CEED 2026 registration data is expected to be released soon by the Indian Institute of Technology. The Common Entrance Examination for Design is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to design programmes at participating institutes. The exam remains one of the most competitive national-level design entrance tests in India.
The CEED 2026 entrance examination was conducted on 18 January 2026 from 9 AM to 12 PM. The test was held in two sections, Part A and Part B, to assess analytical, creative, and design aptitude skills of candidates.
CEED 2026 Exam Pattern and Conduct
The CEED entrance test consists of two distinct parts conducted in a single session. Part A is a computer-based test, while Part B is a pen-and-paper-based examination. Both sections together determine the overall performance of candidates.
Part A focuses on objective-type questions testing visualisation, logical reasoning, and design awareness. Part B evaluates drawing, creativity, and problem-solving skills through descriptive questions.
How Many Students Are Expected to Appear for CEED 2026?
The number of applicants expected to appear for CEED 2026 is estimated to be 6,000+ candidates. Despite the high number of registrations, the total seat availability remains limited. The expected number of seats across participating institutes is around 300.
This growing gap between applicants and available seats highlights the competitive nature of M.Des admissions through CEED.
Previous Year CEED Application Trends
A review of past years helps in understanding participation trends. The table below highlights CEED application data from recent years.
Year | Exam | No. of Applications | Seats | Course & Institutes |
2024 | CEED | 4,910 | 300 | B.Des at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Indore, IIT Delhi |
2025 | CEED | 6,037 | 300 | B.Des at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Indore, IIT Delhi |
For CEED 2026, student registration and appearance data for the B.Des programme is yet to be officially released.
CEED 2025 and 2023 Statistics Overview
In CEED 2025, IIT Bombay received 15,408 applications, out of which 5,703 candidates qualified for further evaluation. Category-wise data showed varied qualification rates across reserved and unreserved groups.
For CEED 2023, a total of 4,910 candidates appeared, and 1,886 candidates qualified for the admission process. Female candidates formed a significant share of qualifiers compared to male candidates.
CEED 2026 Expected M.Des Seat Intake
The expected seat intake for CEED 2026 across institutes is detailed below.
S.No | Participating Institute | Department | Expected M.Des Seats |
1 | IISc Bangalore | Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing | 18 |
2 | IIT Bombay | IDC School of Design | 78 |
3 | IIT Delhi | Department of Design | 20 |
4 | IIT Guwahati | Department of Design | 33 |
5 | IIT Hyderabad | Department of Design | 30 |
6 | IIT Kanpur | Design Programme | 78 |
7 | IIT Roorkee | Department of Design | 20 |
8 | IIT Jodhpur | School of Liberal Arts | 25 |
9 | IIITDM Jabalpur | Design Discipline | – |
10 | IIITDM Kancheepuram | School of Interdisciplinary Design & Innovation | – |
Total | 302 |
CEED 2026 Reservation Policy
As per the reservation policy, 5% seats are reserved for PwD candidates on a horizontal basis across categories. Any unfilled PwD seats will revert to their original category, as per admission norms.