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    Documents Required on CEED 2026 Exam Day

    Documents Required on CEED 2026 Exam Day

    Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 16 Jan 2026, 05:40 PM IST

    IIT Bombay, IDC requires candidates to carry CEED 2026 important documents with them when appearing for the entrance exam. The CEED important documents include the CEED 2026 admit card and a few other documents as well. According to the schedule, the CEED Entrance exam 2026 will be conducted on January 18, 2026, between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The CEED admit card 2026 is the most important document that candidates need to carry on the CEED 2026 exam day. The CEED 2026 admit card is available for download from January 2, 2026. Aside from the admit card, candidates also need to carry a few other documents, like a valid photo ID.

    Documents Required on CEED 2026 Exam Day
    Documents Required on CEED 2026 Exam Day

    Students are advised to check the list of documents for the CEED 2026 exam day that need to be carried to ensure the smooth conduct of the entrance exam. Read the article below for more details.

    Documents for CEED 2026 Exam Day

    Candidates appearing for the CEED 2026 must carry the following documents for verification and entry into the examination centre. Not having the necessary documents will exempt the candidate from entering the exam centre.

    Printed CEED Admit Card

    A clear printout of the CEED admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination hall. The CEED 2026 admit card needs to carry the biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) before appearing for the examination. Candidates will have their thumb impressions verified again at the time of admission. It is recommended to ensure that fingerprints are clearly captured.

    Valid Original Photo Identity Proof

    Aside from the CEED admit card 2026, candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof that they can show to the exam authorities on the day of the examination. Entry will be allowed only after the photo ID is verified. The list below includes several options that candidates can carry to the entrance exam.

    • Hall Ticket / Admit Card of the Board Examination with a photograph

    • College or School Identity Card

    • Certificate issued by the School/College Principal (as per Appendix 1 of the CEED Information Brochure)

    • Government-issued Photo ID, such as

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    1. Aadhaar Card

    2. Driving Licence

    3. PAN Card

    4. Voter ID

    5. Passport

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    Candidates are advised to ensure all identity documents are original. Photocopies, scanned copies, or digital versions will not be accepted. Candidates are advised to reach the CEED examination centre 2026 well before the reporting time to complete verification and biometric procedures smoothly.

    Best Items for CEED Entrance Exam 2026

    Aside from the documents specified above, candidates need to carry certain items with them to the CEED entrance examination. The list of necessary equipment has been provided below.

    • Ball Pen (Blue or Black): Candidates must carry their own pen for writing purposes. Candidates are advised to bring ballpoint pens with a clear case to avoid having them confiscated.

    • Drawing Materials: Candidates need to bring certain drawing materials for the CEED 2026 entrance exam, such as:

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    1. Pencils in a transparent pouch

    2. A writing board (A4 size only, optional)

    Candidates need not bring any sketch pens, poster colours or other colouring material for the CEED exam 2026.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the documents required for CEED 2026?
    A:

    Candidates need to bring a valid photo ID proof along with their CEED admit card for the entrance exam.

    Q: What are the options for CEED photo ID verification?
    A:

    Candidates can carry a college or school Identity Card or a Government-issued Photo ID such as an Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport.

    Q: Can we bring printouts of the Photo ID for CEED 2026?
    A:

    Candidates are advised to ensure all identity documents are original. Photocopies, scanned copies, or digital versions will not be accepted. 

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