UCEED & CEED 2026 Official Notification Expected on October 1st

The countdown has begun for aspiring undergraduate (B.Des) and postgraduate (M.Des) design students! The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), the conducting body for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026, is all set to release the official notifications this week.

Aspirants should prepare for the release of the comprehensive brochures on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. This notification is crucial as it will contain the official, confirmed details regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, and complete schedule for both premier design entrance exams.

Key Takeaways for UCEED & CEED 2026:

• Action Plan: Design aspirants are strongly advised to keep a close watch on the official websites: uceed.iitb.ac.in and ceed.iitb.ac.in. The application window for both exams is expected to open shortly after the notification is released, likely in the first week of October 2025.
• Prepare Documents: Get ready by preparing all necessary documents such as your scanned photograph, signature, and qualifying examination certificates (Class 12 for UCEED aspirants; Degree/Diploma for CEED aspirants) to ensure a smooth application process.

NID DAT 2026 Registration is Ongoing

In parallel, the National Institute of Design (NID) Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 application window for both B.Des and M.Des programs is currently open.

• NID DAT Application Started: September 11, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: December 1, 2025
• Prelims Exam Date: December 21, 2025

Remember: Missing the application deadline for NID DAT, UCEED, or CEED can mean losing a chance at admission to India's top design institutions. Start preparing today!

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