The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will soon close the registration window for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026. Candidates who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) from participating IITs must complete the registration process before the deadline of October 31, 2025, using the official portal — uceed.iitb.ac.in. The UCEED 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2026, across multiple cities in India. According to the schedule released by IIT Bombay, the registration process began on October 1, 2025, and will close tomorrow for those applying with regular fees.
UCEED 2026: Key Dates
The following table provides an overview of important UCEED 2026 registration and exam-related dates:
UCEED 2026 Registration Fee
As per IIT Bombay’s guidelines, the UCEED 2026 application fee varies based on the candidate’s category. The details are as follows:
The payment can be made online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
How to Fill Out the UCEED Application Form 2026?
Candidates must complete the registration process through the official website. The step-by-step process is outlined below:
- Visit the official website: Go to uceed.iitb.ac.in
- Register online: Create an applicant account using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in details: Enter personal, academic, and communication details accurately
- Select exam cities: Choose preferred test centres in order of priority
- Upload documents: Upload photograph, signature, proof of date of birth, and qualifying exam certificate
- Pay the fee: Complete the payment online and submit the application
UCEED 2026 Exam Overview
The UCEED exam evaluates a candidate’s aptitude for design through two parts — Part A (computer-based) and Part B (drawing section). The test is mandatory for admission to the B.Des programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Roorkee. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying. Only those who have completed or are appearing in Class 12 in 2025 (any stream) are eligible for admission through UCEED 2026.
