UCEED Admit Card 2026 (OUT) LIVE Updates; Download link, exam day instructions
UCEED Admit Card 2026 has been released on January 2, 2026, at 1 PM on the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates can download the hall ticket using login details and must carry a printed copy with a valid photo ID on the UCEED exam day 2026, scheduled for January 18, 2026.
UCEED Admit Card 2026 has been released on January 2, 2026, at 1 PM on the official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates appearing for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design should download and print the hall ticket well before the exam. As per the official schedule, the UCEED exam date 2026 is Sunday, January 18, 2026, and the exam will be conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM at designated centres across India.
Candidates must carefully verify all details printed on the UCEED admit card, including name, photograph, signature, roll number, category, exam date, reporting time, and test centre address. In case of any error, it should be reported to the authorities by the last date for rectification, which is January 8, 2026, 5 PM.
To download the admit card for UCEED 2026, candidates must log in using their registered email ID and password on the official website. After login, the admit card will appear in PDF format. It should be downloaded and printed clearly, preferably in colour, for exam day use.
On the exam day, candidates must carry the printed UCEED admit card 2026 along with a valid original photo ID such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, or school ID. Entry will not be allowed without these documents. Candidates should reach the centre well in advance and carefully follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card to avoid any last-minute issues.
UCEED Admit Card 2026 LIVE Updates
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Keep UCEED Admit Card Safe Till Admission
Do not discard your UCEED Admit Card after the exam. It is an important document required during the seat allocation and admission process. The brochure advises preserving it, as you may need to produce it for verification when joining an institute.
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Contacting UCEED for Missing Admit Cards
If your registration is complete but the Admit Card is unavailable for downloading, do not panic. Contact the UCEED Office immediately via email or the phone numbers listed in the "Contact Information" section of the official website.
04 00 PM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026: Expected Seat Matrix
Institute Open Open‑PwD EWS EWS‑PwD OBC‑NCL OBC‑NCL‑PwD SC SC‑PwD ST ST‑PwD Total IIT Bombay 14 0 4 1 9 0 5 1 3 0 37 IIT Delhi 8 1 2 0 5 0 3 0 1 0 20 IIT Guwahati 22 1 6 0 15 0 7 1 3 1 56 IIT Hyderabad 11 1 3 0 8 0 4 1 2 0 30 IIT Indore 6 1 2 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 16 IIT Roorkee 8 0 2 0 4 1 3 0 2 0 20 IIITDM Jabalpur 25 1 6 1 18 0 10 0 4 1 66 Total 94 5 25 2 63 1 34 3 16 2 245 03 30 PM IST - 02 Jan'26
Validity of UCEED 2026 Score Card
UCEED 2026 scorecard is valid for one year, specifically for the academic year 2026-2027 admissions. Digital copies of these scorecards are maintained by the UCEED office for five years, but candidates should keep their own safe.
03 00 PM IST - 02 Jan'26
What after UCEED 2026?
Candidates do not need to fill out separate forms for each IIT. There is a common application form for admissions to all respective BDes programmes. The UCEED Office at IIT Bombay processes this single form and conducts the joint seat allocation for all participating institutes.
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Who is Eligible to Apply for BDes Admission?
Only candidates who have successfully qualified in UCEED 2026 are eligible to apply for admission. These students can apply for the BDes programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur for the academic year 2026-2027.
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Where to Download UCEED Hall Ticket
Do not rely on third-party websites. The Admit Card is hosted exclusively on the official UCEED registration portal: www.uceed.iitb.ac.in. You must navigate to the "Admit Card" tab on the homepage to access your document.
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How to Download UCEED 2026 Admit Card
- Go to the UCEED 2026 portal: uceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Look for the “UCEED 2026 Admit Card” or “Download Admit Card” link on the homepage.
- Log in with your credentials: Registered Email ID (or Application Number), Password (the one created during registration).
- Click on “View Admit Card” or “Download Admit Card”.
- Your admit card will open on the screen.
- Verify that all details are correct:
- Take a clear, coloured printout of the admit card on A4 size paper.
- Carry this printed copy to the exam centre; a soft copy is not accepted.
- Keep the printed admit card safe until the exam.
01 10 PM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED Admit Card 2026 Released
UCEED Admit Card 2026 has been released on January 2, 2026, at 1 PM. The exam is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2026.
01 00 PM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED Admit Card 2026: Highlights
Aspect Details Release Date January 2, 2026 Download Mode Online only from uceed.iitb.ac.in Required Credentials Application Number + Password Validity Valid only for scheduled exam date (Jan 18, 2026) Last Date to Correct Mistakes (for discrepancies in admit card) January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM 12 30 PM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Admit Card Live Status
The wait is almost over. The UCEED 2026 Admit Card will be officially released for download from 1 pm onwards. Candidates are advised to stay logged into the portal around this time.
