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UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

EXAM SYLLABUS

The UCEED exam syllabus outlines the skills needed to excel in the test.

Part A of UCEED will assess areas such as visualization and spatial ability, practical and scientific knowledge, observation and design sensitivity, as well as environmental and social awareness.

Part B focuses on evaluating your drawing skills and design aptitude.

PART A DESCRIPTION

Part A is conducted for 200 marks; the maximum allotted time is 2 hours.

The UCEED Syllabus for Part A consists of the following seven topics.

Syllabus for Visualisation and Spatial Ability

This section consists of pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test your understanding of the transformation and manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. Essential things to study related to this topic are listed below:

Pattern and Design of Paper Folding Materials and Type of Texture

Texture Materials, Production Materials, Decoration Materials, and Wall Protection.

Conventional/Unconventional Materials for Construction, Design, and Decoration

Optical Illusion (2D/3D objects and understanding) 

Syllabus for Observation and Design Sensitivity Syllabus

The questions are designed to test your ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things, people, situations, and events and to think critically about them. You are applying attention to specific details, analysing, reasoning, classifying, inferring, and predicting—the ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes. The following UCEED syllabus topics are crucial to prepare for the upcoming exam.

 Logos and Punchlines, Type of Logos, Designs of Logos Chronology, Hidden meanings in logos, Punchlines Perspective, Colour Theory, and Line Theory,

 Elements of Design, Principles of Design, Colour Psychology and Significance, Photography Evolution of Camera, Type of Cameras, Camera and its functioning technologies and terms Accessories, Photography Glossary,

Typography Element and Principles of Design Lines, Shape, Form, Colour, Pattern, Texture.

Syllabus for Environmental and Society

This section tests your General Awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources, etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure, and environment.

You should be aware of social and cultural connections with the design, the history of the designed artefact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. 

Essential things to study related to this topic are listed below.

History of Indian Art/Design, An overview of World Art, Art and Architecture, Social and Cultural relation with Art/Design.

Environmentally Sustainable Designs, Indian cultural background and famous Structures, Musical instruments, Musical Maestros, Dance forms, Crafts, and Dresses.

Syllabus for Analytical and Logical Reasoning

This section of the UCEED Exam Syllabus tests the ability to look at qualitative or quantitative information and discern patterns within the information. You should be able to weigh opinions, arguments or solutions against appropriate criteria.

Also, you should be able to check for hidden bias or assumptions and whether evidence and argument support conclusions. Use logic and structured thinking to deduce from a short passage which of several statements is the most accurate response to a posed question. Going through Data Interpretation, brainteasers, and patterns can be an advantage.

Arguments, Assumptions, Course of Action, Assertion and Reasoning, Causes and Effect, Analogies, Direction and Distance, Mathematical Tricks, Cubes, Linear and Matrix Arrangement.

 Syllogism (a process of logic in which two general statements lead to more precise information), Punch Line, etc.

Syllabus for Language and Creativity

Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English. 

You should be able to understand and use Standard English, have reading comprehension, and know English grammar.

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

EXAM SYLLABUS

The UCEED exam syllabus outlines the skills needed to excel in the test.

Part A of UCEED will assess areas such as visualization and spatial ability, practical and scientific knowledge, observation and design sensitivity, as well as environmental and social awareness.

Part B focuses on evaluating your drawing skills and design aptitude.

PART A DESCRIPTION

Part A is conducted for 200 marks; the maximum allotted time is 2 hours.

The UCEED Syllabus for Part A consists of the following seven topics.

Syllabus for Visualisation and Spatial Ability

This section consists of pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test your understanding of the transformation and manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. Essential things to study related to this topic are listed below:

Pattern and Design of Paper Folding Materials and Type of Texture

Texture Materials, Production Materials, Decoration Materials, and Wall Protection.

Conventional/Unconventional Materials for Construction, Design, and Decoration

Optical Illusion (2D/3D objects and understanding) 

Syllabus for Observation and Design Sensitivity Syllabus

The questions are designed to test your ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things, people, situations, and events and to think critically about them. You are applying attention to specific details, analysing, reasoning, classifying, inferring, and predicting—the ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes. The following UCEED syllabus topics are crucial to prepare for the upcoming exam.

