Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, has been added as one of the CEED 2026 participating institutes. The notification in this regard has been published on IIT Bombay’s official website. IIT Gandhinagar is the eighth IIT to join CEED 2026. In this article, know the IIT Gandhinagar MDes programme details and admission process.
The CEED admissions will be done separately by the CEED participating institutes as there is no centralised counselling process. The CEED 2026 result has been declared on March 4, 2026.
IIT Gandhingar offers a 2-year MDes programme in Integrated Design and Technology. Candidates with a valid score in the CEED 2026 entrance exam can apply.
IIT Gandhinagar will conduct its MDes admission by shorlisting candidates through scores in CEED 2026. It will be followed by a studio test and a personal interview round. The admission dates are given below.
Particulars | Dates |
CEED 2026 result date | March 4, 2026 |
IIT Gandhinagar MDes application form | March 11, 2026 |
Last date to apply | March 31, 2026 |
Declaration of shortlisted candidates | April 28, 2026 |
Studio test/interview date | Will be notified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
IIT Gandhinagar offers MDes in Integrated Design and Technology.
IIT Gandhinagar will select candidates based on CEED 2026 scores, studio test and interview.
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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
Visual communication
Design concepts
User experience basics
Problem - solving skills
Past CEED papers.
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