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CEED EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) conducted the CEED 2025 exam on 19 January 2025. The draft answer key of CEED 2025 Exam was released on 21 January 2025. The final answer key will be released on 29 January 2025. The declaration of CEED 2025 results on 5 March 2025.

OVERVIEW

Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) exam is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay on behalf of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India to offer admission to aspirants in M.Des - Master of Design and Ph.D Programmes. The Objective of the Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) is to evaluate the candidate's aptitude for design involving visual perception ability, drawing skills, logical reasoning, creativity, communication and problem-solving skills.

SYLLABUS

The syllabus of CEED exam is divided into 2 parts, A and B. While, the former is a computer based test, the latter is evaluated manually by the officials.

Part A

CEED exam does not have such prescribed syllabus by the exam authority. As per the exam questions from the previous year’s papers it has been observed that Part A contains the following topics:

Name of Test	Topic
Visualization and spatial ability	Pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test the understanding of transformation and/or manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships
Environmental and social awareness	General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure and environment. Awareness of design terminologies, social and cultural connection with design, history of the designed artefact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. History of art, sculpture and literature
Analytical and logical reasoning	Ability to analyze given information logically and select the most appropriate solutions. Ability to weigh opinions, arguments or solutions against appropriate criteria. Ability to use logic and structured thinking to deduce from a short passage, which of a number of statements is the most accurate response to a posed question
Language and creativity	Ability to understand passages in commonly used English language. Ability to think creatively in terms of alternatives, ability to distinguish innovative options and think out of the box
Design thinking and problem solving	Ability to understand the context, the users, and the constraints and select the most appropriate solution for a given design problem
Observation and design sensitivity	Ability to detect concealed properties in day to day life and think critically about them. Ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes

Part B

Part B will cover the syllabus on the basis of the following topics:

Name of Test	Topic
Drawing	Ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading
Creativity	Ability to think out of the box and come up with unique as well as diverse solutions
Communication skills	Ability to communicate concepts and ideas clearly with the help of text and visuals
Problem identification skills	Ability to understand the user and the context, knowledge of properties of materials and their appropriate use in design, etc

Recommended Books

1. CEED (M.Des) Study Materials by AFAINDIA

2. Seeds for CEED by Bhushan Patil

3. Design Drawing by Francis DK Ching

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Format

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EXAM PATTERN

The CEED exam pattern consists of two parts- Part A and Part B. Both the parts are conducted on the same day and candidates need to appear for both the exams on the given date and time.

Part A

1. Part A comprise of a total of 150 marks and 3 sections. Part A will be Computer Based Test of time duration of 1 hour.

2. Part A contains objective type questions (multiple choice questions, multiple select questions and numerical answer questions).

3. These will be design aptitude type questions that evaluate visual ability, environment and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language, observation and design sensitivity of candidates.

Section	Number of Questions	Question Number	Marks for each correct answer	Marks for each wrong answer	Marks for each question not attempted	Total Marks
NAT	8	1-8	4	0	0	32
MSQ	10	9-18	Partial Marking	-1	0	40
MCQ	26	19-44	3	-0.5	0	78
Total	44	1-44	-	-	-	150

Part B

1. Part B consists of questions that are aimed at testing design, drawing, and writing skills.

2. In Part B, there will be 5 questions of total 100 marks. There will not be any optional questions.

3. The questions in Part B will be displaed on the computer screen and the answers are to be written in the answer book provided by the invigilator (NOT into the computer).

Test Mode

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CEED EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

OVERVIEW

EXAM PATTERN

The CEED exam pattern consists of two parts- Part A and Part B. Both the parts are conducted on the same day and candidates need to appear for both the exams on the given date and time.

Part A

1. Part A comprise of a total of 150 marks and 3 sections. Part A will be Computer Based Test of time duration of 1 hour.

2. Part A contains objective type questions (multiple choice questions, multiple select questions and numerical answer questions).

Section	Number of Questions	Question Number	Marks for each correct answer	Marks for each wrong answer	Marks for each question not attempted	Total Marks
NAT	8	1-8	4	0	0	32
MSQ	10	9-18	Partial Marking	-1	0	40
MCQ	26	19-44	3	-0.5	0	78
Total	44	1-44	-	-	-	150

Part B

1. Part B consists of questions that are aimed at testing design, drawing, and writing skills.

2. In Part B, there will be 5 questions of total 100 marks. There will not be any optional questions.

3. The questions in Part B will be displaed on the computer screen and the answers are to be written in the answer book provided by the invigilator (NOT into the computer).

