Ceed

Name Of The Post

CEED

Last Updated

13th June 2026

Importance of the Post

This section is crucial for candidates aiming to pursue advanced studies in design at prestigious IITs and IISc. It provides all the necessary details about the application process, eligibility, and available specializations, helping applicants plan and prepare their submission. Timely action is essential to ensure you don't miss the opportunity to apply for CEED 2026.

Highlighted Information

Apply for CEED 2026 at IIT Bombay; detailed syllabus available for review

Short Information

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.

CEED Syllabus

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Quick Information

Department

Recruitment notification issued by IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay.

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years (or appearing) — Engineering / Architecture / Design / Fine Arts / Interior Design

Important Dates

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

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.

Section

Topics

Design Aptitude — Visual Reasoning

Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.

Drawing & 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.

Design 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.

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.

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