Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design
Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design

UCEED Exam 2026 -Scorecard (OUT), Result, Cut-Off

UCEED 2026 - The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has released the UCEED scorecard 2026 today, March 10, 2026. Candidates who qualified for the UCEED 2026 exam can now download their scorecard from the official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in.

UCEED Exam 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, has released the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) scorecard 2026 today, March 10, 2026. Candidates can now download their scorecard from the official website -  uceed.iitb.ac.in. The last date to download the UCEED scorecard is July 31, 2026. To access the scorecard, candidates need to enter their email ID and password. The scorecard is valid for one year. IIT Bombay released the UCEED results on March 6, 2026.  The UCEED 2026 question paper and final answer key 2026 for Part-A was released on January 28, 2026. The UCEED cut-off score was released on February 5, 2026. 

The UCEED question paper and draft answer key for Part A were released on January 19, 2026, on the official website. Only the registered candidates were allowed to raise objections against the draft answer key through the candidate portal till January 22, 2026 upto 5:00 PM. No comments against the UCEED 2026 answer key were entertained through email. 

IIT Bombay issued the UCEED 2026 admit card on January 2, 2026, on the official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in.The UCEED 2026 exam was conducted on January 18, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 noon. The UCEED registration 2026 started on October 1, 2025, at 5 PM. The last date to apply for the UCEED 2026 exam was October 31, 2025, without any late fee. IIT Bombay conducts the UCEED exam every year for aspiring candidates who wish to secure admission to the B.Des program in IITs and other design institutes.

UCEED notification 2026 was released, indicating the start of the registration process on October 1, 2025. IIT Bombay has released the complete schedule on its official website - uceedapp.iitb.ac.in. Those preparing for the exam must be familiar with the pattern and syllabus. According to the UCEED 2026 exam pattern, the exam is 3 hours long. It consists of two parts with a total of 300 marks in Part A and Part B. The UCEED admit card was released on January 2, 2026. 

Only 5 out of the total IITs offer design courses at the undergraduate level through the UCEED exam 2026 - IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Roorkee. The Indian Institute of Information Technology - Jabalpur, also known as IIITDM Jabalpur also offers a B.Des course through the UCEED entrance exam.

Download - UCEED Syllabus 2026

UCEED Result 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has released the UCEED 2026 results today, March 10, 2026, on the official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. Those who appeared for the exam conducted on January 18, 2026, can now check and download their result from the official portal. Now that the results are published, the examination body will release the scorecard from March 10, 2026, onwards.   Aspirants who took the UCEED exam can download their scorecards using their login credentials. The UCEED scorecard is valid for one year, meaning students must secure admission in the same year.

UCEED Exam Date 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, released the UCEED exam dates on its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. Aspirants can check the UCEED 2026 exam dates from the table given below: 

Activity

Date

Start date for Online Registration

October 1, 2025 (5 PM)

Last date for Online Registration with a regular fee

October 31, 2025 (till 11:55 PM) 

Last date for Online Registration with late fee

November 7, 2025 (till 5 PM)

Start date for Admit Card downloading

January 2, 2026 

Last date for rectification of discrepancies in Admit card

January 8, 2026 (Tentative)

UCEED 2026: date and time of exam

January 18, 2026

9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Release of Draft Answer Key and candidates’ response for Part-A

January 19, 2026

Last date for uploading comments (if any)

on the Draft Answer Key in the candidate’s portal

January 22, 2026

Release of Final Answer Key for Part-A

January 28, 2026

Announcement of cut-off marks for Part-A

February 5, 2026

Declaration of results

March 6, 2026 (Released)

Start date for Score Card Downloading

March 10, 2026

Last date for Score Card Downloading

July 31, 2026

UCEED Notification 2026

IIT Bombay released the notification for the UCEED exam on the official website. The notification-cum-information brochure contains the exam details such as dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and expected result date. The official brochure must be downloaded and read thoroughly so aspirants don't miss any important details.

