Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 2027
IIT Bombay · Online (CBT) · Once a year (January)
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UCEED 2027 — Quick Answer
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027 is conducted by IIT Bombay in online (cbt) mode. The next UCEED exam is scheduled for January 2027, with registration October 2026. The paper has 78 questions for 300 marks in 180 minutes (Part A — Visualization, Spatial, Observation, Environmental Design, Language, Part B — Drawing/Sketching), with part a: nat (+3/0), msq (+3/-0.75), mcq (+3/-0.78); part b: sketching (evaluated separately). HenceProve offers free UCEED mock tests, previous year papers, syllabus and cutoff analysis on this page.
UCEED Next Exam Date & Registration
| Next Exam Date | January 2027 |
| Registration Window | October 2026 |
| Conducting Body | IIT Bombay |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A — Visualization, Spatial, Observation, Environmental Design, Language | 39 | 150 |
| Part B — Drawing/Sketching | 39 | 150 |
| Total | 78 | 300 |
Syllabus Highlights
Previous Year Cutoff
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| General | — | — |
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| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
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About Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027
The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IIT Bombay. Preparing for the UCEED requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which institutes accept UCEED scores?
UCEED scores are accepted for BDes admissions at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Jorhat, and IIITDM Jabalpur — India's top design programmes.
How to Prepare for UCEED
Part A Visualization and Spatial questions are the most tricky — practice extensively
Language section tests reading comprehension and vocabulary at Class 12 level
Part B sketching: practice proportion, perspective, and creative representation
UCEED has only 2 attempts per candidate — prepare thoroughly before appearing