CEED 2026: Scorecard (Out), Check Expected Cutoff, Qualifying Cutoff and Counselling

Ans: The CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design) exam is a national-level entrance test conducted by IIT Bombay. The CEED exam is used for

• Admission to postgraduate M.Des (Master of Design)
• Admission to Ph.D. in Design programs at Indian premier institutes, such as IITs and IISc.

Ans: CEED exam is conducted once in a year. The exam is conducted once a year in 27 cities across the nation. The CEED 2026 exam consists of two papers - Part A and Part B.

• Part A is a computer-based test on Aptitude and Math
• Part B is a paper-based test with questions on drawing.

Ans: CEED is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to the M. Des program. The difficulty level of the exam is typically moderate to high.

Ans: The CEED 2026 registration last date with a regular fee is October 31, 2025, and the last date with a late fee is November 7, 2025. Registration for CEED 2026 is open from October 1, 2025.

Ans: After the CEED 2026 Entrance Exam, the results are announced on the official website ceed.iitb.ac.in. After the results are released:

• Candidates are required to apply individually to the institutions of their choice using the CEED Score card.
• Each Institute will have a separate application process, portfolio review, interview rounds, etc.
• CEED does not conduct any joint counseling for the shortlisted candidates.

Ans: There are 10 participating institutes that accept the CEED score, including IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur and IIITDM Kancheepuram. There are also other CEED result-sharing institutes that offer admission based on CEED scores.

Ans: The CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) exam pattern consists of two parts, A and B, for a total duration of three hours.

• Part A is a computer-based, objective-type test lasting one hour, comprising Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) that assess visual-spatial abilities, analytical reasoning, and design sensitivity.
• Part B is a two-hour, pen-and-paper subjective test where candidates respond to design, drawing, and creative questions.

Part A:

• Duration: 1 hour.
• Mode: Computer-based.
• Content: Objective-type questions.
• Evaluation: Answers are submitted on the computer.

Part B:

• Duration: 2 hours.
• Mode: Pen-and-paper.
• Content: Subjective questions.
• Evaluation: Answers are given in the provided answer booklet.

Ans: The CEED Entrance Exam Pattern and CEED marks is:

Ans: CEED and JEE are rigorous and competitive; they cater to different academic and career aspirations. CEED challenges one's creativity and design acumen, whereas JEE tests scientific and analytical prowess. We can say that both exams are difficult.

Ans: Yes, if you are appearing for the final exam or completing a 3-year degree/ diploma / postgraduate degree programme (after 10+2 level) can apply for CEED 2026. Candidates must pass the GD Arts diploma programme (10+5 level) by July 2026.

Ans: The CEED exam assesses candidates' creativity, design skills and problem-solving ability.

• So it is crucial to practice sketching and drawing regularly.
• You can also practice with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Remember that your unique design concept is the solution to every problem.

Ans: CEED placements are highly competitive, with graduates from premier design institutes like the IIT IDC School of Design and other IITs securing average packages ranging from INR 5-15 LPA. Graduates from top-tier programs have a chance of getting much higher salary. Top recruiters such as 3M, Accenture, Adobe, and Samsung hire CEED graduates for roles in UX/UI design, product design, and graphic design roles.

Also Check: Top Colleges in India Accepting CEED

Ans: The CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) exam does not have a single "total seats" figure because the number of seats varies by institution and program

• Recent estimates suggest over 300 M.Des seats and numerous PhD positions across various participating institutes.
• Candidates must apply directly to each institute for admission after taking the CEED exam.

Ans: The CEED Seat Matrix varies from college to college. There are no fixed number of seats every year for CEED.