UCEED Exam 2025 Application Open Now!

Admissions to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur are done through the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED). Students who have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024, or appearing in 2025, in ANY STREAM (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities) are eligible to appear for UCEED 2025.

The Registration Portal for UCEED 2025 will open at 1:00 pm on October 01, 2024. Click Here to download the UCEED 2025 Entrance Exam brochure

UCEED Exam 2025: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus & Preparation

The UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design) is conducted annually by IIT Bombay. It is an entrance exam for providing admission to prestigious IITs, including Bombay, Delhi, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and IITDM Jabalpur, for admission into B.Des programs.

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UCEED Exam 2025 Overview

The UCEED 2025 exam notification & application is released on the official website of UCEED. Registration will begin in October 2024. Candidates are required to complete the application form by providing personal details, academic qualifications, and other important information.

UCEED 2025 Important Dates

  Here is the tentative date for the UCEED Exam in 2025:

  Event    
 Date (Tentative)    
 UCEED 2025 application form release date  
 1st October 2024    
Last date to submit UCEED application with regular fee 31st October 2024
 Last date to submit UCEED form 2025    
8th November 2024    
 Issue of admit card  
3rd January 2025  
 Last date to modify discrepancies in admit card   
9th January 2025    
 UCEED 2025 Exam 
19th January 2025    
 Release of provisional answer key    
21st January 2025
 Last date to challenge draft answer key    
23rd January 2025  
 Final answer key releases    
29th January 2025   
 UCEED 2025 cut-off marks    
6th February 2025    
 Announcement of results  
7th March 2025    
 Score card downloading date    
10th March 2025  
 1st round of seat allocation 
April 2025

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UCEED Application 2025

In order to secure admission into the B.Des program, the UCEED admission process for 2025 encompasses various stages, starting from the entrance exam. Here’s a brief overview:

Step 1: Qualify UCEED

Participate in the UCEED exam 2025 and secure a qualifying score.

Step 2: Check Result and Rank

In March 2025, the results will be officially revealed. Visit the official UCEED website to view your score and rank.

Step 3: Apply for B.Des Program

The application process is expected to commence in March 2025. Candidates are supposed to apply for the B.Des program at participating institutes after the release of the results. UCEED scorecard can be used for applying directly to the design programs of UCEED 2025. The UCEED 2025 participating institutes are:

  • IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay
  • Department of Design, IIT Delhi
  • IIT Guwahati
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • IIT Roorkee
  • IIITDM Jabalpur

Step 4: Participate in Counselling

According to your rank and preferences, you have to take part in the counselling process. Seat allotment will be based on your rank in the entrance exam and seat availability.

Step 5: Document Verification and Admission

Once you are allotted a seat, you must verify your documents and pay the admission fee to secure your seat.

UCEED scorecard can also be used to apply to the following universities

  • FLAME University, Pune
  • MODY University of Science & Technology, Rajasthan
  • Nirma University, Ahmedabad
  • Alliance University, Bengaluru
  • CEPT University, Ahmedabad
  • MIT ID Indore - Avantika University
  • Navrachana University, Gujarat
  • GLS University, Gujarat
  • Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR
  • Indraprsatha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi
  • Jain University, Bangalore
  • World University of Design, Sonipat
  • ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai
  • CMR University, Bengaluru
  • JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
  • Somaiya School of Design, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
  • RV University, Bengaluru
  • Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
  • Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi
  • Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune
  • Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
  • Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru
  • Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
  • Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad
  • Rishihood University, Sonipat
  • University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Deharadun
  • UP Institute of Design, Noida
  • DY Patil School of Design, Pune
  • Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
  • Tezpur University, Assam
  • Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
  • Delhi Technological University, Delhi
  • Anant National University, Ahmedabad
  • ARCH College of Design and Business, Jaipur
  • O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
  • Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur
  • Symbiosis School of Planning Architecture and Design, Nagpur

How to Fill the UCEED Registration Form

To avoid any issues during the admissions process, the UCEED registration form must be filled out completely. To finish your registration, follow this step-by-step instruction.

Step 1: Create an Account

  • Go to the official UCEED website.
  • To create a new account, simply click on the “Register” link.
  • To receive login details, provide your email ID and mobile number.

Step 2: Fill in Personal Details

  • Sign in to your account with the login details that were sent to your email.
  • Provide personal information like your name, date of birth, gender, and category.
  • Upload a recent passport-size photo, signature, and the required documentation.

Step 3: Educational Details

  • Add your academic details, such as the qualifying exam, year of graduation, and your marks.
  • Provide any additional qualifications, if applicable.

Step 4: Select Exam Centres

  • Select three preferred exam centres from the given list.
  • Allocation of the exam centres will depend on availability.

UCEED 2025 exam will be conducted in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulum, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Noida, Panaji, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Visakhapatnam.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

  • Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit card, or debit card.
  • Depending on the candidate’s category, the fee structure can vary.

Step 6: Review and Submit

  • Before submitting the form, carefully review all the details.
  • Complete the form and print the confirmation page for future use.

UCEED 2025 Application Fee

The fee amount is Rs. 1900 for female candidates (all categories) and SC/ST/PwD candidates, while all other candidates are required to pay Rs. 3800. Foreign nationals with OCI/PIO cards issued on or before March 4th, 2021, are required to pay a fee of ₹3800. Candidates from SAARC countries are required to pay a fee of US $ 400 and Non-SAARC candidates are required to pay a fee of US $ 500. If applicants register after the application closing dates, they must pay a late fee of Rs. 500. The registration fee cannot be refunded or transferred.

UCEED Eligibility Criteria 2025

Age Limit

For OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category, the candidate must have been born on or after October 1, 2000. For SC, ST, or PwD category, the candidate must have been born on or after October 1, 1995.

Number of Attempts

A candidate is allowed to attempt UCEED a maximum of two times, and those attempts must be in consecutive years. The UCEED score remains valid for one year and only applies to admissions in the same academic year.

Qualifying Examination

Eligibility for attempting UCEED exam 2025 requires the candidate to have either passed all subjects in the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2024 or be appearing for it for the first time in 2024. Eligibility is open to students from all streams, including Science, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities. Students who took their qualifying examination (Class XII) in 2022 or before are not allowed to take UCEED exam 2025.

UCEED 2025 Syllabus

The UCEED Syllabus 2025 is split into two sections: Part-A and Part-B. The following topics will be included in each part:


  Part A  
  Part B  
 Visualisation and spatial reasoning  
  Drawing  
 Environmental and social awareness  
   Design Aptitude
Observation and design sensitivity  
    
Environment and society  
   
Analytical and logical reasoning

Language

Creativity

UCEED 2025 Preparation Tips

A strategic approach and having the right resources are key to effectively preparing for UCEED exam 2025. To assist you in your preparation, here are some tips.

Understand the Exam Pattern: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), numerical answer type questions, and multiple select questions (MSQs) are all part of the UCEED examination. Make yourself familiar with the format and different categories of questions.

Create a Study Plan: Create a study plan that includes all syllabus topics and allows for sufficient revision time.

Practice Regularly: The key to success is maintaining a regular practice routine. Enhance your speed and precision by solving practice papers and taking mock exams.

Focus on Weak Areas: Identify the areas where you’re weak and dedicate more time to practise and enhance them.

Stay Updated: Make sure you’re aware of the latest design trends and current events, as they might be helpful for the exam.

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If you want to pursue your design studies at India’s premier design institutes, the first thing you need to fulfil is to obtain a high UCEED score card. So register for UCEED exam 2025 following the above-mentioned steps. To increase your chances of success, contact afdindia to gather the UCEED study materials and necessary guidance. With comprehensive coaching for UCEED from afdindia, you can prepare efficiently and score the desired marks that will take you to your dream institute. Keep track of deadlines, concentrate on your preparation, and make good use of all the resources at your disposal. With dedication and hard work, you'll surely achieve the success you desire.

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