Industrial / Product Design

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.

You can purchase CEED books from online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Kindle. Offline, you can find them in local bookstores, public libraries, or coaching centers like BRDS, Pahal Design, and Silica. There are also many platforms which provide CEED study material and preparation Articles online.

IIT Bombay has revised the syllabus for the CEED 2024 exam. This means the candidate can’t blindly follow the exam preparation that are already available in the market. 

What you can do is check if any the latest edition of CEED exam preparation study materia has 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.

Why should I use the best study material for CEED 2024 exam preparation?

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.

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.