As of February 2, 2026, candidates of UCEED and CEED are actively monitoring the official IIT Bombay portals for the upcoming Part-A cut-off announcements. Following the final answer key release on January 28, the next major milestone is the declaration of qualifying marks scheduled for February 5, 2026.While CEED results are slated for March 4, the UCEED results will follow on March 6, determining eligibility for premier design programs across India. Aspirants must use their secure candidate login to track these updates and eventually download their official scorecards starting March 10.The current phase is critical for students to verify their estimated scores against the finalized responses before the formal merit lists are generated.

By February 2, 2026, the evaluation cycle for the nation's premier design entrance exams has shifted toward the critical shortlisting phase. Thousands of aspirants who appeared for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) on January 18 are now tracking the official release of qualifying criteria. With the final answer keys for both exams having been published on January 28, the focus has moved to the Part-A cut-off announcement scheduled for February 5. This threshold is decisive, as only those who meet the minimum marks in Part-A will have their Part-B (Drawing/Subjective) responses evaluated for the final Rank. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready on the Official UCEED 2026 Portal to view these updates.

Synchronized Timelines for 2026 Admissions

Both exams, conducted by IIT Bombay, follow a closely aligned administrative Schedule. While the testing phase is complete, the data processing for the final Result declaration is currently the primary activity of the examination cell.

• Part-A Cut-off Release: Both UCEED and CEED will announce the mean and standard deviation-based cut-offs on February 5, 2026.
• CEED Result Declaration: The results for postgraduate aspirants (M.Des/PhD) will be live on March 4, 2026.
• UCEED Result Declaration: The undergraduate Result is scheduled to be released two days later, on March 6, 2026.
• Scorecard Availability: Official scorecards for both tests can be downloaded starting March 10 via the CEED Candidate Login.

Understanding the Shortlisting and Ranking Process

The path to a top Rank in 2026 is determined by a multi-stage evaluation process. For both UCEED and CEED, the final merit list is not merely a reflection of total marks but a filtered outcome of sectional performance.

• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an All India Rank (AIR) in the final merit list.
• The 2026 Schedule confirms that Part-B marks will only be visible to qualified candidates who clear the initial screening.
• For more details on how the scores are normalized, candidates should review the Official CEED Information Brochure.

Post-Result Counseling and Seat Allocation

Once the Result is declared in March, the focus transitions from examination to admission. It is important to note that qualifying for UCEED or CEED does not guarantee a seat; it grants eligibility for the counseling process.

• B.Des Admissions: UCEED candidates must apply for the Joint Seat Allocation process between March 14 and April 10, 2026.
• M.Des Admissions: CEED qualifiers must apply individually to participating IITs and IISc, as there is no centralized counseling for PG programs.
• Scorecard Validity: The 2026 results remain valid for one year, covering the academic session starting in July 2026.
• Result Sharing Institutes: Over 40 private and public universities will also accept these scores for their 2026 intake.
• Visit the Participating Institutes Page for a full list of colleges.

Conclusion

The current period of monitoring result announcements is a vital bridge between the exam day and the final admission rounds for 2026. With the final answer keys now public, aspirants are using the current week to finalize their score estimates before the Part-A cut-off announcement on February 5. This year's rigorous schedule ensures that the final result for CEED on March 4 and UCEED on March 6 will provide a clear and merit-based ranking for the nation's future designers. As the competition for seats at the IITs remains intense, candidates must stay vigilant by checking the official portals and preparing their portfolios for the subsequent institute-level interviews. Success in these exams remains the most prestigious gateway to a professional design career in India for the 2026-27 session.