The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 will be held on January 18, 2026, in a single shift as announced by IIT Bombay. Candidates preparing for the exam often find the mathematics section challenging, even though it carries a smaller share in the overall paper. Quantitative ability contributes 10–15 percent of the exam weightage, making it an important scoring area.
As per the previous year’s paper analysis, the mathematics section is expected to have a moderate difficulty level. To help candidates understand the pattern better, a detailed UCEED 2026 Maths update including chapter-wise weightage and difficulty levels is provided below.
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UCEED 2026 Maths Weightage and Difficulty Breakdown
The table below gives an overview of the expected weightage, question types, and difficulty levels for UCEED 2026 mathematics. This helps students prioritise chapters based on scoring opportunities.
UCEED 2026 Maths: Chapter-Wise Weightage and Difficulty
Chapter | Question Type | Difficulty Level | Weightage | Percentage |
4 | Moderate | Moderate | 1–3 | — |
Probability | 3 | High | 1–2 | — |
Time and Work | 4 | Moderate | 0–1 | — |
Time and Speed | 5 | Moderate | 0–1 | — |
Permutations and Combinations | 3 | Moderate | 0–1 | — |
Area and Volume | 3 | High | 1–4 | — |
Problem on Ages | — | Easy | 0–1 | — |
Preparation Tips for UCEED 2026 Mathematics
Candidates can follow the strategies below to strengthen their performance in the UCEED 2026 maths section. These tips help in improving accuracy and conceptual clarity.
- For mathematics, candidates should study Class 10-level books, as most questions are framed from this level.
- Topics such as arithmetic, speed and distance, geometry, and mensuration should be revised thoroughly.
- Keeping a separate notebook for important formulas and theorems and revising them daily can be useful.
- Solving previous year question papers helps understand question patterns and difficulty levels.
