The draft answer key for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026 Part A has been released. Students who took the CEED 2026 exam on Sunday can now download this key to check their answers. The answer key is available on the official website, ceed.iitb.ac.in , from January 20, 2026 . IIT Bombay, the institute that conducts the exam, has also opened a window for students to submit comments or objections on the draft key. The last day to do this is January 22, 2026, by 5 PM .
The CEED exam is for students who want to get admission into Master of Design (M.Des) courses at top design institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The draft answer key is a very important tool for candidates. It helps them compare their marked answers with the correct ones and get an idea of their score before the final results are announced.
Key Dates for CEED 2026 Answer Key
| Event | Date |
| CEED 2026 Part A Draft Answer Key Release | January 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Comments/Objections | January 22, 2026 (until 5 PM) |
| CEED 2026 Exam Date | Sunday (before Jan 20) |
How to Download the CEED 2026 Draft Answer Key
Follow these simple steps to download the answer key:
- Go to the official CEED 2026 website: ceed.iitb.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says ' CEED Answer Key 2026 ' or ' Draft Answer Key for Part A '. This link will become active once the key is live.
- Click on the download link.
- The answer key will open as a PDF file.
- Download the PDF and save it.
- You can now check your answers against the key.
What is Included in the CEED 2026 Part A Answer Key?
The draft answer key for CEED 2026 Part A provides detailed information for students to review their performance. It includes:
- Answers grouped by section.
- CEED Part A has three main sections:
- Section I (NAT): Numerical Answer Type questions.
- Section II (MSQ): Multiple Select Questions.
- Section III (MCQ): Multiple Choice Questions.
- Each question number will have its correct answer or the acceptable range of answers.
Why the Draft Answer Key is Important
The draft answer key serves several key purposes for students:
- Estimate Your Score: By comparing your responses with the provided answers, you can get a good estimate of your raw score in Part A of the CEED exam.
- Identify Mistakes: It helps you understand where you might have gone wrong and learn from your errors.
- Raise Objections: If you believe an answer in the key is wrong, the draft key allows you to challenge it. This ensures fairness and correctness in the evaluation process. IIT Bombay will review all valid objections before publishing the final answer key.
What Happens After the Draft Answer Key?
After the window for submitting comments closes on January 22, 2026 , IIT Bombay will review all feedback received. Following this review, they will:
- Release the final answer key . This key will include any changes made based on the valid objections.
- Announce the CEED 2026 results . The results will be based on the final answer key.
- The final answer key and results will also be available on the official CEED website.
Students are advised to regularly check the official CEED website for all future updates regarding the final answer key, results, and admission process.