12 00 PM IST - 02 Jan'26
How is UCEED Part-A Cut-off Calculated?
The cut-off for shortlisting candidates is based on Part-A marks only.
Formula for OPEN Category - δ=μ+σ2δ=μ+2σ
μμ: Average marks of all candidates in Part-A
σσ: Standard deviation of Part-A marks
δδ: Cut-off marks (all rounded to 2 decimal places)
Relaxed Cut-Offs for Reserved Categories
Category Cut-Off Formula OBC-NCL/EWS 0.9δ0.9δ SC/ST/PwD 0.5δ0.5δ Note: δδ is the OPEN category cut-off. All values rounded to 2 decimal places.
11 30 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026: Shortlisting Criteria for Part-B Evaluation
Not everyone's Part-B is evaluated. Marks in Part-A are used to shortlist candidates. Only those who meet the cut-off marks in Part-A will have their Part-B answer booklets evaluated. If you don't clear the Part-A cut-off, your Part-B is strictly ignored.
11 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Part-B Syllabus
- Drawing: Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
- Design aptitude: Capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.
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UCEED 2026 Part-A Syllabus
- Visualization and spatial reasoning
- Practical and scientific knowledge
- Observation and design sensitivity
- Environment and society
- Analytical and logical reasoning
- Language
- Creativity
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UCEED 2026 Foreign National Eligibility
Foreign nationals can apply, but their seats are capped at 10% of total seats (supernumerary). However, OCI/PIO cardholders who got their cards before March 4, 2021, are treated as Indian nationals under the OPEN category and do not get reservation benefits.
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UCEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Institutes Requiring PCM
Specifically, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur have stricter eligibility. They require candidates to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Biology for IIITDMJ) at the 10+2 level.
09 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Stream Eligibility
- Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Maths): Eligible for all participating institutes
- Other streams (Arts, Commerce, Science without Maths/Physics/Chem): Eligible only for IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore
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UCEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Qualifying Exam
- Must pass all five subjects in Class XII (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026
- Appeared first time in 2024 or earlier: NOT eligible
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UCEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
- OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL: Born on or after October 1, 2001
- SC/ST/PwD: 5-year relaxation; born on or after October 1, 1996
07 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Tie-Break Policy
Criterion Priority Order Details 1 First Higher marks in Part-B (Sketching + Design Aptitude) 2 Second Higher marks in Section 2 of Part-A (MSQ) 3 Third Higher marks in Section 1 of Part-A (NAT) Final If still tied Candidates assigned the same rank 06 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED Ranking System
All shortlisted candidates will receive an All India Rank. The rank list is prepared based on the total marks obtained in both Part-A and Part-B combined. This rank is the primary criteria for admission to the BDes programs.
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UCEED Score Card Download Window
Qualified candidates can download their Score Cards from the website between March 10, 2026, and July 31, 2026. Hard copies are not sent by post, so it is important to download and save a digital and printed copy for future admission formalities.
04 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Result Declaration
The results for UCEED 2026 are scheduled to be declared on March 6, 2026 on the official website www.uceed.iitb.ac.in. You will need your login and password to view your score and rank.
03 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026: Challenging the Answer Key
If candidates find discrepancies in the Draft Answer Key, they can submit comments or objections via the candidate portal. The window for this is short: strictly until January 22, 2026, by 5 pm. Email objections are not accepted.
02 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
Release of UCEED 2026 Provisional Answer Key
The UCEED 2026 Question Paper and Draft Answer Keys for Part-A will be released on the official website on January 20, 2026. Candidates can check this to estimate their potential score before the final results are out.
01 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED Part-B Manual Evaluation Process
Part-B of UCEED exam is evaluated by at least two expert evaluators independently. If their marks differ by 10 or less, the average is taken. If the difference is more than 10, a third examiner steps in to ensure fairness in the subjective grading.
12 00 AM IST - 02 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Evaluation Part A & B
- Part-A is a computer-based test, meaning the evaluation is automated. So, there is NO scope for reviewing, re-grading, or re-totalling the Part-A marks. The computer's record of your answers is final.
- Part-B is evaluated manually by expert examiners. Since it is a subjective section (drawing and aptitude), no single model solution exists. The answers are evaluated holistically based on the specific criteria mentioned in the question paper.
11 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Scribe Rules for UCEED Part-B
For PwD candidates utilizing a scribe, assistance is not permitted for Part-B. Since this section specifically evaluates the candidate's drawing skills and design aptitude, the candidate must attempt it themselves. The scribe can only assist with Part-A.
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UCEED 2026 Part B Pattern
Question Type Number of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks Sketching 1 50 50 Design Aptitude 1 50 50 10 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Understanding MSQ Partial Marking of UCEED Part A
If a question has four correct options and you select only three correct ones (without any wrong ones), you get +3. If three are correct and you pick two, you get +2. If two are correct and you pick one, you get +1. However, selecting a wrong option nullifies the score to -1.
