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    IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff 2026, Category-Wise Expected Scores, Previous Year Cutoff

    IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff 2026, Category-Wise Expected Scores, Previous Year Cutoff

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 03 Mar 2026, 02:18 PM IST

    The IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff 2026 will be released on their official website - design.iitd.ac.in. Candidates will qualify for the CEED IIT Delhi cutoff 2026 based on their score in CEED 2026. According to the CEED result evaluation criteria 2026, candidates who appear for the CEED entrance exam 2026 have to qualify for the CEED cut-off Part A to be evaluated for Part B as well. The final CEED 2026 result is the combined score of Part A (25% weightage) and Part B (75% weightage). The final score of the candidates in the CEED 2026 entrance exam will be considered when measured against the IIT Delhi CEED cutoff 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Factors Determining IIT Delhi B.Des Cut-Off 2026
    2. IIT Delhi CEED Cut-off 2026
    3. Previous Years IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff
    IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff 2026, Category-Wise Expected Scores, Previous Year Cutoff
    IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff 2026

    Each of the CEED participating institutes will conduct its MDes admissions separately. Candidates can check out the article below to learn about the factors that determine the IIT Delhi Cutoff 2026, details about the CEED 2026 IIT Delhi cutoff, previous years' cutoffs, and more.

    Factors Determining IIT Delhi B.Des Cut-Off 2026

    The IIT Delhi M.Des cut-off will be among the highest among the different IIT institutes. The following factors will determine the CEED cut-off for IIT Delhi-

    • Number of candidates appearing for the exam
    • Number of candidates who have listed IIT Delhi in their preferences
    • Seat intake offered by IIT Delhi for M.Des admissions
    • Reservation policy

    IIT Delhi CEED Cut-off 2026

    The CEED 2026 cut-off for IIT Delhi will vary each year depending on the factors mentioned above. The CEED scorecard 2026 received by the candidate will determine if the candidate can enter the M.Des admission process for IIT Delhi 2026. IIT Delhi will have shortlisting criteria for the candidates to qualify for the interview for admission to the M. Des. Programme in the Department of Design. This shortlisting criterion is in the form of CEED score cutoffs for each category.

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    The IIT Delhi CEED cutoff 2026 is yet to be released. Candidates can refer to the table below for the expected CEED cutoff 2026 score as a benchmark to get into IIT Delhi.

    Expected CEED Cutoff 2026 for IIT Delhi

    Category

    CEED Score

    General

    55-60

    OBC

    45-50

    EWS

    40-45

    SC

    45-50

    ST

    30-35

    PwD

    35-40

    Previous Years IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff

    The category-wise minimum cutoff required to qualify for the interview for admission to the M. Des. Programme in the Department of Design at IIT Delhi is given below. Candidates can use this as a reference to aim for their ideal score in CEED 2026.

    IIT Delhi CEED Cutoff Score 2025

    Category

    CEED Score

    General

    55

    OBC

    50

    EWS

    42

    SC

    46

    ST

    32

    PwD

    40

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Does IIT Delhi accept CEED?
    A:

    Yes, IIT Delhi accepts CEED for its M.Des admissions.

    Q: What is the CEED cut-off for IIT Delhi?
    A:

    The All India cut-off rank for the general category for IIT Delhi CEED is expected to be between 50-55. 

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    Questions related to CEED

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    Have a question related to CEED ?

    Hello,

    To prepare for M.des exams like CEED or NID DAT, here are some points which you can follow:

    Understand the pattern – focus on creativity, design aptitude, and problem-solving.

    Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.

    Study basics of color, form, and design concepts.

    Solve previous papers and build a

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    Focus Areas: Creative Aptitude, General Ability, Situation 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