CEED 2027 registration extended: apply by November 5 with regular fee

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), on behalf of the Ministry of Education, has extended the registration deadline for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2027. Aspirants now have until November 5, 2026, to submit their applications with a regular fee, accessible through the official portal, ceedapp.iitb.ac.in.

This extension provides candidates a few extra days to finalize their applications for the national-level test, which serves as an admission gateway to master’s and doctoral design programs across various premier institutions. The initial regular application deadline was October 31, 2026.

Revised Application Deadlines and Fees

The deadline for submitting applications with a regular fee has been moved to November 5, 2026. For those who miss this date, late fee registration will remain open until November 10, 2026, at 5 PM, incurring an additional charge of INR 500. The application process, which commenced on October 1, 2026, requires candidates to create an account, verify their email, fill out the form, upload necessary documents, and complete the fee payment online.

The application fee structure varies by candidate category. Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates are required to pay INR 2000, while all other candidates face a fee of INR 4000. With the late fee, these amounts increase to INR 2500 and INR 4500, respectively.

CEED 2027 Examination Schedule and Structure

The CEED 2027 examination is scheduled for January 17, 2027, and will be conducted from 9 AM to 12 noon. Admit cards for the examination are slated for release on January 1, 2027. The exam consists of two parts: Part A, carrying 150 marks, and Part B, carrying 100 marks. Part A includes Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), covering areas such as visualization, scientific knowledge, and analytical reasoning. Part B comprises five questions focusing on sketching, creativity, form sensitivity, visual sensitivity, and problem identification.

The overall result for CEED 2027 is expected to be declared in March 2027. Part A carries a 25% weightage in the final score, while Part B accounts for 75%. There is no age limit for appearing in CEED, and candidates can attempt the examination multiple times.

Eligibility and Participating Institutions

To be eligible for CEED 2027, applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing a qualifying degree or diploma of at least three years in duration after Class 12. This qualification must be finalized by July 2027. CEED scores are used for admissions to Master of Design (M.Des) programs at institutions including IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Many of these institutions also consider CEED scores for their PhD design programs.

Qualifying for CEED does not guarantee automatic admission; each participating institution maintains its own specific admission criteria and selection processes. The official portal, ceedapp.iitb.ac.in, is best accessed using a laptop or desktop with the latest Chrome or Firefox browser for a smooth application experience.

Further reading

• Design college entrance exams 2026: NIFT, UCEED, CEED registration to open October–December
• NIFT, UCEED, CEED 2027: Apply by Nov 16, Oct 31, Oct 31 respectively
• Common Entrance Exam for Design exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• NIFT 2027 lateral entry admission registration open; apply by November 16
• NTA revised exam calendar 2026-27 out: check new JEE Main, UGC NET, CUET PG dates
• IICD Jaipur: Apply for 2027 B.Design & M.Design admissions now Applications open

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