IIT Bombay has released the draft answer key for Part A of the CEED 2026 exam. This important update came out on January 19, 2026. Students who took the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) can now check this key. It helps them compare their answers and estimate their scores.
This draft answer key allows students to find any errors in the questions or their answers. If a student believes an answer in the key is wrong, they can submit comments or objections. The last date to submit these comments is January 22, 2026, by 5 PM. It is important to use the official online system only. Comments sent by email will NOT be accepted.
Important Dates for CEED 2026 Answer Key
Here are the key dates for the CEED 2026 answer key:
| Event | Date |
| Draft Answer Key for Part A Released | January 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Comments/Objections | January 22, 2026 (by 5 PM) |
| Final Answer Key for Part A Released | January 28, 2026 |
About the CEED Exam
The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is a national-level exam. IIT Bombay conducts it for admission into Master of Design (M.Des) programs at IITs and other design institutes in India.
How to Download the CEED 2026 Draft Answer Key
Students can follow these steps to download the draft answer key for CEED 2026 Part A:
- Step 1: Go to the official CEED 2026 website: ceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Step 2: Look for the link "CEED Answer Key" or "Draft Answer Key for Part A".
- Step 3: Click on this download link.
- Step 4: The answer key will open as a PDF file.
- Step 5: Download the PDF file to your device.
- Step 6: Check your answers against the key to see your probable score.
How to Submit Comments or Objections
If you find a mistake in the draft answer key, follow these steps to submit your comments:
- Step 1: Visit the official CEED 2026 website: ceed.iitb.ac.in.
- Step 2: Log in to your candidate portal using your application ID and password.
- Step 3: Find and click the link for "Submitting Comments on Draft Answer Key" or "Challenge Answer Key".
- Step 4: When submitting your objection, use the Master Question Paper for reference. This ensures you refer to the correct question number.
- Step 5: You must provide supporting documents or clear explanations. This proves why the answer key should be changed. Without proof, your objection may not be considered.
- Step 6: Submit your comments before January 22, 2026, at 5 PM. Only submissions through the official online portal will be accepted. Emails for objections will not be considered.
Next Steps: Final Answer Key and Results
After the comment submission window closes, IIT Bombay will review all objections. They will check if any changes are needed. The final answer key for CEED 2026 Part A will be released on January 28, 2026. This final key will be used to calculate the official scores for all candidates.
Students should regularly check ceed.iitb.ac.in for updates on results and admission processes.
