CEED 2027 Registration Starts October 1: Dates, Fee, Exam Date and How to Apply
IIT Bombay will begin the CEED 2027 registration on October 1, 2026, at around 1 PM. Applications are open until October 31, 2026 (11:59 PM) with the regular fee. Candidates can still apply between November 1 and November 6, 2026 (5 PM) by paying a late fee of INR 500. The exam is scheduled for January 17, 2027.
The official notification for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2027 is also expected to be released on October 1, 2026. Candidates should keep their documents ready before the window opens.
CEED 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | October 1, 2026 (expected) |
| Registration start | October 1, 2026, around 1 PM |
| Last date (regular fee) | October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Late fee window | November 1 to November 6, 2026, 5 PM |
| CEED 2027 exam | January 17, 2027 |
CEED 2027 Application Fee
The following fees are reported as expected. Confirm them in the official notification [VERIFY].
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Women candidates | INR 2,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD candidates | INR 2,000 |
| All other candidates | INR 4,000 |
A late fee of INR 500 applies from November 1 to November 6, 2026. For general candidates, the total is INR 4,500. Late-fee totals for other categories are not stated in the source [VERIFY]. Payment is online through net banking, debit card, or credit card.
How to Fill the CEED 2027 Application Form
- Register: Open the official CEED portal and enter your name, email ID, date of birth, gender, address, and mobile number. Create a password.
- Check eligibility: After registration, you will be taken to the eligibility check window.
- Fill in details: Enter personal, correspondence, and educational details. Select up to three exam centres.
- Upload documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and educational and category certificates.
- Pay the fee: Complete the payment online. Pay before October 31, 2026, to avoid the late fee.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
CEED 2027 Eligibility
Candidates need a minimum three-year degree, diploma, or postgraduate programme after 10+2, or a GD Arts diploma (10+5). There is no upper age limit and no cap on the number of attempts, according to the source [VERIFY in the brochure].
CEED 2027 Exam Pattern
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Part A: objective questions of three types: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Choice (MCQ), and Multiple Select (MSQ).
- Part B: five questions testing design, drawing, and writing skills.
- Cities: The exam is expected to be held in 27 cities [VERIFY].
- Mode: IIT Bombay has announced an offline exam on January 17, 2027, while other reports say Part A is computer-based and Part B is answered in booklets [VERIFY].
M.Des Institutes Accepting CEED
- IISc Bangalore
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIT Jodhpur
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Roorkee
- IIITDM Jabalpur
- IIITDM Kancheepuram
Scribe Facility for Candidates with Disabilities
Candidates with disabilities can request scribe assistance for Part A. The scribe helps operate the computer. Part B must be attempted without assistance.
What Happens Next
Read the notification and brochure on October 1, 2026, and confirm the fee and eligibility. Then submit the form before October 31, 2026, to avoid the late fee.