| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Design Aptitude — Visual ReasoningDesign Aptitude — Visual Reasoning | Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles. |
| Drawing & SketchingDrawing & Sketching | Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props. |
| Design Awareness & General KnowledgeDesign Awareness & General Knowledge | History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems. |
| Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains) | Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving. |
| Application Start Date | 9th October 20269th October 2026 |
| Application End Date | 10th November 202610th November 2026 |
| Exam Date | Predicted 10th November 2026Predicted 10th November 2026 |
| Result Announcement Date | Predicted 28th December 2026Predicted 28th December 2026 |
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UCEED 2026 (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design) is conducted by the IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, on behalf of itself, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur for admission to their B.Des programmes. The exam tests visualisation, observation, design thinking, and language proficiency. It is a single computer-based paper of 3 hours with sectional cutoffs. Counselling and seat allocation are centralised through the JoSAA-style portal — UCEED scores are valid for one admission cycle. Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times.
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