Test Mode	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Seperate Time/Total Time
Descriptive Type Online Pen & Paper Based Test	Sketching	1 Q	1 x 20 = 20 Marks	120 Minutes
	Creativity	1 Q	1 x 20 = 20 Marks
	Form Sensitivity	1 Q	1 x 20 = 20 Marks
	Visual Sensitivity	1 Q	1 x 20 = 20 Marks
	Problem Identification	1 Q	1 x 20 = 20 Marks
	Total section =5	Total Ques = 5 Ques	Total marks = 100 Marks

Mode Of Examination

1. Part-A of the question paper will be administered through a computer based test.

2. The question in Part-B will be displayed on the computer screen and the answer has to be written/drawn in the answer book provided by the invigilator only.

Medium Of Examination

The exam paper for CEED Examination will be in English language only.

Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for CEED varies for Part A and Part B of the design exam. There is negative marking in Part A of the exam but since Part B is a subjective paper, there is no negative marking in it.

Part A

The marking scheme for the CEED Part A exam is as mentioned below:

CEED Part-A Sections	Marks for Each Wrong Answer	Marks if Question not Attempted
NAT	0	0
MSQ	-1	0
MCQ	-0.5	0

FAST FACT

1. Acronym - CEED

2. Conduting Body/Administrator - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

3. Exam Purpose - For Admission to Master of Design (MDes) programmes and Ph.D programmes in Design

4. Exam Mode - Part A is conducted as an Online computer-based test (CBT) and Part B is conducted as a pen and paper-based

5. Exam Stages - CEED Examination is divided into Part A & Part B

6. Offered - Once a Year

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Prospectus: Click Here

Eligibility

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for CEED Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.

The candidate’s eligibility for CEED Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit

3. Number of attempts

4. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

Indian/Foreign/OCI /PIO card holders candidates are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to appear for CEED. Candidates with relevant qualification irrespective of age can register for CEED exam.

Number Of Attempts

A candidate can appear for CEED any number of times.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have completed a degree/diploma/post graduate degree programme of minimum THREE years (after 10+2 level), or must be appearing for the final examination of such a program by July 2025, or must have passed the GD Arts diploma programme (10+5 level) by July 2025.

Note - The eligibility criteria for admission to various institutes may differ from the eligibility criteria for appearing for CEED. Before applying for CEED, candidates are advised to check whether they meet the required eligibility criteria for admission to various institutes.

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTE

Different CEED Participating institutes have different eligibility criteria for admissions in the desired courses. The candidates must satisfy the Eligibility Criteria of CEED for different institutes to seek admissions in their desired institutes. The CEED Exam Eligibility for the various participating institutes is summarised below:

IIT Bangalore

A recognized Bachelor’s degree in engineering/design / architecture.

IIT Bombay

Candidate should have a minimum of 55% (50% marks in case of SC / ST / PwD) or equivalent grades in the qualifying degree for individual streams:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Design / Engineering / Architecture / Interior Design: 10 +2 + 4 years (minimum 4 years Bachelor’s course).

2. B. Plan is considered equivalent to B.Arch.

3. Four year B.Sc (Engg) course after HSC considered equivalent to BE / B.Tech.

4. Professional Diploma in Design: 10 + 2 + 4 years (minimum 4 year diploma program).

5. BFA (4 year professional program with entry after 10 +2)

6. GD Art (4 year program after 1 year foundation. Minimum entry requirements are 10^th pass).

IIT Delhi

1. Programme offers 20 seats to students seeking admission in M.Des and belonging to B.Tech, B.Des and B.Arch backgrounds.

2. Must have a valid CEED score; GATE score will not be considered.

IIT Guwahati

1. 4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Design / Engineering / Architecture / Interior Design or a Design related field with a minimum CPI of 6.0 out of 10 or minimum 60% marks.

2. 4 year Professional Diploma in Design of NID or Professional Diploma of CEPT (5 year programme) with a minimum CPI of 6.0 out of 10 minimum 60% marks.

