The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will release the answer key for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) 2026 on January 20, 2026 . Students who took the UCEED 2026 exam on January 18, 2026 , can check their answers on the official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in . This answer key will help students compare their answers and calculate their likely scores for Part A of the exam.
Along with the official answer key, IIT Bombay will also make available each candidate's response sheet for Part A. Students should use both documents to check their performance. The answer key shows the correct answers to questions asked in the exam. By comparing this with their own responses, students can get an idea of their scores before the official results are out.
If students find any error or have a doubt about an answer in the provisional key, they can raise an objection. This can be done through their login portal on the official website. The last date to submit comments or objections on the answer key is January 22, 2026 . The portal will be open for comments from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on that day. Students must provide proper proof to support their objections.
How to Check Your UCEED 2026 Answer Key
Students can follow these simple steps to download and check the answer key:
- Go to the official UCEED 2026 website: uceed.iitb.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says 'UCEED 2026 Answer Key' or 'UCEED 2026 Candidate Response Sheet'. This link will be active from January 20, 2026 .
- Click on the link to download the answer key PDF.
- Log in using your registered details to download your individual response sheet.
- Compare your answers from the response sheet with the correct answers in the official answer key.
- Use the marking scheme to calculate your probable score.
Understanding the UCEED 2026 Marking Scheme for Part A
The UCEED 2026 exam's Part A was a computer-based test with three sections: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). It is important to know the marking scheme to calculate your score accurately.
| Section | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks For Correct Answers | Negative Marking | Total Marks |
| Section 1 | NAT (Numerical Answer Type) | 14 | +4 | 0 | 56 |
| Section 2 | MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) | 15 | +4 (Partial Possible) | -1 | 60 |
| Section 3 | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 28 | +3 | -0.71 | 84 |
Partial Marking for MSQ Section
For Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), marks are given as follows:
- Full Marks (+4): If you choose all the correct options and no wrong options.
- Partial Marks (+3): If there are 4 correct options, but you chose only 3 correct ones.
- Partial Marks (+2): If there are 3 or more correct options, but you chose only 2 correct ones.
- Partial Marks (+1): If there are 2 or more correct options, but you chose only 1 correct one.
- Zero Marks (0): If you did not attempt the question.
- Negative Marks (-1): If you chose any incorrect option.
Important Dates for UCEED 2026
- UCEED 2026 Exam Date: January 18, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
- Release of UCEED 2026 Answer Key: January 20, 2026
- Last Date to Submit Objections on Answer Key: January 22, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)
- Declaration of UCEED 2026 Final Result: January 28, 2026 (5:00 PM)
About the UCEED 2026 Exam
The UCEED 2026 exam was held on January 18, 2026 . It was conducted in a single session. Based on early feedback from students, the exam was described as being of moderate to difficult level overall. Part A was a computer-based test, covering Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Part B of the exam focused on sketching and design aptitude.
What Happens Next?
After considering all the objections raised against the provisional answer key, IIT Bombay will release the final UCEED 2026 Result. The results will be announced on January 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM . Students should keep checking the official website for the latest updates.
