CEED Cutoff: Check Category-Wise Qualifying Marks, Previous Year Cutoffs PDF

CEED Cutoff: Check Category-Wise Qualifying Marks, Previous Year Cutoffs PDF

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CEED Application Date:01 Oct' 25 - 31 Oct' 25

Rajyalaxmi VenkatapuramUpdated on 14 Oct 2025, 02:48 PM IST

CEED qualifying cutoff will be released by IIT Bombay. CEED qualifying cutoff for part A will be released by the authorities online. The CEED cut off will be made available on its official site-ceed.iitb.ac.in. The CEED cut off will be released in the form of a mean and a standard deviation. The mean and standard deviation is calculated based on the performance of all the candidates who appeared for CEED entrance exam Part A. Read the complete article to know more about CEED cut-off.

This Story also Contains

  1. CEED 2025 Cutoff Part-A (Mean & Deviation)
  2. Factors Determining CEED Cut off Exam
  3. Previous Year CEED Cutoff
  4. CEED Cut off
  5. CEED Cutoff - Important Highlights
  6. CEED Shortlisting Criteria
  7. Previous Years' CEED Exam Cutoffs
  8. CEED Result
CEED Cutoff: Check Category-Wise Qualifying Marks, Previous Year Cutoffs PDF
CEED Cutoff

CEED 2025 Cutoff Part-A (Mean & Deviation)

Category

CEED Cut off 2025

Mean

45.48

Deviation

16.98

CEED Qualifying Cutoff 2024

Category

CEED 2024 Cut-off for Part A

Open

50.26

EWS

45.23

OBS

45.23

PwD

25.13

SC

25.13

ST

25.13

CEED Cut off 2024 Part A

ParticularCEED 2024 cut off

Mean Deviation

41.90

Standard Deviation

16.72

CEED Part A Cutoff 2023

Particular

CEED Part A Cutoff

Mean

22.59

Standard Deviation

11.82

CEED Part A Cutoff 2022

Particular

CEED Part A Cutoff

Mean

18.62

Standard Deviation

11.93

Factors Determining CEED Cut off Exam

Aspiring students need to obtain the specified minimum percentage of CEED total marks as per their category to qualify for Part A. As per the CEED cutoff for IIT Bombay category, the CEED Part A cut off is calculated in the following aspect mentioned in the table.

Factors calculating CEED Part A Cut off

Particular

CEED Cut off marks for the Open category

CEED Cut off marks for the OBC-NCL category

CEED Cut off marks for ST, SC, and PWD category

CEED Cutoff

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

The cutoff for OBC-NCL category candidates will be 0.9?

The cutoff SC, ST, and PWD categories will be 0.5δ

Previous Year CEED Cutoff

As per the previous year trends, the qualifying marks for CEED expected are around 25 marks for OPEN category candidates, 23 marks for OBC/ EWS, and 13 marks for SC/ST/PWD category candidates. The final figures depend on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of applicants. Aspirants can also check the previous year CEED cutoff below.

CEED 2023 Cutoff

Particular

CEED 2023 cutoff

Mean Deviation

22.59

Standard Deviation

11.82

CEED 2022 Cutoff

Category

CEED Part A Cut-off Marks

Open

24.58

EWS

22.12

OBC

22.12

PwD

12.29

SC

12.29

ST

12.29

CEED Cut off

The IIT Bombay CEED cutoff is determined by certain parameters. The CEED cut off mark for Part A is the minimum mark students need to secure to qualify for Part A. Note that CEED Part B cutoff will be evaluated only if the candidate had qualified for Part A.

Aspiring students are required to secure a minimum CEED rank for IIT Bombay and other IIT campuses to gain M.Des admission at Kanpur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Delhi, Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, and IISc Bangalore.

The CEED qualifying cut off is the minimum score that candidates need to qualify for the next stage of the admission process. The cutoff varies depending on the programme, category, and institute of the candidates. The CEED exam comprises of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is a computer-based test that evaluates the candidates’ design aptitude and analytical skills. Part B is a pen-and-paper test that assesses the candidates’ drawing, creativity, and communication skills. Only the candidates who score above the CEED Part A cut off are shortlisted for Part B evaluation. The final CEED score is calculated based on the marks obtained in Part B only.

The final CEED score is calculated by giving 25% and 75% weight to marks obtained in Part-A and Part B respectively. Based on the past year's CEED cut-off, we mention the qualifying marks. Candidates can check the CEED cutoff for IIT for reference purposes.

