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Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is an entrance exam for admission in the Bachelor Degree program of Design (B.Des) at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), and Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur (IIITDMJ). UCEED is a descriptive test to inspect the logical, creative, observation, and drawing skills of the students for the programs like Product Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Animation Graphic, Vehicle Design, and Mobility. This year IIT Bombay is conducting the UCEED entrance exam.UCEED exam is both for Indian and Foreign candidates.

UCEED 2021 Highlights:

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UCEED 2021 Schedule:

The official schedule of UCEED 2021 has been released by the conducting authority of the examination. The schedule contains the complete details of the important dates of application, examination, result, and counseling. It is very important for the students to check the complete schedule so that there would be no confusion in dates and avoid any kind of last-minute hassle. Candidates should know about the exam pattern. The Entrance Examination is scheduled to be held on 17th January 2021. The official schedule of the exam is mentioned below: 

UCEED 2021 Admit Card:

The admit card for UCEED 2021 has been available only for those candidates who have successfully Registered/Submitted the Application Form. The candidates will be able to access the admit card by visiting the official website. The admit card will be available until the 19th of January. It is a mandatory object for the exam. No candidates will be allowed to appear in the exam without the admit card. The candidates are advised to take more than one print out of the admit card for the entrance exam. The admit card should be produced at the exam hall upon demand. There are certain details that are mentioned in the Admit card/Hall Ticket like the Test Ticket Number/Admit Card Number, Test Date, Test Center Timings, Candidate's Name as mentioned in the Application Form, and many other details.  If there is any error in the admit card then the student should report a complaint regarding the same to the Conducting authority of the UCEED Examination i.e. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai. Once the complaint is registered the Conducting authority will send the revised Admit card to the candidate through registered email id. (given during the time of registration). It is mandatory for the Candidate has to appear for the exam along with the admit card, without the admit card/hall ticket, no student will be allowed to attain the exam.

Steps to Download Admit Card:

Step 1: Visit the Official website of UCEED 

Step 2: Click on the Admit Card Tab in the Notification Section.

Step 3: Enter the Login Credentials like the Registration number and the date of birth.

Step 4: The Admit card/Hall ticket will be Displayed on the Screen.

Step 5: Check the Details mentioned in the Admit card like the Name of the Candidate, Date of Birth, Guardian's Name, etc.

Step 6: Download and Print the Admit Card for Future use.

UCEED 2021 Syllabus:

Part A:

Visualization and spatial ability:

Observation and design sensitivity:

Environmental and social awareness:

Analytical and logical reasoning:

Language and creativity:

Design thinking and problem-solving:

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UCEED 2021 Exam Pattern:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay released the new exam pattern of UCEED 2021 on September 9, 2020. As per the UCEED 2021 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted in computer-based mode. UCEED 2021 exam pattern will include the duration of the exam, the total number of questions that will be asked. The language of UCEED question paper is also mentioned in the UCEED exam pattern and it will be conducted in English. IIT Bombay will conduct the national-level UCEED 2021 exam for those candidates who want to take admission in bachelor of design Programme.

Highlights

UCEED Part A

UCEED Part B

The Exam Pattern is discussed below:-

Sections Under Part A: It will be Computer Based Test (CBT) mode

1. Section A - Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
2. Section B – Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
3. Section C – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Sections Under Part B: This section question is related to sketching which candidates have to attempt on the provided sheet

1. Drawing Questions - One Question Related to Drawing

Part A

SECTION A:

Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions

For these questions, an answer is a number that needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard on the computer screen. No choices will be shown for these questions. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks. There are NO NEGATIVE marks for this section. Questions not attempted will be given zero marks.

SECTION B:

Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)

Each MSQ has one or more correct answer(s) out of the four given choices. The candidate gets 4 marks only if ALL the correct choices and NO wrong choices are selected. There are NO NEGATIVE or PARTIAL marks for this section. Questions not attempted will be given zero marks.

SECTION C:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one is the correct answer. There is a NEGATIVE marking for this section. Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks and each wrong answer will be awarded –1 (minus one) mark. Questions not attempted will be given zero marks.

Part B:

Drawing Section:

This section has a question related to Drawing. Drawing skills of candidates are evaluated in this section of the exam. Part B of UCEED exam comprises of a subjective question. Questions in this section of the exam are displayed on a computer screen and aspirants need to draw/ write their reponses in an answer sheet that is provided to them by the invigilator. 

