The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has confirmed that the UCEED 2026 answer key will be released online shortly after the entrance test held on 18 January 2026. The draft answer key for the objective section will be available first, with an opportunity for candidates to submit objections before the final key is published.
UCEED 2026 Answer Key Release Schedule
Candidates who appeared for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 can expect the official answer key soon after the exam. The answer key assists aspirants in estimating their probable score and evaluating performance ahead of the results.
Key Dates for UCEED 2026 Answer Key
Here are the confirmed dates for the UCEED answer key release and objection process:
- Draft Answer Key & Response Sheet Release (Part A): 20 January 2026
- Last Date to Submit Objections: 22 January 2026 (till 5 PM)
- Final Answer Key Release (Part A): 28 January 2026
- Result Declaration: 06 March 2026
The draft answer key will include correct responses for the objective Part A section of the exam. Candidates can compare their answers against this draft key, calculate tentative scores and raise any concerns through the official portal.
How to Download and Raise Objections?
Once the draft answer key is available, candidates should download the UCEED answer key and response sheet from the official UCEED website. The detailed steps typically include:
- Visit the official UCEED portal at uceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Log in using your credentials (application number and password/date of birth).
- Look for the link titled “UCEED 2026 Draft Answer Key/Response Sheet” and click it.
- The answer key PDF will appear on screen; download and save it for comparison.
- If discrepancies are found, use the candidate portal to submit objections within the stipulated window.
Objections may be uploaded using supporting evidence where required. IIT Bombay will review valid objections and update the key accordingly before publishing the final version.
How Answer Keys Help Aspirants?
Answer keys play a crucial role in the UCEED examination process by:
- Allowing candidates to estimate their expected scores before results are out.
- Helping aspirants identify strong and weak performance areas across sections.
- Enabling challenge submissions to correct any potential errors in key solutions.
The final key will be used as the basis for UCEED score calculation and subsequent result declaration. Aspirants should monitor official announcements and download the keys promptly when available.