Two new institutes, School of Creativity, Rishihood , and Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara , will now accept UCEED 2026 scores. This means students can use their UCEED 2026 results to get admission into the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs offered by these two universities for the academic year 2026-2027 . This update gives more choices to students looking to study design after taking the UCEED exam.
It is important to understand the difference between these new institutes and the existing UCEED participating institutes. The School of Creativity, Rishihood, and LPU are called "result-sharing institutes" . This means they will use your UCEED score for admission, but they are not part of the common admission process. The common admission process for B.Des is managed directly by IIT Bombay for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and IIITDM Jabalpur.
What are Result-Sharing Institutes?
When an institute is a "result-sharing institute," it means they accept the scores from the UCEED exam. Students who have appeared for UCEED 2026 and received a score can apply directly to these institutes. Each result-sharing institute has its own application form, admission rules, and interview process. They decide how many seats they will fill using UCEED scores and what other tests or interviews they might conduct. Students interested in these colleges must visit their official websites for detailed information about seat numbers, how to apply, and their specific admission steps.
UCEED Participating Institutes 2026
Apart from the result-sharing institutes, there are "participating institutes" that are part of the main UCEED admission process conducted by IIT Bombay . These institutes are mainly the IITs and IIITDM Jabalpur. If you want to get into these top institutes, you need to apply through the joint admission process handled by IIT Bombay after your UCEED 2026 results are out. Here is the list of these institutes:
| 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 |
UCEED 2026 Eligibility Rules for B.Des Admission
To apply for B.Des admission through UCEED 2026 , students must meet certain conditions. These rules are set for all institutes, whether they are participating or result-sharing. Make sure you check these points carefully:
- Age Limit:
- For General (OPEN), EWS (Economically Weaker Section), and OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) categories, candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2001 .
- For SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), or PwD (Persons with Disabilities) categories, candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1996 .
- UCEED 2026 Qualification: Students must have passed the UCEED 2026 exam and received a valid merit rank. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission.
- Academic Qualification (10+2 or Equivalent): Students must have passed all five subjects in their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination either in 2025 or 2026 . If you took your Class 12 exam for the first time in 2024 or earlier, you are not eligible for admission through UCEED 2026.
Next Steps for Students
If you are planning to apply to the School of Creativity, Rishihood, or Lovely Professional University (LPU), you should visit their official websites. There, you will find details about their specific application process, the number of seats available, and any other admission requirements. For any questions, contact these institutes directly. This update offers more chances for students who wish to pursue a career in design using their UCEED scores.
