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{{Short description|Exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay}}
{{Infobox examination
| name = Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design
| image_name = Uceed 2025 exam logo.png
| image_size =300px
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| caption = ''Official Logo of UCEED 2025''
| acronym = UCEED
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| test_admin = [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]] on behalf of [[Ministry of Human Resource Development]], [[Government of India]]
| skills_tested =
| purpose = Admission to [[undergraduate]] design programs ([[Bachelor of Design|B.Des]])
| year_started = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|2015}}
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| duration = 3 hours
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| offered = Once a year
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| language = English
| test_takers = {{Increase}} 13,549 (2023)
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| website = https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/
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}}

The '''Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)''' is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by the [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]] (IIT Bombay). The exam is designed to assess the [[aptitude]] and skills of [[candidates]] seeking admission to [[undergraduate]] design programs ([[Bachelor of Design|B.Des]]) at premier institutes in [[India]], including [[IIT Bombay]], [[IIT Guwahati]], [[IIT Delhi]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/iit-delhi-to-offer-design-course-bdes-admissions-via-uceed-4198478.html |title=IIT-Delhi to Offer Design Course BDes, Admissions via UCEED |newspaper= News18 |date=13 September 2021}}</ref> [[IIT Roorkee]], [[IIT Hyderabad]], and [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur|IIITDM Jabalpur]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2024/institutes.html |title=Participating Institutes |author=UCEED Official Website |date=11 April 2023 |access-date=19 August 2024 |archive-date=19 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819104948/https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2024/institutes.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==History==
UCEED was first introduced in 2015 as a [[Standardized test|standardized]] [[entrance examination]] for aspiring design students. Over the years, it has gained prominence as one of the key exams for [[undergraduate]] design education in [[India]]. The exam is organized by [[IIT Bombay]] under the guidance of the UCEED-[[Common Entrance Examination for Design|CEED]] Implementation Committee.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://scroll.in/announcements/983474/iit-ceed-uceed-2021-mock-tests-released-for-exam-on-january-17 |title=IIT CEED, UCEED 2021 mock tests released for exam on January 17 |newspaper= Scroll |date=8 January 2021}}</ref>

==Eligibility criteria==
Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in any stream ([[Science]], [[Commerce]], or [[Arts]] & [[Humanities]]) are eligible to appear for UCEED.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/education/entrance-tests-for-students-of-all-pre-university-streams-to-try-2817174 |title=Entrance tests for students of all pre-university streams to try |newspaper= Deccan Herald |date=20 December 2023}}</ref> There is an age limit for candidates, which is different for general and reserved categories.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/news/uceed-2024-admission-portal-launched-applications-expected-soon-170824 |title=UCEED 2024 Applications Commence, Apply Until October 31 |newspaper= Jagran Josh |date=3 October 2023}}</ref> Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times in [[:simple:Consecutive integer|consecutive]] years.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/iit-bombay-uceed-2024-registrations-begin-check-exam-eligibility-details/articleshow/104149598.cms |title=IIT Bombay UCEED 2024 registrations begin; Check exam, eligibility details |newspaper= Times of India |date=4 October 2023}}</ref>

==Exam structure==
UCEED is a [[Computer-based testing|computer-based test]] that evaluates candidates on various aspects such as:<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/notification/story/uceed-2016-267002-2015-10-08 |title=UCEED 2016: Important examination details |newspaper= India Today |date=4 November 2015}}</ref>

* [[Visualization (graphics)|Visualization]] and [[Spatial ability|Spatial Ability]]: Assessing the understanding of practical and conceptual aspects of design and drawing.
* [[Observation]] and [[Design]] Sensitivity: Gauging the ability to observe and respond to the details, context, and the subtle differences in visual properties.
* [[Environmental science|Environmental]] and [[Social consciousness|Social Awareness]]: Testing the knowledge of general awareness of environmental factors and the impact of design on society.
* [[Analytical skill|Analytical]] and [[Logical reasoning|Logical Reasoning]]: Evaluating the candidates' capacity to analyze and logically interpret [[data]] and situations.
* Language and [[Creativity]]: Understanding of English language proficiency and creative writing skills.