 Logos and Punchlines, Type of Logos, Designs of Logos Chronology, Hidden meanings in logos, Punchlines Perspective, Colour Theory, and Line Theory,

 Elements of Design, Principles of Design, Colour Psychology and Significance, Photography Evolution of Camera, Type of Cameras, Camera and its functioning technologies and terms Accessories, Photography Glossary,

Typography Element and Principles of Design Lines, Shape, Form, Colour, Pattern, Texture.

Syllabus for Environmental and Society

This section tests your General Awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources, etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure, and environment.

You should be aware of social and cultural connections with the design, the history of the designed artefact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. 

Essential things to study related to this topic are listed below.

History of Indian Art/Design, An overview of World Art, Art and Architecture, Social and Cultural relation with Art/Design.

Environmentally Sustainable Designs, Indian cultural background and famous Structures, Musical instruments, Musical Maestros, Dance forms, Crafts, and Dresses.

Syllabus for Analytical and Logical Reasoning

This section of the UCEED Exam Syllabus tests the ability to look at qualitative or quantitative information and discern patterns within the information. You should be able to weigh opinions, arguments or solutions against appropriate criteria.

Also, you should be able to check for hidden bias or assumptions and whether evidence and argument support conclusions. Use logic and structured thinking to deduce from a short passage which of several statements is the most accurate response to a posed question. Going through Data Interpretation, brainteasers, and patterns can be an advantage.

Arguments, Assumptions, Course of Action, Assertion and Reasoning, Causes and Effect, Analogies, Direction and Distance, Mathematical Tricks, Cubes, Linear and Matrix Arrangement.

 Syllogism (a process of logic in which two general statements lead to more precise information), Punch Line, etc.

Syllabus for Language and Creativity

Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English. 

You should be able to understand and use Standard English, have reading comprehension, and know English grammar.

You should also be able to think creatively about alternatives, distinguish innovative options, and think outside the box.

Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.

Syllabus for Design Thinking and Problem-Solving

You should be able to use visual analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols. Also, you must understand the complexity, identify the problem, generate alternatives, evaluate the options, and select solutions.

PART B DESCRIPTION

According to the UCEED exam pattern, Part B contains only two questions, each worth 50 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes. This section is designed to assess your drawing abilities and involves subjective evaluation.

Note: The topics above are exhaustive and indicative of the nature of the questions. However, UCEED may not cover all the topics.

UCEED PREPARATION BOOKS

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

EXAM PATTERN

The key features of the UCEED question paper is mentioned below:

a. The question paper now has two parts - Part A and Part B. Both parts are mandatory.

b. The UCEED exam will have one question paper. The test duration for Paper B is 60 minutes. The duration of Part A is 2 hours.

c. The question paper will be set in English

d. The total marks for the exam (Part A + Part B) will be 300 marks. 

Types of Questions and Marking Scheme

The Part A UCEED question paper consists of three types of questions:

Section 1: Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

a. 14 questions worth 4 marks each; no negative marking.

b. For NAT questions, answers are numbers that must be entered using a virtual keyboard on the computer screen, without any answer options provided.

Section 2: Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)

15 questions, each potentially having one or more correct options out of four choices. The marking scheme is as follows:

Full Marks (+4): Awarded if all correct options are chosen and no incorrect options are selected.

Partial Marks (+3): Given if all four options are correct but only three are chosen, with no incorrect options selected.

Partial Marks (+2): Given if three or more options are correct but only two correct options are chosen, with no incorrect options selected.

Partial Marks (+1): Given if two or more options are correct, but only one correct option is chosen with no incorrect options selected.

Zero Marks (0): Awarded if no option is chosen (i.e., unanswered).

Negative Marks (-1): Applied in all other cases where incorrect options are selected.

Section 3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

28 questions, with 3 marks awarded for each correct answer and a penalty of 0.71 marks for each incorrect answer.

Each MCQ presents four choices, out of which only one is correct.

