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    IIT Hyderabad CEED Cutoff 2026, Expected Category-Wise Scores for M.Des

    IIT Hyderabad CEED Cutoff 2026, Expected Category-Wise Scores for M.Des

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 03 Mar 2026, 02:23 PM IST

    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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    1. Factors Affecting IIT Hyderabad CEED 2026 Cutoff
    2. IIT Hyderabad CEED M.Des Admission Process
    3. IIT Hyderabad CEED Cut-off 2026
    IIT Hyderabad CEED Cutoff 2026, Expected Category-Wise Scores for M.Des
    IIT Hyderabad CEED Cutoff 2026

    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.

    Factors Affecting IIT Hyderabad CEED 2026 Cutoff

    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

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    IIT Hyderabad CEED M.Des Admission Process

    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.

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    IIT Hyderabad CEED Cut-off 2026

    The table below provides the expected IIT Hyderabad CEED 2026 cutoff for various categories.

    IIT Hyderabad Expected CEED 2026 Cutoff

    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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