CEED 2021 Exam Pattern:
CEED exam pattern has changed for admission 2021. The number of questions asked in the CEED exam, as well as the marking scheme, has changed in CEED 2021. The design entrance exam will consist of two parts, which are, Part A and Part B. Both the CEED exam parts are conducted on the same day and aspirants need to appear for both the exams at the time specified on their CEED admit card. It is advised that the students should check the complete Syllabus to get complete details of the examination subjects.
Candidates are informed that the CEED exam uses English as a medium of instruction. Part A of the CEED exam consists of objective questions of three types, i.e., Numerical Answer Type, Multiple Choice Question, and Multiple Select Questions and Part B contains 5 questions of a total of 100 marks. In both, the exam parts candidates are evaluated out of 100 marks each.
Part A:
1. Part A comprises of a total of 100 marks and 3 sections. Part A will be Computer Based Test of a time duration of 1 hour.
2. Part A contains objective type questions (multiple-choice questions, multiple select questions and numerical answer questions).
3. Answers to Part A have to be given on the computer.
4. These will be design aptitude-type questions that evaluate visual and spatial ability, environment and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language, observation and design sensitivity of candidates.
5. Marks obtained in Part A will be used to shortlist candidates.
| Section | Number of Questions | Question Number | Marks if Correct | Marks if Wrong | Marks if not Attempted | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAT | 10 | (1 — 10) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| MSQ | 10 | (11 — 20) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| MCQ | 25 | (21 — 45) | 2 | -0.6 | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 45 | (1 — 45) | --- | --- | --- | 100 |
Part B:
1. Part B consists of questions that are aimed at testing design, drawing, and writing skills.
2. In Part B, there will be 5 questions of total of 100 marks. There will not be any optional questions.
3. The questions in Part B will be displayed on the computer screen and the answers are to be written in the answer book provided by the invigilator (NOT into the computer).
4. However, you need to tick the appropriate box on the computer screen to indicate that you have answered the same.
5. Part B answers will be collected at the end of the examination.
6. Part B answer books will be evaluated manually for the candidates who are shortlisted from Part A.
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Identification | 1 | 20 |
| Creativity Question | 1 | 20 |
| Sketching Question | 1 | 20 |
| Visualization Question | 1 | 20 |
| Form Sensitivity | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 8 | 100 |
CEED Marking Scheme 2021
The marking scheme for CEED 2021 varies for Part A and Part B of the design exam. There is a negative marking in Part A of the exam but since Part B is a subjective paper, there is no negative marking in it.
CEED Part A Marking Scheme
Aspirants can go through the marks they can secure by attempting questions in different sections of the CEED 2021 Part A exam in the table below.
| Section | Marks for Each Correct Answer (New Pattern) | Marks for Each Correct Answer (Old Pattern) |
|---|---|---|
| NAT | 3 | 3 |
| MSQ | 3 | 2 |
| MCQ | 2 | 2 |
Negative Marking:
The marks that will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by candidates in CEED 2021 are as mentioned in the table below:
| Section | Marks for Each Correct Answer (New Pattern) | Marks for Each Correct Answer (Old Pattern) |
|---|---|---|
| NAT | 0 | 0 |
| MSQ | -0.2 | 0 |
| MCQ | -0.5 | -0.6 |
CEED Part B Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for the CEED Part B exam is as mentioned below:
| Section | Total Marks (New Pattern) | Total Marks (Old Pattern) |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline-Specific Question | - | 40 |
| Creativity | 20 | 20 |
| Sketching | 20 | 20 |
| Visual Sensitivity | 20 | 20 |
| Form Sensitivity | 20 | - |
| Problem Identification | 20 | - |
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