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UCEED Exam 2025: Registration (Started), Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

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UCEED Application Date : 01 Oct' 2024 - 31 Oct' 2024
Updated on 18th October, 2024 by Isha Jain

About UCEED 2025

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design will be conducted on January 19 for admission to IITs and other UCEED colleges. Online registration for UCEED exam is open at uceed.iitb.ac.in 2025 till October 31. However, UCEED 2025 registration last date with late fee is November 8. Aspirants should check documents required for UCEED application form 2025 ready beforehand to avoid any problems while filling the IIT Bombay UCEED form.  

Candidates who have passed class 12th are eligible to apply for the UCEED 2025 exam. Candidates should refer to UCEED syllabus 2025 to know topics based on which questions are asked in the entrance exam. As per UCEED exam syllabus 2025, questions will be asked from topics like Visualization and spatial reasoning, Practical and scientific knowledge, Observation and design sensitivity, Environment and society, Analytical and logical reasoning, Language and Creativity. 

UCEED Exam Latest News and Updates 2025

UCEED 2025 notification was released by IIT Bombay at the UCEED admission portal, on October 1. Aspirants should keep an eye at uceed.iitb.ac.in 2025 to avoid missing out on any Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design news. 

October 1 - Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has released the UCEED exam 2025 notification at uceed.iitb.ac.in. Aspirants willing to get IIT BDes admission 2025 can fill UCEED exam application form in online mode. 

Further, along with the UCEED 2025 notification, IIT Bombay has also released the detailed paper pattern. UCEED exam total marks for part A and B will be 200 and 100 respectively. Moreover, aspirants will have to complete UCEED 2025 exam part A in 2 hours, while part B in 1 hour. 

Aspirants who will complete the UCEED exam 2025 form filling process before the deadline will be issued with admit card. UCEED exam admit card 2025 will be made available at uceed.iitb.ac.in. Aspirants have to use their application number and password to download the admit card of UCEED 2025.  

UCEED result date 2025 is also notified in the admission notification. Candidates will be able to download the result of UCEED exam 2025 on March 7. However, UCEED scorecard download date 2025 is March 11. 

As per previous years’ statistics, a total number of UCEED applicants are over 10,000. Aspirants who qualify the UCEED exam have to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process. With each round of allotment, the authorities will release the UCEED cutoff 2025. For admission to UCEED courses, it is mandatory for students to qualify the entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay.        

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What is the UCEED 2025 exam ?  

UCEED exam is an entrance examination conducted by IIT Bombay that will be held on January 19, 2025. The UCEED exam is conducted for admission for Bachelors of Design (B.Des) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee,  IIT Delhi,  IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur. Aspirants looking for “What is UCEED exam” should note that it assesses candidates' aptitude for design, visual perception ability, logical reasoning, creativity, and communication skills. It typically consists of NAT, MCQ, MSQ as well as subjective questions that test candidates' drawing and design skills. Candidates who qualify the UCEED exam 2025 can get the admission in the IITs. 


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UCEED Seat Matrix 2025

Candidates can check the UCEED seat matrix of various IITs as per category that are mentioned in the below table.

UCEED Seat Matrix

Name of the Institute

Open

EWS

OBC-NCL

SC

ST

IIT Bombay

14

4

9

5

3

IIT Delhi

7

2

5

3

2

IIT Guwahati

23

5

15

3

IIT Hyderabad

10

3

6

4

2

IIT Roorkee

7

2

5

3

2

IIITDM Jabalpur

26

6

17

10

4

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UCEED 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design
Short Exam Name
UCEED
Conducting Body
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 4000
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online +1 more
Participating Colleges
43
Exam Duration
3 Hours

UCEED Important Dates

UCEED Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (session 2025)

01 Oct' 2024 - 31 Oct' 2024 . OnlineOn Going
Application Date
01 Nov' 2024 - 08 Nov' 2024 . Online
Application Date
With late fee
03 Jan' 2025 - 03 Jan' 2025 . Online
Admit Card Date

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UCEED 2025 eligibility criteria released by IIT Bombay on its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. Students aspiring for admission need to fulfill the UCEED 2025 eligibility criteria the following criteria :

  • Candidates should qualify all subjects in 10 +2 or equivalent or any stream are  eligible for the UCEED exam. 

  • Candidates born on or after October 1, 2000, belong to the Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category 

  • Students born on or after October 1, 1995, belong to the SC, ST or PwD category.

  • Students need to clear the UCEED exam in 2 attempts only, that too consecutive years. 

Note: Candidates should note that the UCEED score card is valid for one year only. 

