UCEED, CEED 2026 registration begins; direct link to apply here

CEED 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has started the registration for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) today on October 1, 2025.

Candidates can submit their applications online without incurring any late fees until October 31, 2025. This provides a crucial one-month window for students to complete their registration seamlessly.

Key Dates

Aspiring candidates must take note of the following critical deadlines to ensure a smooth application process:

• Registration Start Date: October 1, 2025 (12:00 AM)
• Last Date for Regular Application: October 31, 2025 (No late fee)
• Final Submission Date with Late Fee: November 18, 2025 (With an additional fee of ₹500)
• Examination Date: January 18, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)

IIT Bombay conducts these national-level exams to assess the design aptitude and creative potential of students.

UCEED 2026: Serves as the gateway for admission into Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs at premier institutions, including various IITs.

CEED 2026: Is mandatory for those seeking entry into Master of Design (MDes) and PhD programmes in design.

The scores from these exams are a passport to India's top design schools. Besides the IITs in Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Roorkee, and Indore, the results are shared with over 30 other participating institutes that use them for admissions or as a key reference.

Steps to Apply for UCEED & CEED 2026

The application process is entirely online and designed for user convenience. Follow these steps to ensure your application is submitted correctly:

Step 1. Go to the dedicated websites: uceed.iitb.ac.in for UCEED or ceed.iitb.ac.in for CEED.
Create Your Account: Register by providing a valid email address and necessary personal details to generate your login credentials.
Step 2. Carefully enter your educational qualifications, contact information, and other required details in the online form.
Step 3. Scan and upload the necessary documents (photograph, signature, etc.) as per the specified format. Proceed to pay the application fee online.
Step 4. After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page for your future records.

IIT Bombay has confirmed that a comprehensive information brochure, detailing the application fees, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and detailed syllabus, will be published on the official websites shortly.

Aspiring designers are strongly advised to bookmark the official UCEED and CEED websites and monitor them regularly for the latest updates and announcements to stay ahead in the admission process.