Design Entrance Exam

Yes, there is partial marking in UCEED 2025 exam for MSQ and MCQ based questions. 

For instance, for MSQ questions, If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen, the candidate will be awarded 3 marks (out of 4). Meanwhile, if only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen, the candidate will be allocated the full 4 marks.

The identity of the candidates will be verified by invigilators as well as IIT representatives. If the identity of any candidate is in doubt, the candidate may not be
allowed to appear for the examination. 

However, at their discretion, the authorities may permit the candidate to appear in UCEED 2025 after completing certain formalities. However, No extra time will be allowed for time lost to complete these formalities. If candidates with doubtful identities are permitted to appear, their candidature will be subject to the decision of UCI Committee, which will be final and binding.

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.

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.

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.

The candidate will receive a compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in Part A and 20 minutes for Part B. The compensatory time for Part-A cannot be transferred
to Part-B and vice versa.

The candidate must go through the detailed guidelines for using a scribe services given in the information brochure. 

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.

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.

Also, if the candidate doesn't complete the application process by October 2025, they will have to pay a late fee of INR to apply between November 1 and 7, 2025.

The IITs will not conduct any spot rounds after the completion of the regular counseling rounds. 

UCEED 2025 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.

To be considered for seat allocation, foreign national candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements.

UCEED seat allotment for foreign nationals will be held online. Eligible candidates may apply 

The candidate is urged to go through the admission process carefully. Read the details given in the admission brochure.