UCEED Entrance Exam Coaching

afdindia provides specialised coaching services for those aspiring to crack the highly competitive UCEED exam conducted by IIT Bombay, once a year. The exam is for admission to design institutes such as IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IITDM Jabalpur's B.Des programs. The UCEED Entrance Exam is highly coveted by all students, and applicants are tested on a variety of topics including logical reasoning, general knowledge, problem solving, spatial ability, and more. UCEED is a 3-hour computer-based exam that is typically administered in January.

At afdindia, we understand your skill sets and develop a customised exam plan to help you pass the UCEED exam in the allotted time. It is critical to understand the exam format, study the syllabus thoroughly, and practise frequently.

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UCEED Entrance Exam Notification

Admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur is determined by the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED). Students who passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2025 or will appear in 2026 in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities) are eligible to take the UCEED 2026 exam.

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UCEED 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date (Tentative)
UCEED 2026 application form release date	October 2025
Last date to submit UCEED application with regular fee	October 2025
Last date to submit UCEED form 2026	November 2025
Issue of admit card	January 2026
Last date to modify discrepancies in admit card	January 2026
UCEED 2026 Exam	January 2026
Release of provisional answer key	January 2026
Last date to challenge draft answer key	January 2026
Final answer key releases	January 2026
UCEED 2026 cut-off marks	February 2026
Announcement of results	March 2026
Score card downloading date	March 2026
1st round of seat allocation	April 2026

UCEED Exam Pattern & Criteria

The UCEED entrance exam is a 3 hour, 300-mark paper that consists of two stages.

Part A: consists of 18 questions of 4 marks each in a Numerical Answer type format (NAT), 18 questions of up to 4 marks each in a Multiple Select Question format (MSQ), and 32 questions of 3 marks each in a Multiple Choice Question format. This section is 2.5 hours long and carries 240 marks.

Part B: This section is worth 30 minutes and 60 points. Part B consists of one drawing-based question.

UCEED Eligibility

Age Limit: The candidate must have been born on or after October 1, 1998 if they fall into the OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category, or on or after October 1, 1993 if they fall into the SC, ST, or PwD category.

Number of attempts: A candidate may attempt UCEED a maximum of two times in consecutive years. It should be noted that a UCEED score is only valid for one year and for admissions in the same academic year.

Qualifing Exam: To be eligible to take UCEED 2025, the candidate must have passed all subjects in the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2022 or be taking the qualifying examination for the first time in 2025. Students from all disciplines (science, commerce, and arts & humanities) are eligible.

UCEED Registration Fees

For female candidates and SC, ST, PwD candidates, the registration fee is ₹1900, and for all other candidates, the fee is ₹3800.

Candidates from SAARC countries must pay a fee of US$ $400, and US$ $500 for those from non-SAARC countries.

Documents required for the UCEED Application Process

When completing the application for the UCEED entrance exam, have the following documents on hand:

A recent passport-sized colour photo.
A scanned signature on a plain white paper.
For examinations taken in 2024 or earlier, a qualifying certificate is required.
Proof of birth, such as a birth certificate, passport, or SSC certificate.

UCEED Registration Process

Complete your UCEED registration by following these steps.

Go to the official exam website.
Click on the registration link.
Enter personal details like your name, mobile number, date of birth, and email ID.
Submit the details entered.
Note down your application number and password for future use.
Log back into your account using the application number and password.
Fill out the application form with all the required details.
Choose your top three preferred exam cities.
Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents in the format specified.
Complete the process by paying the application fee.

UCEED Entrance Exam Preparation Courses

afdindia's courses are designed to give students a competitive edge in preparing for the IIT Design Programs (UCEED) Entrance Exam. Through well-documented study materials, expert guidance, and targeted practice sessions, these courses help students develop the critical thinking, creativity, and design skills required for the exam. With a focus on both concept building and practical application, afdindia ensures that students are well-prepared to tackle the diverse challenges of the UCEED entrance exam, increasing their chances of securing admission to one of India's leading design institutes. We provide classroom coaching for UCEED at our Kochi centre.

