UCEED 2027 Registration Closes October 31: Check Fees, Late Deadline and Exam Date

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) will close the regular-fee registration window for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027 on October 31, 2026. Eligible candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programmes at participating institutes can complete the application process through the official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates who miss the regular registration deadline can submit their applications with a late fee until November 6, 2026, at 5 PM. The additional late fee is ₹500 for Indian nationals and foreign nationals covered by the applicable pre-March 4, 2021 OCI/PIO fee category. Other foreign-national applicants are subject to the late fee specified in the official information brochure. UCEED 2027 registration opened on October 1, 2026. IIT Bombay will conduct the entrance examination on January 17, 2027, from 9 AM to 12 noon.

UCEED 2027 registration: Important dates

Candidates should note the registration deadlines and examination milestones before completing the application form.

The dates are published on the official UCEED 2027 important-dates page. Candidates should check the website for any subsequent announcements or amendments. Official schedule: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/important-dates.html

UCEED 2027 application fee

The UCEED 2027 registration fee depends on the candidate's category and nationality. Indian female candidates across all categories and Indian candidates belonging to the SC, ST and PwD categories must pay ₹2,000. The fee for other Indian candidates is ₹4,000. The official fee structure also distinguishes certain foreign nationals according to the applicable OCI/PIO provisions.

Late fee: An additional ₹500 applies to Indian nationals and foreign nationals covered by the specified pre-March 4, 2021 OCI/PIO category. The applicable late fee for foreign nationals in the other fee category is US$50, converted according to the official fee rules. The published foreign-national fee schedule specifies Indian-rupee equivalents of ₹19,200 for US$200 and ₹24,000 for US$250, using the stated exchange rate of US$1 = ₹96 on October 1, 2026.

Bank service charges, processing fees and other applicable charges may be additional. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates should confirm their individual fee category on the official registration page before making payment. Official fee details: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/registration.html

How to apply for UCEED 2027

Candidates can complete UCEED 2027 registration online through the official IIT Bombay examination website. Applicants should check the eligibility requirements and document specifications before beginning the process.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UCEED 2027 website.
2. Open the registration section and proceed to the online registration portal.
3. Register as instructed and enter the required personal and academic details.
4. Select the examination centre preferences and provide the requested information.
5. Upload the photograph, signature, proof of age and other applicable documents in the prescribed formats.
6. Pay the registration fee applicable to the candidate's category and nationality.
7. Review the entered information and submit the application.
8. Save the confirmation or submitted-application details for future reference.

Applicants should verify the accuracy of their category, qualifying-examination information and uploaded certificates before submission. The official UCEED website states that incomplete applications may be rejected and that the candidate is responsible for providing valid information and documents.

Documents required for UCEED 2027 registration

The official registration instructions specify the documents candidates must upload. Requirements may differ according to the candidate's circumstances.

• Photograph: A recent colour photograph showing a full frontal view of the face, taken within the previous six months. The specified format is JPEG with a .jpg extension.
• Signature: A clear image of the candidate's full signature on white paper, in JPEG format with a .jpg extension.
• Proof of age: A document such as an SSC certificate, passport or birth certificate, uploaded in PDF format.
• Qualifying-examination certificate: Candidates who appeared for Class XII in 2026 must provide the applicable certificate in PDF format.
• Certificate for candidates appearing in 2027: Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027 must upload the prescribed certificate from the school or authorised examination-board official.
• Name-change document: A Gazette notification is required if the name entered in the registration form differs from the name on the Class XII certificate.
• Category certificates: Candidates claiming applicable EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST or PwD benefits must upload the required certificate or prescribed supporting documents.

Candidates should refer to the official information brochure for the precise requirements, certificate templates and file specifications applicable to their category.

UCEED 2027 eligibility criteria

UCEED 2027 is open to eligible candidates who satisfy all three official eligibility criteria: age, number of attempts and qualifying examination.

According to the official eligibility page:

• Age limit: Candidates in the OPEN, EWS and OBC-NCL categories must have been born on or after October 1, 2002. Candidates in the SC, ST and PwD categories must have been born on or after October 1, 1997.
• Number of attempts: Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times, in consecutive years.
• Qualifying examination: Candidates must have appeared for their Class XII or equivalent examination for the first time in either 2026 or 2027.

Students from Science, Commerce, and Arts and Humanities streams are eligible, provided they satisfy the other applicable criteria. Candidates should read the full eligibility rules before applying. Registration does not guarantee eligibility for admission, and the examination authority may cancel registration if a candidate is found not to meet the required conditions. Official eligibility details: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/eligibility-exam.html

UCEED 2027 exam date and participating institutes

IIT Bombay will conduct UCEED 2027 on Sunday, January 17, 2027, from 9 AM to 12 noon. The examination is a three-hour, test-centre-based entrance examination.

UCEED scores are used for admission to B.Des. programmes at the following participating institutes:

• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
• Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
• Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
• Indian Institute of Technology Indore
• Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur (IIITDM Jabalpur)

Candidates should consult the official website for the complete examination rules, participating-institute information and programme-specific admission requirements.

What happens after UCEED 2027 registration?

After completing registration, candidates should monitor the official website for their admit card and other examination-related announcements. The admit card download window is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, at 1 PM. Candidates should download it when available and check the details printed on the document. The official schedule provides January 8, 2027, at 5 PM as the deadline for rectifying admit card discrepancies.

The examination is scheduled for January 17, 2027. The result is scheduled for March 6, 2027, and scorecard downloading is scheduled to begin on March 10, 2027. Qualifying in UCEED and completing registration for the examination are not the same as completing the B.Des. admission process. The official admission schedule lists March 15, 2027, as the start of applications for B.Des. programmes at participating institutes. Candidates must follow the separate admission application and seat-allocation requirements applicable to their admission route.

Official UCEED 2027 links

Candidates should rely on the official IIT Bombay website for the latest instructions.

• Official website: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/ 
• Registration and application fee: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/registration.html
• Important dates: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/important-dates.html
• Eligibility criteria: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/eligibility-exam.html
• Admission schedule: https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/admission-schedule.html

Candidates with registration-related queries can contact the UCEED-CEED Office through the official email address, uceed@iitb.ac.in. Candidates who intend to apply with the regular fee should complete the process before October 31, 2026. Those who require additional time should note the November 6, 2026, late-registration deadline and the applicable additional fee.