Candidates aiming for a seat at IITs for B.Des programme need to apply for the UCEED exam 2025. The exam conducting body released the UCEED application form 2025 on October 1, 2024 at its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates should submit the UCEED 2025 application form before the last date. The registration will be cancelled if the candidate does not meet the UCEED 2025 eligibility criteria. Candidates need to check all the eligibility requirements before applying for the UCEED exam date 2025. 

What are the documents required to fill the UCEED application form?

Candidates are required to keep the documents ready to fill the application form of UCEED 2025. All the documents provided will be verified by the authorities. In case of any false information or documents candidature will be cancelled. To complete the UCEED registration form, candidates need to upload the following documents listed below: 

  • A recent coloured photograph with specified size. 

  • A scanned copy of signature (only in jpeg format and jpg format).

  • Academic certificates (only in pdf formats)

  • Reserved category certificates (caste certificate in pdf format- if applicable)

  • Candidates under Dyslexic category need to submit FORM-DYSLEXIC 1 and 2 instead of PwD certificate.

UCEED Application Fee

Category

UCEED application Fee 

Female Candidates

Rs. 2000

SC/ST/PwD Candidates

Rs. 2000

All other Candidates

Rs. 4000

Foreign Nationals

Rs. 4000

UCEED Question Papers with Solutions (2019-2024)

This eBook covers UCEED previous year's question papers with solutions (2019-2024) along with exam pattern, preparation tips and paper analysis to crack the exam with a good score.

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Documents Required at Exam UCEED 2025

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2025

  • UCEED admit card
  • Valid photo ID

UCEED 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Karnataka
Bangalore
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Odisha
Bhubaneshwar
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Delhi
Delhi
Assam
Guwahati
Telangana
Hyderabad
Rajasthan
Jaipur
West Bengal
Kolkata
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Nagpur
Pune
Bihar
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
Thrissur
Ernakulam
Kozhikode
Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Goa
Panaji
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IIT Bombay published the UCEED exam pattern on its official admission portal. UCEED exam pattern 2025 is designed to assess the candidates aptitude and skills. The UCEED 2025 exam will consist of two parts: Part A and Part B. UCEED Part A  consists of three sections namely Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Part B consists of two questions on drawing skills and design aptitude. 

UCEED Exam Pattern 2025

Test Pattern

Part A

Part B

Duration

2 hours

1 hour

Total Marks

200 

100

Mode

CBT

PBT

Sections 

  • NAT

  • MSQ

  • MCQ

  • Sketching

  • Design Aptitude

Medium

English

UCEED 2025 Exam Pattern Part A

Type of Questions 

Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Multiple Select Question(MSQ)

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Number of questions asked 

14

15

28

Correct Answer marks

4

Partial Marking

3

Negative marking

0

-1

-0.71

Unattempted Marks

0

0

0

Total Marks

56

60

84

UCEED Exam Pattern 2025 for Part B

Question type

No. of questions

Total Marks

Sketching

1

50

Design Aptitude

1

50

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UCEED 2025 Syllabus

UCEED 2025 Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2025

Visualization and spatial ability: Unit 01


Pictorial and diagrammatic questions

    Visualization and spatial ability: Unit 03


    Mechanical and scientific concepts

      Environmental and social awareness: Unit 01


      General awareness of environmental factors
      • Climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources etc, and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure, and environment

      Environmental and social awareness: Unit 02


      Awareness of social and cultural connection with design

        Environmental and social awareness: Unit 03


        History of the designed artefact

          Environmental and social awareness: Unit 05


          History of art, sculpture, and literature

            Analytical and logical reasoning: Unit 01


            Data interpretation, brainteasers, and patterns

              Language and creativity: Unit 01


              Reading comprehension

                Language and creativity: Unit 02


                English Grammar

                  Design thinking and problem solving: Unit 01


                  Visual analogies

                    Design thinking and problem solving: Unit 02


                    Metaphors

                      Design thinking and problem solving: Unit 03


                      Signs and symbols

                        The UCEED preparation tips are important for candidates to attain high scores in the exam. Candidates must refer to the best books or resources available in the market to prepare well. Candidates aspiring for design exam can follow the below mentioned points to crack the UCEED exam 2025: 

                        • Prioritise the topics which are important and asked repeatedly in the exam. 

                        • Understand the exam structure and UCEED exam 2025 syllabus and analyse the type of question asked, sections , topics need to be practised more. 

                        • Candidates need to focus on strengthening their basics in each section.

                        • Improve the drawing and sketching skills to score in the part B. 

                        • Practice managing time by solving the UCEED sample papers and previous year question papers. 

                        • Practise on the sections like MSQ and MCQ, which having the negative marking 

                        • Don't leave questions from sections like NAT, where there is no negative marking. 

