UCEED 2026 Round 4 Seat Acceptance Fee Deadline Extended to July 3; IIT Bombay Issues Revised Schedule
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has postponed the deadline for paying the seat acceptance fee for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026, Round 4, on its official website at uceed.iitb.ac.in.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has postponed the deadline for paying the seat acceptance fee for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026, Round 4, on its official website at uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates who were allotted seats in Round 4 now have more time to make their payment. The new deadline is July 3, 2026, at 6 PM. Previously, the deadline was June 28, 2026, at 6 PM. The seat allotment for Round 4 was announced on June 24, 2026. This round includes admissions to BDes (Bachelor of Design) programs across seven participating institutes. Candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee through the official payment portal.
UCEED 2026 Round 4 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 4 seat allotment release | June 24 2026 |
| Original fee payment deadline | June 28 2026 at 6 PM |
| Extended fee payment deadline | July 3 2026 at 6 PM |
| Round 4 seat withdrawal window | June 29 to July 1 2026 |
| Round 5 seat allotment release | July 9 2026 |
| Round 5 fee payment window | July 9 to July 13 2026 |
Seat Acceptance Fee by Category
The amount of the seat acceptance fee varies depending on the candidate's category. Every student who was allotted a seat must pay the exact fee that applies to their category.
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | 60,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 15,000 |
Participating Institutes for BDes Admission Through UCEED 2026
Seven institutes offer BDes admissions through UCEED 2026. The Round 4 allotment list covers all these institutes.
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIT Indore
- IIT Roorkee
- IIITDM Jabalpur
How to Pay the UCEED 2026 Round 4 Seat Acceptance Fee
Allotted candidates will receive an email from IIT Bombay with detailed instructions and a login link. Follow these steps to secure your seat:
- Open the official payment portal at portal.iitb.ac.in/bdesapp.
- Log in using the credentials sent to your registered email.
- Select either the FREEZE or FLOAT option for your allotted seat.
- Check the fee amount based on your category.
- Make the online payment before the deadline.
- Save the receipt and download the provisional allotment letter.
Accepted payment methods include net banking, debit cards, credit cards, and UPI. Offline payment is not allowed for the seat acceptance fee.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check your registered email for the official payment notice.
- Visit uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026 for the most recent updates.
- Choose between FREEZE and FLOAT carefully.
- Prepare the required seat acceptance fee based on your category.
- Complete the online payment well before the new deadline.
- Download the provisional allotment letter once the payment is confirmed.