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!