The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will publish the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 cutoff for Part A on 5 February 2026, around 5 PM, on its official portal uceed.iitb.ac.in. This qualifying cutoff determines which candidates will move forward for Part B evaluation and inclusion in the merit list for B.Des admissions at participating institutes.
UCEED 2026 Cutoff Release: Date & Process
- Cutoff release date: 5 February 2026
- Official website: uceed.iitb.ac.in
- Credential requirement: No login needed to download Part-A cutoff PDF
- Result announcement: 6 March 2026 (UCEED 2026 final result)
Candidates must first clear the Part-A qualifying cutoff to have their Part-B (drawing) evaluated and to feature in the final merit list. The cutoff will be based on statistical measures of average marks and standard deviation of all candidates’ Part-A scores.
Expected UCEED 2026 Part-A Cutoff Marks (Category-Wise)
While official figures will be published on the cutoff release date, expert estimates based on trends suggest the following approximate marks required to clear Part-A:
Clearing this cutoff will allow candidates’ Part-B responses to be evaluated and ranking to be computed. Final rankings across IITs, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati and others, will combine scores from both parts.
How to Download UCEED 2026 Cutoff?
Once released, candidates can access the cutoff PDF by following these steps:
- Visit uceed.iitb.ac.in in a web browser.
- Navigate to the UCEED 2026 cutoff link on the homepage.
- Open and download the Part-A cutoff PDF for reference.
- Save or print the document for counselling and admission planning.
No login credentials or application number is needed to download the cutoff file.
What Happens After UCEED Cutoff Publication?
After the Part-A cutoff is published:
- Part-B evaluation: Paper B (drawing & design) will be evaluated for candidates who meet the cutoff.
- Merit list preparation: Final marks and ranks will be compiled for all qualified candidates.
- Counselling and seat allocation: Admissions counselling is expected to begin 21 April 2026 for UCEED-qualified candidates seeking B.Des seats.
Qualified candidates should monitor the official UCEED portal and keep their registration details handy to check updates on counseling schedules and cut-off rounds for different institutes.