3. Relaxation for SC / ST / PwD Candidates: The CPI or percentage marks in above mentioned eligibility requirements will be relaxed by 0.5 CPI or by 5% marks for SC / ST / PwD candidates. That is, the SC / ST / PwD candidates should have a minimum CPI of 5.5 out of 10 or minimum 55% of marks in their qualifying degree.

IIT Kanpur

1. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design or Architecture.

2. A valid CEED/GATE score are eligible to apply for the two-year Master of Design Programme.

3. Candidates holding degrees in Fine Arts or Interior Design are NOT eligible to apply.

IIT Hyderabad

For M.Des:

1. Must have a valid CEED score.

2. A minimum of 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination given below –

3. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design or equivalent (4 years duration after 10+2).

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate’s eligibility for CEED Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit

3. Number of attempts

4. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

Indian/Foreign/OCI /PIO card holders candidates are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to appear for CEED. Candidates with relevant qualification irrespective of age can register for CEED exam.

Number Of Attempts

A candidate can appear for CEED any number of times.

Educational Qualifications

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTE

IIT Bangalore

A recognized Bachelor’s degree in engineering/design / architecture.

IIT Bombay

Candidate should have a minimum of 55% (50% marks in case of SC / ST / PwD) or equivalent grades in the qualifying degree for individual streams:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Design / Engineering / Architecture / Interior Design: 10 +2 + 4 years (minimum 4 years Bachelor’s course).

2. B. Plan is considered equivalent to B.Arch.

3. Four year B.Sc (Engg) course after HSC considered equivalent to BE / B.Tech.

4. Professional Diploma in Design: 10 + 2 + 4 years (minimum 4 year diploma program).

5. BFA (4 year professional program with entry after 10 +2)

6. GD Art (4 year program after 1 year foundation. Minimum entry requirements are 10^th pass).

IIT Delhi

1. Programme offers 20 seats to students seeking admission in M.Des and belonging to B.Tech, B.Des and B.Arch backgrounds.

2. Must have a valid CEED score; GATE score will not be considered.

IIT Guwahati

1. 4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Design / Engineering / Architecture / Interior Design or a Design related field with a minimum CPI of 6.0 out of 10 or minimum 60% marks.

2. 4 year Professional Diploma in Design of NID or Professional Diploma of CEPT (5 year programme) with a minimum CPI of 6.0 out of 10 minimum 60% marks.

IIT Kanpur

1. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design or Architecture.

2. A valid CEED/GATE score are eligible to apply for the two-year Master of Design Programme.

3. Candidates holding degrees in Fine Arts or Interior Design are NOT eligible to apply.

IIT Hyderabad

For M.Des:

1. Must have a valid CEED score.

2. A minimum of 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination given below –

3. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design or equivalent (4 years duration after 10+2).

4. Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent of 4 years duration after 10+2).

5. B.F.A. (4 year professional programme, after 10+2).

6. G.D. Art (5 year programme after 10th) with one year post qualification, professional experience.

7. Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications (2 year programme after10+2+3).

For PhD:

M.Des. / M.Arch. / M.Tech. / M.Phil. / MFA / M.A / M.Sc / Postgraduate Diploma in Design of NID, Ahmedabad OR equivalent Also, either one of the following –

(I). A minimum of 55 percent marks (50% marks for SC/ST) in the final academic year of the programme.

(II). A minimum of 55 percent marks (50% marks for SC/ST) in aggregate or as specified by the university.

Eligibility Highlights

1. Candidates must have completed a degree/diploma/post graduate degree programme of minimum THREE years (after 10+2 level), or must be appearing for the final examination of such a program by July 2025, or must have passed the GD Arts diploma programme (10+5 level) by July 2025.

2. Note that the eligibility criteria for admission to various institutes may differ from those for appearing for CEED. Before applying for CEED, candidates must check whether they meet the required eligibility criteria for admission to various institutes.

