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CEED — Common Entrance Exam for Design (IIT Bombay, India)

Practice Questions100 questions

2026 Statistics

Key Facts: UCEED Exam

₹4,000

General Application Fee

IIT Bombay

3 hours

Total Exam Time

IIT Bombay

225+

IIT B.Des Seats

IIT Admissions Portal

2 years

Class 12 Window Eligibility

UCEED Guidelines

Maximum Attempts

Consecutive years

₹2,000

Fee for Females & SC/ST

IIT Bombay

The UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design) has a dynamic qualifying cutoff for Part A (typically around 60 marks out of 200). Only candidates qualifying Part A have their Part B (drawing/design) sheet evaluated. The exam registration fee is ₹4,000 for male General/OBC candidates, and ₹2,000 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. For 2026, admission is open to candidates born after October 1, 2001, who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, yielding access to a total of roughly 225 highly coveted B.Des seats across the IITs.

Sample UCEED Practice Questions

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1A standard cardboard box in the shape of a cube is unfolded. Which of the following flat layouts CANNOT be folded back to form a closed cube without any overlapping faces?

A.A layout consisting of a central row of three squares, with two squares attached to the top and one to the bottom.

B.A layout in a 'T' shape consisting of a vertical column of four squares and a horizontal row of three squares crossing at the second square.

C.A layout in a 'Z' shape consisting of two parallel rows of three squares offset by one square.

D.A layout in an 'L' shape consisting of a column of five squares and one square attached to the side of the bottom square.

Explanation: A column of five squares with a single square on the side cannot fold into a cube. A cube has only 6 faces, and any single straight row or column can have at most 4 squares to avoid overlap on the sides. A row of 5 squares leaves one face overlapping and leaves one end of the cube open.

2How many distinct flat rectangular surfaces are there in a standard right-angled pentagonal prism?

A.5

B.7

C.10

D.12

Explanation: A right-angled pentagonal prism consists of 7 faces in total: 2 pentagonal bases (top and bottom) and 5 rectangular lateral faces. Therefore, it has exactly 5 rectangular surfaces.

3A solid wooden cone is cut by a plane parallel to its base. What is the geometric name of the shape of the cross-section obtained?

A.Parabola

B.Hyperbola

C.Circle

D.Ellipse

Explanation: When a cone is intersected by a plane parallel to its base, the cross-section is a circle. If the plane is inclined to the base but does not intersect the base, it produces an ellipse. A plane parallel to the generator line produces a parabola, and a plane parallel to the axis of the cone produces a hyperbola.

4Imagine a solid cylinder of radius R and height H standing vertically on a flat surface. A solid sphere of radius R is placed directly on top of the cylinder so that their centers align vertically. How many surfaces of the sphere and cylinder remain visible/exposed to the air?

A.The entire surface of the sphere, the curved surface of the cylinder, and the base of the cylinder.

B.The entire surface of the sphere, the curved surface of the cylinder, and the top flat face of the cylinder.

C.A hemisphere of the sphere, the curved surface of the cylinder, and the base of the cylinder.

D.The entire surface of the sphere except a single point of contact, the curved surface of the cylinder, and the bottom flat face of the cylinder.

Explanation: Since the sphere is placed on top of the cylinder, they touch at a single point (tangency) because the flat top of the cylinder is horizontal and the sphere is curved. The bottom flat face of the cylinder is resting on a surface and is not exposed to the air. Thus, the exposed parts are the entire sphere surface, the curved surface of the cylinder, and the top flat face of the cylinder.

5A square sheet of paper is folded diagonally to form a triangle. It is folded in half again to form a smaller triangle. A circular hole is punched straight through the corner vertex that represents the center of the original square sheet. When the paper is completely unfolded, how many circular holes will appear on the sheet?

A.1

B.2

C.4

D.8

Explanation: Folding a square sheet of paper diagonally once creates 2 layers. Folding it in half again along the line of symmetry creates 4 layers. The vertex of the folded triangle where the creases meet corresponds to the exact center of the original square. Punching a hole directly through this center vertex means the hole is at the center of the square. When unfolded, the paper merges at this single central point, resulting in exactly 1 circular hole.

6If a square sheet of paper is folded diagonally to form a triangle, then folded in half again, and a circular hole is punched near the outer open edge (not at the folded vertices), how many holes will appear when unfolded?

A.1

B.2

C.4

D.8

Explanation: Folding a square sheet of paper diagonally once creates 2 layers. Folding it in half again along the line of symmetry creates 4 layers. The creases correspond to the two diagonals of the square, dividing it into four quadrants. Punching a hole near the outer open edge (which is away from all creases/fold lines) goes through all 4 layers in the interior of a quadrant. When the sheet is completely unfolded, this hole replicates in all four quadrants, resulting in exactly 4 circular holes.

7If a square sheet of paper is folded diagonally once, and then folded in half along its line of symmetry, a hole is punched exactly on the crease of the second fold (away from the center vertex). How many holes appear when unfolded?

