UCEED 2027 registration open: apply by November 6 for B.Des admissions

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has commenced the registration process for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027. The examination is scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2027, and serves as the gateway for admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, and other participating institutes across India.

Aspirants can register for UCEED 2027, which will be conducted in 27 cities nationwide. The UCEED 2027 Information Brochure, Version: 1.0, was released on October 1, 2026, and is available exclusively as a digital copy on the official UCEED website. Candidates are advised to download this document for complete details, as all updates and changes will be notified as addendums on the same portal.

UCEED 2027 Examination Structure and Syllabus

UCEED 2027 is a three-hour examination divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is a computer-based section comprising three question types: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Part B is a descriptive section designed to evaluate drawing ability and design aptitude, with answers to be written or drawn in a physical answer book, though the questions are displayed on the computer screen.

Part B is evaluated only if a candidate clears the Part A cutoff. The UCEED 2027 syllabus broadly covers Visualization and spatial ability, Practical & Scientific Knowledge, Observation and design sensitivity, Environmental and social awareness, Analytical and logical reasoning, Language comprehension, Creativity, Drawing and visual communication, and Design aptitude. The UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee 2027 (UCI Committee) holds the final decision in all matters concerning UCEED 2027.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

UCEED 2027 is open to all nationals, Indian and foreign. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) for the first time in 2026 or be appearing in 2027 from any stream. There is no minimum percentage required in Class 12. General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2002, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates receive a five-year age relaxation, requiring them to be born on or after October 1, 1997. Students can appear for UCEED a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

The application fee for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS male candidates is ₹4,000. For SC, ST, PwD male candidates, and all female candidates, the fee is ₹2,000. A late fee of ₹500 will be charged for applications submitted after the initial deadline. Candidates must select three exam cities in order of preference during registration, and city changes for exam centers will not be entertained once submitted.

Important Dates and Score Validity

The application portal opened on October 1, 2026, with the last date to apply without a late fee being October 31, 2026. Candidates can apply with a late fee until November 6, 2026, by 5 PM. The admit cards are scheduled for release on January 1, 2027, at 1:00 PM. The draft answer key will be available on January 19, 2027, followed by the final answer key on January 26, 2027, at 5:00 PM. Results are expected to be declared on March 6, 2027.

The UCEED score is valid for one year and specifically for admission to programmes in the academic year 2027-2028. The score card cannot be used as proof of date of birth, category, or disability status. The High Court of Bombay alone shall have exclusive jurisdiction for claims or disputes regarding UCEED 2027.

B.Des Programmes at Participating Iits

The B.Des programme at IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, commenced in 2015. It offers a four-year / eight-semester B.Des programme and a five-year / ten-semester dual degree B.Des. + M.Des. programme. Students admitted to the B.Des programme at IIT Bombay are not eligible for branch change to any other undergraduate programme. The Department of Design (DoD) at IIT Delhi offers B.Des, B.Tech in Design, M.Des, and PhD programs, with its B.Des programme being an eight-semester (four-year) course.

The UCEED score is accepted by a total of eight institutions, all using the same UCEED score for admissions. Part A of the examination determines the candidate’s rank, while Part B influences which IIT selects the candidate for final admission rounds after the Part A merit list is published. An illustrative UCEED score of 200+ indicates a strong chance at IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi, while scores between 190-200 suggest a realistic shot at IIT Guwahati or IIT Hyderabad, based on recent cycles.

Further reading

• UCEED 2027: Download your scorecard from March 10 to July 31
• UCEED 2027 Part B cutoff released by IIT Bombay: check category-wise scores
• UCEED exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• Apply for B.Des entrance exams NID DAT, UCEED, NIFT by April
• JEE Main 2027 session 1 registration expected late October; exam in January
• IICD Jaipur: Apply for 2027 B.Design & M.Design admissions now Applications open

Written by Nishit Kumar

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