The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced the examination dates for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027 and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2027. According to the official announcement, both entrance examinations will be conducted on January 17, 2027, in a single shift across the country. The UCEED examination is held for admission to Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes offered at: IIT Bombay IIT Delhi IIT Guwahati IIT Hyderabad IIT Roorkee Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Jabalpur Meanwhile, CEED is conducted for admission to Master of Design (MDes) programmes at various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Candidates will be able to apply online through the official websites: IIT Bombay is expected to announce the detailed schedule, including registration dates and other important information, by October 2026. UCEED 2027 exam pattern The UCEED 2027 examination will include the following sections:Part A: SectionMaximum QuestionsTotal MarksNumerical Answer Type (NAT)1456Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)1560Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)2884Total57200 Part B: SectionMarksSketching50Design Aptitude50 CEED 2027 exam pattern The CEED 2027 examination will be conducted in two parts. Part A: SectionMaximum QuestionsTotal MarksNumerical Answer Type (NAT)832Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)1040Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)2678Total44150 Part B: SectionMarksSketching20Creativity20Form Sensitivity20Visual Sensitivity20Problem Identification30 Apart from IITs and IIITDM Jabalpur, several other institutes across India also accept UCEED scores for admission to design programmes. Candidates seeking admission to UCEED and CEED courses will have to qualify in the entrance examinations conducted by IIT Bombay.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!