UCEED Weekend Coaching

(For Students in class 12th & drop-year)

Duration: Till Exam
Days: 2nd Sat & all Sun
Time: 10am to 4pm

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UCEED Advanced
Coaching

(For Students in class 9, 10, 11)

Duration: 2 year
Days: 2nd Sat & all Sun
Time: 10am to 4pm

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UCEED SynopsisPlus
Crash Coaching

(10 day online crash course)

Duration: 10 - 30 days
Days: Tue to Sat
Time: 10am to 4pm

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UCEED Regular

Coaching

(For drop-year & PG students)

Duration: 1 year - Till Exam
Days: Tue to Sat
Time: 10am to 4pm

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UCEED Foundation
Coaching

(For Students in class 9, 10, 11)

Duration: 1 year
Days: 2nd Sat & all Sun
Time: 10am to 4pm

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UCEED Summer

Coaching

(1 month summer course)

Duration: 1 month
Days: Tue to Sat
Time: 10am to 4pm

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Key Skills You’ll Master in Our UCEED Coaching!

Our experienced mentors and faculty specialize in shaping design careers, providing expert guidance, and bridging the gap between creativity and college selection requirements.

Visualisation and Spatial Ability

Afdindia's specialised training teaches you how to visualise objects and spatial relationships. This module improves your ability to understand 2D and 3D object orientations and solve complex visual puzzles. Through engaging lectures and exercises, you'll learn how to identify and encode visual relationships, which is critical for UCEED success.

Observation and Design Sensitivity

UCEED requires candidates to observe and analyse intricate details in given scenarios. Our program improves your observation skills and expands your knowledge of visual and aesthetic concepts. Our interactive sessions will help you learn how to solve questions efficiently and develop a strong design sensitivity.

Environmental and Social Awareness

Design is not isolated; it is inextricably linked to environmental and social contexts. This module covers pollution, sustainable design, art history, natural resources, and cultural heritage. With afdindia's coaching, you'll develop a solid understanding of how these elements interact with design principles.

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Improve your reasoning skills with afdindia's systematic approach to analytical and logical thinking. This module focusses on problem solving speed and accuracy, preparing you to confidently answer numerical and logical questions. Learn techniques to improve your efficiency and perform well on exam day.

Language & Creativity

In the UCEED exam, creativity frequently makes the difference. This module is intended to help you think outside the box and express your ideas effectively. Through targeted exercises, mock tests, and expert feedback, afdindia's program improves your creative thinking and communication skills, giving you an edge over competitors

Design Thinking and Problem-Solving

The UCEED exam emphasises design thinking. This module will teach you how to approach complex, design-related problems with clarity and innovation. SILICA's expert faculty walks you through real-world scenarios, encouraging critical thinking and developing a sharp design perspective.

UCEED Admission Test Syllabus

The UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam will have the following topics in each section:

Part A:

Visualization and spatial ability: Pictorial and diagrammatic questions to assess understanding of the transformation and/or manipulation of 2D and 3D shapes and their spatial relationships, as well as knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts.
Observation and design sensitivity: The ability to identify and critically evaluate hidden properties in everyday objects, people, situations, and events. Paying attention to specific details, analysing, reasoning, categorising, inferring, and predicting. The ability to recognise subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes.
Environmental and social awareness: A general understanding of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources, and so on, and how they affect product design, image, infrastructure, and the environment. Awareness of the social and cultural connections to design, the history of the designed artefact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design solutions. History of art, sculpture, and literature.
Analytical and logical reasoning: The ability to look at information, whether qualitative or quantitative in nature, and identify patterns within it. The ability to evaluate opinions, arguments, or solutions using appropriate criteria. The ability to detect hidden bias or assumptions, as well as whether evidence and arguments support conclusions. The ability to use logic and structured thinking to determine from a short passage which of several statements is the most accurate response to a posed question. Data analysis, brain teasers, and patterns.
Language and creativity: Skills include reading comprehension and grammar knowledge, as well as the ability to think creatively, distinguish innovative options, and think outside the box.
Design thinking and problem solving: Skills include using visual analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols, understanding complexity, identifying problems, generating alternatives, evaluating options, and selecting solutions.

Part B:

Drawing: The ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion while maintaining good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.