A.1

B.2

C.4

D.8

Explanation: The second fold line corresponds to a diagonal of the square sheet. Punching a hole directly on this crease goes through 2 of the folded layers on the crease line. When unfolded, these holes open up directly on the diagonal fold lines. Since the crease is a line of symmetry, a hole on the crease does not double when unfolded across that crease. However, since the paper was folded diagonally first, this second crease has 2 layers. Thus, punching on this crease creates 2 holes on the diagonal lines of the square when unfolded.

8A transparent glass cube has all its edges painted black. If you project its shadow onto a wall using a single point light source, which of the following shapes CANNOT be formed by the shadow?

A.A regular hexagon

B.A square

C.A rectangle

D.A regular pentagon

Explanation: A cube projected from a point light source or parallel projection can form a square, a rectangle, or a regular hexagon (when projected along its space diagonal). However, it is mathematically impossible to project the edges of a cube to form a regular pentagon because a cube's symmetry has 4-fold and 3-fold axes, which cannot generate 5-fold rotational symmetry.

9How many surfaces does a standard torus (donut shape) have?

A.1

B.2

C.3

D.4

Explanation: A torus is a continuous, closed surface of genus 1. It is a single, continuous, two-dimensional manifold embedded in three-dimensional space, meaning it has exactly 1 surface with no edges or boundaries.

10A right regular hexagonal pyramid has its top portion sliced off by a plane parallel to the base. What is the name of the remaining bottom solid?

A.Hexagonal Prism

B.Hexagonal Frustum

C.Truncated Hexagonal Prism

D.Hexagonal Obelisk

Explanation: When a pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to its base, the portion containing the vertex is a smaller pyramid, and the remaining lower portion is called a frustum. Since the parent shape is a hexagonal pyramid, the resulting lower shape is a hexagonal frustum.

About the UCEED Exam

National level design entrance exam administered by IIT Bombay. It is the gatekeeper for undergraduate Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur.

Questions

57 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

Dynamic Cutoff (Typically ~50-70 marks out of 200 in Part A)

Exam Fee

₹4,000 (IIT Bombay)

UCEED Exam Content Outline

30%

Visualization & Spatial Reasoning

Mental folding/unfolding, isometric projections, counting surfaces, and rotating 2D/3D shapes

25%

Observation & Design Sensitivity

Visual elements, typography anatomy, Gestalt laws, color theory, and product ergonomics

20%

Practical & Scientific Knowledge

Shadow projections, basic physics of levers/gears/pulleys, and everyday material behaviors

15%

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Visual matrix patterns, series completion, logical deduction, and quantitative scaling

10%

Environment, Art & Design History

Indian handicraft traditions, design movements, sustainable symbols, and cultural design history

How to Pass the UCEED Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Dynamic Cutoff (Typically ~50-70 marks out of 200 in Part A)
Exam length: 57 questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: ₹4,000

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UCEED Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice spatial visualization daily: try to sketch 3D objects, fold/unfold boxes, and look at plan/elevation views of products.

2Understand mechanical principles: read up on gears, pulleys, and levers, as mechanical questions are highly common in Part A.

3Learn design vocabulary: familiarize yourself with terms like kerning, tracking, Gestalt principles, and subtractive vs additive colors.

4Build general awareness of Indian crafts: memorize regions associated with crafts like Kalamkari (Andhra Pradesh) or Patachitra (Odisha/Bengal).

5Manage time in Part A: NAT and MSQ questions do not have negative marking but require careful analysis, whereas MCQs have negative marking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the qualifying cutoff score for UCEED Part A?

There is no fixed qualifying score. The cutoff for UCEED Part A is calculated dynamically based on the performance of all candidates. It is typically determined as mean (μ) minus standard deviation (σ), which usually ranges between 50 and 70 marks out of 200. Only candidates who score above this cutoff will have their Part B evaluated.

How is the final UCEED rank calculated?

The final merit rank is determined by the total score obtained by combining the marks of Part A (200 marks) and Part B (100 marks), for a total of 300 marks. If a candidate does not qualify in Part A, their Part B score is not evaluated, and they are not assigned a merit rank.

Can Arts or Commerce students write UCEED?

Yes, absolutely. UCEED is open to candidates from all streams including Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities. Any candidate who has passed Class 12 or equivalent in the current or preceding year is eligible to write the exam.

What is the exam pattern of UCEED Part A?

Part A is a computer-based test of 2 hours, worth 200 marks. It features 3 sections: Section 1 has Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions (no choices, keyboard entry); Section 2 has Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) (one or more correct options, partial marking); Section 3 has standard Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (exactly one correct option with negative marks).

How many times can I attempt UCEED?

A candidate can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times, and these attempts must be in consecutive years. For example, if you attempt UCEED for the first time in 2025, your second and final attempt must be in 2026.

What B.Des seats are available through UCEED?

UCEED scores are used for B.Des admissions at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur, which offer a combined total of around 225 seats. Additionally, several private and public universities (like CEPT University, RV University, etc.) accept UCEED scores for their design programs.