The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has officially closed the CEED 2026 application form submission under the regular fee category on November 5, 2025. Candidates who missed the deadline can still apply for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026 by paying a late fee through the registration portal —ceed.iitb.ac.in. The CEED 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 18, 2026, for admission to M.Des and PhD design programmes offered by participating institutes.
CEED Application 2026 — Latest Update
- Regular fee window: Closed on November 5, 2025
- Late fee window: November 6 to November 10, 2025
- Exam date: January 18, 2026
- Conducting body: IIT Bombay
- Official website: ceed.iitb.ac.in
CEED 2026 Application Fee
The registration fee varies by category as per IIT Bombay’s notification.
CEED 2026 Application Dates
The CEED 2026 registration process began on October 1, 2025. Initially, the deadline for submitting the application form was October 31, 2025, but IIT Bombay extended it to November 5, 2025, due to high demand.
How to Apply for CEED 2026 (Late Fee Window)?
Candidates applying under the late fee period must follow the steps below:
- Visit the official website — ceed.iitb.ac.in
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Log in and fill out the CEED 2026 application form carefully
- Upload all required documents, including photo, signature, and academic certificates
- Pay the application fee as per category via online mode
- Submit the completed form and download the confirmation page
CEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility norms before registering:
- Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in design, architecture, fine arts, or engineering (minimum 4 years).
- Final-year students (graduating by July 2026) are also eligible.
- There is no age limit or restriction on the number of attempts.
CEED 2026 Admit Card and Exam Pattern
The CEED 2026 admit card will be released on January 6, 2026, through the official website. The exam will be held in two parts — Part A (computer-based) and Part B (subjective questions).
