IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 Registration Closes today – Apply Before the Window Closes

Today, November 10, 2025, marks the absolute final deadline for UCEED 2026 registration, closing at 5:00 PM with a late fee. This is your last opportunity to secure your application for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design, the mandatory gateway for B.Des admissions at premier institutions like the IITs and other top design schools, including BITS Design School. Missing the 5 PM cutoff means you forgo your chance to appear for the January 18, 2026, exam and pursue your design education through this national-level entrance. Act immediately—no further extensions will be granted.

The clock is ticking for all aspiring designers! The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, the conducting body for the UCEED 2026 (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design), has set the absolute final closure of its registration portal for today, Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM (IST). This last-minute window is available only with a stipulated late fee of ₹500. Having already extended the deadline once (the regular fee deadline was November 5, 2025), IIT Bombay has clearly stated that no further extensions will be granted.

• ​Non-Negotiable Closure: The online portal is programmed to close automatically at 5:00 PM. Any application process not completed and paid for by this precise time will be summarily rejected, invalidating the aspirant's chance to take the UCEED 2026 exam.
• ​Gateway to Premier Institutions: UCEED is the mandatory entrance test for admission to the prestigious Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs at five IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Roorkee) and IIITDM Jabalpur, known as the Participating Institutes.
• ​A Key Score for Result-Sharing Schools: Furthermore, a valid UCEED score is increasingly accepted by many top private and government-funded institutions, including BITS Design School, for their respective B.Des programs. Your registration today opens doors to a vast ecosystem of design education options.

​UCEED 2026 Roadmap: Key Dates to Mark

​Registering today is just the beginning. Aspirants must now focus on the rigorous preparation for the entrance exam, followed by the complex process of counselling and college applications. Understanding the entire timeline is crucial for a smooth admission journey.

• ​Exam Date and Pattern: 
  • ​The UCEED 2026 Examination is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
  • ​The exam is a three-hour test comprising Part A (Computer-Based Test with Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)) and Part B (a mandatory drawing question evaluated manually).
• ​Post-Exam Timeline: 
  • ​Admit Card Release: January 2, 2026.
  • ​Final Answer Key Release: January 28, 2026.
  • ​Declaration of Results: March 6, 2026.
  • ​Score Card Download: Begins March 10, 2026.
• ​The Application and Counselling Process (March-June 2026): 
  • ​Joint Admission: UCEED-qualified candidates must apply separately for B.Des admission to the IITs through a joint seat allocation process (JOSAA-like process) managed by the UCEED office. This typically starts in mid-March.
  • ​Result-Sharing Institutes: For colleges like BITS Design School, candidates must apply directly to the institute using their UCEED score. Remember: the BITSDES application deadline is separate (February 1, 2026) and must be met independently.

​Strategic Advice for Last-Minute Applicants and Preparation

​The immediate task is to successfully complete the registration by 5 PM. Following that, aspirants need to pivot quickly to preparation mode, focusing on the specific skills assessed in the UCEED exam.

• ​Immediate Action Plan (Today):
  • ​Document Checklist: Ensure all required documents—scanned photograph, signature, Category certificate (if applicable), and Class X/XII documents—are ready in the specified format and size (refer to the official brochure).
  • ​Fee Payment: Have your online payment method (credit card/debit card/net banking) ready to ensure immediate transaction success before the portal closes. A late fee is applicable today.
  • ​Check Eligibility: Re-confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria: candidates must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2025 or be appearing for it for the first time in 2026.
• ​Optimising Preparation: 
  • ​Focus on Part A: Given the time constraint, focus heavily on the diverse question types in Part A (Visualisation, Spatial Ability, Observation, Design Thinking, etc.), which carries a significant weightage. Practice solving previous years' papers in a timed environment.
  • ​Master Part B (Drawing): Part B is mandatory and assesses your drawing and creative representation skills. Practice perspective, composition, human/object proportion, and rendering. Strong scores in both parts are essential for a good overall rank.
  • ​Target Score: Based on previous trends, a score above the 115-125 range is considered a strong competitive score for the general category when aiming for the top IITs.

​ CONCLUSION 

The final deadline for UCEED 2026 registration is a monumental event in the design education calendar. Aspirants must treat the 5:00 PM deadline on November 10, 2025, as a hard stop and ensure their application is successfully processed. With registration complete, the focus must immediately shift to strategic, rigorous preparation to maximise performance in the January exam and secure a coveted seat in the nation's top B.Des programs.

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