As of February 1, 2026, candidates of the UCEED and CEED examinations are entering a vital waiting period for official result announcements. IIT Bombay has confirmed that CEED 2026 results will be declared on March 4, followed by the UCEED 2026 results on March 6Both examinations, held on January 18, will see the release of official scorecards starting March 10 through the respective candidate portals. Aspirants are now monitoring the upcoming Part-A cut-off announcements scheduled for February 5 to determine their eligibility for Part-B evaluation.

The post-examination phase for India’s premier design entrance tests is currently underway, with thousands of Design Aspirants monitoring official updates as of February 1, 2026. Following the simultaneous conduct of UCEED and CEED on January 18, the organizing body, IIT Bombay, has established a clear roadmap for the upcoming weeks. This period is marked by high anticipation as the transition from answer key verification to official result processing begins.

Upcoming Milestones and Important Dates

The timeline for the 2026 session is strictly scheduled to ensure that the academic year for B.Des and M.Des programs begins without delay. Design Aspirants are particularly focused on the first week of February, which will dictate the evaluation pool for the subjective sections of the exams.

• Part-A Cut-off Release: On February 5, 2026, the cut-off marks for Part-A will be announced for both UCEED 2026 and CEED 2026.
• CEED Result Declaration: The official results for postgraduate design admissions are scheduled to be published on March 4, 2026.
• UCEED Result Declaration: Undergraduate results will follow shortly after, with the announcement date set for March 6, 2026.
• Scorecard Availability: Both sets of candidates will be able to download their official scorecards from March 10 to July 31, 2026.

Understanding the Evaluation and Ranking Process

For many Design Aspirants, the current wait is influenced by the two-part structure of the examinations. The evaluation of Part-B (the subjective drawing and design section) is contingent upon a candidate's performance in Part-A.

• The Gatekeeper Section: Part-A serves as a screening test. The statistical cut-off formula, based on the mean and standard deviation of all test-takers, ensures that only the top percentage of candidates move to the manual evaluation stage.
• Merit List Composition: For UCEED, the final rank is a total of Part-A and Part-B marks. For CEED, the final score is a weighted combination, typically 25% from Part-A and 75% from Part-B.
• Tie-Breaking Rules: In the event of equal total marks, candidates with higher marks in Part-B are generally awarded the higher rank, reflecting the university's emphasis on creative aptitude.

Seat Allotment and Counselling Expectations

As the February 1 dateline passes, the focus is also shifting toward the Joint Seat Allocation Process (JSAP). For UCEED, the application for B.Des programs at various IITs will open on March 14, 2026.

• Participating Institutes: Major centers including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur will utilize these results for their 2026-27 intake.
• Result Sharing Institutes: Over 30 other premier institutions will accept UCEED and CEED scores, though candidates must often apply to these colleges separately after the results are announced.

Conclusion

The wait for Design Aspirants is entering its final month as the evaluation of the 2026 entrance exams moves toward the finish line. With the Part-A cut-offs arriving on February 5 and results scheduled for early March, candidates are currently in a pivotal stage of their admission journey. The finalized results will not only determine the All India Ranks but also set the stage for the rigorous counselling rounds that begin in mid-March. By following the official timelines provided by IIT Bombay, Design Aspirants can ensure they are prepared for the next steps in securing a seat at India's top design institutions for the 2026 academic session.