The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) will soon release the answer key for Part A of the Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) 2026 . Along with this, the response sheets for all candidates will also be available. Students who appeared for the exam can find both on the official website, ceed.iitb.ac.in . This release helps students check their answers and understand their performance.
The draft answer key for CEED 2026 Part A is scheduled for release on January 20, 2026 . Candidates will then have a chance to review this temporary key and submit any comments or objections if they find mistakes. After carefully reviewing all feedback, IIT Bombay will publish the final answer key for Part A on January 28, 2026 . This final key will be used for marking the objective questions.
What is CEED?
CEED stands for Common Entrance Exam for Design. It is an important national-level entrance exam conducted every year by IIT Bombay. This exam is for students who wish to pursue higher studies in design. It offers admission into Master of Design (MDes) and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) programmes in Design. These programmes are available at various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other top design institutes across India.
CEED 2026 Exam Structure
The CEED 2026 exam has two main parts: Part A and Part B.
- Part A: This section consists of objective-type questions. These are questions with multiple choice answers, where you select the correct option. The answer key will only be released for this part of the exam.
- Part B: This section contains subjective questions. These questions require detailed answers, drawings, or explanations from the candidates. Part B is evaluated manually by the exam authorities. This is why no answer key is released for Part B.
Important Dates for CEED 2026 Answer Key
Here are the key dates related to the release of the CEED 2026 Part A answer key:
| Event | Date |
| CEED 2026 Part A Draft Answer Key Release | January 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections (Specific dates will be announced) | To be announced |
| CEED 2026 Part A Final Answer Key Release | January 28, 2026 |
| CEED 2026 Result Declaration | Will be announced later |
How to Check CEED 2026 Part A Answer Key and Response Sheet
To check your Part A answer key and response sheet, follow these simple steps online:
- Step 1: Visit the official CEED IIT Bombay website. The address is ceed.iitb.ac.in .
- Step 2: Look for the link that says 'CEED 2026 candidate login'. Click on this link.
- Step 3: You will need to enter your registered email ID and your password to log in to your candidate portal.
- Step 4: Once you are logged in, you can view and download both the Part A answer key and your own response sheet. Make sure to save a copy for your records.
Submitting Objections to the Draft Answer Key
After the draft answer key is released, candidates will have a limited time to submit comments or objections. If you believe there is a mistake in any of the answers provided in the draft key, you can challenge it.
To submit an objection, you must use the online portal through your candidate login. It is important to refer to the Master Question Paper when raising objections, as question orders might differ in individual test booklets. You will also need to provide proper documents or proof to support your comment or objection. Once all comments are reviewed, IIT Bombay will release the final answer key.
Next Steps: CEED 2026 Result Declaration
The final result for CEED 2026 will be calculated based on the final Part A answer key and the scores from your Part B evaluation. The result declaration date will be announced later by IIT Bombay on the official CEED website. Students are advised to keep checking the website for the latest updates regarding their results.
