Students looking to study design have new options for the 2026 academic year. The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) in Noida and CEPT University in Ahmedabad will now accept UCEED 2026 scores for admissions to their Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs.
This means students who take the UCEED exam can use their scores to apply to these two well-known institutions. However, it is important to know that FDDI and CEPT University will run their own admission process. They will not be part of the common admission process handled by IIT Bombay for other BDes courses. Students interested in these institutes will need to apply to them directly.
What is UCEED?
UCEED stands for Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design . It is a national-level exam for students who want to join BDes programs in various colleges across India. The exam checks a student's ability for design, including creativity, how well they observe things, and their problem-solving skills. IIT Bombay conducts this exam every year.
How FDDI and CEPT University Will Use UCEED Scores
For the academic year 2026-2027, FDDI Noida and CEPT University Ahmedabad will consider UCEED 2026 results for admissions. Your UCEED score can help you get a seat in their BDes programs.
These institutes will keep a certain number of seats for students applying through UCEED. To get all the specific details, students must visit the official websites of FDDI and CEPT University. Their websites will provide information on:
- The exact number of seats available for UCEED candidates.
- How to apply (application form, fees, and important dates).
- The full step-by-step admission process for their BDes courses.
If you have any questions about applying to these institutes, you should contact FDDI Noida or CEPT University Ahmedabad directly.
Other Institutes Accepting UCEED 2026 Scores
UCEED scores are also accepted by several other well-known design institutes. These mainly include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and IIITDM Jabalpur. These institutes participate in a joint admission process that IIT Bombay manages. The list of these core participating institutes is:
| Sr No. | Institute | Design Department |
| 1 | IIT Bombay | IDC School of Design |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | Department of Design |
| 3 | IIT Guwahati | Department of Design |
| 4 | IIT Hyderabad | Department of Design |
| 5 | IIT Roorkee | Department of Design |
| 6 | IIITDM Jabalpur | Design Discipline |
| 7 | IIT Indore | School of Innovation |
It is important for students to know the difference between these core institutes and FDDI/CEPT University. All of them accept UCEED scores. However, the application and admission process is different. For IITs, there is a common counseling process. For FDDI and CEPT University, students must apply separately to each institute.
Next Steps for Design Students
If you plan to take UCEED 2026 and are interested in a BDes degree, this update gives you more choices. Make sure to:
- Check the official UCEED 2026 website for exam details and important dates.
- Visit the websites of FDDI Noida and CEPT University Ahmedabad for their specific admission rules and application forms when they are available.
- Understand that the application process for FDDI and CEPT University is separate from the common UCEED counseling.
This news means more ways for students to follow their passion in design through the UCEED exam.
