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IIT Hyderabad CEED cut-off 2026 is the shortlisting criterion for candidates to take part in the M.Des admission at the institute. Candidates who have a valid score in CEED 2026 can apply for IIT Hyderabad M.Des admissions. Candidates who clear the IIT Hyderabad CEED 2026 cutoff will be eligible to appear for an online screening test, DAT, and personal interview, based on which the final admission will be done. IIT Hyderabad offers the M.Des programme in visual design, interaction design, and product design.
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There is no centralised counselling in the CEED exam. Each participating IIT publishes its own CEED 2026 cutoff and conducts the M.Des admission separately. Even candidates without a valid score in CEED can apply for IIT Hyderabad M.Des under the self-sponsored category. The CEED 2026 cutoff for part A has been published on February 5, 2026.
Below are the factors that will determine the IIT Hyderabad CEED cutoff 2026-
The number of candidates who apply for IIT Hyderabad M.Des admissions indicates the level of competition. More competition will lead to higher cutoffs.
Seat intake for IIT Hyderabad will determine how many candidates can secure admissions. A higher seat intake translates into lower cutoffs
Reservation criteria will determine the CEED cutoff norms for various categories of candidates seeking IIT Hyderabad M.Des admissions
Given below are the steps in the admission process for M.Des at IIT Hyderabad-
Candidates with a valid score in CEED 2026 must apply from the institute’s officia website.
Candidates shortlisted through the CEED score and an online screening test must appear for DAT conducted by the institute
Next, the shortlisted candidates from DAT must appear for a personal interview where they will be required to showcase their portfolio
Publication of final results.
The table below provides the expected IIT Hyderabad CEED 2026 cutoff for various categories.
Category | CEED cut-off Score |
Open | 55-60 marks |
OBC-NCL | 50-55 marks |
EWS | 45-50 marks |
SC | 45-50 marks |
ST | 30-40 marks |
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Yes, you can complete the UCEED syllabus in three months and aim for a decent score with consistent preparation. Study the syllabus, practise drawing and logical reasoning daily, and solve previous years' question papers and mock tests.
Useful Careers360 links:
https://design.careers360.com/articles/uceed-syllabus-2027
You can download the UCEED 2027 GK Questions Preparation Tips PDF from Careers360 here:
https://design.careers360.com/download/ebooks/uceed-gk-questions-preparation-tips
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To start your NID DAT and UCEED preparation, begin with the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous years' question papers. You can also refer to the Careers360 preparation resources and sample papers for regular practice using the links provided below.
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You can practise previous-year UCEED, NIFT and NID questions and check the correct answers or solutions after attempting them. For UCEED, Careers360 provides previous-year papers with answer keys, while NIFT papers are available with solutions. NID previous-year papers with solutions are also available for practice.
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