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UCEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)

UCEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)

Edited By Sumeet Sudarshan | Updated on Aug 01, 2025 12:49 PM IST | #UCEED
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The Indian Institute of Technology has notified the UCEED 2026 exam date on its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. Along with the UCEED exam date 2026, the institute has also notified the UCEED 2026 notification release date. The details about the UCEED 2026 will be released on October 1, 2025. The exam notification will contain the complete UCEED 2026 schedule.

This Story also Contains
  1. UCEED 2026 Exam Date and Time
  2. UCEED 2026 Notification
  3. When will the UCEED 2026 Application Form Open?
UCEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)
UCEED 2026 Exam Date Out (Jan 18), Notification Date (Oct 1)

Through the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design, candidates will be admitted into the B.Des programmes of participating IITs.

UCEED 2026 Exam Date and Time

IIT Bombay will conduct UCEED 2026 on January 18, 2026, in online mode (Part A) and offline mode (Part B). The exam will be conducted simultaneously across all the UCEED exam centres at the same time from 9 am to 12 pm.

UCEED Exam Date 2026 and Timings

ParticularsDetails

UCEED 2026 notification release date

October 1, 2025

UCEED 2026 exam date

January 18, 2026

UCEED 2026 exam timing

9 am to 12 noon

UCEED 2026 Notification

IIT Bombay will publish the detailed UCEED 2026 notification on October 1, 2025. The UCEED 2026 information brochure will be available along with the notification. It will contain the complete UCEED 2026 schedule, including the registration dates, eligibility criteria, and UCEED admission process.

When will the UCEED 2026 Application Form Open?

As per last year’s trends, the UCEED 2026 application form will open in the first week of October 2025. Interested candidates will be able to complete their registrations online from the official website. However, such candidates must make sure they fulfil the UCEED 2026 eligibility criteria before completing their registrations.

Steps to Fill Out the UCEED 2026 Application Form

  • Visit the official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in

  • Click on the new registration link

  • Generate login credentials by providing basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.

  • Next, log in and fill out the details such as educational qualification, address, and other personal details.

  • Provide choices for the UCEED exam centres from the available options.

  • Upload the required documents

  • Pay the prescribed UCEED 2026 application fee to complete the application form.

Participating IITs in UCEED 2026

Sl. no

IIT Name

1

IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay

2

Department of Design, IIT Delhi

3

Department of Design, IIT Guwahati

4

Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad

5

Department of Design, IIT Roorkee

6

Design Discipline, IIITDM Jabalpur

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who will conduct the UCEED 2026?

IIT Bombay will conduct UCEED 2026.

2. When is the UCEED 2026 exam date?

UCEED 2026 will be conducted on January 18, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm.

3. When will the UCEED 2026 notification be released?

UCEED 2026 notification will be released on October 1, 2025.

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Questions related to UCEED

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Hello Akanksha,

For NID DAT 2026, your eligibility is established based on your born date as you are born on or after July 1st 2005. For UCEED 2026, your eligibility is dependent on your born date by category. You are eligible if you are OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category and born on or after October 1, 2001. If you are SC/ST/PwD category you must be born on or after October 1, 1996 in order to be eligible. Based on your born date of December 20th, 2006 for both NID DAT 2026 and UCEED 2026; you will be eligible.

Currently, NSUT does not offer a B.Des. program. However, other institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIITDM Jabalpur offer B.Des. through UCEED.

Expected UCEED Cutoffs (General Category):

IIT Bombay: Around Rank 14

IIT Delhi: Around Rank 35

IIITDM Jabalpur: Around Rank 165

Hello Saumya,

As of now, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) has not officially released the specific opening and closing UCEED ranks for B.Des admissions for candidates from outside the Delhi region. The available information primarily focuses on the selection process and seat allocation.

Selection Priorities for B.Des at NSUT:

  1. First Priority: Candidates who have cleared the UCEED exam conducted by IIT Bombay.

  2. Second Priority: Candidates with a rank in a national-level design entrance examination (or allied fields) for a four-year course at any centrally funded institute/university.

  3. Third Priority: Candidates with a rank in a state-level design entrance examination (or allied fields) for a four-year course at any state government-funded institute/university.

For Outside Delhi Region Candidates , 15% of the seats are allocated.

Given the limited availability of seats and the prioritization criteria, securing admission as an outside Delhi candidate is competitive. It's advisable to aim for a high UCEED rank to enhance your chances.

Recommendations:

  • Regularly Check Official Sources: Keep an eye on NSUT's official website and the UCEED portal for any updates on cutoff ranks and admission criteria.

  • Prepare Thoroughly for UCEED: Achieving a high score will significantly improve your prospects, especially given the competitive nature of the program.

  • Consider Backup Options: Explore other reputable design institutes that accept UCEED scores to broaden your opportunities.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to ask. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank You and wishing you a bright future ahead.


Hello Kanak ,

For preparing any competitive exam , book list is the primary step for every candidate. Best books makes your journey easier to crack the exam efficiently.

Here is the link from where you can see the study material for this exam :

https://design.careers360.com/articles/uceed-study-material

Revert for further query!!

Hello Tanishk,

Based on your score of 72 in Section A of UCEED 2025, and considering that you couldn't clear the overall cutoff, it's challenging to predict an exact rank. The UCEED rank is determined by the combined scores of Part A and Part B . For the Open category, a score above 135 is generally considered good . Since your score is below this threshold, it's likely that your rank would be lower, and admission to top design institutes might be challenging. However, exact rankings can vary each year based on the exam's difficulty and the performance of other candidates.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

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