UCEED

The mean and standard deviation for Part-A in UCEED 2023 are 42.80 and 22.05. Which means the percentile should be above 75. Even though the 75 percentile might increase if the exam which conducted is easy. Note that the Part-B answer booklets will be evaluated only if the candidate meets the Part-A cutoff. If the candidate fails to meet the cutoff in Part-A, then the Part-B answer booklet will not be evaluated. The cutoff might vary every year depending on the difficulty of the exam. 

The Part A cutoff marks are released by IIT Bombay on February 8, 2024. The standard and mean deviations of the cut-off were made public. For Part-A (CEED 2024), the mean and standard deviation are 41.90 and 16.72, respectively. Comparatively, CEED 2023 had a mean deviation of 22.59 and a standard deviation of 11.82. The cut-off is utilised to determine which candidates are the shortest; take notice that only those who are shortlisted will have their Part B answer booklets examined. Furthermore, each candidate who makes the short list will receive a merit rank, making them eligible to take part in the seat allocation procedure.

No, there is no change in the UCEED 2026 exam pattern. On its official website, IIT Bombay announced the UCEED 2026 exam syllabus and pattern. The exam will have two parts like previous year.

Candidates can use the previous year's papers to practice for the exam. The more sample papers you solve, the better you will get. The question papers are available on the official website under the download section.

Part A has 57 questions and Part B will have two questions.

IIT Bombay conducted the UCEED 2026 exam on January 18, 2026 from 9 AM- 12 PM. UCEED Test was conducted at the centres. The reporting time was 7 AM.

IIT Bombay released the list of exam centres for UCEED 2026. The name of the exam UCEED 2026 centre allocated to be candidate will be mentioned on the admit card. The candidate can check the list of exam cities in the information brochure. In the previous edition of UCEED the exam was administered in 27 cities across India. The candidate had to select their choice of exam city at the time of filling out the application form.

IIT Bombay usually doesn't make any arrangements like baggage counters. So, it is a good idea for candidates not be bring any unnecessary stuff with them to the exam centre. Also, if the candidate has any doubts, he or she must go through the exam-day guidelines published by exam officials to check if any special arrangements are being made. Since it is unlikely that there will be a baggage counter, the candidate can not afford to bring valuable items and leave it unattended outside the exam hall. It is because if any valuable item is lost, IIT Bombay will not take any responsibility.

The UCEED 2026 exam will be held on January 18, 2026, from 9 am - 12 noon. The exam date and timings will be mentioned on the UCEED 2026 admit card. 

On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report to the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card. Note that latecomers may not be allowed entry inside the exam centre.

The candidate is also urged to carefully go through all the exam-day guidelines for a smooth exam-day experience.

For entry inside the exam hall, the candidate will need a valid ID proof and the admit card.