3. There is no age limit to appear for CEED. Also, a candidate can appear for CEED any number of times.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Prospectus: Click Here

Schedule

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IMPORTANT DATES

Events	Dates
Start date for online registration with regular fee	October 01, 2024, 01:00 pm
Last date for online registration with regular fee	October 31, 2024
Online registration with late fee	November 08, 2024, 5:00 pm
Start date for Admit Card downloading	January 03, 2025, 01:00 pm
Last date for rectification of discrepancies in the Admit Card	January 09, 2025, 5:00 pm
CEED Exam Date	January 19, 2025 (Sunday) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Release of draft answer key for Part-A and release of candidate’s response for Part-A	January 21, 2025
Last date for uploading comments (if any) on the draft answer key for Part-A in the candidate’s portal	January 23, 2025, 5:00 pm
Release of final answer key for Part-A	January 29, 2025, 5:00 pm
Announcement of cut-off marks for Part-A	February 06, 2025
Declaration of results	March 05, 2025
Score Cards available for downloading	March 10, 2025
Last date for downloading Score Cards

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Analysis

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EXAM ANALYSIS 2023

As per the CEED exam 2023, the question paper for Part A is moderately difficult and Part B is easy to moderate. According to the CEED exam analysis 2023 of experts and students, the duration of Part A was one hour and Part B was 2 hours. Although the questions of Part A and Part B appear on the computer screen, only the answers to Part A should be entered into the computer and the answers to Part B should be given in the answer book provided by the invigilator. CEED 2023 Part A had a total of 100 marks with 3 compulsory sections.

PAPER ANALYSIS PART A

Section	Number of Questions	Marks if Correct	Marks if Wrong	Total Marks	Difficulty Level
NAT	8	3	0	24	Moderately Difficult
MSQ	10	3	? 0.2	30	Moderately Difficult
MCQ	23	2	? 0.5	46	Easy
Total

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EXAM ANALYSIS 2023

PAPER ANALYSIS PART A

Section	Number of Questions	Marks if Correct	Marks if Wrong	Total Marks	Difficulty Level
NAT	8	3	0	24	Moderately Difficult
MSQ	10	3	? 0.2	30	Moderately Difficult
MCQ	23	2	? 0.5	46	Easy
Total	41	-	-	100	Moderately Difficult

PAPER ANALYSIS PART B

Section	Question
Sketching	1
Visual Sensitivity	1
Problem Identification	1
Creativity	1
Form Sensitivity	1
Total number of questions	5

EXAM ANALYSIS 2022

CEED 2022 was held on January 23, 2022 from 9 AM to 12 PM. The difficulty level of the exam has been recorded as Moderate. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.

SECTIOB WISE EXAM ANALYSYS

The total duration of the exam was 3 hours combining both the papers (180 minutes).

Part A: It is comprised of three sections i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)s, Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), Numerical Answer Type (NAT).

Part B: Contained one question on topic and branch-specific (to solve within 30 minutes)

1. A candidates took 25 minutes to answer numerical answer-type questions and they found MCQs easy. Overall difficulty level of the exam has been recorded as Moderate.

2. There were 5 questions that were asked in part B and candidates found the questions a bit confusing. Each question in part B was to be answered on a separate page and some of the candidates found it difficult to understand.

Section	Question Type	Total Questions	Difficulty Level
Part A	NATs	8	Easy to Moderate
	MSQs	10	Moderate
	MCQs	23	Moderate
Overall		41 Questions	Moderate
Section	Question Type	Total Questions
Part B	Problem Identification	1	Moderate
	Form Sensitivity	1
	Sketching	1
	Creativity	1
	Visual Sensitivity	1
Overall		Moderate

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Prospectus: Click Here

Study Tips

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SELECTION PROCESS

1. Screening of CEED score

2. Design of Aptitude test

3. Interview

STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the CEED Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through CEED Examination.

3-Month Study Plan

1. Each day is important so it is crucial to have a definite plan in front of you so that you can stick to it for maximum efficiency.

2. Check out the entire CEED Syllabus and CEED Exam Pattern clearly. Doing so will ease up the preparation process as both of the aforementioned elements carry the important parameters of the entrance test.

3. Solve as many CEED sample papers and Previous Year’s Question Papers as possible. Practising regularly from the mock papers and last year’s question papers as they provide a clear understanding of the type of questions and format of the CEED exam.

TIPS & TRICKS

Here are some of the CEED preparation tips, suggestions and strategy. This CEED preparation strategy is prepared as per the suggestion and advice of experts.

