The CEED 2026 result was declared by IIT Bombay on 4 March 2026 at the official website ceed.iitb.ac.in, with scorecards available for download from 10 March to 31 July 2026. CEED 2026 (Common Entrance Examination for Design) was conducted on Sunday, 18 January 2026, in two parts – Part A (computer-based, 1 hour) and Part B (descriptive, 2 hours). A valid CEED 2026 score is required for admission to the Master of Design (M.Des.) and Ph.D. in Design programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, and IISc Bangalore, for the 2026–28 academic session. CEED 2027 notification is expected in October 2026.
Latest: – CEED 2026 Result was declared on 4 March 2026 at ceed.iitb.ac.in. Scorecards downloadable till 31 July 2026. IIT Bombay MDes final result on 1 June 2026. CEED 2027 notification expected October 2026.
CEED 2026
What is the CEED Entrance Exam?
CEED stands for Common Entrance Examination for Design. It is a national-level design aptitude test organised every year by IIT Bombay on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The CEED 2026 score is the gateway to M.Des. and select Ph.D. programmes at premier IITs and IISc Bangalore, covering streams such as Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility & Vehicle Design, and Product Design. The exam assesses visualisation, drawing, design sensitivity, creativity, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and design awareness through a mix of objective and descriptive questions.
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CEED 2026 Exam Dates (Completed Cycle)
Key dates of the CEED 2026 cycle conducted by IIT Bombay are tabulated below for reference.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| CEED 2026 notification release | October 2025 |
| Online registration window | 01 – 31 October 2025 |
| CEED 2026 Admit Card release | 02 January 2026 |
| CEED 2026 exam date | 18 January 2026 (Sunday) |
| Draft Answer Key (Part A) release | 19 January 2026 |
| Last date to comment on draft key | 22 January 2026 (5 PM) |
| Final Answer Key release | 28 January 2026 (5 PM) |
| Part A Cut Off release | 05 February 2026 (5 PM) |
| CEED 2026 Result declaration | 04 March 2026 |
| CEED 2026 Scorecard available | 10 March – 31 July 2026 |
| IIT Bombay MDes shortlist | 20 April 2026 |
| IIT Bombay MDes final result | 01 June 2026 |
CEED 2027 Expected Dates
If you are preparing for the upcoming cycle, here are the tentative CEED 2027 dates based on previous-year trends (the exam is usually held in the third week of January every year). Official dates will be released by IIT Bombay in the CEED 2027 notification in October 2026.
| Exam Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| CEED 2027 notification & brochure | First week of October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | First week of October 2026 |
| Last date of registration (regular) | Last week of October 2026 |
| Registration with late fee (₹ 500 extra) | First week of November 2026 |
| CEED 2027 Admit Card release | First / second week of January 2027 |
| CEED 2027 exam date | Mid / third week of January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Draft Answer Key release | Within 1–2 days of the exam |
| Final Answer Key release | Last week of January 2027 |
| CEED 2027 Result declaration | First / second week of March 2027 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- CEED Official Website (ceed.iitb.ac.in)
- IIT Bombay Official Website (iitb.ac.in)
- IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay (idc.iitb.ac.in)
- CEED 2027 Information Brochure (To be released in October 2026)
CEED Eligibility Criteria
- Qualifying Degree: Candidates must have completed (or be in the final year of) a Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma (of minimum 3 years) in Engineering, Architecture, Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or other related fields.
- Pursuing Degree: Final-year candidates can also apply provisionally; admission is subject to qualifying the degree before the institute’s cut-off date.
- GD Art Diploma: Holders of a GD Art Diploma (5-year diploma after class 10) require at least one year of work experience in design.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in CEED.
- Number of Attempts: No restriction on the number of CEED attempts.
- CEED Score Validity: The CEED score is valid for one year from the date of declaration of the result.
CEED Application Form & Registration
The CEED 2027 application form will be released by IIT Bombay at ceed.iitb.ac.in in the first week of October 2026. Candidates need to register online, complete the application form, upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, category certificate where applicable), choose the test city, and pay the application fee. For reference, CEED 2026 registration was open from 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025.
CEED Application Portal – Click here to access the CEED portal at ceed.iitb.ac.in (CEED 2027 registration expected to open in October 2026).
CEED Application Fee
The CEED 2026 registration fee structure was as follows (CEED 2027 fee will be similar; official figures will be in the CEED 2027 brochure).
| Category | CEED 2026 Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| All Women candidates | ₹ 2,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD candidates | ₹ 2,000 |
| All other candidates (Gen / OBC) | ₹ 4,000 |
| Late fee (after regular deadline) | + ₹ 500 |
CEED – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | CEED |
| Full Form | Common Entrance Examination for Design |
| Conducting Body | IIT Bombay |
| Level of Exam | National Level (PG Design Entrance) |
| Mode of Exam | Part A: Computer Based Test; Part B: Descriptive |
| Total Duration | 3 hours (9 AM – 12 noon) |
| Official Website | ceed.iitb.ac.in |
| Courses Admission Through | M.Des. and Ph.D. in Design |
| Score Validity | One year |
| Participating Institutes | IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, IISc Bangalore |
| Type of Exam | Design Entrance Exams |
CEED Exam Pattern
- Total Duration: 3 hours (9:00 AM – 12:00 noon)
- Part A (1 hour, CBT, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM): Computer-based test with Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
- Part A Negative Marking: –1 mark for each wrong MCQ; no negative marking for NAT and MSQ.
