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CEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)

CEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)

Edited By Rajyalaxmi Venkatapuram | Updated on Aug 01, 2025 04:22 PM IST | #CEED
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CEED  Exam Date : 18 Jan' 2026 - 18 Jan' 2026

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has announced the CEED 2026 exam date online officially. The CEED exam date is announced as January 18, 2026 that will be conducted on Sunday. Also, the timings of the CEED exam 2026 have been provided online as it will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Aspiring candidates planning to obtain MDes admission need to mark the CEED 2026 exam date.

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  1. CEED 2026 Exam Date and Time
  2. CEED Eligibility 2026
  3. CEED Application Dates & Process
CEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)
CEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)

The authorities also announced that the details of CEED 2026 will be released on October 1, 2025. The CEED 2026 important dates will be made available online at the official website - ceed.iitb.ac.in. Hence the candidates interested are advised to keep an eye on the official website of CEED. Continue to read more about the CEED 2026 exam date as it includes information on eligibility, application dates and process, syllabus, exam centres and more.

CEED 2026 Exam Date and Time

Aspirants can check the CEED 2026 exam date which is made available on the CEED web portal officially. The CEED entrance exam will be conducted on January 18, 2026 which is Sunday. Candidates to note that the CEED 2026 timings for the exam are from 9 AM to 12 PM. Aspirants can take a look at a glance where the CEED important dates 2026 have been provided in the table below.

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ParticularsCEED Dates 2026

CEED notification release date

October 1, 2025

CEED 2026 application form start date

First week of October 2025

Last date to submit the CEED application form 2026 without late fee

Last week of October 2025

CEED application form last date with late fee

November 2025

CEED 2026 exam date

January 18, 2026

CEED 2026 exam timings

9 AM to 12 Noon

CEED Eligibility 2026

IIT Bombay conducts the CEED entrance exam to offer CEED admission for the MDes programme. Through CEED scores, candidates will be able to apply for MDes admission into the CEED participating institutions. The CEED participating institutes list will be released online at the official web portal. However, to apply for the CEED entrance exam, candidates must first fulfill the CEED eligibility criteria that will be released through the official brochure.

As per the previous year eligibility criteria of CEED, candidates must have completed a graduate degree/diploma/postgraduate degree program with 3 years of minimum duration, after their 10+2 levels or they must be appearing for final exam of any of these, or must have passed the GD Arts diploma (10+5) by July 2026. Also, there is no age restriction to apply for the CEED 2026 exam.

CEED Application Dates & Process

IIT Bombay will release the CEED 2026 application form in the first week of October 2025 tentatively. Also, along with the CEED exam notification, the application form of CEED will be released online. The CEED registration 2026 will be in online mode only. Candidates need to pay the application fee online during the application process. The CEED registration fee is Rs. 4000 for all other candidates whereas the reservation candidates (SC/ST/PWD) and all women candidates need to pay Rs. 2000.

Based on the CEED application process, candidates also have to upload the required scanned documents such as recent photograph, signature, category certificate if applicable in the specified format and size that will be provided in the official brochure. To make the process easier for the candidates, provided below are the steps to guide on how to fill the CEED application form.

Steps to fill the CEED Application Form 2026

  • Visit the official website - ceed.iitb.ac.in

  • Click on ‘New Registration’

  • Fill in the details asked and the new login credentials will be generated

  • Click on the application form and login using the allotted user Id and password

  • Select your preferred exam centres

  • Upload the required documents

  • Pay the application fee online

  • Submit and take a print out of the CEED application form for future reference

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will the CEED notification 2026 be released?

The CEED 2026 notification will be released on October 1, 2025.

2. When is the CEED exam 2026?

The date of the CEED exam is January 18, 2026.

3. Who is responsible for conducting the CEED 2026 exam?

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay is the responsible authority who conducts the CEED entrance exam for MDes admission. 

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Questions related to CEED

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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.

Actually You'll be eligible for both years CEED 2025 & CEED 2026.


You can give CEED 2025 because during that time you'll be in your last year of graduation and you're eligible to give CEED EXAM while you're in your final year of graduation.


BUT remember one thing that if you are applying in 2026 you will be eligible for year 2027 session which will be loss of your one precious year so be careful and decide what you want.


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