UCEED 2021 Marking Scheme

UCEED 2021 Cut off:

UCEED cutoffs are released on the official website of the design entrance examination. IIT Bombay will release the cutoffs for UCEED 2021 exam online. Candidates can view UCEED cutoffs by clicking on the tab –Admission List for UCEED.

UCEED rank list will be prepared basis total marks scored by candidates in Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED). IIT Bombay officials release a single rank list for the exam but category-wise UCEED cutoffs are mentioned in the exam’s rank list. The official UCEED website informs: “Only candidates who score the minimum prescribed marks in each section of the question paper and minimum total marks will be included in the rank list. The minimum prescribed marks vary with the category. The official website informs: “the UCEED Committee reserves the right to decrease the minimum percentage of marks in each section as well as the minimum total marks such that 10×N ranks can be announced, where N is the total number of available seats”.

Factors Affecting Cut-off:

UCEED Cutoff Declaration Process

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UCEED 2021 Application Form:

IIT Bombay has released the application form of UCEED 2021 (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design) on 9 September. Candidates can apply for the exam till 24th October (without late fee). The candidates interested in the entrance exam are advised to visit the official website and before filling up the application form candidate should check the Eligibility Criteria required. Its is advised that before filling up the form, the candidates should keep all their documents with them. Candidates should also check the Schedule to not miss any important dates of Downloading Admit Card, Answer keys, Scorecard/Result etc. After Registering successfully candidates are advised to Print and keep the Application form for future use in Counselling Rounds. Its also advised that the candidates should check the Exam pattern before preparing for the Entrance Examination. The application will have to be submitted in four steps which are, Registration, Application fill up, Document Uploading, Fee payment.

Documents Required at the time of Registration:

Steps to Apply:

1. Parent's name 
2. Correspondance address
3. Birth category
4. Alternative email id
5. Gender
6. Nationality
7. Alternative Mobile Number.

Registration Fee for Examination Centres in Dubai

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UCEED 2021 Counseling:

After UCEED result is announced, candidates can download their UCEED scorecard from the official website of the exam. The scorecard of UCEED Exam consists of the candidate’s name, roll number, score and UCEED rank. Aspirants who find a place for themselves in UCEED 2021 merit list need to fill a common BDes course application form. The joint Seat Allocation process is conducted to offer admission to aspirants in B.Des course basis their UCEED 2021 ranks. Informing about the same, the official website of Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) states: “The UCEED Office, IIT Bombay will process the common application form and carry out the joint seat allocation process”.

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The registration process for UCEED Counselling 2021:

1. Visit the official website of exam

2. Click on the application portal link

3. Login to the account using registered email ID and password

4. Fill BDes application form

5. Select institutes in order of preference

6. Upload scanned copies of all prescribed documents (mentioned below)

7. Pay application fee of Rs 1,000 through net banking, debit card or credit card

8. Submit UCEED application form

Documents required during the counseling process:

Scanned documents that candidates need to upload at the time of filling UCEED application form 2021 for BDes admissions are:

UCEED 2021 Result:

Steps To Check Result:

How to check UCEED Result if forgot password:

In case, candidates forget their password, they can re-generate it by following the steps mentioned below:

Details Provided in UCEED Result 2021

UCEED 2021 result and scorecard contain the following information related to a candidate:

1. Name

2. Roll Number

3. Total marks

4. Sectional wise marks

5. Overall rank

6. Category Rank

UCEED 2021 Answer Key:

The answer key for UCEED 2021 will be released by the authorities prior to the declaration of the Result. The answer key will contain the right answers to the questions of the entrance exam. In case of any doubt, the candidates can apply for a clarification to the authorities. After the correction, the final answer key will be released by the authorities on the official website. UCEED 2021 Answer Key is issued to calculate the probable marks that a candidate can achieve in the examination. Conducting Authorities of the examination will issue the Draft Answer key at first, this is done in order to collect the Responses regarding the Answer Key. Students can challenge any answer in the Answer key with valid proof of justification. After all the responses are received from the candidates the Organizing Authority of the UCEED examination will make the necessary changes in the Answer key (if required) and release the Final Answer Key. Once the UCEED Final Answer Key is released no additional complaints regarding the same will be accepted by the Authorities. The steps to download Answer key is mentioned below:-