- Part B (2 hours, Descriptive, 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon): Paper-based descriptive section that tests drawing, creativity, communication skills, problem identification, and design aptitude.
- Sectional Cut Off: Only candidates who clear the Part A cut off (µ + σ/2 formula) are evaluated for Part B.
- Mode of Question Paper: English only.
CEED 2026 Admit Card
- The CEED Admit Card 2026 was released by IIT Bombay on 2 January 2026 at ceed.iitb.ac.in. Discrepancy correction window closed on 8 January 2026 (5 PM).
- Candidates downloaded the admit card by logging in with their registered email and password at the official portal.
- For deeper details on the process, see our CEED Admit Card page.
- CEED 2027 Admit Card is expected in the first/second week of January 2027.
CEED Answer Key 2026
- The CEED Draft Answer Key for Part A was released on 19 January 2026; candidates could submit comments till 22 January 2026 (5 PM).
- The CEED Final Answer Key was released on 28 January 2026 (5 PM).
- No answer key is released for the subjective Part B – it is evaluated by experts at IIT Bombay.
- For step-by-step download and score-calculation details, see our CEED Answer Key page.
CEED 2026 Result
- Result Date: IIT Bombay declared the CEED 2026 Result on 4 March 2026 at ceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Scorecard Window: Scorecards are available for download from 10 March 2026 to 31 July 2026.
- Result Format: Scorecard contains candidate’s name, registration ID, Part A & Part B marks, total score, and the all-India CEED rank for candidates who qualify the Part A cut off.
- Validity: The CEED 2026 score is valid for one year and can be used for M.Des. / Ph.D. admissions in the 2026–28 session.
- For step-by-step download instructions and cut off details, see our CEED Result page.
M.Des. Admission Through CEED Score
Qualifying CEED is the first step; each participating IIT/IISc conducts its own subsequent admission process for M.Des. The typical structure is:
- CEED 2026 Scorecard: Required at the time of application to each participating institute.
- Apply Separately: Candidates must apply individually to each institute (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, IISc Bangalore).
- Shortlisting: Each institute releases its own shortlist based on CEED score and academic eligibility (typically 55% in qualifying degree for General; 50% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Studio Test / Written Test & Interview: Most IITs conduct a stream-specific design studio test, portfolio review, and online interview.
- Final Selection Formula (IIT Bombay): Final score = CEED score × 0.70 + (Studio Test + Interview) × 0.30.
- IIT Bombay MDes Final Result: Announced on 1 June 2026 for the 2026–28 session.
CEED Syllabus
A key part of preparation is understanding the CEED syllabus. The high-level topics for both parts are:
- Visualisation & Spatial Ability: 2D / 3D visualisation, mental rotation, perspective.
- Observation & Design Sensitivity: Identifying minor changes in image patterns and design elements.
- Environmental & Social Awareness: Knowledge of designers, popular products, brands, art, culture, history.
- Analytical & Logical Reasoning: Pattern recognition, sequences, deduction.
- Language & Creativity: Comprehension, idiomatic English, creative writing.
- Design Thinking & Problem Solving: Real-world problem framing and innovative solutions.
- Drawing (Part B): Free-hand sketching, perspective, light/shade, observational drawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. CEED 2026 was conducted by IIT Bombay on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on 18 January 2026. CEED 2027 will also be conducted by IIT Bombay, with the notification expected in October 2026 at ceed.iitb.ac.in.
Ans. CEED 2026 was held on Sunday, 18 January 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon – Part A (CBT) from 9-10 AM and Part B (Descriptive) from 10 AM to 12 noon. The result was declared on 4 March 2026.
Ans. The official website for CEED is ceed.iitb.ac.in. All notifications, application form, admit card, answer key, and result are published on this portal by IIT Bombay.
Ans. Candidates must have completed (or be in the final year of) a Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma of minimum 3 years in any discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, etc.). GD Art diploma holders need 1 year of design work experience. There is no upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.
Ans. CEED is a 3-hour exam in two parts. Part A (9-10 AM) is a 1-hour computer-based test with NAT, MSQ, and MCQ questions (-1 mark for wrong MCQs). Part B (10 AM – 12 noon) is a 2-hour descriptive paper that tests drawing, creativity, problem identification, and design aptitude. Only candidates clearing the Part A cut off get Part B evaluated.
Ans. The CEED 2026 score is accepted for M.Des. and Ph.D. in Design admissions at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, and IISc Bangalore. Several other design schools also accept CEED scores as a qualifying credential.
Ans. The CEED 2026 score is valid for one year from the date of result declaration (4 March 2026). It is applicable for admission to M.Des. and Ph.D. programmes in the 2026-28 academic session. Scorecards can be downloaded from 10 March to 31 July 2026.
Ans. CEED 2027 is expected to be held in the mid or third week of January 2027 (Sunday). The official notification and registration are expected to open in the first week of October 2026 at ceed.iitb.ac.in. Exact dates will be confirmed in the CEED 2027 brochure.
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