UCEED 2026 Notification: Download PDF

UCEED application process 2026 started on October 1, 2025, and the last date to apply for the exam was October 31, 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam. To register for UCEED 2026, students must pay the application fee, which is as follows:

The official brochure of UCEED 2026, released by IIT Bombay, contains the eligibility criteria required to appear for the exam. Aspirants can check the eligibility requirements below: 

Education Qualification: 

  • The candidate must have passed Class XII in all subjects to appear for the UCEED exam 2026.
  • They should have passed Class 10+2 in 2025 or be appearing for the qualifying examination for the first time in 2026.
  • Students from all STREAMS (Science, Commerce, and Arts/Humanities) are eligible for UCEED.

Age Limit

The candidate should have been born on or after October 1, 2000, if belonging to the OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category and born on or after October 1, 1995, if belonging to the SC, ST or PwD category.

Number of Attempts

  • There is a limit of two attempts at UCEED, and those attempts must be done consecutively.
  • UCEED score is valid for one year and only for admissions in the same corresponding academic year.

IIT Bombay releases the exam pattern for UCEED 2026 through its official notification. Students can check the structure of the exam below:

  • There will be ONE question paper of a total of three hours duration.
  • The question paper will be in English only.
  • The question paper will carry a total of 300 marks.
  • The question paper will consist of two parts: Part-A and Part-B. It is compulsory to attempt questions from both parts.
  • Types of questions asked - Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

UCEED syllabus consists of two parts - Part A (online) and Part B (offline). The syllabus for the same can be checked by candidates below: 

IIT Bombay has released the UCEED final answer key and question paper for Part-A on January 28, 2026 on its official website - uceed.iitb.ac.in. The answer key, along with the response sheet, is available after the exam. Initially, the institute published a draft answer key, allowing candidates to raise challenges if they were unsatisfied with the provided answers. After the challenge window closes, IIT Bombay releases the final answer key along with the results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is UCEED 2026?

UCEED 2026 is the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design conducted by IIT Bombay for aspiring candidates who wish to secure admission to the B.Des program at IITs and other design institutes.

Which institutes offer the B.Des program through UCEED 2026?

The B.Des program through UCEED 2026 is offered by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur.

When will the UCEED 2026 notification be released?

The UCEED 2026 notification was released by IIT Bombay on uceed.iitb.ac.in, indicating the start of the registration process from October 1, 2025.

What is the eligibility criteria for UCEED 2026?

To be eligible for UCEED 2026, candidates must have passed Class XII in all subjects and should have either passed Class 10+2 in 2024 or be appearing for the qualifying examination in 2026. Students from all streams (Science, Commerce, and Arts/Humanities) are eligible. The age limit is born on or after October 1, 2000, for OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL and born on or after October 1, 1995, for SC/ST/PwD categories.

What is the exam pattern for UCEED 2026?

The UCEED 2026 exam consists of a single question paper with a duration of three hours. It includes two parts, Part A (online) and Part B (offline), and carries a total of 300 marks. Questions include Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

When will the UCEED 2026 exam be conducted?

The UCEED 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2026.

How can candidates register for UCEED 2026?

Candidates can register for UCEED 2026 by filling out the application form available on the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in. They need to meet the eligibility criteria and pay the application fee, which varies by category and nationality.

What is the fee structure for UCEED 2026 application?

The application fee for Indian nationals is ₹1900 for female candidates and SC/ST/PwD candidates, and ₹3800 for all other candidates. For foreign nationals, the fee is US $400 for candidates from SAARC countries and US $800 for candidates from non-SAARC countries.

When will the UCEED 2026 answer key be released?

IIT Bombay has released the UCEED 2026 draft answer key for Part A on January 19, 2026 on the official website. 

When and how can candidates download their UCEED 2026 scorecards?

Candidates can download their UCEED 2026 scorecards from the candidates' portal starting in March 2026, using their login credentials. The scorecard is valid for one year, and students must secure admission in the corresponding year.

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