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IIT Bombay, IDC will publish the CEED 2026 draft answer key for Part A on January 20, 2026. The draft answer key for CEED 2026 can be accessed at the official website ceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates can use the draft CEED 2026 answer key to verify their responses and estimate their probable score. Furthermore, the draft answer key is subject to change. Candidates can raise objections, challenge the answer key, and upload comments till January 22, 2026, till 5:00 PM. The final answer key for CEED 2026 will be released after considering the candidates' comments on January 28, 2026.
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Candidates can check the article below to learn all about the CEED draft answer key important dates, how to challenge the draft answer key and more in the article below.
Candidates can refer to the table below to check the dates for the CEED answer key 2026.
Particulars | Dates |
January 18, 2026 | |
Release of the CEED 2026 draft answer key | January 20, 2026 |
Last date of uploading comments about CEED draft answer key for Part A | January 22, 2026, till 5:00 PM |
Release of CEED final answer key for Part A | January 28, 2026, 5:00 PM |
Announcement of CEED Cut-off marks for Part A | February 5, 2026, 5:00 PM |
Candidates can download the draft answer key and compare it with their response sheet to estimate their CEED 2026 score. Follow the steps below to download the CEED answer key 2026.
Visit the official CEED website at ceed.iitb.ac.in
Click on the link titled “CEED 2026 Answer Key for Part A” for the draft answer key
Open the answer key in PDF format
Download and save or print the PDF for reference
This comparison helps candidates calculate expected scores before the results are announced.
To review individual responses for Part A, candidates can download their CEED 2026 entrance exam responses:
Go to ceed.iitb.ac.in
Click on “Candidate Responses – Part A”
Log in using the registered email ID and password
View and download the response sheet displayed on the screen
Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the response sheet for future reference.
Candidates can compare their responses to the CEED Draft Answer key to check their scores. However, if discrepancies are found in the draft answer key, candidates can submit objections within the stipulated timeframe. The procedure is as follows:
Log in to the candidate portal using valid credentials
Click on “Enter your comment on responses”
Select the relevant question number from the drop-down list and submit the objection
While raising an objection, candidates must provide a clear explanation and supporting justification. If required, supporting documents can be uploaded via a drive link, which must be shared in the designated field. After evaluating all submissions in consultation with subject experts, IIT Bombay will release the final CEED 2026 answer key, which will be binding.
The CEED Draft Answer Key 2026 is a crucial step in the examination process, allowing candidates to assess performance transparently and raise valid concerns before the results are finalized. Candidates should regularly check the official website to stay updated on all related announcements.
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Understand the pattern – focus on creativity, design aptitude, and problem-solving.
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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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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
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Design concepts
User experience basics
Problem - solving skills
Past CEED papers.
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