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Acronym | UCEED |
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Administrator | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on behalf of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India |
Purpose | Admission to undergraduate design programs ((B.Des)) |
Year started | 2015 |
Duration | 3 hours |
Offered | Once a year |
Languages | English |
Annual number of test takers | ![]() |
Website | Official website |
The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). The exam is designed to assess the aptitude and skills of candidates seeking admission to undergraduate design programs (B.Des) at premier institutes in India, including IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, [2] IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. [3]
UCEED was first introduced in 2015 as a standardized entrance examination for aspiring design students. Over the years, it has gained prominence as one of the key exams for undergraduate design education in India. The exam is organized by IIT Bombay under the guidance of the UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee. [4]
Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities) are eligible to appear for UCEED. [5] There is an age limit for candidates, which is different for general and reserved categories. [6] Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times in consecutive years. [7]
UCEED is a computer-based test that evaluates candidates on various aspects such as: [8]
The exam is divided into three sections: [9]
The following institutes accept UCEED scores for admission to their B.Des programs: [10]
In addition to these institutes, several other institutes also use UCEED scores for admission to their design programs. [12]
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