The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to postgraduate design programmes including M.Des and PhD. CEED evaluates a candidate’s design aptitude, creativity, visual perception, and problem-solving ability.
CEED scores are accepted by leading IITs and IISc Bangalore, along with several result-sharing institutes. Candidates must qualify the exam and then apply separately to participating institutes, as there is no centralized counselling process.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) |
| Conducting Body | IIT Bombay |
| Exam Level | National |
| Courses Offered | M.Des and PhD |
| Mode of Exam | Part A (Computer-Based), Part B (Offline Drawing) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Marks | 250 Marks |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
Candidates must download their scorecards within the specified timeline as they are not available indefinitely.
CEED 2026 is a 3-hour examination divided into two mandatory parts conducted on the same day.
Note: Part B is evaluated only if a candidate qualifies the Part A cut-off.
Final Score Calculation: 25% weightage to Part A and 75% weightage to Part B.
There is no centralized counselling for CEED. Candidates must apply separately to each institute.
CEED 2026 is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay. It provides admission to M.Des and PhD design programs. Scores are accepted by IITs, IISc, and several other institutes.
CEED consists of Part A and Part B conducted on the same day. Part A carries 25% weightage and is objective. Part B carries 75% weightage and evaluates drawing and creativity.
No, CEED has no age limit. There is also no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear multiple times if eligible.
Yes, there is no centralized counselling for CEED. Candidates must apply individually to institutes. Each institute has its own admission process and deadlines.
Part B evaluates drawing ability and creativity. It tests design thinking and visualization skills. Problem-solving approach is also assessed.
The CEED 2026 result was declared on March 4, 2026. Scorecards were available from March 10 to July 31, 2026. Candidates must download them within this window.
If you do not qualify Part A cut-off, Part B is not evaluated. You will not receive a final score. Qualifying Part A is mandatory for ranking.
Top institutes include IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, and IISc Bangalore. Several other IITs also participate. Some universities accept CEED scores as result-sharing institutes.