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    CEED Exam Pattern 2026 Released: Total Marks, Paper Pattern, Mode, Duration, Marking Scheme

    CEED Exam Pattern 2026 Released: Total Marks, Paper Pattern, Mode, Duration, Marking Scheme

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 13 Apr 2026, 03:29 PM IST

    Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay will release the CEED 2027 exam pattern on its official website - ceed.iitb.ac.in. As per the previous year's CEED paper pattern, CEED 2027 will have two sections - Part A and Part B. The CEED 2027 exam duration will be for 3 hours, where in Part A will be of 1 hour and Part B will be of 2 hours. All the candidates are advised to complete the exam in the given duration. Candidates must attempt questions from both parts. While Part A is the objective component of the CEED 2027 exam pattern, Part B is the subjective component. Candidates should check the CEED 2027 exam pattern beforehand to get an idea of the types of questions asked in the CEED exam. Candidates can refer to the previous year's CEED exam pattern for better preparation. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know about CEED 2027 exam pattern, total marks, marking scheme and other important details.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CEED 2027 Exam Pattern - Overview
    2. CEED Exam Pattern 2027 - Part A
    3. CEED Exam Pattern 2027 - Part B
    4. CEED Sample Paper
    CEED Exam Pattern 2026 Released: Total Marks, Paper Pattern, Mode, Duration, Marking Scheme
    CEED 2027 Exam Pattern

    CEED 2027 Exam Pattern - Overview

    Candidates can check the CEED paper pattern 2027 from the table below:

    Particulars

    Details

    Number of Sections

    Two

    Mode of the examination

    • Part A - Online mode (Computer-based test)
    • Part B - Answer Booklet mode

    Type of Questions

    • Part A - NAT, MCQ, MSQ
    • Part B - Design and Drawing-based questions

    Duration of the exam

    3 hours, Part A - 1 hour and Part B - 2 hours

    Medium of Exam

    English

    CEED Exam Pattern 2027 - Part A

    According to the previous year's CEED question paper pattern, Part A will be a computer-based screening test, which will be conducted to scrutinise candidates' visualisation and spatial ability, environmental and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language and creativity, observation, and design sensitivity. The format of the question for part A is mentioned in the table below.

    CEED Exam Pattern: Number of questions

    Candidates can check the CEED Part A marks from the table below.

    Section

    Maximum number of Questions

    Total Marks

    NAT

    08

    32

    MSQ

    10

    40

    MCQ

    26

    78

    Total

    44

    150

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    CEED 2027 Marking Scheme for PG:

    Candidates can refer to the CEED 2027 marking scheme given below. The given data is based on the previous year trends, candidates can refer to the official website for the latest updates.

    Section

    Marks for each correct answer

    Marks for each incorrect answer

    Marks for each question not attempted

    NAT

    4

    0

    0

    MSQ

    Partial Marking

    -1

    0

    MCQ

    3

    - 0.5

    0

    The following is the marking scheme for MSQ:

    Full Marks : + 4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen and none of the incorrect options are chosen

    • Partial Marks : + 3 If all the four options are correct but only three options are chosen
    • Partial Marks : + 2 If three or more options are correct but only two options are chosen, both of which are correct and none of the incorrect options are chosen
    • Partial Marks : + 1 If two or more options are correct but only one option is chosen and it is a correct option and NONE of the incorrect options are chosen
    • Zero Marks : 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e., the question is unanswered)
    • Negative Marks : -1, In all other cases
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    CEED Exam Pattern 2027 - Part B

    As per previous year's CEED exam pattern, Part B of the entrance test will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Part B will test a candidate's design, drawing, creativity, writing and communication skills, and problem-identification skills. The questions in part-B will be displayed on the computer screen and the candidates should write the answers in the answer book that will be provided by the invigilator. These answer booklets of part-B will be collected at the end of the exam. The table below contains the format of the CEED exam pattern pdf and CEED 2027 syllabus part B questions.

    Question Paper Structure of Part B

    The CEED Part B paper pattern is mentioned in detail in the below table.

    Section

    Number of Question

    Marks

    Negative marks

    Sketching

    1

    20

    No

    Creativity

    1

    20

    No

    Form Sensitivity

    1

    20

    No

    Visual Sensitivity

    1

    20

    No

    Problem Identification

    1

    20

    No

    CEED Total Marks

    5

    100


    CEED Sample Paper

    Candidates must practice the CEED sample papers of the previous years to get a clear idea of the exam pattern and marking scheme. Practising the sample papers and CEED previous year question papers will give a fair idea to the candidates about the CEED exam pattern 2027. It will also enhance the speed of the candidates and the accuracy level of answers. Solving the CEED sample paper will help the candidates to know the weak point and get rid of exam fear. The students can also refer to the CEED previous year question paper for getting an idea of what kind of questions to expect.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there a negative marking in CEED 2027?
    A:

    Yes, there will be a negative marking in two sections of CEED question paper Part A. IN MSQ, - 1 mark and in MCQ section, 0.5 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

    Q: What is the duration of CEED 2027?
    A:

    As per the previous year trends, CEED exam duration will be for 3 hours wherein Part A will be 1 hour and 2 hours for Part B section.

    Q: Can I first appear for CEED part B?
    A:

    No, candidates cannot appear for part B first. As Part B will start only after Part A ends. Part A cannot be attempted once Part B commences.

    Q: What is CEED paper B total marks?
    A:

    The total marks of CEED Part B is 100 marks.

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    Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.

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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