IIT Bombay
CEED Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Common Entrance Examination for Design — Postgraduate
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
None
Sections
2
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A — Visualization, Cognitive, Drawing, Language, Design and Technology (MCQ/NAT) | 20 | +2.5 | 50 | 90 min |
| Part B — Design aptitude (studio type) | 20 | +2.5 | 50 | 90 min |
| Total | 40 | — | 100 | 180 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+2.5
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
Part A: MCQ/NAT/MSQ (scoring varies); Part B: drawing/modelling (evaluated by institute)
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 24 questions, get 18 correct and 6 wrong:
Score = 18 × 2.5 = 45 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 270.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 108 min | 28 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 54 min | 8 Qs |
| Review & guess | 18 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 180 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 40 | 180 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 40 | 180 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~8 Easy | ~16 Medium | ~16 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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