1. Enhance Your Creativity : Candidates must read topics based on Interaction Designs and Visual Communications. Various books having these topics are available in the market. Candidates can also study these topics online through E-commerce websites.

2. Solve Question Papers of Previous Years : Candidates must know the CEED exam pattern of previous years and try to solve questions on a regular basis. By solving CEED sample papers, previous year' question paper and mock tests, candidates will be able to build their confidence to appear for the CEED exam.

3. Enhance 3D Drawing Skills : Candidate should try to improve their drawing skills for qualifying the entrance exam. Candidates must be able to imagine and draw a 3D model of the structure. Candidates can boost their 3D skills by drawing common designs of household items such as fruits, fridge or any other thing. Constant practice will make you learn more about sketching which will, in turn, prepare you better.

4. Boost Your Creative Thinking : CEED exam tests creativity and creative thinking of the candidates. Therefore, candidates must try to answer the questions asked in the exam in a different way if they want. Doing this will surely increase the chances to qualify for the exam.

5. Proper Time Management : Candidates must split their time for the various topics covered in CEED exam pattern. If a candidate is good at drawing, then he/she must devote more time to increase his/her skills in other topics and general awareness.

A list of Recommended Books for CEED is given below :-

CEED Books	Author/Publisher
Design Drawing	Francis DK Ching
CEED (MDes) Test Series	TRENDZ ACADEMY
Perspective Drawing Handbook	Joseph D’Amelio
Art Perception	David Cycleback

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ Related To CEED Exam General Query

QUERY	RESPONSE
What is CEED?	Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) conducts Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) to provide admission to aspirants in Master of Design (MDes) and PhD programmes offered at colleges accepting CEED scores

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CEED EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

OVERVIEW

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Screening of CEED score

2. Design of Aptitude test

3. Interview

STUDY PLAN

3-Month Study Plan

1. Each day is important so it is crucial to have a definite plan in front of you so that you can stick to it for maximum efficiency.

TIPS & TRICKS

Here are some of the CEED preparation tips, suggestions and strategy. This CEED preparation strategy is prepared as per the suggestion and advice of experts.

A list of Recommended Books for CEED is given below :-

CEED Books	Author/Publisher
Design Drawing	Francis DK Ching
CEED (MDes) Test Series	TRENDZ ACADEMY
Perspective Drawing Handbook	Joseph D’Amelio
Art Perception	David Cycleback

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ Related To CEED Exam General Query

QUERY	RESPONSE
What is CEED?	Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) conducts Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) to provide admission to aspirants in Master of Design (MDes) and PhD programmes offered at colleges accepting CEED scores
Is it mandatory to clear both Part A and B of CEED exam?	Yes, it is mandatory to clear both parts of CEED exam. Part A of the exam is considered to be a qualifying test. Thus, candidates who do not clear part A are not evaluated for part B of the exam.
How many times is CEED exam conducted in a year?	CEED is conducted once a year, usually, in the month of January.
What is the application fee for CEED ?	Candidates can pay the application fee for CEED exam online only. CEED application fee for women/ SC/ ST/ PwD candidates is Rs 1,600 and for all other candidates, the application fee is Rs 3,200.
What is the difference between CEED and UCEED exam?	CEED exam is conducted by IIT Bombay to shortlist candidates for admission in MDes courses offered at colleges accepting CEED exam scores whereas UCEED is conducted to offer admission to candidates in BDes course offered at colleges accepting UCEED scores for admission.
How can I apply for CEED exam?	Candidates need to visit the official website of the CEED exam to fill the application form for the design entrance exam. Aspirants can fill the CEED application form online only.
After submitting the application fee, can I cancel the CEED application form and get a refund?	No, the CEED application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

