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How to Apply for UCEED 2026: Complete Registration Guide for B.Des Admissions

IIT Bombay opens UCEED 2026 registration for Bachelor of Design admissions; apply before deadlines to secure your seat.

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Nisha Srivastava

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has officially opened registration for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026. The application process began on October 1, 2025, and students can apply without paying a late fee until October 31, 2025. Candidates who miss this deadline can still register until November 7, 2025, by paying an additional late fee. Registrations are available on the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in

About UCEED

UCEED is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually for admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes. Prestigious institutes, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIITDM Jabalpur, and other participating colleges accept UCEED scores. The exam evaluates a student’s design aptitude, creativity, logical thinking, visualization skills, and problem-solving ability.

Exam Schedule and Admit Card Details

According to the official schedule, the UCEED 2026 exam will be held on January 18, 2026, from 9 am to 12 noon. Candidates can download their admit cards starting January 2, 2026, and report any discrepancies until January 8, 2026.

Answer Key and Cut-Offs

After the exam, IIT Bombay will release the draft answer key for Part A on January 20, 2026. Candidates can submit their comments or objections until January 22, 2026. Once the review process concludes, the final answer key will be published on January 28, 2026. The cut-off marks for Part A will be announced on February 5, 2026.

Results and Scorecards

The UCEED 2026 results will be declared on March 6, 2026. Qualified candidates can download their official scorecards starting March 10, 2026.

How to Apply for UCEED 2026

To apply, candidates need to visit the official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in, and create an account by providing the required details. After account creation, applicants must fill the application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. Upon completion, it is essential to download the confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.

  • Visit the official website: uceed.iitb.ac.in
  • Create an account with your personal details.

  • Fill the application form with accurate information.

  • Upload required documents such as photo, signature, and educational certificates.

  • Pay the application fee online.

  • Download the confirmation page and save it for future reference.

Important Dates to Remember

  • Registration Start: October 1, 2025

  • Registration Deadline (Without Late Fee): October 31, 2025

  • Registration Deadline (With Late Fee): November 7, 2025

  • Exam Date: January 18, 2026

  • Result Declaration: March 6, 2026

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Nisha Srivastava
Published by Nisha Srivastava