Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will release the draft answer key for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026 on January 20, 2026 . This key is for Part A of the exam, which students took for Master of Design (M.Des) admissions. Candidates can find the answer key and question paper on the official CEED website, ceed.iitb.ac.in . Students can also submit comments or raise concerns about the draft key until January 22, 2026, at 5 PM .
CEED is a national-level exam for students who want to join M.Des and PhD programs in design at various IITs and other design schools in India. IIT Bombay conducts this important exam. Releasing a draft answer key is a standard step in the exam process. It helps to ensure fairness and openness in how exams are graded. It gives candidates a chance to check their performance and provide feedback.
Key Dates for CEED 2026 Answer Key
It is important for all candidates to remember the main dates related to the draft answer key. The key will be available for checking from January 20, 2026 . Students then have a short time to review the answers provided by IIT Bombay. If a student believes there is a mistake in any answer, they can submit their comments online. The last day to send these comments is January 22, 2026, by 5 PM . After this time, no new comments will be accepted by the exam authority.
| Event | Date |
| CEED 2026 Draft Answer Key (Part A) Release | January 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Comments | January 22, 2026 (till 5 PM) |
How to Download the CEED 2026 Draft Answer Key
Students can follow these simple steps to download both the answer key and the question paper:
- Go to the official CEED 2026 website: ceed.iitb.ac.in .
- Look for the link titled "CEED Answer Key" or "CEED 2026 Question Paper and Draft Answer Keys of Part-A". This link will become active on January 20, 2026 .
- Click on the active download link.
- The answer key and question paper will open as a PDF file.
- Download the PDF file to your computer or phone.
- Open the downloaded file and check your answers against the provided key.
What Information is in the Answer Key?
The CEED 2026 draft answer key for Part A gives clear details about the questions and their correct answers. This helps students understand their scores better. The answer key will show:
- Section-wise answers: It provides answers for each part of Section A separately.
- Three main sections: Part A of the CEED exam has three main sections. These are Section I (NAT - Numerical Answer Type), Section II (MSQ - Multiple Select Question), and Section III (MCQ - Multiple Choice Question).
- Question number and correct answer: For each question, the key will list the question number and its corresponding correct answer. For NAT questions, it will show the accepted numerical range.
Importance of Submitting Comments
The chance to submit comments on the draft answer key is very important for all candidates. It allows students to highlight any possible errors or incorrect answers in the key published by IIT Bombay. The exam authority will carefully review all comments and concerns received from candidates. If valid errors are found, IIT Bombay may make changes to the answer key before releasing the final version. This process is crucial to ensure the final results are fair and accurate for everyone. Candidates should check all questions and their own answers carefully before submitting any comments. It is important to provide clear reasons and supporting details for any objection raised.
