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    IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026, Expected Category-Wise CEED Scores

    IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026, Expected Category-Wise CEED Scores

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 03 Mar 2026, 12:57 PM IST

    The IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026 will be used to estimate whether the candidate can take part in the next level of admissions at the Institute. The CEED 2026 scorecard that carries the combined scores of Part A and Part B in the CEED entrance exam, with their respective weightage will be used to determine if the candidate can enter the three-tier selection process. Candidates who clear the IIT Guwahati CEED score cutoff 2026 will be able to apply for the Design Aptitude Test at the Department of Design, IIT Guwahati, followed by an interview and Portfolio review.

    IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026, Expected Category-Wise CEED Scores
    IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026

    Candidates can check out the article below to see possible factors that would influence IIT Guwahati CEED cutoff, expected cutoffs, and more.

    Factors Influencing IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026

    Candidates can refer to the potential factors influencing the IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026 in the pointers below.

    • The number of CEED-qualified candidates applying for the programme plays a major role in deciding the cutoff. Higher applicant numbers increase competition and push the CEED cutoff higher.
    • If the CEED question paper is difficult, overall scores tend to be lower, which may result in a comparatively lower cutoff.
    • Overall Performance of Candidates
    • Cutoff marks vary across categories such as General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD as per the reservation norms followed by IIT Guwahati.

    Expected IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026

    Candidates can refer to the expected IIT Guwahati CEED Cutoff 2026. Since IIT Guwahati is slightly lower on the list of priority compared to the Delhi or Mumbai campuses, the cut-offs for the scores will be a little lower.

    Expected CEED Cutoff 2026 for IIT Guwahati

    Category

    CEED Score

    General

    48- 55

    OBC

    42-50

    EWS

    42-48

    SC

    25-35

    ST

    25-35

    PwD

    25-35

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Does IIT Guwahati accept CEED?
    A:

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

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

    The All India cut-off rank for the general category for IIT Guwahati CEED is expected to be between 48 and 55. 

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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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    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