CEED Exam Date:18 Jan' 26 - 18 Jan' 26
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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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.
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.
Particulars | CEED 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 |
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay is the responsible authority who conducts the CEED entrance exam for MDes admission.
The date of the CEED exam is January 18, 2026.
The CEED 2026 notification will be released on October 1, 2025.
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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