UCEED 2025: Key Updates and Guidelines

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is set to conduct the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) 2025 on January 19, 2025. This entrance exam is a gateway for admissions to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs offered by several prestigious institutions, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur2.

Exam Details

Date and Time: January 19, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Duration: 3 hours.
Exam Pattern: The exam consists of two parts. Part A is an online-based test with Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Question (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)1. Part B is an offline-based test consisting of sketching and design aptitude questions.
Total Marks: 300 (200 from Part A and 100 from Part B).

Admit Card and Guidelines

Admit Card: Candidates must download their admit cards from the official UCEED website using their login credentials. The admit card is mandatory for entry to the exam centre3.
Identification: Candidates must bring a valid photo ID such as Aadhar card, PAN card, driving license, or voter ID card.
Prohibited Items: Electronic devices, calculators, and other smart devices are not allowed inside the exam hall.
Reporting Time: Candidates should report to the exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam time.

Important Dates

Admit Card Release: January 3, 2025.
Exam Date: January 19, 2025.
Answer Key Release: January 21, 2025.
Result Declaration: March 7, 2025.

Preparation Tips

Strong Foundation: Focus on core design concepts and principles.
Regular Practice: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests.
Time Management: Allocate sufficient time for each section and practice under exam conditions.
Revision: Regularly review key topics and identify areas for improvement.

The UCEED 2025 exam is a crucial step for aspiring designers aiming to secure admission to top design programs in India. Best of luck to all the candidates!

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