FAQ Related To CEED Exam Duration And Pattern

QUERY	RESPONSE
What is CEED pattern?	The exam pattern for CEED is such that aspirants need to attempt questions asked in Part A and Part B of the exam. CEED Part A exam consists of objective-type questions whereas Part B has subjective, drawing related questions.
Is CEED an online or offline exam?	CEED is both, an online as well as offline exam. CEED exam is divided into two parts, that is, CEED Part A and CEED Part B. Part A of CEED is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) and Part B is conducted as a pen-and-paper based test.
What is the weightage of CEED Part A exam?	In Part A of the CEED exam, candidates have to attempt 41 questions. Part A of the CEED exam includes MSQs, MCQs, and NAT questions. Maximum marks that aspirants can secure in the CEED Part A exam are 100.
What is the weightage of CEED Part B exam?	In Part B of the CEED exam, aspirants are evaluated out of 100 marks. In this exam, candidates have to attempt five drawing questions which are related to Creativity, Sketching, Visual Sensitivity, Form Sensitivity, and Problem Identification.
Is CEED a computer-based exam?	Part A of CEED is conducted as a computer-based test whereas, for Part B of the exam, candidates need to solve the questions on an answer booklet provided by the invigilator inside the exam hall.
What details are mentioned in the CEED result?	CEED result contains details such as candidate’s name, category, marks obtained, rank obtained, etc.
Can candidates with a 3-year degree appear for CEED ?	From this year onwards, candidates who have obtained a degree or diploma of a minimum 3 years program (after 10 +2), can appear for the CEED examination.
When do the admission announcements by separate institutes get released?	The announcement for admission to the postgraduate programs in design will be notified by the individual institutes separately. The criteria for post graduate admission and award of scholarship/assistance are different in different institutes.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Prospectus: Click Here

General info

CEED EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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IMPORTANT DATES

Events	Dates
Start date for online registration with regular fee	October 01, 2024, 01:00 pm
Last date for online registration with regular fee	October 31, 2024
Online registration with late fee	November 08, 2024, 5:00 pm
Start date for Admit Card downloading	January 03, 2025, 01:00 pm
Last date for rectification of discrepancies in the Admit Card	January 09, 2025, 5:00 pm
CEED Exam Date	January 19, 2025 (Sunday) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Release of draft answer key for Part-A and release of candidate’s response for Part-A	January 21, 2025
Last date for uploading comments (if any) on the draft answer key for Part-A in the candidate’s portal	January 23, 2025, 5:00 pm
Release of final answer key for Part-A	January 29, 2025, 5:00 pm
Announcement of cut-off marks for Part-A	February 06, 2025
Declaration of results	March 05, 2025
Score Cards available for downloading	March 10, 2025

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CEED EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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IMPORTANT DATES

Events	Dates
Start date for online registration with regular fee	October 01, 2024, 01:00 pm
Last date for online registration with regular fee	October 31, 2024
Online registration with late fee	November 08, 2024, 5:00 pm
Start date for Admit Card downloading	January 03, 2025, 01:00 pm
Last date for rectification of discrepancies in the Admit Card	January 09, 2025, 5:00 pm
CEED Exam Date	January 19, 2025 (Sunday) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Release of draft answer key for Part-A and release of candidate’s response for Part-A	January 21, 2025
Last date for uploading comments (if any) on the draft answer key for Part-A in the candidate’s portal	January 23, 2025, 5:00 pm
Release of final answer key for Part-A	January 29, 2025, 5:00 pm
Announcement of cut-off marks for Part-A	February 06, 2025
Declaration of results	March 05, 2025
Score Cards available for downloading	March 10, 2025
Last date for downloading Score Cards	June 11, 2025

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Nationality

Indian/Foreign/OCI /PIO card holders candidates are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to appear for CEED. Candidates with relevant qualification irrespective of age can register for CEED exam.

Number Of Attempts

A candidate can appear for CEED any number of times.

Educational Qualifications

MOD OF SELECTION

During the counseling procedure, the allotment of seats and branches will be done. The seats are allotted to the successful candidates based on their performance in CEED. The counseling and seat allotment is an online process. The details of the same will be published and also acknowledged to the candidates through e-mail. Some important points are:

1. To appear in the counseling, qualified candidates must download the counseling call letter from the official website of CEED.

2. You need to check the official website of the institute to which you are applying for admission.

3. After seat allotment by the candidates in their respective colleges according to their marks, applicants will have to report to the allotted college to complete the admission process.

EXAM PATTERN

1. The CEED exam pattern consists of two parts- Part A and Part B. Both the parts are conducted on the same day

2. Part A comprise of a total of 150 marks.

3. Part A will be Computer Based Test of time duration of 1 hour.

5. Part A contains objective type questions (multiple choice questions, multiple select questions and numerical answer questions).

