CEED Syllabus 2027
Common Entrance Exam for Design — Postgraduate
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visualisation and Spatial Ability | 18 | 20 |
| 2 | Environmental and Social Awareness | 18 | 20 |
| 3 | Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 18 | 20 |
| 4 | Language and Creativity | 18 | 20 |
| 5 | Design Thinking and Problem Solving | 18 | 20 |
| Total | 90 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Visualisation and Spatial Ability
Key topics covered as per the official CEED syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Visualisation and Spatial Ability.
View Visualisation and Spatial Ability Syllabus →Environmental and Social Awareness
Key topics covered as per the official CEED syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Environmental and Social Awareness.
View Environmental and Social Awareness Syllabus →Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Key topics covered as per the official CEED syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Analytical and Logical Reasoning.
View Analytical and Logical Reasoning Syllabus →Language and Creativity
Key topics covered as per the official CEED syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language and Creativity.
View Language and Creativity Syllabus →Design Thinking and Problem Solving
Key topics covered as per the official CEED syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Design Thinking and Problem Solving.
View Design Thinking and Problem Solving Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD); final year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
Maximum 2 consecutive attempts
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (January)
Next Exam Date
January 2027
Registration Opens
October–November 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Part B (subjective drawing and design) carries 60% of CEED marks — practice daily sketching, visual storytelling, product ideation, and 2D/3D composition to maximise Part B scores.
- 2For Part A, study design history, design principles, environmental awareness, and current design trends — watch TED design talks and follow international design awards to build design vocabulary.
- 3Build a diverse portfolio that shows design process rather than just finished work — include ideation sketches, concept explorations, prototypes, and reflections for each project.
- 4Attempt UCEED and NATA past papers to sharpen your visual aptitude and spatial reasoning skills, which overlap significantly with CEED Part A requirements.
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