Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) will soon close the application process for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026. This exam is for students who want to join Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs at IITs and other design institutes.
Students interested in pursuing design courses must apply before the deadline. The last date to submit the application form with regular fees is November 05, 2025 . After this, students can apply with a late fee until November 10, 2025 . The UCEED 2026 exam will take place on January 18, 2026 .
All applications must be submitted online through the official UCEED registration portal:uceed.iitb.ac.in.
UCEED 2026: Important Dates at a Glance
Here are the key dates for UCEED 2026 registration and exam:
| Event | Date | 
| Application Deadline (Regular Fees) | November 05, 2025 | 
| Application Deadline (Late Fees) | November 10, 2025 | 
| UCEED 2026 Exam Date | January 18, 2026 | 
Application Fees for UCEED 2026
The application fee varies for different candidate categories. Students must pay the fee online.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | 
| Female, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates | INR 2,000 | 
| All other candidates | INR 4,000 | 
Check Eligibility Before Applying
Before filling out the application form, students must check the eligibility criteria set by UCEED. These details are available on the official UCEED website. Making sure you meet all requirements is an important step before applying for the B.Des program.
How to Apply for UCEED 2026 Online
The application process for UCEED 2026 is fully online. Follow these steps to complete your registration:
Step 1: Online Registration
- Visit the UCEED registration link:https://uceedapp.iitb.ac.in/UCEED/home.jsp.
 - You will need a valid email ID and mobile number to register.
 - Fill in the required basic details to create your applicant account.
 - Your login details (email ID and password) will be provided after successful registration. Keep these safe.
 
Step 2: Fill the Application Form
- Log in using your registered email ID and password.
 - The application form will have different sections. These include your personal details, academic qualifications, and contact information.
 - Fill in all the required fields carefully and accurately.
 - You will also need to select your preferred exam cities from a drop-down list. Choose them in order of your priority.
 
Step 3: Upload Required Documents
- Upload the necessary documents as specified in the application guidelines.
 - These documents usually include a recent passport-sized photograph, your signature, proof of date of birth, and certificates of your qualifying examinations.
 - Ensure that all documents are uploaded in the correct format and size as mentioned on the portal.
 
Step 4: Pay Application Fees and Download Form
- Pay the application fee online. You can use net banking, credit card, or debit card for payment.
 - After successfully paying the fee, download your filled UCEED 2026 application form.
 - It is advisable to save a digital copy and take a printout of the form for your future reference.