Students planning a career in design have important news regarding the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) 2026. The list of universities that accept UCEED scores for Bachelor of Design (B.Des) admissions has been updated.
For the academic year 2026-2027 , two new universities have been added: Anant National University in Ahmedabad and Delhi Technological University (DTU) . This means more options are available for students who clear the UCEED 2026 exam and wish to pursue B.Des courses.
Both Anant National University and Delhi Technological University will use your UCEED 2026 merit rank to offer admission to their B.Des programs. This expands opportunities for many design students.
New Universities Accepting UCEED 2026 Scores
Here are the details of the newly added universities:
| University Name | Location | Programmes Offered | Application Note |
| Anant National University | Ahmedabad | B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Apply directly to the university. |
| Delhi Technological University (DTU) | Delhi | B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Apply directly to the university. |
It is important to know that these universities are not part of the Joint Admission process run by IIT Bombay for other UCEED participating institutes. Therefore, if you are interested in Anant National University or Delhi Technological University, you must apply directly to them. Check their official websites for application forms, deadlines, available seats, and full admission rules.
UCEED 2026 Admission Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for B.Des admission using UCEED 2026 results at any participating institute, you must meet these conditions:
Age Limit:
- For OPEN, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories: Born on or after October 1, 2001 .
- For SC, ST, and PwD categories: Born on or after October 1, 1996 .
UCEED 2026 Qualification:
- You must have qualified for the UCEED 2026 examination.
- You must have received a valid merit rank in the UCEED 2026 results.
Qualifying Examination (Class 10+2 or Equivalent):
- You must have passed all five subjects in your Class 10+2 (or equivalent) examination.
- This qualifying exam must have been passed in either 2025 or 2026 .
- Students who first appeared for their qualifying exam in 2024 or earlier are not eligible for UCEED 2026-based B.Des admissions.
What to Do Next
Students planning to apply to these or other UCEED result-sharing institutes should prepare well for UCEED 2026. After UCEED results are out, check your rank. Then, visit the official websites of Anant National University and Delhi Technological University for their application details and deadlines. Remember to apply separately to these universities. Staying updated with official announcements from UCEED and the individual universities is important for a smooth admission process.
