UCEED 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage Based on Past 5 years Question Paper Analysis

UCEED 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage Based on Past 5 years Question Paper Analysis

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Ritika JonwalUpdated on 30 Oct 2025, 05:38 PM IST

Understanding the evolving pattern of UCEED exam through the years with the updates and topic-wise weightage is crucial for aspiring students for UCEED 2026, who wish to make a career in design, through IIT’s and the affiliated design colleges. This article deep dive into the UCEED previous year paper from 2020-2025, for emphasizing the recurrent themes and how they affect your approach to preparing for UCEED 2026.

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  1. UCEED 2026 - Topicwise Weightage Based on Past 5 Years' Trends
  2. Key Trend from UCEED Exam (2020-2025)
  3. Conclusion
UCEED 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage Based on Past 5 years Question Paper Analysis
UCEED 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage Based on Past 5 years Question Paper Analysis

UCEED 2026 - Topicwise Weightage Based on Past 5 Years' Trends

Aspiring students for UCEED exam 2026 can find key important areas, insights and important topics for UCEED 2026 preparation from UCEED previous year question papers of year 2021- year 2025 below:

Year of Exam

Exam Structure

Approximate Weightage Section Wise

Part B

Key Insights



2020

Part A (NAT, MSQ, MCQ)-240 marks


Part B (1 Sketching based Question)-60 marks

Visual & Spatial: 30–35%

Logical Reasoning: 20–25%

Quantitative Aptitude: 15–20%

GK & Current Affairs: 10–15%

1 Drawing Based Question - 60 Marks

Core structure with 80:20 ratio and strong focus on Visual Reasoning.







2021

Part A (NAT, MSQ, MCQ)-240 marks


Part B (1 Sketching based Question)-60 marks

Visual & Spatial: 35–40% (increased in complexity)


Logical Reasoning: 25–30%


Quantitative Aptitude: 15–20%


GK & Current Affairs: 10–15%

1 Drawing Based Question - 60 Marks

Questions in the year 2021 regarding Visual and Spatial Reasoning evolved in complexity in 2025.

Increase in Logical Reasoning based questions.





2022

Part A (NAT, MSQ, MCQ)-240 marks


Part B (1 Sketching based Question)-60 marks

Visual & Spatial: 35–40%


Logical Reasoning: 25–30%


Quantitative Aptitude: 15–20%


GK & Current Affairs: 10–15%

1 Drawing Based Question - 60 Marks

Similar pattern of questions as 2021, with continued focus on visual Reasoning.




2023

Part A (NAT, MSQ, MCQ)-240 marks


Part B (1 Sketching based Question)-60 marks

Section Breakdown:

NAT: 18 Q, 72 marks

MSQ: 18 Q, 72 marks (partial marking introduced)

MCQ: 32 Q, 96 marks



Topic Wise Weightage:

Visual & Spatial: 35–40%

Logical: 25–30%

Quant: 15–20%

GK: 10–15%

1 Drawing Based Question - 60 Marks

Partial Marking scheme introduced for the MSQ section, increase in visual Complexity further in the questions.







2024

300 marks total

(3 hour duration)


Part A: 57 Questions-200 marks


Part B: 02 Questions

100 Marks



Section Breakdown:


NAT: 14 Q, 56 marks

MSQ: 15 Q, 60 marks (partial marking retained)

MCQ: 28 Q, 84 marks


Weightage:

Visual & Spatial: 40–45%

Logical: 20–25%

Quant: 10–15%

GK: 10–15%

Introduction of 2 Drawing Question

100 Marks


(* A critical shift in the pattern of examination)


Major structural change: Part B question almost doubled in weightage (from 60 to 100 marks).

Duration of the Questions asked in Part-A, reduced


**Drawing re-emphasized.






2025


300 marks total

(3 hour duration)


Part A: 57 Questions-200 marks


Part B: 02 Questions

100 Marks


Section Breakdown:


NAT: 14 Q, 56 marks

MSQ: 15 Q, 60 marks (partial marking retained)

MCQ: 28 Q, 84 marks


Weightage:

Visual & Spatial: 40–45%

Logical: 20–25%

Quant: 10–15%

GK: 10–15%



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Key Trend from UCEED Exam (2020-2025)

Students can understand what important key updates has been from UCEED previous year’s papers according to the UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern:

  1. Importance of Part B(Drawing/Creative):

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Increased emphasis from UCEED 2024 (two questions,100 marks) makes strong drawing and creative skills are critical. Students are also advised to check and practice UCEED drawing questions.

  1. Consistent Importance of Visual & Spatial Reasoning:

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Highest weighted topic across all the UCEED exams have been, evolving from year to year, focussing on the fundamentals of the design thinking.

  1. Evolution of the MSQ Marking Scheme:

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The introduction of the Partial Marking system was introduced in UCEED exam 2023 rewarding the importance of detailed understanding.

  1. Design application-oriented Questions:

Focus on applying the knowledge and principles of the design in the UCEED questions, making it important for design thinking and not only memorizing everything.

  1. Time Management & Accuracy:

For the UCEED exam, time management is crucial as outlined in the past. Regularly take UCEED mock tests and solve UCEED sample Papers under timed conditions. This helps you practice handling time constraints and boosts confidence.

Conclusion

Our analysis of the UCEED 2020-2025 illustrates the evolution of the marking process, particularly the significant shift towards Part-B (drawing and sketching) in the last two years with consistent focus on the visual/spatial reasoning in Part-A. These recent updates and the breakdown serves as the critical roadmap, prioritising the balanced approach in the preparation. Consistent practice, strategic time management, and awareness of design principles/current affairs will pave your way to success for the UCEED 2026 exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What questions are asked for Non-verbal reasoning Topics for UCEED 2026?
A:

Water and Mirror Images, Pattern Completion, Cubes and Dice, Analogy and Classification based on identified patterns, have repeatedly been asked in the past in UCEED exams.

Q: What questions are asked for Observation and design sensitivity for UCEED 2026?
A:

Question-related to Understanding of Basic Design Principles, Principles of Design, Fundamentals of Geometry, Evolution of Objects/Materials, and Basics of Motions are important for UCEED 2026.

Q: What topics are important in Part B UCEED exam according to previous years?
A:

While preparing for the sketching section for UCEED 2026 aspirants should focus on topics including Perspective Sketches, storyboarding and product design questions. 

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