Conducting Body: IIT Bombay National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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CEED: Common Entrance Examination for Design

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M.Des, Ph.D in Design Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based (Part A) + Pen & Paper (Part B) Total Marks: 300 Frequency: Once a Year (January) Fee: ?3,800 (General) / ?1,900 (Reserved)
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CEED 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Common Entrance Examination for Design
Conducting Authority IIT Bombay
Category & Stream Design
Admissions & Course Types M.Des, Ph.D in Design
Mode of Examination Computer Based (Part A) + Pen & Paper (Part B)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 300 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (January)
Application Fee ?3,800 (General) / ?1,900 (Reserved)
Official Web Portal https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria for CEED 2026

Candidates must have completed a degree / diploma / postgraduate degree programme of minimum 3 years (after 10+2 level), or appearing for the final examination of such a program. No age limit.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based (Part A) + Pen & Paper (Part B)
Part-A: Computer based screening test testing visual perception, spatial reasoning, environmental awareness. Part-B: Subjective test evaluating drawing, creativity, communication skills, and problem identification.

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

Part-A carries negative marking. Only candidates who qualify Part-A will have their Part-B evaluated. Final CEED score is based on 25% Part A + 75% Part B.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Visual Communication, Animation Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Mobility Design, Drawing, Creative Problem Solving, Ergonomics, Typography.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is CEED and who conducts it?
CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to M.Des, Ph.D in Design programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in CEED 2026?
Candidates must have completed a degree / diploma / postgraduate degree programme of minimum 3 years (after 10+2 level), or appearing for the final examination of such a program. No age limit.
What is the mode and duration of the CEED examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based (Part A) + Pen & Paper (Part B) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 300 marks.
What is the official website for CEED 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in.

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