MARKING SCHEME

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

EXAM PATTERN

The key features of the UCEED question paper is mentioned below:

a. The question paper now has two parts - Part A and Part B. Both parts are mandatory.

b. The UCEED exam will have one question paper. The test duration for Paper B is 60 minutes. The duration of Part A is 2 hours.

c. The question paper will be set in English

d. The total marks for the exam (Part A + Part B) will be 300 marks. 

Types of Questions and Marking Scheme

The Part A UCEED question paper consists of three types of questions:

Section 1: Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

a. 14 questions worth 4 marks each; no negative marking.

b. For NAT questions, answers are numbers that must be entered using a virtual keyboard on the computer screen, without any answer options provided.

Section 2: Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)

15 questions, each potentially having one or more correct options out of four choices. The marking scheme is as follows:

Full Marks (+4): Awarded if all correct options are chosen and no incorrect options are selected.

Partial Marks (+3): Given if all four options are correct but only three are chosen, with no incorrect options selected.

Partial Marks (+2): Given if three or more options are correct but only two correct options are chosen, with no incorrect options selected.

Partial Marks (+1): Given if two or more options are correct, but only one correct option is chosen with no incorrect options selected.

Zero Marks (0): Awarded if no option is chosen (i.e., unanswered).

Negative Marks (-1): Applied in all other cases where incorrect options are selected.

Section 3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

28 questions, with 3 marks awarded for each correct answer and a penalty of 0.71 marks for each incorrect answer.

Each MCQ presents four choices, out of which only one is correct.

MARKING SCHEME

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates must meet certain minimum qualifications to be eligible for the exam. Here are the latest eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

Reservation Criteria

The category-wise reservation criteria for the B.Des course at participating colleges is given in the table below.

Number of attempts

1. You can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times. These attempts must be taken consecutively.

2. The UCEED score is valid for one year and only for admissions in the same academic year. Students in class 12 in the current academic year can also apply. 

Institute-Specific UCEED Eligibility Criteria

In addition to the eligibility criteria mentioned above, the participating institutes have their own eligibility conditions as given below -

Science stream: Candidates from the scientific stream who have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects are eligible to apply to all five schools.

Non-Science stream: Candidates from other fields (arts, business, and science without mathematics, physics, or chemistry) may apply to IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Delhi.

IIT Guwahati, IIITDM takes only science students.

Eligibility Criteria For Foreign Nationals

Below is the UCEED List of qualifying tests for foreign nationals meeting the eligibility criteria of the UCEED exam.

a. Any public school, board, or university examination in India or a foreign country is recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

b. General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London, Cambridge, or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) Level.

c. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

There are two important points to note in this regard:

a. If you're a candidate who has completed their Class XII (or equivalent) exam outside India or from a Board not mentioned above, you need to produce a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities stating that the examination you have passed is equivalent to the Class XII examination.

b. If the Class XII exam is not a public examination, you should have already passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) exam before appearing for UCEED.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

IMPORTANT DATES

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

UCEED 2024 Exam Analysis

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) 2024, conducted by IIT Bombay, was held on January 21, 2024. This year, the exam witnessed several significant modifications, influencing both the structure and the content of the exam.

Key Modifications Introduced by IIT Bombay

Change in Duration

1. Part A (Aptitude): Extended to 2 hours.

2. Part B (Drawing and Sketching): Allocated 1 hour.

Revised Marking Scheme

1. Part A: Now carries a weightage of 200 marks.

2. Part B: Assessed for 100 marks.

Addition of Questions

1. Part B: An additional question related to design aptitude, making a total of 2 questions for this section.

Overall UCEED Difficulty Level

1. Average Rating: Moderate to Easy

2. Comparison with Previous Year: Easier than 2023

Exam Pattern and Content Analysis

Format Changes

1. New Addition: Two drawing questions instead of one, marking a significant change in the exam pattern.

2. Impact: This modification was a major talking point among students.

Question Paper Insights

1. Consistency: In line with UCEED's tradition, questions were largely based on patterns observed in previous year papers.

2. Sections: The exam featured a blend of drawing, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and design aptitude sections.

