About CEED 2027: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Admit Card & Result
The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is a prestigious national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on behalf of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. CEED is the qualifying gateway for admission to Master of Design (M.Des) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in design at premier institutions across India, including IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, and several prestigious result-sharing institutions.
CEED aims to evaluate a candidate’s aptitude for design, encompassing visual perception, drawing abilities, logical reasoning, creativity, communication skills, and problem-solving aptitude. The examination is conducted once a year and is divided into two mandatory segments: Part-A (a computer-based objective screening test) and Part-B (a pen-and-paper subjective design aptitude test). Only candidates who meet the qualifying cutoff in Part-A will have their Part-B answer scripts evaluated.
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED 2027) |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) |
| Exam Level | National Level Postgraduate Design Entrance Exam |
| Courses Offered | Master of Design (M.Des) and Ph.D. in Design |
| Official Website | ceed.iitb.ac.in |
| Application Mode | Online (via CEED Candidate Portal) |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year (January session) |
| Mode of Examination | Part-A: Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Part-B: Pen-and-Paper (Drawing & Design) |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours (Part-A: 60 mins | Part-B: 120 mins) |
| Total Marks | 250 Marks (Part-A: 150 Marks | Part-B: 100 Marks) |
| Score Weightage | 25% Part-A + 75% Part-B for Final CEED Score & Rank |
| Scorecard Validity | 1 Year from the date of result declaration |
Participating Institutes & Programs
CEED qualified scores are accepted for postgraduate design programs at premier national institutes:
- IISc Bangalore: Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM) – M.Des in Product Design & Engineering, Ph.D.
- IIT Bombay: Industrial Design Centre (IDC School of Design) – M.Des in Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility & Vehicle Design, Ph.D.
- IIT Delhi: Department of Design (DoD) – M.Des in Industrial Design, Ph.D.
- IIT Guwahati: Department of Design (DoD) – M.Des, Ph.D.
- IIT Hyderabad: Department of Design – M.Des, Ph.D.
- IIT Kanpur: Design Programme – M.Des, Ph.D.
- IIT Roorkee: Department of Design – M.Des in Industrial Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
- IIT Jodhpur: School of Liberal Arts & Design – M.Des in XR Design.
- IIITDM Jabalpur: Design Discipline – M.Des, Ph.D.
- Result Sharing Institutes: Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology, World University of Design (WUD), UPES Dehradun, JK Lakshmipat University, and other distinguished universities.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to register for CEED 2027 must satisfy the following academic conditions:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed a degree / diploma / postgraduate degree program of minimum 3 years duration (after 10+2 level), OR must be appearing for the final examination of such a program by July 2027.
- GD Arts Qualification: Candidates who must have passed the GD Arts diploma program (10+5 level) by July 2027 are also eligible.
- Stream Flexibility: Candidates from any academic discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Design, Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities, Medical, etc.) are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for the CEED examination.
- Number of Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of attempts for CEED.
- Note for Class 12 candidates: Candidates who have just passed or are appearing for Class 12 are not eligible for CEED; they must apply for the undergraduate equivalent exam, UCEED.
Application Fee Structure
The CEED registration fee must be remitted strictly online through credit card, debit card, or net banking via the official candidate portal:
| Candidate Category | Regular Fee (Oct 01 – Oct 31, 2026) | Late Fee Period (Nov 01 – Nov 06, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| All Women Candidates | ₹ 2,000/- | ₹ 2,500/- (₹ 2,000 + ₹ 500) |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | ₹ 2,000/- | ₹ 2,500/- (₹ 2,000 + ₹ 500) |
| All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS Male) | ₹ 4,000/- | ₹ 4,500/- (₹ 4,000 + ₹ 500) |
Exam Pattern & Structure
The examination is conducted in a single three-hour session comprising two mandatory parts:
| Feature | Part-A (Objective CBT) | Part-B (Subjective Drawing & Design) |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 Hour (09:00 AM to 10:00 AM) | 2 Hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Pen-and-Paper (Drawing book provided) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks | 100 Marks |
| Question Formats | NAT (Numerical Answer Type), MSQ (Multiple Select), MCQ (Multiple Choice) | 5 Subjective Questions testing sketching, creativity, problem formulation, and visual communication |
| Marking Scheme | Negative marking applies to incorrect answers in MCQ (-0.5) and MSQ (-0.5). No negative marking for NAT. | Evaluated holistically based on design sensitivity, perspective, rendering, and logic. |
| Evaluation Rule | Screening test. Only shortlisted candidates based on Part-A cutoff have Part-B checked. | Constitutes 75% weightage of final CEED score. |