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iMADE course curriculum for UCEED Entrance Exam:

 
  • Design Fundamentals, SCAMPER (Mind Mapping & Brainstorming)
  • Basics of Drawing
  • Visualizing 3D shapes, space and application
  • Ergonomics
  • Perspective Drawing
  • Light and shadow
  • Human Anatomy and Proportional scaling
  • Pictorial and diagrammatic understanding
  • Critical thinking
  • Color Theory
  • Psychology and Application of Color
  • Lateral Thinking
  • Observation and design sensitivity
  • Environmental and Social awareness
  • Language and Creativity
  • Creative Thinking and Writing
  • Psychoanalysis of Drawing
  • Metamorphosis
  • English Comprehension
  • History of Artefact
  • History of Art
  • History of Design
  • Sustainable Design Responses
  • Anthropomorphism (Character Design)
  • Comic book creation and Sequential Drawing
  • Signage and Info graphics
  • Communication Design
  • Typography and Calligraphy
  • Futuristic Design
  • Product Designing
  • Product Dissection
  • Interior Designing basics
  • Compositions
  • Analysis of Design Layout
  • Diagrammatic Aptitude
  • Numerical Aptitude
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-verbal Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • GK & Current Affairs
  • Portfolio Preparation
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UCEED 2026 Examination Overview

Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design

What is UCEED?

UCEED is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to the B.Des program at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. It is open to candidates from ANY STREAM (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities) who completed Class XII last year or are appearing this year.

Note: Physics, Chemistry, and Math are required only for central seat allocation at specific institutes.

Question Paper & Pattern

Total Duration: 3 Hours | Medium: English

PART A: Computer Based
240 Marks | 2.5 Hours
  • Section 1: NAT
    18 Questions (4 Marks each)
    No multiple choices | No negative marking
  • Section 2: MSQ
    18 Questions (4 Marks each)
    -1 Negative Marking
  • Section 3: MCQ
    32 Questions (3 Marks each)
    -0.71 Negative Marking
PART B: Drawing/Written
60 Marks | 30 Minutes
  • 2 Subjective Questions
    Drawn/written in a physical answer book
  • Drawing Skills: Proportion, line quality, composition, perspective, and shading
  • Design Aptitude: Capability to respond to problems with ingenuity and empathy

Syllabus of UCEED Entrance Exam

PART-A: Computer-Based Topics
Visualization and Spatial Ability Pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test understanding of transformation/manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects, spatial relationships, and everyday mechanical/scientific concepts.
Observation and Design Sensitivity Ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things and events. Focus on thinking critically, applying attention to detail, reasoning, and aesthetic outcomes.
Environmental and Social Awareness General awareness of factors like climate, population, and pollution. Includes history of art, sculpture, literature, and socially responsible design responses.
Analytical and Logical Reasoning Ability to discern patterns, weigh arguments against criteria, and use structured thinking to deduce responses from passages or data interpretation.
Language and Creativity Proficiency in Standard English, grammar, and reading comprehension. Ability to think creatively in terms of alternatives and “out of the box” innovation.
Design Thinking and Problem Solving Ability to use visual analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols. Includes identifying problems, generating alternatives, and evaluating solutions.
PART-B: Drawing & Design Aptitude
Drawing Skills Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, perspective, and shading.
Design Aptitude Capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems or situations with ingenuity and empathy.

Eligibility for UCEED 2026

Criterion 1 Age Limit

Candidates must meet the following birth date requirements:

  • OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL: Born on or after October 1, 2001.
  • SC/ST/PwD: Born on or after October 1, 1996.
Criterion 2 Number of Attempts
A candidate can attempt UCEED for a maximum of two times, provided the attempts are made in consecutive years.
Criterion 3 Qualifying Examination

Candidates from ALL STREAMS (Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities) are eligible if they:

  • Passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2025.
  • Are appearing for the qualifying exam for the first time in 2026.
Ineligibility: Those who appeared for the first time in their qualifying exam in 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible.

UCEED Important Dates 2026:

BDes 2026-27 Seat Matrix

New March 13, 2026

The following shows the category-wise distribution of available seats in the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes across multiple IIT and IIITDM institutes for the upcoming academic year.

IDC School of Design,
IIT Bombay
37 Total
Open14
Open-PwD1
EWS4
EWS-PwD0
OBC-NCL9
OBC-NCL-PwD1
SC5
SC-PwD0
ST3
ST-PwD0
Department of Design,
IIT Delhi
20 Total
Open7
Open-PwD0
EWS1
EWS-PwD1
OBC-NCL6
OBC-NCL-PwD0
SC3
SC-PwD0
ST2
ST-PwD0
Department of Design,
IIT Guwahati
56 Total
Open22
Open-PwD1
EWS5
EWS-PwD1
OBC-NCL14
OBC-NCL-PwD1
SC8
SC-PwD0
ST4
ST-PwD0
Department of Design,
IIT Hyderabad
30 Total
Open12
Open-PwD0
EWS3
EWS-PwD0
OBC-NCL7
OBC-NCL-PwD1
SC5
SC-PwD0
ST1
ST-PwD1
Department of Design,
IIT Indore
16 Total
Open6
Open-PwD0
EWS2
EWS-PwD0
OBC-NCL3
OBC-NCL-PwD1
SC3
SC-PwD0
ST1
ST-PwD0
Department of Design,
IIT Roorkee
20 Total
Open8
Open-PwD0
EWS2
EWS-PwD0
OBC-NCL5
OBC-NCL-PwD0
SC2
SC-PwD1
ST2
ST-PwD0
Design Discipline,
IIITDM Jabalpur
66 Total
Open25
Open-PwD1
EWS7
EWS-PwD0
OBC-NCL17
OBC-NCL-PwD1
SC9
SC-PwD1
ST5
ST-PwD0
Grand Total Across
All Institutes
245 Grand Total
Total Open94
Total Open-PwD3
Total EWS24
Total EWS-PwD2
Total OBC-NCL61
Total OBC-NCL-PwD5
Total SC35
Total SC-PwD2
Total ST18
Total ST-PwD1
*EWS: Economically Weaker Section
*OBC-NCL: Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer
*SC: Scheduled Caste
*ST: Scheduled Tribe

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