CEED Exam Date:18 Jan' 26 - 18 Jan' 26
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) released the CEED scorecard online at ceed.iitb.ac.in which can be downloaded from March 10 to June 11, 2025. The CEED result 2025 was declared on March 05. Along with the result, the authorities also releases the qualifying marks. Earlier, IIT Bombay released the CEED cutoff 2025 in the form of mean and standard deviation. The Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) was conducted on January 19 in two parts, which are Part - A and Part - B. Through this article, candidates can check CEED result evaluation criteria for both parts. Continue reading for more details on CEED exam result evaluation criteria.
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The authorities released the CEED 2025 evaluation criteria in the official brochure at ceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/. Candidates can check the below evaluation criteria for both parts.
The CEED part A marks will be used to shortlist the candidates.
Only the shortlisted candidates from Part-A will be manually evaluated in their Part-B answer booklets. Part-B includes subjective questions, without model solutions for them. The Part-B is evaluated holistically depending on the criteria that is given in the questions.
NOTE - Candidates must keep in mind that there is no provision for re-evaluation or re-totalling in the CEED 2025 exam. If there are any requests or correspondence for re-evaluation or re-totalling will not be taken into consideration. Also, requests for showing the answer books will not be considered.
Candidates can check the below CEED 2025 exam scoring system:
The final score is calculated as follows.
Final Score = 0.25 × Marks obtained in Part - A + 0.75 × Marks obtained in Part - B
The CEED Part A marks consist of 150 in total and maximum time allotted is one hour. Part - A consists of three sections (NAT, MSQ, and MCQ). Candidates can check the below tabular form for more details on question paper pattern.
Section | Number of questions | Question number | Marks for each correct answer | Marks for each wrong answer | Marks for each question that is not attempted | Total marks |
NAT (Numerical Answer Type) | 8 | 1 - 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
MSQ (Multiple Select Question) | 10 | 9-18 | Partial Marking | -1 | 0 | 40 |
MCQ (Multiple-Choice Question) | 26 | 19-44 | 3 | -0.5 | 0 | 78 |
Total | 44 | 1-44 | 150 |
The Part - B marks consist of 100 in total and duration of the exam is two hours. Part - B includes five questions to test a candidate's design, drawing and writing skills. The questions in Part - B will be displayed on the computer screen and candidates must write their answers in the answer booklet provided by the examiner. Candidates must tick the appropriate box on the computer screen to indicate that they have answered the question. While PwD candidates must use a scribe, as assistance in attempting the Part - B is not allowed, as the question is determined to evaluate the candidate’s drawing skill.
NOTE
The Part - B answer booklets will be collected after the examination.
Candidates must answer Part - B questions mandatory.
The CEED part - A and part - B must be completed within the allotted time for each part.
Section | Number of questions | Question number | Partial marks | Negative marks | Marks |
Sketching | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | 20 |
Creativity | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | 20 |
Form Sentivity | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | 20 |
Visual Sensitivity | 1 | 4 | Yes | No | 20 |
Problem Identification | 1 | 5 | Yes | No | 20 |
Total | 5 | 1-5 | 100 |
On Question asked by student community
Hii
Common Entrance Examination for Design is a test includes design aptitude, your creativity, visualisation, problem-solving, and also analytical ability.
CEED exam structure is divided in 2 parts (PART A & PART B) and you can check what to study and syllabus of CEED on career360 https://design.careers360.com/articles/ceed-syllabus-2025
CEED syllabus includes:
Visualization and spatial ability
Design thinking and problem solving
Drawing skills
Creativity
Communication skills
Analytical and logical reasoning
Environmental and social awareness
Observation and design sensitivity Also includes topics on form, function, aesthetics, and technical drawing.
Hello Anushka,
Thanks for reaching out!
You can definitely prepare for CEED to pursue UI/UX design.since you're not from design background you'll need 4-6 months of focused prepration.
Focus on:
Sketching
Visual communication
Design concepts
User experience basics
Problem - solving skills
Past CEED papers.
Practice drawings, story boarding, Idea generation daily.
You can also take online courses to learn design fundamentals and tools.
Consistency and practice matter most!
get all the detailed info here:
https://design.careers360.com/articles/ceed-syllabus
All the best!
Hello sir,
Thanks for reaching out!
Yes, you still have a good chance even with a mid CEED score, if the rest of your profile is strong. While the CEED score is important, most of the institutes use full selection process that includes your CEED score(Part A and B), Portfolio and often an interview or studio tests.Your 6 years of experience, strong portfolio and relevant coursera certificates can add significant value during admission in IITDM, Srishti etc which consider the overall profile not just the rank.
You can get free study material for the CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) from several reliable sources. Here's a simple list of where to find it:
Official CEED Website
Go to the
CEED official site (ceed.iitb.ac.in)
for previous year question papers and sample papers. They are the best for understanding the exam pattern.
NID and CEED Prep YouTube Channels
Many educators and toppers upload free tutorials, sketching tips, design aptitude tricks, and analysis of previous papers.
Telegram Groups
Search for “CEED preparation” on Telegram. Many groups share PDFs, notes, sketching practice sheets, and mock tests.
Free Blogs and Websites
Look for blogs like Pahal Design, BRDS, and Design Aspirants. They often post free reading material, tips, and past year questions.
Reddit and Quora
On platforms like Reddit or Quora, search for CEED preparation threads. Toppers often share their notes and resources.
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