Section-wise UCEED Exam Analysis

Drawing Section

1. Focus: Emphasis on product design.

2. Student Feedback: This section was generally well-received.

Quantitative and Analytical Section

1. Topics Covered: Area, volume calculation, and figure counting.

2. Difficulty Level: This section was not particularly challenging for most students.

MCQ Section

1. General Feedback: Students found this part to be simple.

Design Aptitude Section

1. New Introduction: This section was a recent addition to the UCEED exam.

2. Student Reaction: Candidates expressed initial nervousness due to uncertainty about the approach required for this section.

UCEED 2023 Exam Analysis

1. The UCEED 2023 overall difficulty level was much lesser compared to previous years. Although a few questions in the aptitude section were difficult, the overall paper was easy-moderate. 

2. Most students have given feedback that the NAT section was slightly difficult compared to other sections. Some tricky questions were asked in the NAT section (Part A)

3. Aptitude questions were lengthy and somewhat difficult compared to other sections, so time management was slightly tricky. 

UCEED 2023 Section-Wise Difficulty Level

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

UCEED 2024 Exam Analysis

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) 2024, conducted by IIT Bombay, was held on January 21, 2024. This year, the exam witnessed several significant modifications, influencing both the structure and the content of the exam.

Key Modifications Introduced by IIT Bombay

Change in Duration

1. Part A (Aptitude): Extended to 2 hours.

2. Part B (Drawing and Sketching): Allocated 1 hour.

Revised Marking Scheme

1. Part A: Now carries a weightage of 200 marks.

2. Part B: Assessed for 100 marks.

Addition of Questions

1. Part B: An additional question related to design aptitude, making a total of 2 questions for this section.

Overall UCEED Difficulty Level

1. Average Rating: Moderate to Easy

2. Comparison with Previous Year: Easier than 2023

Exam Pattern and Content Analysis

Format Changes

1. New Addition: Two drawing questions instead of one, marking a significant change in the exam pattern.

2. Impact: This modification was a major talking point among students.

Question Paper Insights

1. Consistency: In line with UCEED's tradition, questions were largely based on patterns observed in previous year papers.

2. Sections: The exam featured a blend of drawing, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and design aptitude sections.

Section-wise UCEED Exam Analysis

Drawing Section

1. Focus: Emphasis on product design.

2. Student Feedback: This section was generally well-received.

Quantitative and Analytical Section

1. Topics Covered: Area, volume calculation, and figure counting.

2. Difficulty Level: This section was not particularly challenging for most students.

MCQ Section

1. General Feedback: Students found this part to be simple.

Design Aptitude Section

1. New Introduction: This section was a recent addition to the UCEED exam.

2. Student Reaction: Candidates expressed initial nervousness due to uncertainty about the approach required for this section.

UCEED 2023 Exam Analysis

1. The UCEED 2023 overall difficulty level was much lesser compared to previous years. Although a few questions in the aptitude section were difficult, the overall paper was easy-moderate. 

2. Most students have given feedback that the NAT section was slightly difficult compared to other sections. Some tricky questions were asked in the NAT section (Part A)

3. Aptitude questions were lengthy and somewhat difficult compared to other sections, so time management was slightly tricky. 

UCEED 2023 Section-Wise Difficulty Level

UCEED 2022 Exam Analysis

The IIT Bombay has conducted the UCEED 2022 on January 23 from 9.00 AM to 12.00 noon. The exam was conducted at various centers across India. Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.

UCEED 2022 Section-wise Exam Analysis

Detailed UCEED 2022 Exam Analysis for Part A

Part A was divided into 3 sections with different types of questions - NAT, MSQ and MCQ. This section was reported to be a bit more difficult as compared to the last year. The overall difficulty level of this section was moderate. The NAT questions were a bit more difficult as compared to the other 2 sections. The MCQ section was the easiest.

Questions from topics such as analytical and logical reasoning, design thinking, visualisation, problem-solving and spatial ability were a bit difficult as compared to the topics such as design and observation sensitivity, social and environmental awareness, language, and creativity. The list of important topics from which questions were asked is given below.

