UCEED 2026: IIT Bombay Invites Applications for Design Entrance Exam

IIT Bombay has opened applications for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design 2026 (UCEED 2026). Candidates can apply online until October 31, 2025, without a late fee. The exam is scheduled for January 18, 2026, and is essential for admission to various BDes programs across several IITs. The provisional answer key will be available shortly after the exam, with results announced on March 6, 2026. For detailed information on eligibility and application procedures, visit the official website.

By Sourabh Singh Oct 1, 2025, 17:08 IST

IIT Bombay Opens Applications for UCEED 2026

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) has announced the commencement of online applications for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design 2026 (UCEED 2026). Interested candidates can submit their applications at uceed.iitb.ac.in until October 31, 2025, without incurring a late fee. The deadline for applications with a late fee of Rs 500 is November 7, 2025.

The UCEED 2026 examination is scheduled for January 18, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This exam is crucial for admissions into the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs at various IITs including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur.

The provisional answer key will be available on January 20, 2026, with a window for submitting feedback until January 22, 2026. The final answer keys will be published on January 28, and the results will be declared on March 6, 2026.

Applicants can find detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, age limits, pay scales, and other relevant details in the notification linked below:

Access the UCEED 2026 notification here.

Application Fee Structure

Nationality	Categories	Fee
Indian Nationals	Female Candidates (all categories)	Rs 2000
	SC, ST, PwD Candidates	Rs 2000
	All Other Candidates	Rs 4000
Foreign Nationals (holders of OCI/PIO cards issued BEFORE 4th March 2021)	Female Candidates and PwD Candidates	Rs 2000
	All Other Candidates	Rs 4000
Foreign Nationals (including holders of OCI/PIO cards issued ON or AFTER 4th March 2021)	Candidates from SAARC countries	US$ 200
	Candidates from Non-SAARC countries	US $ 250

How to Apply for UCEED 2026

Visit the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in
Click on the UCEED 2026 registration link on the homepage
Register and log in to proceed with the application
Complete the application form, pay the fee, and submit
Print a copy for your records

Register for UCEED 2026 here.

For further information, candidates should visit the official website here.