                        IIT Bombay will issue the UCEED admit card 2025 online through its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. UCEED 2025 admit card date as per the official announcement is January 3. Candidates who will finish the UCEED registration form will be able to download the UCEED hall ticket. To access the UCEED 2025 hall ticket, candidates need to use their login credentials. Candidates aspiring to appear for UCEED exam need to carry the UCEED admit card to the exam centre. After downloading the UCEED admit card, candidates need to check the details mentioned on the hall ticket. 

                        Steps to download the UCEED Admit Card 2025

                        Candidates can check the following steps to download the UCEED admit card 2025. 

                        • Go to the official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. 

                        • Check for the UCEED admit card’ link on the home page 

                        • Enter the credentials  such as email ID and password.

                        • The admit card of UCEED will be available on the screen

                        • Candidates can check the details on the admit card and take print out for future use. 

                        Details Mentioned on UCEED Hall Ticket 

                          The UCEED hall ticket contains the following details :

                        • Name 

                        • Registration number

                        • Roll number

                        • Date of birth

                        • Photograph 

                        • Signature

                        • Category

                        • Exam date

                        • Test centre 

                        •  Instructions for the exam day

                        After completion of UCEED examination, the authorities will release the UCEED answer key on its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. The UCEED 2025 provisional answer key will be released on January 21. The authorities will release the UCEED answer key objection window for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key till January 23, 2025 upto 5 PM. After closing the UCEED answer key challenging window, the final answer key of UCEED will be released by the authorities on January 29. 

                        UCEED result 2025 will be declared on March 7. The UCEED 2025 result link will be hosted on its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates can check the results of the UCEED 2025 exam by entering the login credentials such as email address and password on the admission portal. UCEED results will contain rank and score obtained by the candidate.  The UCEED 2025 merit list will be prepared based on the candidate's performance in the exam and rank obtained.

                        How to download the UCEED result 2025? 

                        Candidates can download the UCEED 2025 result by using the steps below: 

                        • Candidates need to open UCEED official website

                        • Select the link showing ‘ UCCED 2025 results’ tab 

                        • To download the UCEED  result use the login credentials 

                        • The UCEED result will be displayed

                        • Check and take printouts for further UCEED admission process.

                        Candidates who wish to qualify the UCEED exam to get admission to B.Des need to score the minimum marks. The UCEED cutoff is prepared based on several factors such as difficulty level of the exam, number of applicants, availability of seats, and past years cutoff trends. Candidates who are included in the UCEED rank list can participate in the UCEED counselling rounds and joint seat allotment process.

                        UCEED counselling 2025 will be conducted in multiple rounds (approximately 5) till all the seats are filled. UCEED 2025 counselling involves various stages such as registration, choice filling, seat allocation and document verification. The UCEED counselling process aims to ensure a fair and transparent allocation of seats to candidates based on their merit and preferences. Here are the steps involves in the UCEED counselling process: 

                        • Candidates who qualified the UCEED exam 2025 need to register for the counselling process through the official website. 

                        • During the registration process, candidates need to provide the required details such as personal and academic details, and more.

                        • After UCEED counselling registration, candidates are required to fill their choices of B.Des. programs and institutes in order of preference.

                        • Based on the candidates' UCEED rank, category, and preferences, the counselling authority conducts the seat allotment process. Seats are allocated to candidates according to their rank and the availability of seats in their preferred programs and institutes.

                        • Candidates who are allocated seats in the counselling process must indicate their acceptance of the allotted seat within the specified deadline. They are also required to pay the requisite admission fee to confirm their UCEED admission seat.

                        Documents Required at UCEED 2025 counselling

                        Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2025

                        • UCEED score card
                        • Class 10 certificate
                        • Class 12 certificate
                        • Valid photo ID

                        The UCEED question papers are an essential resource for candidates preparing for the UCEED exam 2025 syllabus. The UCEED question papers help the students to become familiar with the exam format and structure. By practicing with past papers, students can understand the types of questions asked, the distribution of marks, and the overall difficulty level of the exam. One of the key challenges of UCEED is completing the paper within the allotted time. Previous year UCEED question papers allow students to practice time management, improving their speed and efficiency during the actual exam. By solving previous years’ question papers, students can assess their strengths and weaknesses. Understanding the marking scheme is vital for any competitive exam.

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                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        1. What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2025?

                        Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent exam from any stream are eligible to apply for UCEED. 

                        2. What is the structure of the UCEED exam?

                        The UCEED exam is divided into two parts: Part A is a computer-based test and Part B contains questions that test design and drawing skills. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours. 

                        3. Is there any negative marking for UCEED exam 2025?

                        Yes, there are few sections in UCEED part A which has negative marking. 

                        4. How many attempts can I make for the UCEED exam ?

                        Candidates can attempt the exam only 2 times, that too in 2 consecutive ways. 

