IIT Bombay Publishes Final Answer Keys for CEED and UCEED 2026 Design Entrance Exams
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has officially released the final answer key for both the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026. This significant announcement comes after the completion of the objection review process, marking a crucial milestone for thousands of aspiring design students across India.
Official Portals Now Host Answer Keys and Question Papers
Alongside the final answer keys, the prestigious institute has also made the complete question paper PDFs available on its dedicated examination portals. Candidates who appeared for these national-level design entrance tests can now access and verify their responses through the official websites: uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/ for UCEED and ceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/ for CEED.
These examinations serve as the primary gateway to prestigious design education programs in India, opening doors to Bachelor of Design (BDes), Master of Design (MDes), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes offered by participating institutes nationwide.
Examination Details and Structure
Both UCEED and CEED 2026 were conducted on January 18, 2026, following a traditional test-centre based format. The comprehensive examination spanned three hours, commencing at 9:00 am and concluding at 12:00 noon, with thousands of students participating in these highly competitive national-level tests.
The entrance examination was strategically divided into two distinct parts:
- Part A focused on objective-type questions including:
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Multiple Selection Questions (MSQs)
- Part B emphasized creative skills assessment:
- For UCEED candidates: Drawing and design aptitude evaluation
- For CEED aspirants: Drawing and writing abilities assessment
This two-part structure was specifically designed to holistically measure candidates' analytical thinking capabilities, creative potential, and problem-solving skills essential for successful design careers.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Final Answer Key
Candidates can follow these straightforward steps to access their examination materials:
- Visit the official portals: uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/ or ceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/
- Locate and click on the designated link for the final answer key and question paper
- Download the PDF file to your device
- Save the document securely for future reference and result verification
Objection Window Officially Closed
IIT Bombay had previously opened a limited window for candidates to raise concerns regarding the draft answer key and question papers. Students were required to submit their objections exclusively through the candidate login portal, with email requests specifically not accepted. Each submission needed to include the relevant question number accompanied by proper justification and supporting documentation.
The deadline for submitting comments was January 22, 2026. Following thorough review and consideration of all valid submissions, the institute has now published the definitive final answer key, marking the conclusion of the objection resolution process.
Upcoming Result Declaration Schedule
According to the official examination calendar:
- CEED 2026 results will be formally declared on March 4, 2026
- Scorecards will become available for download starting March 10, 2026
- The CEED scorecard will maintain validity for one full year from the date of result declaration
IIT Bombay has explicitly stated that all subsequent updates concerning results and admission procedures will be communicated exclusively through its official portals. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly monitor these platforms for the latest information and avoid relying on unofficial sources.
