Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has released important updates for students who took the UCEED and CEED 2026 design entrance exams. Both exams were held on January 18, 2026 . Now, the question papers for these exams are available for download. Along with the question papers, IIT Bombay has also released the draft answer keys for Part A of both UCEED and CEED 2026.
This release is a crucial step for all candidates. It allows them to compare their answers with the official draft key. This helps students estimate their scores and understand how they performed. If any student finds a mistake or has a doubt about an answer in the draft key, they can raise an objection. This ensures fairness and accuracy in the final results. The deadline to submit any objections is very important: January 22, 2026, by 5 PM .
How to Access Question Papers and Draft Answer Keys
Candidates can easily get these documents from the official websites. No special login details or passwords are required for downloading. Here’s how you can do it:
- For UCEED 2026, visit the official website: uceed.iitb.ac.in .
- For CEED 2026, visit the official website: ceed.iitb.ac.in .
- On the homepage, look for links related to 'UCEED 2026 Question Paper' and 'UCEED 2026 Part A Draft Answer Key'.
- Similarly, for CEED, find links like 'CEED 2026 Question Paper' and 'CEED 2026 Part A Draft Answer Key'.
- Click on the links to download the PDF files directly to your device.
Important: How to Raise Objections
If you wish to challenge any answer in the draft key, you must follow the official process. Make sure to do this before the deadline:
- Go to the official UCEED or CEED website.
- Find and click on the 'Candidate Portal' link.
- Log in using your application credentials.
- Follow the instructions provided on the portal to submit your specific objections. You may need to provide proof or an explanation for your objection.
- Remember, the objection window closes on January 22, 2026, at 5 PM . Submissions after this time will not be considered.
UCEED 2026 Exam Pattern: Details for Design Aspirants
The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is for students seeking admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) courses in top Indian institutes. The exam tests a candidate's aptitude for design. It is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. The draft answer key that has been released is for Part A of the exam. Here is a detailed look at the structure of the UCEED paper:
| UCEED Exam Parts | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks for correct answer | Marks for wrong answer | Total Marks |
| Part A | NAT (Numerical Answer Type) | 14 | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) | 15 | Partial marking | -1 | 60 | |
| MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 28 | 3 | -0.71 | 84 | |
| Total (Part A) | 57 | 200 | |||
| Part B | Sketching | 1 | - | - | 50 |
| Design Aptitude | 1 | - | - | 50 | |
| Total (Part B) | 2 | 100 | |||
Part A is a computer-based test, while Part B involves drawing and sketching. The final score will be calculated based on both parts.
CEED 2026 Exam Pattern: Details for Postgraduate Design Programs
The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is for students who want to join Master of Design (M.Des) or PhD programs in design at various IITs and IISc. This exam also assesses a candidate's design abilities. Like UCEED, CEED has different parts. The draft answer key released by IIT Bombay is for Part A of the CEED exam. Below is the structure of CEED Part A:
| CEED Part-A Sections | No. of Questions | Question Number | Total Marks |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions | 8 | 1 - 8 | 32 |
| Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) | 10 | 9 - 18 | 40 |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 26 | 19 - 44 | 78 |
| Total No. of Questions | 44 | 150 |
After reviewing the objections, IIT Bombay will release the final answer keys. Students should keep checking the official websites for further updates on results and admission processes.