UCEED 2021 Final Answer key, Click Here to Download

UCEED 2021 Answer key:

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UCEED 2021 Eligibility Criteria:

The UCEED 2021 eligibility criteria are prescribed by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) which is also conducting the body of the examination. Candidates who are aspiring for the UCEED exam 2021 will have to check the detailed eligibility norms or criteria of the exam so that it will help them to figure out whether they are eligible for the entrance exam or not. Candidates of UCEED 2021 will have to check the details of the eligibility criteria before submitting the online application form. The eligibility criteria of UCEED 2021 mentions the age criteria, qualification, and how many times candidates can appear for the entrance examination. If is found that any candidate is not able to fulfill the eligibility criteria then the Registration/Application form of the candidate will be canceled and the registration amount will be also not refunded. Its is also advised that the students should also check the Exam Pattern and Exam Syllabus for more entrance exam details. Through UCEED 2021, candidates will be given admission into the B.Des. programmes.

Both Indian, as well as foreign nationals, can apply for UCEED 2021:

• Criterion 1 – Age limit: The candidate should have been born on or after October 1, 1996, if belonging to the OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category and on or after October 1, 1991, if belonging to the SC, ST, or PwD category.
• Criterion 2 – Number of attempts: A candidate can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times and that too in consecutive years. Note that the UCEED score is valid for one year, and only for admissions in the same corresponding academic year.
• Criterion 3 – Qualifying examination: The candidate should have passed in all subjects in the Qualifying Examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2020, OR should be appearing for the qualifying examination in 2021 in order to be eligible to attempting UCEED 2021. Students from ALL STREAMS (Science, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible.
• Candidates who appeared for the first time in their qualifying examination in 2019 or earlier are NOT eligible

UCEED 2021 FAQ's:

Q: Are there any books that I can study to prepare for UCEED?
A: UCEED is a design aptitude test. Aptitude tests assume that individuals have inherent strengths and weaknesses, and are naturally inclined toward success or failure in certain areas based on their inherent characteristics. Except for the syllabus section 'Environmental and social awareness' which will test your general awareness of the topics outlined under it, the remaining five sections will test your aptitude. Consequently, there are no text or reference books that we can recommend.

Q: I appeared for UCEED 2021 but did not qualify. Can I appear for UCEED 2023?
A: Yes, you can, provided you meet the age and year of passing qualification certificate criteria as mentioned here. However, do note that a candidate can attempt UCEED for a maximum of two times only and that too in consecutive years and that the UCEED score is valid only for admissions in the corresponding academic year.

Q: I do not have a birth certificate for proof of date of birth. What should I do?
A: If you do not have a birth certificate you can upload the copy of passport or copy of Aadhaar Card or the copy of X class mark sheet/school leaving certificate showing your date of birth.

Q: I am studying XII Class under the National Open School or as a Private Candidate under State Board. Where should I get the Annexure 1 certified?
A: Candidates who will be appearing for their Class XII (or equivalent) in 2021 under the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) should get the Annexure 1 certified from the Regional NIOS Board Office or the Regional State Education Board Office.

Q: Who is the conducting body for UCEED 2021?
A: Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay under the supervision of the UCEED Admissions Committee, 2021 is the conducting body for UCEED 2021.

Q: What is the number of seats to be filled through UCEED 2021?
A: A total no of 115 seats are available for UCEED 2021.

Q: What does the syllabus of UCEED 2021 contain?
A: The UCEED 2021 syllabus contains-

• Visualization and spatial ability
• Observation and design sensitivity
• Environmental and social awareness
• Analytical and logical reasoning
• Language and creativity
• Design thinking and problem-solving

Q: When is the UCEED 2021 exam going to be conducted?
A: The UCEED 2021 exam is going to be conducted on 18th January, 2021.

Q: What are the areas one can make career by UCEED exam?
A: UCEED is a descriptive test to inspect the logical, creative, observation and drawing skills of the students for the programmes like Product Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Animation Graphic, Vehicle Design, and Mobility.

Q: What is the time duration for UCEED 2021 exam?
A: The exam will be conducted for 3 hours.

Q: What is the age limit for UCEED 2021?
A: The candidate should have been born on or after 01st October 1999 if belonging to the GEN or OBC-NCL category and on or after 01st October 1994 if belonging to the SC/ST or PWD Category.