UCEED 2027 Registration to Begin on 1 October: Exam on 17 January, Last Date, Fee and Eligibility
IIT Bombay is scheduled to open the UCEED 2027 application for B.Des admission on 1 October 2026 at around 1 PM. Candidates can apply with the regular fee until 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM). Late registration with an additional ₹500 is available from 1 to 6 November 2026. The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) will be held on Sunday, 17 January 2027 [VERIFY on the official site].
UCEED 2027 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | 1 October 2026, around 1 PM |
| Last date (regular fee) | 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Late-fee window | 1 to 6 November 2026 (₹500 extra) |
| UCEED 2027 exam | Sunday, 17 January 2027 |
The official website is uceed.iitb.ac.in. The application portal is reported as uceedapp.iitb.ac.in [VERIFY].
How to Apply for UCEED 2027
- Open the UCEED registration link.
- Enter your email ID and click Register.
- Fill in the additional details on the next page.
- Set and confirm a password for your applicant account.
- Enter personal details: birth category, EWS status, PwD status, email, mobile number and other required fields.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents.
- Pay the registration fee and click Save.
- Download the form.
The source does not list document specifications. Check the UCEED 2027 brochure for file formats and sizes [VERIFY].
UCEED 2027 Application Fee (Expected)
The fees below are expected, not officially announced [VERIFY]:
| Candidate category | Expected fee |
|---|---|
| Female candidates (all categories) | ₹2,000 |
| SC, ST and PwD candidates | ₹2,000 |
| All other candidates | ₹4,000 |
| Foreign nationals (OCI/PIO holders) | ₹4,000 [VERIFY] |
Late registration adds ₹500 to the applicable fee.
UCEED 2027 Eligibility
- Age: Candidates must be born on or after 1 October 2002 [VERIFY]. SC, ST and PwD candidates get a five-year relaxation.
- Attempts: A candidate can take UCEED a maximum of two times, in consecutive years.
- Qualifying exam: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) in 2026, or be appearing for it in 2027. Candidates who first appeared in their qualifying exam in 2025 or earlier are not eligible.
UCEED Exam Pattern
UCEED is a three-hour exam conducted in English, in two parts:
- Part A: computer-based, with NAT, MSQ and MCQ questions.
- Part B: offline (pen and paper), testing drawing and design aptitude.
What to Do Before Registration Opens
- Keep a stable internet connection ready for around 1 PM on 1 October 2026.
- Prepare your category, EWS/PwD status details and scanned documents.
- Read the official brochure once it is released.