IIT Bombay Announces CEED and UCEED 2027 Examination Schedule

Published: Monday, May 25, 2026, 18:33 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has officially announced the examination schedule for CEED and UCEED 2027. According to the notification released by IIT Bombay, both entrance examinations will be conducted on January 17, 2027 (Sunday).

IIT Bombay Announces CEED and UCEED 2027 Exam Date

Candidates aspiring for admission to design programmes in premier institutes across India can check future updates and notifications through the official portals:

CEED Official Website - uceed.iitb.ac.in
UCEED Official Website - uceed.iitb.ac.in

The institute has also confirmed that the detailed information brochure, eligibility criteria, registration schedule and examination guidelines will be released on October 1, 2026.

What is UCEED 2027?

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes offered by leading institutes.

The UCEED score is accepted by:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur

Several other institutes may also accept UCEED scores for design admissions.

What is CEED 2027?

The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is conducted for admission to postgraduate design programmes such as:

Master of Design (MDes)
PhD in Design
Other design-related postgraduate programmes

The examination is widely accepted by IITs and several participating institutes across the country.

CEED and UCEED 2027 Important Dates - Key Schedule:

Detailed Notification Release: October 1, 2026
CEED 2027 Exam Date: January 17, 2027
UCEED 2027 Exam Date: January 17, 2027

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official websites for updates regarding:

Registration dates
Admit card release
Syllabus
Result declaration
Counselling schedule

UCEED 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Although the detailed eligibility notification will be released later, candidates generally must:

Have passed or appeared in Class 12 examination
Meet age criteria prescribed by IIT Bombay
Satisfy category-specific conditions if applicable

Eligibility requirements may vary for reserved categories.

CEED 2027 Eligibility

For CEED, candidates are generally required to:

Hold a degree/diploma/postgraduate qualification
Meet minimum academic criteria
Fulfil age and category requirements where applicable

Exam Pattern for CEED and UCEED

The examinations typically assess:

Design aptitude
Creativity
Visualization skills
Logical reasoning
Analytical ability
Drawing and observation skills

Both examinations may include:

Objective-type questions
Numerical answer questions
Drawing-based questions

The exact exam structure and marking scheme will be detailed in the official brochure.

Importance of CEED and UCEED

The CEED and UCEED examinations are among India's most prestigious design entrance tests. Qualifying candidates get opportunities to pursue design education at top institutes including the Indian Institutes of Technology.

These programmes offer career opportunities in:

Product Design
UI/UX Design
Industrial Design
Animation
Graphic Design
Interaction Design
Visual Communication

Students interested in creative and design-focused careers are advised to begin preparation early and regularly monitor official portals for the latest announcements regarding CEED and UCEED 2027.