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CEED Syllabus 2027
Common Entrance Examination for Design — Postgraduate
IIT BombayOnline (Part A) + Offline (Part B drawing)Once a year (January)
Total Questions40
Duration180 min
Total Marks100
Marking SchemePart A: MCQ/NAT/MSQ (scoring varies); Part B: drawing/modelling (evaluated by institute)
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part A — Visualization, Cognitive, Drawing, Language, Design and Technology (MCQ/NAT) | 20 | 50 |
| 2 | Part B — Design aptitude (studio type) | 20 | 50 |
| Total | 40 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
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Part A — Visualization, Cognitive, Drawing, Language, Design and Technology (MCQ/NAT)
Key topics covered as per the official CEED syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part A — Visualization, Cognitive, Drawing, Language, Design and Technology (MCQ/NAT).
View Part A — Visualization, Cognitive, Drawing, Language, Design and Technology (MCQ/NAT) Syllabus →P
Part B — Design aptitude (studio type)
Key topics covered as per the official CEED syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part B — Design aptitude (studio type).
View Part B — Design aptitude (studio type) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree (any discipline), age 30 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit (age limit)
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (January)
Next Exam Date
January 2027
Registration Opens
October 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Part A Design and Technology section tests knowledge of design history, principles, and materials
- 2Visualization questions test 3D mental rotation and spatial reasoning
- 3Part B drawing requires clear ideation, sketching quality, and problem-solving
- 4Study design movements, iconic designers, and design process methodologies
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