Good news for students aiming for a career in design! Two more universities have announced that they will now accept scores from the **UCEED 2026** exam for admission to their Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs. These new additions are **Shiv Nadar IoE, Delhi NCR**, and **Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University**. This development offers more choices for students who will appear for the UCEED 2026 entrance test.
UCEED stands for Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design. It is a national-level exam conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to B.Des programs in various top design colleges across India. The B.Des degree is a four-year undergraduate course that teaches students about design principles, creativity, and problem-solving, preparing them for careers in fields like product design, graphic design, fashion design, and user experience (UX) design.
New Universities Join UCEED Result Sharing
Both **Shiv Nadar IoE, Delhi NCR**, and **Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University** have been added to the list of **UCEED 2026 result-sharing institutes**. This means that candidates who take the UCEED 2026 exam can use their scores to apply for the B.Des courses offered by these universities.
It is important to understand the difference between 'result-sharing' and 'participating' institutes. The main UCEED participating institutes are part of a Joint Admission process run directly by IIT Bombay. These two new universities, however, are 'result-sharing' institutes. This means while they accept UCEED scores, they handle their own application and admission process separately. Students interested in these universities must apply directly to them, usually after the UCEED results are announced. They will not be included in the common counselling rounds conducted by IIT Bombay.
Admission Process and Key Factors
These universities will reserve a number of seats in their B.Des programs for the academic year 2026-2027 for students applying with UCEED 2026 scores. The final admission will depend on several important factors. Students should be aware of these as they prepare and apply.
Factors for Seat Allotment:
- UCEED 2026 Merit Rank: Your performance in the UCEED 2026 exam is crucial. A higher rank significantly increases your chances of getting a seat.
- Reservation Category: India's education system includes reservation policies. Seats are reserved for different categories such as General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Your category plays a role in the seats available to you.
- Seats Available: The number of open seats in each specific B.Des program at a university at the time of admission will affect your chances. If a program has limited seats and many qualified applicants, admission will be more competitive.
- Institute Choices: When you fill out your application form for these universities, you will typically list your preferred B.Des courses or colleges. Your choices are considered during the seat allocation process.
Next Steps for Students
Students who wish to apply to the B.Des programs at **Shiv Nadar IoE, Delhi NCR**, or **Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University** based on their UCEED 2026 scores should regularly check the official websites of these individual universities. They will publish details regarding:
- The exact number of seats available for UCEED candidates.
- The specific application process for their B.Des programs.
- Important dates for application submission and admission rounds.
- Eligibility criteria and application fees.
For any questions or more detailed information about admissions, students should contact the admission offices of **Shiv Nadar IoE** or **Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University** directly. This update provides valuable new opportunities for aspiring design students across India.