UCEED 2026 Preparation Tips

Understand the actual exam format, question types, and difficulty level.
Identify recurring themes and question styles: Get a clear understanding of what will be tested and how. Build a study plan and stick to it.
Time Management: Devise a daily, weekly, and monthly timetable. Prioritize topics that need more attention.
Consistency: Dedicate at least 2-3 hours of focused study daily rather than long, infrequent sessions.
Balance: Ensure your plan covers all sections (Part A and Part B).
Observation and Visualization: Pay close attention to everyday objects, people, and events. Practice observing details, patterns, and how things are constructed. Engage in activities that challenge spatial thinking (e.g., puzzles, 3D modeling).
Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Regularly practice logical reasoning questions, puzzles, and riddles to improve pattern recognition and problem-solving.
Practice freehand drawing regularly, focusing on proportions, perspective, composition, and shading.
Sketch human figures, products, and scenes from imagination and observation.
Use different grades of pencils (H-grade for light work, B-grade for rapid work and shading).
Learn to convey your thought process through sketches.
Cultivate out-of-the-box thinking.
Keep a design journal to note interesting designs, patterns, and ideas.
Analyze what makes good design and how things can be improved.
General Knowledge and Environmental/Social Awareness: Stay updated with current affairs, especially in art, design, and technology. Read newspapers, design blogs, and magazines. Know about environmental issues and significant cultural events.
English Comprehension: Good comprehension is essential for understanding questions. Read articles and passages regularly to enhance reading proficiency and idea conveyance.
Make use of past years' question papers and practice exams.
Mock Tests: Take full-length mock tests under timed conditions, especially closer to the exam.
Simulate the exam environment to reduce anxiety.
Identify your strong and weak areas.
Analyze your performance after each mock test to understand where you struggled and how to improve.

UCEED Coaching

afdindia offers a range of coaching options for the UCEED entrance exam 2025-2026 in Kochi, Kerala. Our students outshined others in UCEED exam results in the past 25 years. afdindia is the pioneer in the design test prep classes & continues to uphold its legacy.

afdindia boasts an esteemed faculty team consisting of alumni from prestigious institutions like NID, NIFT, IIT, & CEPT proficient in various design domains, including apparel design, product design, animation, & communication. This extensive expertise provides students with a holistic understanding, covering entrance exam preparation, industry requirements, & portfolio.

Why Choose afdindia for UCEED Coaching in Kerala

Consistent Highest UCEED Result
Over 25 years of Unmatched Experience
Faculty comprises UCEED alumni
Best-in-Class UCEED Study Materials
Versatile Training and UCEED Coaching Classes
Foster Self-Confidence in Students
Institute with modern learning facilities
Center for creative mind development
Oldest UCEED Coaching Institute in Kerala

FAQs

What are the academic qualifications required to write the UCEED entrance exam?

Candidates who have passed all 5 subjects in their Class 12th (or equivalent) exam in the year before or the same year as the UCEED exam are eligible.

Is there an age limit for UCEED entrance exam?

Candidates belonging to OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL categories can attempt the UCEED entrance exam until age 25 and candidates belonging to SC, ST, or PwD categories can attempt the exam until age 30.

How many times can I write the UCEED entrance exam?

Candidates are allowed to attempt the exam only 2 times, in two consecutive years. Please note that the score is valid only for the year in which you appear.

When can I retry if I fail the UCEED entrance exam?

If you fail at UCEED ones, you can attempt again next year.

What is the exam syllabus for the UCEED entrance exam?

The UCEED entrance exam has a duration of 3 hours and consists of 2 sections. Section A comprises visualization and spatial ability, observation and design sensitivity, environmental and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language and creativity, & design thinking and problem-solving. Section B comprises drawings.

Is there a fee to apply for the UCEED entrance exam?

The fee for female candidates and candidates from the SC, ST, and PwD categories is 2,000 INR. For candidates from other categories, the fee is 4,000 INR. This applies to foreign nationals with certificates issued before March 2021. For foreign nationals with certificates issued after March 2021, the fee is 420 USD for candidates from SAARC countries and 525 USD for candidates from non-SAARC countries.

Does the UCEED entrance exam have negative marks for wrong answers?

Yes, in Section A of the exam, there is a penalty for incorrect answers: -1 mark for Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and -0.71 mark for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

When does the UCEED entrance typically take place?

The registration for the UCEED entrance exam typically takes place in October each year, while the exam is usually conducted in January.

What is included in the afdindia’s study materials for UCEED entrance exam coaching?

afdndia's courses for the UCEED entrance exam are designed to give students a competitive edge by providing well-documented study materials, expert guidance, and targeted practice sessions. Our courses are designed to help students secure admissions to top IIT design programs.

What makes afdindia’s UCEED entrance exam coaching stand out?

At afdindia, we evaluate your skill sets to curate a specially customized study plan to help you succeed in the UCEED entrance exam. With over 25 years of experience, afdindia is an esteemed coaching institute with successful alumni in design backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NID, NIFT, IIT, & CEPT.

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