Two new universities will now accept scores from the UCEED and CEED 2026 exams for design course admissions. VIT School of Design (V-SIGN) in Vellore and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Katra have joined the list of institutes using these scores. Students can use their UCEED and CEED 2026 results for Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Master of Design (MDes) programmes for the academic year 2026-2027 . These universities will manage their own admissions and will not be part of the joint counselling process conducted by IIT Bombay .
UCEED stands for Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design. It is a national-level entrance exam for students who want to study Bachelor of Design (BDes) courses. CEED stands for Common Entrance Exam for Design. This exam is for students who wish to pursue Master of Design (MDes) or Ph.D. in Design programmes. Both exams test a student's aptitude for design, including creativity, observation skills, and problem-solving abilities.
The addition of VIT School of Design, Vellore , and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra , means more choices for students. These institutes are now 'result-sharing institutes'. This means they will use UCEED or CEED scores to select students. However, unlike the IITs, their admission process will be separate. Students interested in these universities must apply directly to them and follow their specific application rules.
For the academic year 2026-2027 , these universities will set aside some seats for students applying through UCEED and CEED scores. The exact number of seats, the application process, and other admission details will be available on their official websites. Students should visit the websites of VIT School of Design and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University for complete and up-to-date information. If students have any questions, they should contact the respective university admission offices directly.
UCEED Participating Institutes 2026
The UCEED exam is also used by other well-known institutes for BDes admissions. These institutes conduct a common admission process based on UCEED scores. Here is a list of some key institutes that accept UCEED 2026 scores:
| 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 |
These institutes, along with the newly added VIT School of Design and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University , offer many options for students pursuing design education in India. Students must keep track of the application deadlines and specific admission criteria for each institute they are interested in, especially since the new additions have a separate application process.
UCEED and CEED are important exams for students interested in a career in design. Preparing well for these exams can open doors to top design colleges across the country. Students are advised to regularly check the official websites of the conducting body (IIT Bombay) and the individual universities for any announcements regarding the 2026-2027 academic session.