'''The exam is divided into three sections:'''<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/edugraph/news/uceed-ceed-2024-revised-syllabus-for-design-exam-issued-by-iit-bombay/cid/1922916 |title=UCEED, CEED 2024: Revised Syllabus for Design Exam issued by IIT Bombay |newspaper= Telegraph India |date=16 March 2015}}</ref>

* NAT (Numerical Answer Type): No options are provided. The answer is a number that needs to be entered using a [[virtual keyboard]].
* MSQ (Multiple Select Questions): More than one correct answer needs to be selected from the options provided.
* [[Multiple choice|MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)]]: Only one correct answer needs to be selected from the given options.

==Participating institutes==
The following institutes accept UCEED scores for admission to their [[Bachelor of Design|B.Des]] programs:<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/uceed-2024-registration-to-end-today-apply-now |title=UCEED 2024 Registration To End Today, Apply Now! |newspaper= Free Press Journal |date=2 April 2024}}</ref>

* [[IIT Bombay]]
* [[IIT Guwahati]]
* [[IIT Delhi]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://news.abplive.com/education/it-new-bdes-course-iit-delhi-to-launch-4-year-bdes-program-from-next-year-admission-on-basis-of-uceed-1482114 |title=IIT Delhi To Launch 4-year BDes Program From Next Year, Admission On Basis Of UCEED |newspaper= ABP Live |date=14 September 2021}}</ref>
* [[IIT Roorkee]]
* [[IIT Hyderabad]]
* [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur|IIITDM Jabalpur]]

In addition to these institutes, several other institutes and universities also accept UCEED scores for admission to their design programs.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.business-standard.com/education/news/uceed-2024-result-declared-at-uceed-iitb-ac-in-click-for-more-details-124030800295_1.html | title=UCEED 2024: Result declared at uceed.iitb.ac.in | newspaper=Business Standard | date=8 March 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/| title=Other Institutes-admission through UCEED ranks|access-date=2025-02-19}}</ref>These institutions, known as result-sharing institutes, require candidates to apply directly to them for admission. The list of such institutes includes:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/institutes.html| title=Admission for BDes course |access-date=2025-02-19}}</ref>

* [[Alliance University]], Bengaluru
* [[Anant National University]], Ahmedabad
* BITS Design School
* [[CEPT University]], Ahmedabad
* [[CMR University]], Bengaluru
* [[Delhi Technological University]], Delhi
* Department of Design, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi
* Department of Design, Shiv Nadar IoE, Delhi NCR
* Dr D Y Patil School of Design, Pune
* Dr Vishwanath Karad [[MIT World Peace University]], Pune
* FLAME University, Pune
* Footwear Design and Development Institute - Govt. of India
* [[GLS University]], Gujarat
* [[Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology]], Delhi
* Institute of Design, [[Nirma University]], Ahmedabad
* [[Jain University]] (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore
* [[JK Lakshmipat University]], Jaipur
* JS Institute of Design, New Delhi
* [[Lovely Professional University]], Phagwara
* [[Mahindra University]], Hyderabad
* [[Manipal Academy of Higher Education]] (MAHE), Manipal
* MIT ID Indore - Avantika University
* MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur
* MODY University of Science and Technology, Rajasthan
* [[Navrachana University]], Gujarat
* Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
* [[O.P. Jindal Global University]], Sonipat
* [[RV University]], Bengaluru
* School of Creativity, [[Rishihood University]]
* [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University]], Katra
* [[Sister Nivedita University]], Kolkata
* Somaiya School of Design, [[Somaiya Vidyavihar University]], Mumbai
* Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru
* U. P. Institute of Design, Noida
* VIT School of Design (V-SIGN), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

==See also==
* [[IIT Bombay]]
* [[Industrial Design Centre]]

==References==
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[[Category:Bachelor's degrees|Design]]
[[Category:Engineering entrance examinations in India]]
[[Category:Indian Institutes of Technology]]
[[Category:Standardized tests for engineering education]]
[[Category:Entrance examinations]]
[[Category:Standardised tests in India]]

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