IIT Bombay has released the CEED 2026 admit card online. Download your hall ticket before the January 18 exam and check for discrepancies on the official portal.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has kept the admit card download portal active for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026. With the national-level entrance test scheduled for January 18, 2026, registered candidates are urged to secure their hall tickets from the official website without delay. This document serves as the primary entry permit for aspirants seeking admission to Master of Design (M.Des) and PhD programs at premier institutes like the IITs and IISc Bangalore.

Mandatory Steps for Downloading the Hall Ticket

To ensure a smooth admit card retrieval process, candidates must log in to the "Candidate Portal" using their registered credentials. IIT Bombay has emphasized that no physical copies will be sent by post, making the digital download the only valid method for obtaining the exam pass.

• Login Credentials: Candidates must use their registered email ID and password to access the download link on the official portal.
• Format Requirements: It is mandatory to take a clear, colored printout of the hall ticket on A4 size paper. A black-and-white print may be rejected if the photograph or digital signature is not easily legible.
• Rectification Window: While the primary download window remains open until the exam day, the deadline for reporting discrepancies in the personal details ended on January 8.
• Duplicate Copies: Aspirants are advised to keep multiple copies of the hall ticket, as the same document may be required during the subsequent result and interview stages.

CEED 2026 Exam Day Schedule & Instructions

The CEED 2026 examination will be conducted in a single shift on Sunday, January 18. Candidates should pay close attention to the reporting times mentioned on their individual papers to avoid being barred from the examination hall.

Essential Items to Carry to the Exam Centre

Along with the admit card, candidates must produce a valid government-issued photo identity proof for biometric verification. The download portal also includes a list of prohibited and permitted items to maintain the integrity of the design entrance.

• Valid ID Proof: Acceptable documents include an Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, or a College ID card issued by a recognized institution.
• Stationery Rules: Candidates must bring their own drawing materials, such as pencils, sketch pens, and erasers. However, use of colors (poster colors, oil pastels) and drawing sheets from outside is strictly prohibited.
• Reporting Time: It is recommended to reach the assigned test center at least 90 minutes before the 9:00 AM commencement to complete the biometric registration.
• Biometric Process: Both a digital photograph and a thumb impression will be captured at the center before the CEED exam begins.

Conclusion

The ongoing admit card issuance phase marks the final countdown to the January 18 examination. As the download window remains active, candidates must verify that their allotted test center address and roll number are accurately reflected on the document. With over 28 test cities hosting the exam this year, being well-prepared with the physical hall ticket and proper identification is the first step toward a successful attempt. IIT Bombay has reiterated that no requests for a change in the examination city or time will be entertained at this stage, urging all design hopefuls to focus their energy on final revisions and portfolio preparation.

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