The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). The exam is designed to assess the aptitude and skills of candidates seeking admission to undergraduate design programs (B.Des) at premier institutes in India, including IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi,[2] IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur.[3]
 Official Logo of UCEED 2025 | |
| Acronym | UCEED |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on behalf of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India |
| Purpose | Admission to undergraduate design programs (B.Des) |
| Year started | 2015 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Offered | Once a year |
| Languages | English |
| Annual number of test takers |  13,549 (2023)
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| Website | https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/ |
History
editUCEED was first introduced in 2015 as a standardized entrance examination for aspiring design students. Over the years, it has gained prominence as one of the key exams for undergraduate design education in India. The exam is organized by IIT Bombay under the guidance of the UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee.[4]
Eligibility criteria
editCandidates who have passed the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities) are eligible to appear for UCEED.[5] There is an age limit for candidates, which is different for general and reserved categories.[6] Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times in consecutive years.[7]
Exam structure
editUCEED is a computer-based test that evaluates candidates on various aspects such as:[8]
- Visualization and Spatial Ability: Assessing the understanding of practical and conceptual aspects of design and drawing.
- Observation and Design Sensitivity: Gauging the ability to observe and respond to the details, context, and the subtle differences in visual properties.
- Environmental and Social Awareness: Testing the knowledge of general awareness of environmental factors and the impact of design on society.
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Evaluating the candidates' capacity to analyze and logically interpret data and situations.
- Language and Creativity: Understanding of English language proficiency and creative writing skills.
The exam is divided into three sections:[9]
- NAT (Numerical Answer Type): No options are provided. The answer is a number that needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard.
- MSQ (Multiple Select Questions): More than one correct answer needs to be selected from the options provided.
- MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions): Only one correct answer needs to be selected from the given options.
Participating institutes
editThe following institutes accept UCEED scores for admission to their B.Des programs:[10]
In addition to these institutes, several other institutes also use UCEED scores for admission to their design programs.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "UCEED 2023 seat allotment result for round 1 releases today". Education Times. 11 April 2023.
- ^ "IIT-Delhi to Offer Design Course BDes, Admissions via UCEED". News18. 13 September 2021.
- ^ UCEED Official Website (11 April 2023). "Participating Institutes".
- ^ "IIT CEED, UCEED 2021 mock tests released for exam on January 17". Scroll. 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Entrance tests for students of all pre-university streams to try". Deccan Herald. 20 December 2023.
- ^ "UCEED 2024 Applications Commence, Apply Until October 31". Jagran Josh. 3 October 2023.
- ^ "IIT Bombay UCEED 2024 registrations begin; Check exam, eligibility details". Times of India. 4 October 2023.
- ^ "UCEED 2016: Important examination details". India Today. 4 November 2015.
- ^ "UCEED, CEED 2024: Revised Syllabus for Design Exam issued by IIT Bombay". Telegraph India. 16 March 2015.
- ^ "UCEED 2024 Registration To End Today, Apply Now!". Free Press Journal. 2 April 2024.
- ^ "IIT Delhi To Launch 4-year BDes Program From Next Year, Admission On Basis Of UCEED". ABP Live. 14 September 2021.
- ^ "UCEED 2024: Result declared at uceed.iitb.ac.in". Business Standard. 8 March 2024.