Design aspirants planning admission into India’s top design programmes now have clarity, as IIT Bombay has announced the exam dates for UCEED 2027 and CEED 2027. According to the institute, both the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) will be conducted in a single shift on 17 January 2027 across the country.
UCEED is the gateway for admission to bachelor’s level design programmes (B.Des), while CEED is the entrance for master’s level design programmes (M.Des) at IITs and other participating institutes. Candidates are advised to track the official website iitb.ac.in for the detailed notification, registration dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and syllabus.
For students, the early announcement is a clear advantage. It gives aspirants several months to plan their preparation strategy, build their design portfolios where required, and register on time. Early preparation in visual reasoning, observation and design aptitude often makes the difference in these competitive tests.
Quick Update: IIT Bombay to conduct UCEED and CEED 2027 on 17 January 2027 in a single shift. Details at iitb.ac.in.
Key Highlights:
- UCEED 2027 and CEED 2027 exam date: 17 January 2027
- Conducted by IIT Bombay in a single shift
- UCEED for B.Des, CEED for M.Des admissions
- Notification details at iitb.ac.in
- Early announcement helps aspirants plan preparation