10 00 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Part A Pattern
Section Type Questions Marks per Question Negative Marking 1 NAT (Numerical Answer Type) 14 +4 None 2 MSQ (Multiple Select Question) 15 +4 (full), +3/+2/+1 (partial) -1 (other cases); 0 (unanswered) 3 MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) 28 +3 (correct) -0.71 (incorrect) 09 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Question Paper Overview
Aspect Details Total Marks 300 Sections Part-A and Part-B (both compulsory) Part-A Computer-based, 2 hours Part-B Drawing/aptitude test, 1 hour 09 00 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
UCEED 2026: Leaving the Examination Hall
Once inside, candidates are required to remain in the examination hall for the entire duration of the paper (3 hours). You will not be allowed to leave early, even if you finish your paper before the time is up.
08 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Technical Glitches During UCEED Part-A
Since Part-A of UCEED exam is a computer-based test, technical issues can happen. If your computer malfunctions, alert the invigilator immediately. You will be assigned a different terminal, and the time lost due to the glitch will be automatically adjusted in the server, ensuring you get the full duration.
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UCEED 2026: Duration and Language
UCEED 2026 exam paper is set for a total duration of three hours. The question paper will be available in English only.
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Restricted Drawing Materials for UCEED exam Part-B: What Not to Bring
While pencils are allowed, candidates strictly CANNOT bring sketch pens, color pencils, poster colors, or any other coloring materials. The exam focuses on line quality and shading using black pencils only. Using color may lead to disqualification or loss of marks.
07 00 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Allowed Drawing Materials for UCEED exam Part-B
For the sketching section, candidates must bring their own pencils in a transparent packet. You are allowed to use shades of black pencils. A writing board of A4 size is also permitted if it is non-electronic and clear of any markings.
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List of Banned Items to UCEED Exam Center
- Mobile phones and smartphones
- Smartwatches and digital watches
- Calculators
- Tablets
- Geometry boxes
- Slide rules
- Logbooks
- Abacus
- Any type of study materials
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UCEED 2026 Identity Verification Process
Invigilators and IIT representatives will verify the identity of every candidate. If your identity is in doubt, you may be barred from the exam. In some cases, authorities may allow you to write the exam after completing specific formalities, but no extra time will be granted for this delay.
05 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Important Documents for UCEED Exam Day
Valid, printed Admit Card
Valid Original Photo Identity Proof (Acceptable IDs: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License.)
Note: Photocopies of IDs are generally not accepted.
05 00 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
UCEED 2026: No Latecomers Allowed
Entry to the exam centre will strictly not be permitted after the start of the examination at 9 AM. Candidates arriving late will be denied entry regardless of the reason, so plan for traffic and contingencies.
04 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Reporting Time and Biometric Verification
Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre early. The reporting time begins at 7 am on Sunday, January 18, 2026. This early arrival is necessary to complete biometric registration (thumb impression and photograph) before the exam starts.
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UCEED 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
Parameter Details Exam Name Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 Date Sunday, January 18, 2026 Shift Single shift Time 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon 03 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Mandatory Requirement: Printed Copy of UCEED 2026 Admit Card
Digital copies on mobile phones will not be accepted at the centre. A clear, printed copy of the downloaded Admit Card MUST be produced during the examination. It is advisable to take a color printout to ensure the photograph and text are legible for verification.
03 00 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Query Contact Details
Phone: +91 22 2576 4063 / 9093 / 9094
E-mail: uceed@iitb.ac.in02 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
What to Do If You Cannot Download UCEED 2026 Admit Card?
In rare cases, a student may be unable to download the admit card despite having a complete registration. If the card is unavailable on the portal, you must contact the UCEED Office at IIT Bombay immediately via the provided email or phone numbers in the contact section of the website.
02 00 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Discrepancy in UCEED Admit Card 2026
If you find any errors in your personal details or exam centre information on the Admit Card, you must contact the IIT Bombay UCEED Office to request modifications. The deadline for rectification requests is January 8, 2026, by 5 pm.
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Details Mentioned on UCEED Admit Card 2026
Once downloaded, candidates must verify the details printed on the card:
- Name
- UCEED Registration ID
- Roll Number for 2026
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Photograph
- Signature
- Exam Centre details
01 00 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
Official Website for UCEED 2026 Admit Card Download
Candidates can only download their hall tickets from the official registration portal. You must visit www.uceed.iitb.ac.in to access the document. Please note that admit cards will not be sent via post or email.
12 30 PM IST - 01 Jan'26
UCEED 2026 Admit Card Release Date and Time
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is the organizing body for UCEED. According to the official schedule, the UCEED 2026 Admit Card will be available for download starting January 02, 2026, from 1 pm onwards. Candidates must keep their login credentials ready to access the portal.
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