Detailed UCEED 2022 Exam Analysis for Part B

Part B of UCEED 2022 had a drawing question. Students had to switch to the pen and paper mode for this question. They were asked to draw a living room with 3 planters and a window through which sunlight enters. This part was aimed at testing the candidate's creative skills. The difficulty level of this section was also moderate but some students found it a bit lengthy.

Major Highlights

1. In UCEED exam all paper in both parts was quite good. The exam was of moderate difficulty level.

2. This exam was difficult as compared to the previous year's exam.

3. In part A of the UCEED exam,The Part A questions were attemptable. the NAT paper was moderately difficult.

4. MSQ paper was moderate and MCQ paper was quite difficult.

5. In part B there has only one section but it was quite lengthy as usual. 

UCEED 2021 Exam Analysis

Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design, popularly known as UCEED was scheduled to be held on January 17, 2021. The UCEED exam timing was from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Part A of UCEED 2021 has been reported as slightly tricky while Part B has been recorded as easy to moderate.

UCEED 2021 Section-wise Exam Analysis

Check out the section-wise UCEED 2020 Exam Analysis below.

Detailed UCEED 2021 Exam Analysis for Part A

1. Part A had a total of three sections which further had NAT, MSQ and MCQ questions. This part was computer-based and applicants had to complete it in 150 minutes. As per the expert's analysis, Numerical Answer Type questions were a bit difficult when compared to the Multiple Select and Multiple Choice Questions.

2. In the UCEED 2021, Part A possessed questions from the topics such as observation & design sensitivity, environmental & social awareness, visualization & spatial ability, analytical & logical reasoning, language & creativity and design thinking & problem-solving. According to the feedback of students, questions from the Visualization, Design Thinking, Spatial Ability, Problem-solving, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning topics were a little difficult than that of the topics of Environmental and Social Awareness, Observation and Design Sensitivity and Language and Creativity.

3. NAT has been reported as the toughest section, followed by MSQ. The MCQs were reportedly the easiest of all.

Detailed UCEED 2021 Exam Analysis for Part B

Part B of UCEED 2021 was designed to analyse the innovative approach and drawing skills of an individual. The question of Part B was displayed on the computer screen and candidates had to write down the answer on the answer book provided by the invigilator. 

Major Highlights

1. In UCEED exam all paper in both parts was quite good. some of the questions were quite tough and some were quite easy.

2. This exam was easy as compared to the previous year's exam.

3. In part A of the UCEED exam, the NAT paper was moderately difficult.

4. MSQ paper was easy to moderate and MCQ paper was quite difficult.

5. In part B there has only one section but it was quite lengthy as usual. 

UCEED 2020 Exam Analysis

1. On January 18, 2020, 24 cities conducted the UCEED 2020 exams, with the marks coming up to a total of 300 marks. Based on the student feedback we’ve received, we’ve come to understand that most of them felt that the exam was moderate in difficulty. 

2. In comparison to the previous year’s papers, it was easier, but the tricky questions in Part A bumped the difficult up to moderate. However, time was a crucial factor, and most students felt like they needed more of it.

UCEED Part A Exam Analysis 2020

1. There were a total of 18 numerical ability type (NAT) questions, 18 multiple select questions (MSQs), and 32 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Part A included aptitude questions based on Mathematics, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. There were no GK questions in the exam.

2. MSQ section was pretty easier to answer as it did not contain any tricky questions. Most of the questions in MSQ were on cubes, cube faces, etc. Visualization questions that were asked in the exam were based on shadows, perspective, etc. The typical questions asked with regard to aptitude/mental ability included odd one out, puzzles, series and sequences, etc.

UCEED Part B Exam Analysis 2020

1. In part B, a descriptive situation-based question of a lady professor at her workplace was given and students were asked to draw her table and view of her room. Students were given only the last 30 minutes to answer the following question.

2. ‘A lady professor and her husband were having a conversation on the phone. He was upset with her because she was not following her diet plan. She had forgotten to take her lunch box, and her husband was yelling at her and said that he would not cook for her in the future. So she hung up the phone and ordered her 5th cup of tea and 2nd plate of pakodas. She was correcting students' math papers at that time and had to complete her research papers and she had a headache. Draw her table and the view of her room.’

