Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Noida and CEPT University, Ahmedabad, will now accept UCEED 2026 scores for admission to their Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme. This decision opens additional options for design aspirants seeking admission for the 2026–2027 academic session.
According to the official update, candidates can use their UCEED 2026 results to apply for the BDes programme at these two institutes. However, both FDDI and CEPT University will not participate in the Joint Admission processconducted by IIT Bombay for UCEED admissions.
FDDI and CEPT University BDes Admission 2026
These institutes will allocate a certain number of seats in their undergraduate design programmes based on UCEED 2026 performance. Applicants are advised to visit the official websites of FDDI and CEPT University for detailed information regarding seat intake, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
For admission or course-related queries, candidates should directly contact the respective institute’s admission office.
UCEED 2026 Participating Institutes
Apart from FDDI and CEPT University, several IITs and design institutes participate in UCEED 2026 for BDes admissions. The list of IITs accepting UCEED scores is given below:
Sr No. | Institute | Design Department |
1 | IIT Bombay | IDC School of Design |
2 | IIT Delhi | Department of Design |
3 | IIT Guwahati | Department of Design |
4 | IIT Hyderabad | Department of Design |
5 | IIT Roorkee | Department of Design |
6 | IIITDM Jabalpur | Design Discipline |
7 | IIT Indore | School of Innovation |
With FDDI and CEPT University joining the list of institutes accepting UCEED 2026 scores, candidates now have broader opportunities to pursue top design programmes across India. Aspirants should regularly check the official portals for updates on the application dates and seat matrix.
