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    UCEED Part B (Drawing) Syllabus 2027: Topic-wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Best Books to Prepare

    UCEED Part B (Drawing) Syllabus 2027: Topic-wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Best Books to Prepare

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 29 Jul 2026, 12:04 PM IST

    The UCEED 2027 exam will be held on January 17, 2027, in online mode. Candidates who are interested in appearing for the UCEED exam are advised to go through the UCEED 2027 syllabus thoroughly. The UCEED syllabus consists of two parts: UCEED 2027 Part A syllabus and UCEED 2027 Part B Syllabus. The UCEED 2027 Part B paper will be evaluated only for the shortlisted students from the Part A exam. The UCEED Part B exam will be conducted in offline mode. Through this exam, candidates will be examined on their drawing, sketching, and design knowledge. Candidates should know about the UCEED drawing syllabus, UCEED sketching syllabus, and UCEED design syllabus. Based on the UCEED Part B scores, authorities will release the UCEED 2027 results on their official website. All the shortlisted candidates in the UCEED entrance exam will be able to get their common merit rank. Candidates who secure the common merit rank are considered qualified candidates in the UCEED 2027 exam. Read the complete article to know about the UCEED Part B syllabus, along with the drawing, sketching, and design syllabus for the UCEED 2027 exam, preparation tips, and the question format.

    UCEED Part B (Drawing) Syllabus 2027: Topic-wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Best Books to Prepare
    UCEED Part B Syllabus 2027

    UCEED Part B Exam Pattern 2027

    Authorities will notify the question paper pattern for the UCEED 2027 exam in its official brochure. Candidates can check the previous year’s question paper pattern as mentioned below:

    Part B (Time - 1 hour)

    Type of questions

    Number of questions

    Total marks

    Sketching & Drawing

    1

    50

    Design Aptitude

    1

    50

    Total

    2

    100

    Detailed Overview of UCEED Part B Syllabus

    Check the information given below about all the sections included in the UCEED Part B syllabus:

    UCEED Part B Drawing

    In the UCEED Part B drawing, candidates will be evaluated on their drawing and design skills. Based on the previous year’s examination pattern, the drawing and design questions will be displayed on the computer screen; candidates will have to draw in the given answer booklet.

    UCEED Part B Design Aptitude

    In the UCEED Part B design aptitude section, similar to sketching, candidates can view the design aptitude question on the screen. Based on the question, candidates must answer either through written/drawn on the given answer booklet.

    UCEED Part B Question Types

    Based on the previous year’s Part B questioning types, the Part B exam paper will be mainly focused on drawing and design aptitude. Detailed analysis of the Part B questioning is given below:

    1. Drawing Question:

    Through UCEED drawing questions, candidates will be tested on their ability to observe the given situation and sketch it in a creative way. The main motive of this question is to examine candidates' observation skills, visual composition, line quality, storytelling skills, and understanding of light and shadow.

    2. Design Aptitude Question

    Through UCEED design aptitude questioning, candidates will be examined on their design ability, product design, and problem-solving skills. With this question, authorities will test the candidates' creative problem-solving skills, product design skills, sketching and visual communication skills, and how candidates perceive their innovation as per the user needs.

    Overall, UCEED Part B doesn’t just test your drawing and sketching skills. Through this exam, candidates will be mainly examined on their creativity, practicality of design, presentation skills, and design knowledge.

    UCEED Part B Preparation Tips

    Since the UCEED Part B paper will examine candidates' creativity, drawing, and design thinking skills, there is no fixed syllabus for this paper. But candidates can regularly practice and refine their storytelling and drawing skills. Check the preparation tips given below for the UCEED Part B exam.

    • Candidates should practice drawing every day. At least 30 to 60 minutes of drawing practice on daily objects will improve their confidence and speed.
    • Observe daily objects and notice the shape, size, and texture. Good observation skills matter a lot for storytelling purposes.
    • Learn perspective drawing regularly. Candidates should practice drawing from different viewpoints such as top view, eye level, bird's-eye view,
    • Candidates can refer to social media platforms and learn about light and shadow sketching. Light and shadow shading skills are very important for any designer to showcase their perspective in a much more creative way.
    • Practice previous year’s question papers within a deadline. This will help you improve your drawing and time management skills.

    Previous Year Drawing Question Trends

    Based on the UCEED 2026 Part B questions, the exam mainly evaluates the candidates' drawing skills, observation, storytelling, and perspective skills. Check the information below about the two questions from Part B along with the detailed analysis:

    UCEED Part B:

    1. Drawing (50 Marks)

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    Krishna, an 8-year-old boy, is taking his pet dog – Scooby- for a walk in a park. Scooby is walking in front of Krishna. The boy is holding a 3-foot-long leash in his left hand and an ice cream cone in his right hand. The sky is clear, and it is 5 o’clock in the evening. They are walking on a pathway which is lined with lamp posts on both sides. These lamp posts are equidistant from each other. Scooby heard a sound, stopped walking, turned back, and looked at Krishna.

    Draw this scene from the point of view of the dog.

    1. Design Aptitude (50 Marks)

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    Students often travel on long-distance trains and stay at dormitories while going for interviews/exams from one city to another. During their travel and stay, students often struggle to keep their personal toiletries organized and accessible in the toilets. Items may get misplaced, mixed up, or remain wet after use. Design a compact and portable toiletry organizer that helps students carry, store, and dry their items hygienically. It should be secure, easy to maintain, and identifiable as a personal belonging.

    Sketch your design showing:

    a. How it looks in open condition for use.

    b. How it looks when packed and ready for carrying.

    Best Sketching Books For UCEED Part B Preparation

    Sl.No
    Book Name
    Author
    Book Description
    1. Introduction to Drawing & Design

    Graham Collier

    Introduction to Drawing & Design teaches foundational fine art skills, composition, and design principles in a step-by-step manner.
    2.

    Design Drawing

    Francis D.K. Ching

    Design drawing is a detailed book for designers to understand visual perception. This book has detailed information about hand-drawn and digital techniques for design elements. Students can learn line & shape, tone & texture, and space & depth from this book.

    3. The Design of Everyday Things

    Don Norman

    The Design of Everyday Things is a classic book on cognitive science and human-centered design. Through this book, students can learn the medium of communication between object and user, levels of design, product design, and many more.

    4.

    101 Design Challenges

    Gurunath Sabnis

    101 Design Challenges by Gurunath Sabnis helps students to understand the real-world sustainability problems, and it also helps them to address them through design thinking. This book focuses mainly on global sustainability issues and helps students sharpen their design abilities.
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    Questions related to UCEED

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    Have a question related to UCEED ?

    Hello Dear Student,

    With UCEED AIR 130 (Open category) and currently allotted IIITDM Jabalpur under the FLOAT option, your chances after Rounds 4 and 5 depend on how many higher-ranked candidates withdraw or move to their preferred institutes.

    Based on recent Round 5 Open-category closing ranks:

    • IIT Delhi: around AIR

    Hello,

    With an SC category rank of 92 in UCEED, you may be eligible for admission to some IITs, depending on the cutoff and seat availability during the counselling process. The cutoff varies each year, so you can check the details for the previous year's cutoff here: UCEED Previous Years

    Hi! To check the UCEED 2025 opening and closing rank, click on the link provided below.
    Link: UCEED 2025 cutoff