Indian Institute of Technology Bombay conducts the UCEED entrance exam for admission into the B.Des programme of participating IITs. However, in addition to IIT B.Des admission, there are several colleges that accept UCEED scores. Candidates with a low core in UCEED 2026 can apply to such colleges. IIT Bombay conducted the UCEED 2026 entrance exam on January 18, 2026. In this article, let’s look at the top colleges accepting UCEED 2026 low score.
Candidates who appear for the UCEED entrance exam have to separately apply to the colleges accepting low scores in UCEED, as they are not part of the centralised counselling process.
While the admission process at colleges accepting low scores in UCEED may vary, candidates have to follow the steps given below in general-
Given below are some of the best design colleges that candidates with a low score in UCEED can look to apply to.
BITS Design School, Mumbai, offers a 4-year B.Des programme through BITS DAT. However, candidates with a valid score in UCEED are exempt from taking the BITS DAT. Shortlisted candidates have to attend an interview process to secure admission.
GLS University conducts the GLS DAT entrance exam for its B.Des admissions. However, candidates with a score in UCEED can apply directly to the university. Shortlisted candidates have to attend a personal interaction round. The selected candidates will be issued offer letters, and such candidates must accept the seat by paying the required fee and confirming their admission.
UPES Dehradun conducts the B.Des admissions through UPES DAT. However, it also accepts scores in NID DAT/NIFT and UCEED, making it one of the top colleges for low UCEED scores. After applying with their UCEED scores, the applicants have to appear for a portfolio round and an interview.
GGSIPU Delhi conducts the IPU B.Des admissions through scores in a national-level entrance exam such as UCEED. Additionally, candidates can also appear for the IPU CET BDes to secure admission into the B.Design programmes. GGSIPU is one of the top government design colleges in the country.
MIT Institute of Design accepts UCEED scores and MAH B.Des CET scores in addition to conducting its own entrance exam, the MITID DAT. Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a studio test and a personal interview to secure final admission.
LPU Phagwara conducts the LPUNEST for the LPU design admissions. However, candidates with a valid score in UCEED can also apply to university and do not need to appear for LPUNEST. Shortlisted candidates must accept the seat and pay the required fees to confirm their seat allotment.
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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.
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You can download the UCEED 2027 GK Questions Preparation Tips PDF from Careers360 here:
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