UCEED Cutoff 2020

Candidates may find the UCEED 2020 Cutoff in the table mentioned below.

UCEED Opening and Closing Ranks 2020

Here are the opening and closing ranks for UCEED :

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

UCEED EXAMINATION SELECTION PROCESS

1. Registration

2. Examination

3. Result

4. BDes Counselling

5. Admission

UCEED EXAMINATION STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the UCEED Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through UCEED Examination.

6-Months Study Plan

1st & 2nd Month

1. Before starting the preparation, go through the detailed UCCED Syllabus and exam pattern.

2. Allot at least 2 hours for preparing each topic

3. Focus more on topics like texture making materials, designs of logos chronology, history of Indian art/design, musical maestros, and syllogism.

4. Be thorough with all the topics by the end of 2nd month.

3rd & 4th Month

1. List out the topics that you are weak and rework on it.

2. Every 10 days once do your revision to remember what you have studied earlier.

3. Solve previous year papers to the difficulty level and the type of questions asked in the exam.

4. Try to analyze your performance after completion of each paper.

5th & 6th Month

1. In the 5th month, start your revision.

2. Make sure to revise all the topics that you have prepared last 4 months.

3. Do not pick any new topic as this will create confusion and fear.

4. Solve as many questions as possible from previous year papers.

5. Also, attempt as many mock test as possible to test your preparation levels

UCEED EXAMINATION TIPS & TRICKS

1. Improve your free sketching skill - Sometimes in UCEED, sketching with instruments is restricted. So, it is necessary to improve your free sketching skills. Used right equipment for sketching such as 2 grades of pencil: H-grade for rough work, light drawings and B for rapid work and shading.

2. Read comic strips or watch cartoons - It is advisable to read the comic strip daily in online or newspapers. Reading comic strips helps you to develop the ability to present your idea in a storytelling format. Comic strips are actually a good example of storyboarding. Sometimes in UCEED there are questions which ask to represent a storyline. Hence, reading comic strips enhance sketching skills as well as story-telling ability.

3. Solve UCEED sample papers - Solving the UCEED sample papers helps to understand the format of the questions and difficulty level of the exam. Constantly solving the UCEED sample papers assists to improve your speed and accuracy of the answer.

4. Time management - Time management holds an important factor in life to be a successful person. Prioritize the important things and devote your time to them. If you manage your time exceptionally well then you can achieve your time. Using your time management skills, you can develop to boost your ability to function more efficiently.

5. Improve visualization and observation skills - Through UCEED  students will be judged on their creativity and innovation skills. Creativity can be developed with inner thought, passions and exposure to innovative ideas. Enhancing the observation skill helps in developing creative thinking and innovative ideas.

6. Give UCEED mock test - Participating in the UCEED mock test will help you to get a clear picture of the actual entrance test. Giving the mock test regularly will help you gain confidence and get rid of the exam stress. Analyzing the performance of mock tests is the next step to implement the exam strategy. Mock test is the indicator to figure out the area where a candidate needs to work on.

A  list of Recommended Books for UCEED is given below:-

UCEED FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

FAQ Related To UCEED Exam General Query 

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

UCEED EXAMINATION SELECTION PROCESS

1. Registration

2. Examination

3. Result

4. BDes Counselling

5. Admission

UCEED EXAMINATION STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the UCEED Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through UCEED Examination.

6-Months Study Plan

1st & 2nd Month

1. Before starting the preparation, go through the detailed UCCED Syllabus and exam pattern.

2. Allot at least 2 hours for preparing each topic

3. Focus more on topics like texture making materials, designs of logos chronology, history of Indian art/design, musical maestros, and syllogism.

