IIT Bombay is exam conducting body for CEED 2026. The institute, however, doesn't prescribed any study material for the exam. 

We at Shiksha.com have compiled a list of recommended books for CEED after consulting previous years' CEED question papers. The names suggested by toppers and experts have also been taken into account when compiling this list.

Good study material will typically cover the updated CEED syllabus, will be well written, contain examples and images, etc.

In Part B of the CEED exam, aspirants will be evaluated out of 100 marks. In this paper, the candidate will have to attempt questions related to Drawing, Creativity, Communication, and Problem Solving. Part B carries 75% weightage.

The exam will evaluate the ability of the candidate to draw products, people, scenes, etc., and also their capability to understand the user and the context. Additionally, the candidate must also have the skills to communicate concepts and ideas clearly using texts and visuals. 

CEED 2026 will have two parts - Part A and Part B. Part A will be conducted as a computer-based test, whereas Part B will be conducted offline. The candidate will be provided answer booklets by the invigilator, where they have enter their answers. 

After the conclusion of the exam, the candidate has to return the answer booklets of Part B to the invigilator. Note that Part B answer booklets will only be evaluated if the candidate qualfiies Part A.

The final score of CEED 2026 will be calculated by giving weightage to Part A and Part B.

The difficulty level of CEED exam is maintained by authorities over the years. However, most design aspirants share that if the difficulty level of all design entrance exams conducted for PG level courses is compared then CEED is slightly easier than the NID Entrance Exam. This is primarily because the drawing questions asked in NID DAT are considered to be tougher than those put forth in the CEED exam.

The syllabus for CEED 2026 is such that candidates are evaluated on the basis of their aptitude in the field of design. Important topics that candidates should study while preparing for Part A and Part B of the exam are as follows: