CEED & UCEED Entrance Exam in Kerala
The IIT UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) and CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design) are national-level exams conducted by IIT Bombay for admissions to B.Des and M.Des/Ph.D. programs at premier design institutes like IITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions. Aspiring designers in Kerala aiming for careers in industrial, communication, or interaction design can leverage these exams to secure seats in India’s top design schools.
Students in Kerala can benefit from our IIT UCEED & CEED Entrance Exam coaching through strategic preparation, expert mentorship and hands on practice exercises. Our coaching programs equip Kerala students with the necessary tools to excel in both exams.
Why choose IIT UCEED & CEED?
01
Prestigous programs
Gain admission to IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, and other renowned institutes.
02
Diverse Career Paths
Explore roles in product design, UI/UX, animation, and sustainable design.
03
Global opportunities
Alumni work with leading brands like Google, Tata, and Mercedes-Benz.
CEED & UCEED Centres in Kerala
- Ernakulam
- Trivandrum
- Kollam
- Kottayam
- Thrissur
- Palakkad
- Calicut
- Kannur
*Exact exam center address is mentioned on the admit card
UCEED 2026 Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | October 1, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | October 31, 2025 |
| Exam Date | January 19, 2026 |
| Results | March 2026 |
CEED 2026 Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | September 9, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | November 12, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 19. 2026 |
| Results | March 2026 |
Eligibilty Criteria
- UCEED:
- Academic Qualification: Class 12 (appearing/passed in 2024/2025).
- Age Limit: Born on/after October 1, 2000 (General), October 1, 1995 (SC/ST/PwD).
- Attempts: Maximum two attempts in consecutive years.
- CEED:
- Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4) in any discipline.
- Age Limit: No restrictions for M.Des/Ph.D.
Application Process
- Register online at the UCEED official website.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload documents (photograph, signature, category/PwD certificates if applicable).
- Pay the fee:
- UCEED: General/OBC: ₹3,800 | SC/ST/PwD/Women: ₹1,900.
- CEED: General/OBC: ₹3,600 | SC/ST/PwD/Women: ₹1,800.
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CEED & UCEED Exam Pattern
The IIT CEED & UCEED entrance exam pattern is as follows:
Part A
UCEED
- Sections: Numerical Answer Type, Multiple Select Questions, Multiple Choice Questions.
- Topics: Visualization, Observation, Design Thinking, Analytical Reasoning.
CEED
- Sections: General Aptitude, Communication Skills, Design Knowledge.
Part B
UCEED
- Drawing Test: Evaluates sketching, creativity, and problem-solving.
CEED
- Design Problems: Tests drawing, ideation, and writing skills.
UCEED & CEED 2026 Preparation Tips
01
Master Visulaization
Practice perspective drawing and spatial reasoning.
02
Solve past papers
Focus on UCEED/CEED’s unique question patterns.
03
Build a portfolio
Showcase sketches, prototypes, and design projects (critical for CEED interviews).
04
Mock tests
Simulate exam conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
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Ms. Julie James NIFT (New Delhi - 1994 batch)
She has 30+ years of experience in design education. Post-graduate from NIFT- New Delhi (1991 batch). She has held managerial roles in the fashion industry, HOD - Dept. of Fashion Design, Assumption College & as Academic Director in afdindia.
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