Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2026
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UCEED Admit Card Date:08 Jan' 26 - 08 Jan' 26
IIT Mumbai gives candidates a chance to be part of the design programmes provided by IITs and participating universities by hosting the UCEED 2026 entrance exam. The UCEED Registration period closed on November 10, 2025 and is no longer accepting any applications. Interested and eligible candidates should have filled out the UCEED 2026 application without a late fee by November 5, 2025 or with a late fee by November 10, 2025. IIT Bombay will complete UCEED 2026 on January 18, 2026. Read the article below to learn about the UCEED registration dates to complete the registration as soon as possible.
The UCEED registration 2026 requires candidates to complete their application form with the required details. The IIT UCEED registration details focus on the candidate’s personal, academic, and contact details, preferred exam cities, and scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
When does UCEED Registration Start?
For candidates who are asking, is UCEED registration open, the period to register for the entrance exam closed on November 10, 2025 and will no longer accept candidates' registrations. Candidates can check out UCEED 2026 schedule to get an idea of when the UCEED registration was opened for candidates. The details are given below.
UCEED Events | UCEED Dates |
UCEED 2026 registration start date | October 1, 2025, 5 pm |
UCEED 2026 registration last date | November 5, 2025, 11:55 pm |
UCEED 2026 registration last date with late fees of Rs.500 | November 10, 2025, 5 pm |
UCEED 2026 exam date | January 18, 2026 |
What are the Documents Required for UCEED Registration?
Candidates appearing for the UCEED 2026 entrance exam had to present documents during the registration process. The UCEED 2026 registration documents are listed below.
A recent colour photograph of a frontal (face) view, with the head centred in the frame covering 70-80% of the photograph and taken within the last six months. Only JPEG image formats with file extension .jpg will be accepted.
A scanned copy of the candidate’s full signature on white paper. Only JPEG image formats with file extension .jpg will be accepted.
Qualifying examination certificate, if appeared in 2024 (only PDF formats with file extension .pdf will be accepted).
For candidates appearing in 2025 for the exam, a certificate from the school/college principal in the given format (Appendix 1) should be uploaded (only PDF formats with file extension .pdf will be accepted).
If the name is not the same as in the Class XII certificate, a gazette notification showing the name change is required (only PDF formats with file extension .pdf will be accepted).
Also Read: UCEED 2026 eligibility criteria
Indian National Candidates: Rs.4000
Female Candidates (all categories): Rs.2000
SC/ST/PwD candidates: Rs.2000
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, candidates who wish to apply for the UCEED entrance exam need to register and complete the application form submission online.
No, UCEED is conducted only once a year. The registration period for the entrance exam commences on October 1, 2025.
IIT Bombay will start the UCEED 2026 registration process on October 1, 2025.
The last date for the UCEED 2026 application form will be on October 31, 2025.
Candidates must have appeared for their class 12 or equivalent examination for the first time in either 2024 or 2025. Students from all streams like science, commerce, and arts & humanities are eligible for the UCEED 2026 exam.
For general candidates the UCEED 2026 Registration fees is set at Rs.4000. For female candidates in all categories and candidates in SC/ST/PwD categories the fees is set at Rs.2000.
On Question asked by student community
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For admission to Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University (ADYPU), you must score a minimum of 50% in your 12th grade for the general category. However, ADYPU conducts its own entrance exam, known as the ACET ADYPU Common Entrance Exam, which includes a studio test and a personal interview. So, you would have a chance for admission based on how well you score in the entrance exam.
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NIFT 2026 admission - Applications release around November–December 2025.
UCEED 2026- Registrations open around September–October 2025.
Pearl Academy - They have multiple admission cycles (Jan, April, June). Applications usually open by October 2025 for Jan cycle.
Keep checking official sites regularly since dates shift slightly every year.
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UCEED is a competitive exam for design aspirants, testing design aptitude, logical thinking, creativity, and visualisation skills. To improve your score out of 300, start by understanding the exam pattern—Part A (objective) and Part B (subjective). For Part A, practice reasoning, numerical aptitude, and environmental & social awareness questions. For Part B, focus on drawing, sketching, and presenting your ideas clearly. Solve past year UCEED papers and join online mock test series. Spend at least 2–3 hours daily practising creative problem-solving and sketching. Also, work on time management because the exam requires quick thinking.
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