4. Be thorough with all the topics by the end of 2nd month.

3rd & 4th Month

1. List out the topics that you are weak and rework on it.

2. Every 10 days once do your revision to remember what you have studied earlier.

3. Solve previous year papers to the difficulty level and the type of questions asked in the exam.

4. Try to analyze your performance after completion of each paper.

5th & 6th Month

1. In the 5th month, start your revision.

2. Make sure to revise all the topics that you have prepared last 4 months.

3. Do not pick any new topic as this will create confusion and fear.

4. Solve as many questions as possible from previous year papers.

5. Also, attempt as many mock test as possible to test your preparation levels

UCEED EXAMINATION TIPS & TRICKS

1. Improve your free sketching skill - Sometimes in UCEED, sketching with instruments is restricted. So, it is necessary to improve your free sketching skills. Used right equipment for sketching such as 2 grades of pencil: H-grade for rough work, light drawings and B for rapid work and shading.

2. Read comic strips or watch cartoons - It is advisable to read the comic strip daily in online or newspapers. Reading comic strips helps you to develop the ability to present your idea in a storytelling format. Comic strips are actually a good example of storyboarding. Sometimes in UCEED there are questions which ask to represent a storyline. Hence, reading comic strips enhance sketching skills as well as story-telling ability.

3. Solve UCEED sample papers - Solving the UCEED sample papers helps to understand the format of the questions and difficulty level of the exam. Constantly solving the UCEED sample papers assists to improve your speed and accuracy of the answer.

4. Time management - Time management holds an important factor in life to be a successful person. Prioritize the important things and devote your time to them. If you manage your time exceptionally well then you can achieve your time. Using your time management skills, you can develop to boost your ability to function more efficiently.

5. Improve visualization and observation skills - Through UCEED  students will be judged on their creativity and innovation skills. Creativity can be developed with inner thought, passions and exposure to innovative ideas. Enhancing the observation skill helps in developing creative thinking and innovative ideas.

6. Give UCEED mock test - Participating in the UCEED mock test will help you to get a clear picture of the actual entrance test. Giving the mock test regularly will help you gain confidence and get rid of the exam stress. Analyzing the performance of mock tests is the next step to implement the exam strategy. Mock test is the indicator to figure out the area where a candidate needs to work on.

A  list of Recommended Books for UCEED is given below:-

UCEED FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

FAQ Related To UCEED Exam General Query 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

IMPORTANT DATES

PROGRAM OFFERED USING UCEED SCORE CARD

The purpose of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED), conducted by IITs in India, is to select and admit students to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs offered at participating institutions, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur.

INSTITUTIONS ACCEPTING UCEED SCORE CARD

There are SIX participating institutes of UCEED. IIT Roorkee was newly added in the previous edition of the exam.

The participating institutes offer B.Des courses and have an intake of 225 seats. Admission to the course will be strictly based on UCEED 2025 merit ranks.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates must meet certain minimum qualifications to be eligible for the exam. Here are the latest eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

Reservation Criteria

The category-wise reservation criteria for the B.Des course at participating colleges is given in the table below.

UNDERGRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR DESIGN (UCEED) : LATEST UPDATE

IIT Bombay will close the application form for UCEED 2025 (with late fees) on November 18 (extended from November 8); the last date to apply with regular fee was October 31, 2024. the application form opened on October 1, 2024. The UCEED 2025 will be conducted on January 19, 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national exam organized by IIT Bombay for admission to the BDes programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Admissions are granted based on UCEED merit. To take part in UCEED counseling, candidates must obtain a UCEED merit rank. IIT Bombay conducts the counseling through a Joint Seat Allotment Process.

Additionally, UCEED scores are accepted by result-sharing institutes. However, result-sharing institutes do not participate in the Joint Seat Allotment Process and will only admit a portion of students based on UCEED scores. The UCEED exam is held annually, usually in January.

In the last exam cycle, over 15,000 candidates registered, with around 13,500 appearing for the test.

IMPORTANT DATES

PROGRAM OFFERED USING UCEED SCORE CARD

The purpose of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED), conducted by IITs in India, is to select and admit students to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs offered at participating institutions, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur.

INSTITUTIONS ACCEPTING UCEED SCORE CARD

There are SIX participating institutes of UCEED. IIT Roorkee was newly added in the previous edition of the exam.

