UCEED Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1 has started from April 21, 2026, for candidates seeking admission to B.Des programmes. The counselling process is being conducted by IIT Bombay through a joint admission procedure. Candidates who have qualified and completed the common B.Des application form are eligible to participate. Seat allotment is based on All India Rank (AIR), category, and preferred institutes.
UCEED 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Dates and Schedule
The detailed schedule for Round 1 counselling is provided below. Candidates must adhere to the deadlines for fee payment and withdrawal options.
|
Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
|
Seat Allotment Round 1 |
April 21, 2026 |
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|
Seat Acceptance Fee Payment |
April 21, 2026 |
April 29, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
|
Withdrawal/Exit Option |
April 30, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Candidates are advised to complete the process within the given timeline to secure their allotted seat.
UCEED 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee Details for Admission
Candidates who are allotted a seat must pay the required fee to confirm admission. The fee varies based on category.
- GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates: INR 60000
- SC/ST/PwD candidates: INR 15000
The seat allotment will remain provisional until the fee payment is completed. Failure to pay the fee within the deadline may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
UCEED 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Participating Institutes
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of participating institutes for admission to B.Des programmes. The subject criteria vary across institutes.
|
Participating Institute |
Required Subjects in 10+2 |
|
IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore |
All streams |
|
IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
|
IIITDM Jabalpur |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology |
Candidates must ensure they satisfy the subject eligibility criteria before confirming admission.
UCEED 2026 Counselling Process and Seat Allotment Rules
The counselling process is conducted in multiple rounds based on seat availability. Candidates will receive provisional allotment letters on their registered email ID.
- Seat allotment is based on AIR, category, and choices filled
- Candidates must download the allotment letter after selection
- Payment of seat acceptance fee is mandatory
- Candidates can withdraw within the specified timeline
Candidates should regularly check official updates to stay informed about further rounds of UCEED 2026 counselling.
