IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 Notification: B.Des Admission, Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility at uceed.iitb.ac.in
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- Organization
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- Department
- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Application Fee
- General / OBC
- ₹500
- SC / ST / PwD
- November 05, 2025, 23:55
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IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 Notification
The official notification for IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 was released on October 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the application window for one of India's most prestigious design entrance exams. UCEED, conducted annually by IIT Bombay, serves as the gateway for admission into Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs at top IITs including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur.
The exam will take place on January 18, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 noon. Registration must be completed online via the official portal, with all required documents and eligibility criteria in place before the application deadline.
UCEED 2026 continues to be open to candidates from all educational streams, reflecting its commitment to interdisciplinary design education. The exam comprises two sections: Part A (computer-based, objective questions) and Part B (pen-and-paper drawing/design aptitude tasks), with a total duration of three hours. Only UCEED-qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the B.Des joint seat allocation, which is managed separately by the participating institutes after exam results are announced in March 2026
Check and Download - IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 Notification
| The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay | |
| Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design | |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | |
| Category | Admission |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Click Here | |
| uceed.iitb.ac.in |
IIT Bombay UCEED Registration 2026 Important Dates Extended:
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | October 01, 2025, 17:00 |
| Online Registration End Date (with regular fee) | November 05, 2025, 23:55 |
| Online Registration End Date (with Rs. 500 late fee) | November 10, 2025, 17:00 |
IIT Bombay UCEED Registration 2026 Important Dates:
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Start date for Online Registration | October 01, 2025, 1:00 pm |
| Last date for Online Registration with regular fee | October 31, 2025 |
| Last date for Online Registration with late fee | November 07, 2025, 5:00 pm |
| Start date for Admit Card downloading | January 02, 2026, 1:00 pm |
| Last date for rectification of discrepancies in Admit Card | January 08, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| UCEED 2026: date and time of exam | January 18, 2026 (Sunday), 9 am–12 pm |
| Release of Draft Answer Key and candidates’ response for Part-A | January 20, 2026 |
| Last date for uploading comments on Draft Answer Key | January 22, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Release of Final Answer Key for Part-A | January 28, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Announcement of cut-off marks for Part-A | February 05, 2026 |
| Declaration of results | March 06, 2026 |
| Start date for Score Card downloading | March 10, 2026 |
| Submission of Online Application for BDes Programme | March 14 to April 10, 2026 |
| Seat allotment round 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| Seat allotment round 2 | May 19, 2026 |
| Seat allotment round 3 | June 10, 2026 |
| Seat allotment round 4 | June 24, 2026 |
| Seat allotment round 5 | July 03, 2026 |
| Last date for Score Card downloading | July 31, 2026 |
IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Female Candidates (all categories) | ₹2,000 |
| SC, ST, PwD Candidates | ₹2,000 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹4,000 |
| Late Fee (after regular deadline) | ₹500 |
IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates—born on or after October 1, 2001; SC/ST/PwD—on or after October 1, 1996
- Attempts: Maximum twice, in consecutive years
- Qualifying Exams: Must have appeared for Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026
- Streams: Any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts)
Exam Pattern and Syllabus:
- Duration: 3 hours, online mode, medium: English
- Total Marks: 300 (two parts)
- Syllabus includes: Visualization and Spatial Reasoning, Practical and Scientific Knowledge, Observation and Design Sensitivity
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How to Registration For IIT Bombay UCEED 2026?
- Visit the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in and click on the registration link.
- Register with a valid email ID and activate your account via the link sent to your email.
- Log in using email and password, then fill in personal details such as address, category, and contact information.
- Enter educational qualifications including Class 10 and Class 12 details.
- Select preferred UCEED test centers in order of preference.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, certificates, ID proof, category certificate if relevant).
- Pay the application fee online as per your category and confirm payment completion.
- Submit the application and download a copy for reference after successful submission
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