Hello Students and Parents! Choosing a career in design is a brilliant step toward a future filled with innovation, problem-solving, and high-demand creative careers. The Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) 2027, organized by IIT Bombay, has officially opened its registration window. Here is everything you need to know, structured clearly for students and parents to plan ahead with confidence. Crucial Dates at a Glance * Online Registration Starts: October 01, 2026 (1:00 PM) * Last Date (Regular Fee): October 31, 2026 * Last Date (With Late Fee of ₹500): November 06, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) * Admit Card Download: January 01, 2027 onwards * Examination Date: January 17, 2027 (Sunday) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Who is Eligible? (Criteria Checklist) To appear for UCEED 2027, a candidate must simultaneously fulfill three key criteria: * Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 2002 (for OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) or October 1, 1997 (for SC/ST/PwD). * Number of Attempts: Maximum of two attempts in consecutive years. * Qualifying Exam: Must have appeared for Class XII (or equivalent) for the first time in either 2026 or 2027. Students from ALL streams (Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities) are fully eligible to apply! (Note: Participating IITs like IIT Bombay, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Indore accept all streams, while IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee require Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics). Exam Pattern & Structure The exam is a 3-hour center-based test worth 300 marks, split into two mandatory parts: * Part-A (Computer-Based | 2 Hours | 200 Marks): Features Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) with partial marking, and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) testing visualization, logic, design sensitivity, and environmental awareness. * Part-B (Offline Sketching & Design Aptitude | 1 Hour | 100 Marks): Focuses on drawing skills, proportion, perspective, line quality, and empathetic problem-solving. (Note: Only shortlisted candidates based on Part-A have their Part-B evaluated). Registration Fees * Indian Nationals (Female / SC / ST / PwD): ₹2, 000/- * Indian Nationals (All Other Categories): ₹4, 000/- (Processing charges apply extra. Late registrations incur an additional ₹500 fee). Selection & Admission Process 1. Appear & Qualify: Clear the Part-A screening cut-offs and Part-B minimum criteria to secure an All-India Rank (AIR). 2. Apply for B.Des.: Submit a separate common admission application through the IIT Bombay portal between March 15 and April 12, 2027. 3. Joint Seat Allocation: Five rounds of seat allotment take place between April and July 2027, allowing options to 'Freeze' or 'Float' institute preferences. Official Website for Registrations & Information Bulletin: [www.uceed.iitb.ac.in](https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in)