6. Part B consists of questions that are aimed at testing design, drawing, and writing skills.

7. In Part B, there will be 5 questions of total 100 marks. There will not be any optional questions.

8. The questions in Part B will be displaed on the computer screen and the answers are to be written in the answer book provided by the invigilator (NOT into the computer).

SYLLABUS

CEED 2025 will be in two parts (A & B). Part-A will have questions related to the following topics:

Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.

Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects.

Observation and design sensitivity: The capacity to detect concealed properties in daily life and think critically about them. Attention to detail,
classification, analysis, inference, and prediction.

Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design.

Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information.

Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.

Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols.

Art and Design knowledge: Awareness about art/artifact/product, artists/designers, art/design history, and trends.

Design methods and practices: Knowledge of media, materials, production processes, and ergonomics.

Part-B of CEED 2025 will have questions related to the following topics:

Drawing: Ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.

Creativity: Ability to think out-of-the-box and come up with unique as well as diverse solutions.

Communication: Skills to communicate concepts and ideas clearly with the help of text and visuals.

Problem identification: Skills to understand the user and the context, knowledge of properties of materials and their appropriate use in design.

CEED 2025 is an aptitude test; hence, no specific textbook or guide is recommended for its preparation. Candidates may, however, practise their drawing, rendering and visualization skills. Question papers of some previous years are available on the official CEED website.

EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Recent Photograph: After Scanning and saving it in .jpg file format.

2. Scanned copy of Signature in .jpg file format.

3. Scanned copy of Academic Records / Certificates.

4. Certificate of Category SC / ST / OBC NCL: Scan and save it in .pdf file format.

5. The candidate whose name is not the same as the name on the degree/diploma certificate should produce a gazette notification, marriage certificate, or scanned page of passport showing the change of name. (.pdf format)

6. Bank Account Information / Credit Card / Debit Card.

STEPS TO FILL APPLICATION FORM

1. Registration: Candidate follow the below-mentioned steps to complete registration process for CEED:

Step 1-Visit the official website

Step 2- Enter a valid e-mail ID and mobile number.

Step 3- Verify the e-mail ID and save the password received on the mobile number

Step 4- Log in using the E-mail ID and Password received.

Step 5- Enter the personal, academic and communication details in CEED Application form.

2. Upload Photograph, Signature & Certificates: In the next step, candidates are required to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature,Provisional certificate,Category certificate. The specifications for uploading are given below:

Parameters	Size	File Format
Photograph	Size: 3.5X4.5 cm Minimum Size: 5KB Maximum Size: 100 KB	Only JPEG image format with file extension .jpg will be accepted.
Signature	Size: 3.5X4.5 cm Minimum Size: 2 KB Maximum Size: 50 KB	Only JPEG image format with file extension .jpg will be accepted.
Provisional certificate	Less than 500KB	Only PDF format with file extension .pdf will be accepted
Certificate from Principal of the College/Head of Department	Minimum Size: 2 KB Maximum Size: 50 KB	Only PDF format with file extension .pdf will be accepted

3. Filling up the CEED application form: In this part, candidates are required to enter their educational qualification,CEED exam centres, choices of participating banks, languages, etc.

4. Fee payment: The payment can be done by using debit cards/credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets. The fee structure is given below:

Category	Application Fees
General Candidates	INR 4000
Female Candidates	INR 2000
SC/ ST/ PwD	INR 2000

5. Print the Confirmation page: On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt is generated. Candidates can take a printout of the e-receipt and online CEED application form.

EXAM CENTERS

1. CEED 2025 examination will be conducted in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Coimbatore, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Panaji, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Visakhapatnam.

2. Candidates should compulsorily choose THREE cities in the order of preference during the online registration. Once the registration form is submitted, a request for a city change will NOT be entertained.

3. If a sufficient number of candidates are unavailable in a city, that city may be dropped from the final list, and candidates will be allotted to a city of their second or third choice. The UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee (UCIC) reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one and allot a city the candidate may not have chosen.

4. Any request for a change of centre will NOT be entertained.

ADMIT CARD

Admit Card will be available for downloading from the official CEED website (www.ceed.iitb.ac.in) from January 03, 2025 till the examination date. Please bring a clear printout of the Admit Card when coming to the examination centre.