The participating institutes offer B.Des courses and have an intake of 225 seats. Admission to the course will be strictly based on UCEED 2025 merit ranks.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates must meet certain minimum qualifications to be eligible for the exam. Here are the latest eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

Reservation Criteria

The category-wise reservation criteria for the B.Des course at participating colleges is given in the table below.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for the BDes (Bachelor of Design) program at IIT Bombay involves multiple steps, primarily based on performance in the UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design). Here’s an overview of the process:

1. Qualify in the UCEED Exam

a. Candidates must first appear for and qualify in the UCEED exam, which is the primary entrance test for the BDes programs offered by IIT Bombay and other participating institutions.

2. Obtain a UCEED Rank and Meet the Cut-Off

a. Based on their performance in UCEED, candidates receive a rank and must meet the specific cut-off set for IIT Bombay’s BDes program.

b. The cut-off varies each year depending on the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and available seats.

3. Participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Process

a. Qualified candidates who meet the cut-off are eligible to participate in the UCEED Joint Seat Allocation Process, organized by IIT Bombay.

b. Candidates must register and select their preferences for institutes (such as IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, etc.) and programs.

c. Seats are allocated based on the candidate's UCEED rank, preferences, and seat availability.

4. Offer of Admission and Document Verification

a. Candidates who are allotted a seat in IIT Bombay’s BDes program receive an offer of admission.

b. Candidates must accept the seat offer and complete the required formalities within the specified time.

c. Document verification is conducted to ensure eligibility criteria are met, including proof of academic qualifications, age, and category (if applicable).

5. Payment of Fees and Enrollment

a. After accepting the admission offer, candidates must pay the required fees to confirm their seat.

b. They then complete the enrollment process to officially join the BDes program at IIT Bombay.

The selection process is competitive, with a high emphasis on UCEED performance, making it essential for candidates to secure a strong rank to improve their chances of admission to IIT Bombay's BDes program.

EXAM PATTERN

The key features of the UCEED question paper is mentioned below:

a. The question paper now has two parts - Part A and Part B. Both parts are mandatory.

b. The UCEED exam will have one question paper. The test duration for Paper B is 60 minutes. The duration of Part A is 2 hours.

c. The question paper will be set in English

d. The total marks for the exam (Part A + Part B) will be 300 marks. 

Types of Questions and Marking Scheme

The Part A UCEED question paper consists of three types of questions:

Section 1: Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

a. 14 questions worth 4 marks each; no negative marking.

b. For NAT questions, answers are numbers that must be entered using a virtual keyboard on the computer screen, without any answer options provided.

Section 2: Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)

15 questions, each potentially having one or more correct options out of four choices. The marking scheme is as follows:

Full Marks (+4): Awarded if all correct options are chosen and no incorrect options are selected.

Partial Marks (+3): Given if all four options are correct but only three are chosen, with no incorrect options selected.

Partial Marks (+2): Given if three or more options are correct but only two correct options are chosen, with no incorrect options selected.

Partial Marks (+1): Given if two or more options are correct, but only one correct option is chosen with no incorrect options selected.

Zero Marks (0): Awarded if no option is chosen (i.e., unanswered).

Negative Marks (-1): Applied in all other cases where incorrect options are selected.

Section 3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

28 questions, with 3 marks awarded for each correct answer and a penalty of 0.71 marks for each incorrect answer.

Each MCQ presents four choices, out of which only one is correct.

MARKING SCHEME

EXAM SYLLABUS

The UCEED exam syllabus outlines the skills needed to excel in the test.

Part A of UCEED will assess areas such as visualization and spatial ability, practical and scientific knowledge, observation and design sensitivity, as well as environmental and social awareness.

Part B focuses on evaluating your drawing skills and design aptitude.

PART A DESCRIPTION

Part A is conducted for 200 marks; the maximum allotted time is 2 hours.

The UCEED Syllabus for Part A consists of the following seven topics.

PART B DESCRIPTION

According to the UCEED exam pattern, Part B contains only two questions, each worth 50 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes. This section is designed to assess your drawing abilities and involves subjective evaluation.

Note: The topics above are exhaustive and indicative of the nature of the questions. However, UCEED may not cover all the topics.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here