UCEED 2027: Registration Dates, Eligibility, and Steps to Apply

Undergraduate Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027: Registration Dates, Eligibility, and Steps to Apply

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is gearing up to commence the registration process for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027. Aspirants aiming for premier design programmes across top-tier technical institutes in the country can expect the application portal to open on October 1, 2026.

Along with the initiation of applications, IIT Bombay will release the comprehensive official notification and information brochure on its official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in. The entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 17, 2027.

UCEED 2027: Important Timeline and Schedule

Participating Institutes

Through UCEED 2027, qualifying candidates can secure admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes offered by prominent institutions across India.

• Participating IITs:

  1. IIT Bombay

  2. IIT Delhi

  3. IIT Guwahati

  4. IIT Hyderabad

  5. IIT Roorkee

• Other Participating Institutes:

  • Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Jabalpur

UCEED 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out the online application form, candidates must carefully verify that they meet all eligibility parameters specified by IIT Bombay:

1. Age Limit:

   • OPEN / EWS / OBC-NCL Category: Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2001.

   • SC / ST / PwD Category: Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 1996.

2. Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have passed all subjects in the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination. Applicants from all academic streams (Science, Commerce, and Arts/Humanities) are eligible to apply.

3. Number of Attempts: A candidate is allowed a maximum of two attempts for UCEED, and these attempts must be in consecutive years.

4. Score Validity: The UCEED score card remains valid for one year and applies solely to admissions for the corresponding academic session.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for UCEED 2027

Once the registration window opens on October 1, 2026, eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their application forms successfully:

• Step 1: Visit the official UCEED website at uceed.iitb.ac.in.

• Step 2: Click on the active registration link displayed on the homepage.

• Step 3: Register by providing basic details such as a valid email ID and mobile number.

• Step 4: Upon successful registration, login credentials will be dispatched to your registered email ID.

• Step 5: Log in using the credentials to fill out personal details, academic qualifications, and select preferred exam centres.

• Step 6: Upload scanned copies of required documents (such as passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates if applicable, and academic transcripts) in the prescribed format.

• Step 7: Pay the requisite application fee via the online payment gateway.

• Step 8: Submit the application form and download/print a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

Essential Documents Required for Registration

Candidates should keep the following digital documents ready beforehand to ensure a smooth application process:

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Scanned signature

• Class 12 or equivalent qualification certificate/mark sheet

• Category certificates (EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST) or PwD medical certificates, if applicable.

Aspirants are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official UCEED portal for updates regarding detailed exam patterns, syllabus breakdowns, and test centre cities.