Industrial / Product Design

Part A of the CEED 2026 question paper will have three types of questions:

• NAT (Numerical Answer Type): 8 questions
• MSQ (Multiple Select Question): 10 questions
• MCQ (Multiple Choice Question): 26 questions 

The MSQ and MCQ type questions will have partical scoring.

For instance, each NAT question carries 4 marks. Also, each MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given. 

If you get all the correct options, you will be awarded 4 marks. However, if all four options are correct, and you select only three correct options, you will get 3 marks.

IIT Bombay conducts the CEED entrance exam for M.Des and PhD courses. So, yes, you can take the CEED 2026 exam if you plan to get admission to the PhD program offered by participating colleges. 

If you qualify in the CEED exam, you will have to apply directly to the participaiting institute. The institute may have additional admission rounds or eligibility criteria.

Yes, CEED participating colleges may conduct the admission rounds. Each participating institute can have its own eligibility criteria and admission rounds. Candidates should check the institute portal for updates. 

IIT Delhi will release the list of provisionally selected candidates on its admission portal. The list will include the names and application reference numbers of candidates selected for admission. Shortlisted candidates will have to complete the remaining formalities to confirm their admission. 

The design task/interview for admission to the M. Des. in Department of Design, IIT Delhi is being held.

• As part of the design task/interview, the candidate is required to upload their digital portfolio. The portfolio must include the candidate's five best projects (maximum size: 10 MB).
• The filename of the PDF must be your IIT Delhi application number. The candidate may carry their physical portfolio on the day of the interview as well, but it is not mandatory.   

IIT Bombay will not conduct any Joint Counseling for CEED. Instead, the participating colleges will conduct the counseling at an institute level. The candidate will have to go to the admission portal of the institute and fill in the counseling registration form. The counseling admission portal will have all the relevant details pertaining to the admission process, seat matrix, eligibility, etc. 

Within toy design, students can specialize in specific areas based on their interests and career goals. Some common specializations include:

Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

Toy design is a specialisation of design that is not limited to the development of a product. It also involves a quality check for safety standards and scientific research. The toy industry is categorised into action hero figures, plush toys, dolls, arts & crafts, puzzles, games, building sets, outdoor games, electronics and sports toys.

The industry requires a professional who is innovative and has great observational skills. The toy design course is designed to equip students with basic skills and knowledge that revolve around toys, their manufacturing, designing, production and promotion.

Go through the admission process mentioned below that you might encounter while applying for a toy design course.

• Certain colleges enrol students based on merit while others admit students on per first come first get basis.
• Most of the colleges provide admission to toy design courses through a common entrance exam or a separate entrance exam.
• The entrance exam held by the college might include a written exam or a personal interview.
• The application process varies from college to college or university to university.