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    CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria for Part A & Part B

    CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria for Part A & Part B

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 04 Mar 2026, 12:30 PM IST

    IIT Bombay, IDC has specified the CEED 2026 result evaluation criteria in the official information brochure and is available on the official website - ceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates who appear for the CEED entrance exam can use the evaluation framework to verify how candidates’ performances in different parts of the exam are assessed and how the final CEED 2026 result and ranks are prepared. IIT Bombay has declared the CEED result 2026 on March 4, 2026. To be considered for admission through CEED 2026, candidates must appear for both Part A and Part B of the examination. Only those who meet the required qualifying criteria in Part A will have their Part B answers evaluated.

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    1. CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Overview
    2. CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria for Part A
    3. CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria for Part B
    CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria for Part A & Part B
    CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria

    Read the article below to learn about the CEED result evaluation criteria 2026 for Part A and Part B, the processes involved and more.

    CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Overview

    The CEED 2026 examination consists of two parts:

    • Part A: Computer-based objective test
    • Part B: Offline subjective test

      Candidates must qualify Part A to be eligible for Part B evaluation. The CEED 2026 result will be declared based on the candidate’s performance in both sections, and only shortlisted candidates will be assigned a CEED rank.

    CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria for Part A

    Candidates can refer to the pointers below for details on the CEED result evaluation criteria for Part A. Candidates can refer to the pointers below when estimating their Part A score using the CEED 2026 answer key.

    • Marks obtained in Part A are used only for shortlisting candidates for Part B evaluation
    • There is no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking, or retotalling of Part A marks
    • The CEED cut-off for Part A is calculated using a statistical formula based on the mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ) of marks obtained by all candidates
    • The cut-off (?) for Part-A marks for the Open category will be ? + (?⁄2) = ?, where ? and ? are the average marks and standard deviation of the distribution of marks obtained by ALL the candidates in Part-A of CEED 2026. The ?, and ? will be rounded off to two decimal places.
    • Relaxed cut-offs apply for reserved categories
    • OBC-NCL / EWS: 0.9 × δ
    • SC / ST / PwD: 0.5 × δ
    • Candidates who do not meet the Part A cut-off will not have their Part B answers evaluated
    • The Part A question paper, draft answer key, and candidate response sheet will be made available on the official website
    • Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the draft answer key within the stipulated period
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    CEED 2026 Result Evaluation Criteria for Part B

    Part B of CEED is a subjective, pen-and-paper test that evaluates candidates’ drawing skills, creativity, communication, and problem-solving abilities. CEED Part B has 5 questions that candidates need to attempt in the offline examination. The evaluation rules for Part B are as follows:

    • Only candidates who qualify Part A will have their Part B answers evaluated
    • There is no model solution for Part B questions because of subjective evaluation
    • Answers are evaluated holistically based on predefined criteria for each type of question such as:
    • Sketching
    • Creativity
    • Form Sensitivity
    • Visual Sensitivity
    • Problem Identification
    • There is no provision for re-evaluation or retotalling of Part B marks
    • Evaluated Part B answer booklets will not be shared with candidates
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    CEED Part B answers are evaluated manually by design experts and carry a significant 75% weight in the final CEED score. This evaluation is highly subjective, focusing on the quality of ideas and communication.

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