In case of any discrepancies in the Admit Card, please write to ceed@iitb.ac.in latest by January 09, 2025, 5:00 pm.

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the CEED exam:

Step - 1: Go to the official website

Step - 2: Click on the “CEED Admit Card” tab

Step - 3: Enter email ID and password

Step - 4: View CEED admit card

Step - 5: Download CEED admit card & take a coloured print of the document

Step - 6: Check the details printed on the CEED admit card

RESULT

CEED 2025 Score Card will be available for download from March 10, 2025, on the official CEED website (www.ceed.iitb.ac.in) through the candidate’s login. Score Card will NOT be available for download after June 11, 2025. A hard copy of the CEED Score Card will NOT be sent to any candidate.

Part-A marks will be displayed for ALL the candidates who have successfully appeared in the exam and Part-B marks will be displayed for ONLY shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates will get a rank.

Candidates can follow the given steps to check the result of CEED exam:

Step 1 - Visit the official website

Step 2 - On the home page, click on the tab ‘Check CEED Result’.

Step 3 - Enter the registered email id and password.

Step 4 - CEED Result will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5 - Download the result and take the printout of the scorecard.

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2025 exam

CEED EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

OVERVIEW

SALIENT FEATURE

Particulars	Details
Exam name	Common Entrance Examination for Design
Conducting Body	IIT Bombay
Courses Offered	Master of Design (M.Des) and Ph.D. (Design)
Exam frequency	Once a year
Mode of the examination	Part A will include objective-type questions and will be conducted offline. Part B will include subjective-type questions and will be conducted offline.
Exam Duration	3 hours
Application fee	General - INR 3600 SC, ST, PwD, and women candidates - INR 1800.
Official website	www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/

IMPORTANT DATES

Events	Dates
Start date for online registration with regular fee	October 01, 2024, 01:00 pm
Last date for online registration with regular fee	October 31, 2024
Online registration with late fee	November 08, 2024, 5:00 pm
Start date for Admit Card downloading	January 03, 2025, 01:00 pm
Last date for rectification of discrepancies in the Admit Card	January 09, 2025, 5:00 pm
CEED Exam Date	January 19, 2025 (Sunday) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

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CEED EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

OVERVIEW

SALIENT FEATURE

Particulars	Details
Exam name	Common Entrance Examination for Design
Conducting Body	IIT Bombay
Courses Offered	Master of Design (M.Des) and Ph.D. (Design)
Exam frequency	Once a year
Mode of the examination	Part A will include objective-type questions and will be conducted offline. Part B will include subjective-type questions and will be conducted offline.
Exam Duration	3 hours
Application fee	General - INR 3600 SC, ST, PwD, and women candidates - INR 1800.
Official website	www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/

IMPORTANT DATES

Events	Dates
Start date for online registration with regular fee	October 01, 2024, 01:00 pm
Last date for online registration with regular fee	October 31, 2024
Online registration with late fee	November 08, 2024, 5:00 pm
Start date for Admit Card downloading	January 03, 2025, 01:00 pm
Last date for rectification of discrepancies in the Admit Card	January 09, 2025, 5:00 pm
CEED Exam Date	January 19, 2025 (Sunday) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Release of draft answer key for Part-A and release of candidate’s response for Part-A	January 21, 2025
Last date for uploading comments (if any) on the draft answer key for Part-A in the candidate’s portal	January 23, 2025, 5:00 pm
Release of final answer key for Part-A	January 29, 2025, 5:00 pm
Announcement of cut-off marks for Part-A	February 06, 2025
Declaration of results	March 05, 2025
Score Cards available for downloading	March 10, 2025
Last date for downloading Score Cards	June 11, 2025

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Nationality

Indian/Foreign/OCI /PIO card holders candidates are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to appear for CEED. Candidates with relevant qualification irrespective of age can register for CEED exam.

Number Of Attempts

A candidate can appear for CEED any number of times.

Educational Qualifications

Note - The eligibility criteria for admission to various institutes may differ from the eligibility criteria for appearing for CEED. Before applying for CEED, candidates are advised to check whether they meet the required eligibility criteria for admission to various institutes.