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CEED Expected Qualifying Marks

Categories

CEED Minimum Qualifying Marks

Minimum percentage required in Part A for shortlisting

Open

27.30

10%

OBC-NCL/EWS

24.57

9%

SC/ST

13.65

5%

PwD

13.65

5%

Factors Determining CEED Cut off

  • Cutoff trends of previous years

  • The difficulty level of the exam

  • Performance of the candidates in the exam

  • Total number of candidates appearing in CEED 2024

  • No. of seat Intake

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CEED Cutoff - Important Highlights

Candidates can check out the important highlights of the CEED cut off, which are mentioned below.

  • The question paper for CEED consist of two parts - Part A and Part B.

  • The first part of CEED i.e. Part A is a computer-based test that evaluates the candidates’ design aptitude and analytical skills. Only the candidates who score above the Part A cutoff are shortlisted for Part B evaluation.

  • Part B is a pen-and-paper test that assesses the candidates’ drawing, creativity, and communication skills. The final CEED score is calculated based on the marks obtained in Part B only.

  • Based on the score of Part B the concerned authority prepared the CEED merit list which includes both the opening and closing ranks of the candidates who qualified for the CEED counselling stage.

  • The closing rank will be the cutoff of CEED.

  • Each participating institute has a different cutoff.

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CEED Marks vs rank

The correlation between CEED marks and rank is a critical factor in determining a candidate’s admission into a design program. Higher CEED marks usually translate to a lower rank, increasing the chances of securing a seat in a preferred institute. Therefore, the candidates have to obtain good marks and CEED rank for IIT Bombay admission and into other participating institutes.

CEED Minimum Qualifying Percentage of Marks

CEED part B will be evaluated manually for the candidates who qualify for part A. CEED part B contains a subjective question and there are no model solutions for the same. The minimum percentage is mentioned in the table below.

Minimum Qualifying Percentage - Part A

Category

CEED Cutoff (Minimum percentage of marks in Part A to be shortlisted for Part B)

Open/General

10%

OBC (NCL)

9%

SC/ ST/ PwD

5%

CEED Shortlisting Criteria

IIT Bombay will release the CEED shortlisting criteria online. The formula to calculate the CEED cutoff may change from the previous year. The expected formula to determine CEED shortlisting criteria is as follows: 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 Part-A of CEED.

The µ and σ will be rounded off after the first decimal place. The candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall have to fulfil a relaxed cut-off mark, which will be:

  • 0.9? for OBC-NCL

  • 0.9? for EWS

  • 0.5? for SC/ST

  • 0.5? for PwD

The shortlisting criteria for CEED will be announced by IIT Bombay, the conducting authority of CEED. The tentative formula and factors that determine the shortlisting criteria are based on the previous year’s trends and may change due to various reasons. Candidates should check the official website of CEED for the latest updates on the CEED shortlisting criteria.

Previous Years' CEED Exam Cutoffs

Candidates can find below the CEED prevous year cutoff for 2022, 2021, and 2020. IIT Bombay has not officially released the cutoff of CEED 2022.

CEED cutoff 2022

Particulars

Category

Gen

OBC - NCL

SC/ST

PwD

Part A Qualifying Mark

24.58

22.12

12.29

12.29

Qualifying CEED Score

30

27

15

15

CEED cutoff 2021

Particulars

Category

Gen

OBC - NCL

SC/ST

PwD

Part A Qualifying Mark

38

34.2

19

19

Qualifying CEED Score

30

27

15

15

CEED 2020 Cutoff

For reference, candidates can go through CEED 2020 qualifying marks in Part A of the exam as well as CEED score in the table below:

Category

CEED 2020 Part A Qualifying Marks

CEED Qualifying Score 2020

Open

38

30

OBC-NCL

34.2

27

SC

19

15

ST

19

15

PwD

19

15

CEED Result

IIT Bombay will declare the CEED result in online mode. Aspirants can the result of CEED by entering the required credentials in the login window. Aspirants will also have to download the CEED scorecard from the official website of CEED. CEED scorecard is valid for one year from the date of the result declaration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will IIT Bombay release the CEED cut off marks?
A:

The CEED cut off marks will be released by IIT Bombay after the declaration of the results.

Q: How can I check my CEED result and scorecard?
A:

You can check your CEED result and scorecard by entering your email id and password in the login window on the official website of CEED. The result will display your marks obtained in Part A and Part B, and your qualifying status. The scorecard will contain your details, such as name, roll number, photograph, signature, category, and CEED score and rank.  

Q: What is the validity of the CEED scorecard?
A:

The CEED scorecard is valid for one year from the date of its issue.  

Q: What are the factors which determined the CEED cutoff?
A:

The factors determined while preparing the CEED cutoff for IIT Bombay are as follows

  • Total number of candidates appearing in the CEED

  • Previous year cutoff trends

  • Number of seat availability

  • Students performance in the entrance test

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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.


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.