Checking out the expected cutoff of CEED 2026 will help candidates estimate if they will be shortlisted for Part B evaluation. Since the CEED 2026 final answer key will be released on January 28, 2026, candidates can verify the CEED 2026 expected cutoff marks against their answer key scores to see if they will qualify. IIT Bombay, IDC will release the CEED 2026 cut-off on its official website at ceed.iit.ac.in where candidates can access the CEED 2026 cut-off on February 05, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The CEED 2026 cutoff will be published for the scores in Part A of the CEED 2026 entrance exam. Candidates who qualify for Part A will be shortlisted for evaluation of Part B of CEED 2026. The CEED cutoff for Part A will be released in the format of the mean and a standard deviation.
Using the expected cutoff CEED 2026 will give candidates an early assurance of whether they cleared the CEED 2026 entrance exam. Read all about it in the article below.
Candidates can check out the CEED expected cutoff 2026 using the range given in the table below.
Particulars | CEED Expected Cutoff 2026 |
Mean | 46-52 |
Standard Deviation | 14-18 |
Category | CEED 2026 Expected Cutoff for Part A |
Open | 46-52 |
EWS | 42-46 |
OBC | 42-46 |
PwD | 23-26 |
SC | 23-26 |
ST | 23-26 |
The students who appear for CEED 2026 entrance exam need to obtain a specified percentage to qualify for Part A. The process of calculating the expected CEED cutoff for Part A is given in the table below.
Particulars | Expected CEED Cutoff 2026 |
CEED Cut-off Marks for the Open category | µ + (σ/ 2) = δ where µ and σ are the average marks and standard deviation of the distribution of marks obtained by all the candidates in CEED Part-A. The µ and σ will be rounded off to two decimal places |
CEED Cut off marks for the OBC-NCL Category | The cutoff for OBC-NCL category candidates will be 0.9δ |
CEED Cut off marks for ST, SC, and PWD category | The cutoff SC, ST, and PWD categories will be 0.5δ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CEED 2026 cutoff will be released on February 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Based on the previous years' cutoffs, candidates can have an expected CEED cutoff 2026 with a mean between 46-52 and a standard deviation between 14-18.
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To prepare for M.des exams like CEED or NID DAT, here are some points which you can follow:
Understand the pattern – focus on creativity, design aptitude, and problem-solving.
Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.
Study basics of color, form, and design concepts.
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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.
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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.
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