CEED 2026 Admit Card Download Continues Ahead of January 18 Exam

IIT Bombay has released the CEED 2026 admit cards on the official candidate portal. Download your hall ticket by January 18 and check for discrepancies.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has officially opened the download window for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026. As of today, January 9, 2026, registered candidates can access their hall tickets via the official portal at ceed.iitb.ac.in. This document is a mandatory requirement for entry into the testing centers on January 18. Each candidate must ensure their login credentials, specifically their registered email ID and password, are ready to initiate the download process.

• The admit card was initially made available on January 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
• To secure the document, aspirants should perform a login to the candidate portal and save a PDF copy.
• The digital file contains vital information including the roll number, registration ID, and the specific address of the exam center.
• Candidates are advised to print a clear color copy, as the photograph and signature must be easily identifiable by the invigilators.
• In cases where the photograph on the admit card appears blurred or incorrect, candidates had until yesterday to report the error for rectification.

Crucial Deadlines and Examination Day Schedule

The CEED 2026 examination is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, and will be conducted in a single shift. Candidates must align their travel plans with the strict reporting times mentioned on their admit cards. The examination is divided into two distinct sections: Part A, which is computer-based, and Part B, which focuses on sketching and design ability. Understanding the duration of each section is essential for effective time management during the test.

• The total duration for the exam is three hours, with no breaks allowed between the transition from Part A to Part B.
• For the Part B section, candidates must bring their own drawing materials, such as pencils, pens, and a writing board.
• It is explicitly mentioned in the guidelines that sketch pens and oil pastels are not permitted materials for the 2026 session.
• Entry to the examination hall will strictly close at 9:00 AM, and no candidate will be allowed inside after the test commences.
• Electronic gadgets, including smartwatches and calculators, are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated if found.

Verification Protocols at the Testing Center

Upon arrival at the allotted center, all candidates will undergo a multi-stage identification process. This includes a manual check of the printed admit card and an original photo ID proof. Additionally, the university has mandated the capture of biometric data, including a digital thumb impression and a live photo, before the candidate is assigned a terminal. This identification step is vital, as the same biometric records may be cross-verified during the final admission rounds at the IITs.

• Acceptable ID proofs include an Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN card, or a valid Driving License.
• The signature on the admit card must match the one provided during the registration process.
• Candidates must sign the attendance sheet in the presence of the invigilator, ensuring the signature is consistent with their official records.
• For PwD candidates, the compensatory time and scribe facilities will be verified based on the disability certificate uploaded during the application.
• Any discrepancy in the disability status or the absence of the original certificate could lead to the denial of extra time.

Conclusion

The availability of the CEED 2026 admit card marks the final countdown to the January 18 entrance exam. With the rectification window for discrepancies having closed on January 8, candidates should now focus on the logistical preparations for the exam day. Ensuring the possession of a printed hall ticket, valid ID, and the necessary stationery is the final administrative task before entering the testing hall. As the gateway to postgraduate design programs at India’s premier institutes, the upcoming Sunday remains the most significant milestone for design aspirants this year.