| Applications open | 9th October 20269th October 2026 |
| Application closes | 10th November 202610th November 2026 |
| Exam Date | Predicted 10th November 2026Predicted 10th November 2026 |
| Result Announcement Date |
Apply for UCEED 2026 admission; full syllabus available for review from IIT Bombay
Apply for IIAD Entrance 2026; syllabus details available for review
Apply for NID DAT 2026; full syllabus available for review before application
NIFT 2026 entrance open for design and fashion courses; apply for 19 campuses
IIT JAM 2026 result announced; candidates can check scores online
Apply for Srishti Entrance and Studio Test (SEAT) 2026; syllabus available for review
IIST 2026 B.Tech admissions open via JEE Advanced; apply for Aerospace, Avionics, Engineering Physics
GATE 2026 result is out; check your scores and qualifying status online
CEED 2026 (Common Entrance Examination for Design) is the postgraduate design entrance conducted by IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, on behalf of IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Guwahati, Hyderabad), IISc Bangalore and IIITDM Jabalpur for admission to Master of Design (M.Des) and direct PhD programmes. The exam runs alongside UCEED, with overlapping infrastructure. Specialisations include Industrial Design, Communication Design, Mobility Design, Animation, Interaction Design and Design for Mass Manufacture. CEED scores are valid for one admission cycle and accepted by 8+ Indian design institutions.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Design Aptitude — Visual ReasoningDesign Aptitude — Visual Reasoning | Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles. |
| Drawing & SketchingDrawing & Sketching | Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props. |
| Design Awareness & General KnowledgeDesign Awareness & General Knowledge | History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems. |
| Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains) | Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving. |
| Admission starts | 9th October 20269th October 2026 |
| Admission closes | 10th November 202610th November 2026 |