The CEED Answer Key 2026 was released by IIT Bombay on ceed.iitb.ac.in in two phases – the draft answer key on 19 January 2026 (one day after the CEED 2026 exam on 18 January 2026), and the final answer key on 28 January 2026 (5 PM) after considering candidate comments and objections. The CEED Answer Key 2026 covers only Part A (the 1-hour computer-based section), since Part B is a descriptive paper evaluated subjectively by IIT Bombay experts. Candidates used the answer key to estimate their Part A scores ahead of the CEED 2026 cut off (released 5 February 2026) and the final CEED 2026 result on 4 March 2026. For more details, check our CEED 2026 page.
Latest: – CEED Answer Key 2026 (Final) was released by IIT Bombay on 28 January 2026 at ceed.iitb.ac.in. Draft answer key was out on 19 January 2026; comment window closed on 22 January 2026. CEED 2026 result was declared on 4 March 2026.
CEED Answer Key 2026
What is the CEED Answer Key 2026?
The CEED Answer Key 2026 is the official set of correct responses for the Part A (computer-based) section of the Common Entrance Examination for Design 2026 conducted by IIT Bombay. The answer key is released in two phases: a draft answer key within one day of the exam (to invite candidate objections) and a final answer key after IIT Bombay reviews the comments. Only Part A questions (Numerical Answer Type, Multiple Select Questions, Multiple Choice Questions) have an objective answer key; the descriptive Part B is evaluated separately by IIT Bombay’s design experts and is not released as an answer key.
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CEED Answer Key 2026 Dates
| Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| CEED 2026 exam date | 18 January 2026 (Sunday) |
| CEED Draft Answer Key 2026 release | 19 January 2026 |
| Last date to submit comments on draft key | 22 January 2026 (5 PM) |
| CEED Final Answer Key 2026 release | 28 January 2026 (5 PM) |
| CEED Part A Cut Off release | 05 February 2026 (5 PM) |
| CEED 2026 Result declaration | 04 March 2026 |
CEED Answer Key 2026 Download Link – The official Part A draft and final answer keys are available on the CEED website at ceed.iitb.ac.in. No credentials are required to download the public answer key PDF.
How to Download CEED Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official CEED website ceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Click on the “Answer Key” section / “CEED 2026 Answer Key” link in the Important Notices area.
- The CEED Answer Key 2026 PDF will open in a new tab (no login required for the public answer key).
- Download the PDF and save it for score calculation.
- Compare your responses (from the response sheet in your candidate login) with the answer key.
- Calculate your probable Part A score using the official marking scheme.
How to Calculate Score Using CEED Answer Key 2026
- For MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions): +marks for correct, –1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted.
- For MSQ (Multiple Select Questions): All correct options must be selected to score; partial / wrong selection gets 0 (no negative marking).
- For NAT (Numerical Answer Type): Type-in answer questions; correct gets full marks, wrong/unattempted gets 0 (no negative marking).
- Sum the marks across all Part A questions to get the Part A raw score.
- Compare your Part A score against the CEED 2026 Part A cut off (released 5 February 2026) to know whether your Part B will be evaluated.
- Final CEED 2026 score combines Part A + Part B per the brochure weightage.
CEED Answer Key 2026 Objection Process
- The CEED draft answer key for Part A was released on 19 January 2026.
- Candidates could submit comments / objections by adding remarks in the Candidate Portal at ceed.iitb.ac.in.
- The comment window closed on 22 January 2026 at 5 PM.
- Comments are reviewed by IIT Bombay subject experts.
- The final CEED Answer Key 2026 was released on 28 January 2026 (5 PM) after objection review.
- The final answer key is binding and is used to compute the Part A score for the CEED 2026 cut off and result.
CEED Answer Key 2026 – An Overview
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Document | CEED Answer Key 2026 (Part A only) |
| Issuing Authority | IIT Bombay |
| Exam Name | CEED 2026 |
| Exam Date | 18 January 2026 (Sunday) |
| Draft Answer Key Release | 19 January 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 28 January 2026 (5 PM) |
| Official Website | ceed.iitb.ac.in |
| Mode of Release | Public PDF (no login required) |
| Coverage | Part A only (NAT, MSQ, MCQ); Part B is subjectively evaluated |
| Marking Scheme | –1 for wrong MCQ; no negative for NAT/MSQ |
CEED 2026 Response Sheet
- Login to ceed.iitb.ac.in with your registered email ID and password.
- Click on “Response Sheet” or “My Responses” in your candidate dashboard.
- Verify your recorded Part A responses across all NAT, MSQ, and MCQ questions.
- Cross-check each response against the final CEED Answer Key 2026 to confirm your Part A score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. The CEED Draft Answer Key 2026 was released by IIT Bombay on 19 January 2026 at ceed.iitb.ac.in. The CEED Final Answer Key 2026 was released on 28 January 2026 (5 PM) after considering candidate comments submitted by 22 January 2026.
Ans. Visit ceed.iitb.ac.in and click on the ‘Answer Key’ or ‘CEED 2026 Answer Key’ link in the Important Notices section. The PDF opens publicly without login. Download and save it for score calculation alongside your response sheet from the candidate login.
Ans. No. IIT Bombay does not release an answer key for the descriptive Part B section of CEED 2026. Part B is a paper-based subjective paper evaluated by IIT Bombay’s design faculty/experts. Only the Part A answer key (NAT, MSQ, MCQ) is made public.
Ans. Yes, candidates could submit comments / objections to the CEED Draft Answer Key 2026 by adding remarks in the Candidate Portal at ceed.iitb.ac.in. The comment window closed on 22 January 2026 (5 PM). After review, IIT Bombay released the final answer key on 28 January 2026.
Ans. Yes, CEED 2026 Part A has negative marking for MCQs only: -1 mark for each wrong Multiple Choice Question. MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) and NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions do not carry any negative marking; unattempted questions score 0.
Ans. Match your response sheet (candidate login) with the CEED Answer Key 2026: add marks for correct MCQs, subtract 1 for wrong MCQs, count correct MSQs (all options must match) and correct NATs at full marks. The sum gives your Part A score. Final CEED 2026 score combines Part A + Part B as per the official weightage in the brochure.
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