                        5. When is the UCEED 2025 application form expected to be released?

                        The UCEED 2025 application form is available from October 1, 2024 onwards. 

                        Colleges Accepting UCEED

                        Questions related to UCEED

                        Have a question related to UCEED ?

                        Hello!

                        Thank you for your question. Yes, using scales for drawing is not only allowed but also recommended in exams like NID, NIFT, and UCEED. Scales help ensure precision and accuracy in your drawings, which can enhance your presentation and the overall quality of your work. It's essential to practice using scales effectively, as they can aid in creating clean lines and proportional designs, which are crucial in design examinations.

                        If you're looking for guidance or courses related to preparation for these exams, I suggest exploring various design institutes that offer coaching specifically for entrance exams. Many colleges also provide foundation courses that can enhance your drawing skills further. If you have any more questions or need assistance, feel free to ask!

                        Hello aspirant,

                        There are several resources available for free online classes to prepare for NID DAT, UCEED, and NIFT:

                        YouTube Channels:

                        • Design Career Hub: Provides comprehensive video tutorials, mock tests, and tips for NID DAT, UCEED, and NIFT.
                        • Art & Design Academy: Offers free online classes and workshops for design entrance exams.
                        • Design Institute: Provides video lectures, practice questions, and mock tests for NID DAT, UCEED, and NIFT.

                        Online Platforms:

                        • National Institute of Design (NID): NID's official website offers free online resources, including practice questions and previous year papers, to help you prepare for NID DAT.
                        • Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB): IITB's official website provides free online resources for UCEED preparation, including practice questions and mock tests.
                        • National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): NIFT's official website offers free online resources, including practice questions and previous year papers, to help you prepare for NIFT entrance exam.

                        Other Resources:

                        • Design blogs and forums: There are many design blogs and forums where you can find helpful tips, advice, and resources for preparing for design entrance exams.
                        • Social media groups: Joining social media groups dedicated to design entrance exams can connect you with other aspirants and provide access to valuable resources.

                        Additional Tips:

                        • Practice regularly: Consistent practice is key to success in design entrance exams.
                        • Stay updated: Keep yourself updated with the latest exam patterns, syllabus changes, and important dates.
                        • Seek guidance: If you are struggling with any particular subject or concept, don't hesitate to seek guidance from teachers, mentors, or online tutors.

                        By utilizing these free resources and following these tips, you can effectively prepare for NID DAT, UCEED, and NIFT without spending a lot of money.

                        I hope this information helps you.


                        Self-Study Strategy for uceed student

                        Navigate the Syllabus: Get to know UCEED syllabus This will allow you to drill down into your strengths and weaknesses.

                        Make a study plan: Make a structured study plan that should include every syllabus topic. You should give subject time according to your own understanding.

                        * Regular Practice: The first and foremost thing is to practice regularly as it increases the chances of success for UCEED. Try to solve as many practice questions and the question papers.

                        * Express Yourself Creatively: Do creative things such as coloring, painting or sketching and creating.

                        * Be Part of Online Communities: You can join a group or connect with other UCEED aspirants in online forums. Ask questions, post resources, and keep each other motivated.

                        Study Material & Video Lectures For Free

                        UCEED Official Website: The official website of UCEED usually publishes sample papers, previous year question papers and other necessary resources.

                        Design Blogs and Websites Find A Creative Space: Design blogs, articles & tutorials offer your inspiration.

                        Design Forums - Utilise online design forums to get the most out of other designers feedback on your wo

                        Hey,

                        First of all congratulations for scoring such rank.

                        Apart from the IITs, the top colleges accepting UCEED 2024 score are listed below:

                        • Tezpur University, Assam
                        • Dr D Y Patil School of Design, Pune
                        • Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
                        • Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
                        • Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
                        • Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune
                        • Department of Design, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi
                        • RV University, Bengaluru
                        • Somaiya School of Design, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
                        • JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
                        • CMR University, Bengaluru
                        • ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai
                        • World University of Design, Sonipat
                        • Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi
                        • Department of Design, Shiv Nadar IoE, Delhi NCR
                        • Navrachana University, Gujarat
                        • MIT ID Indore - Avantika University
                        • CEPT University, Ahmedabad
                        • Institute of Design, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
                        • MODY University of Science and Technology, Rajasthan

                        Predict your UCEED college at : https://design.careers360.com/uceed-college-predictor?utm_medium=c360

                        Hope this helps you.

                        Hello

                        IIT Bombay released the UCEED cutoff 2024 on February 8 in the form of mean and standard deviation. The mean and standard deviation for UCEED 2024 cutoff for Part A are 43.91 and 23.03 respectively.

                        You can check the cutoffs, eligibility and more for UCEED 2024, using the below link.

                        https://design.careers360.com/articles/uceed-cutoff


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