CEED 2026 Registration Open — Apply Before the Final Deadline!

Design aspirants, gear up! IIT Bombay has officially opened the registration for CEED 2026 (Common Entrance Exam for Design). If you’re aiming to pursue M.Des or PhD in Design, this is your window to apply. Don’t let it slip by — the last date for registration is fast approaching.

Key Dates You Must Watch

Here are the crucial dates you need to keep in mind:

• Registration opens: October 1, 2025
• Last date for registration (without late fee): October 31, 2025, 11:55 PM IST
• Last date with late fee: November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM IST
• Admit card release: January 2, 2026
• Exam date: January 18, 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon)
• Draft answer key (Part A): January 20, 2026
• Deadline to submit comments on draft key: January 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
• Final answer key release: January 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
• Result announcement: March 4, 2026
• Scorecard download window ends: July 31, 2026

Note: After November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM IST, the registration portal will be permanently closed — no further entries will be accepted.

 

Who Should Apply & Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, ensure you satisfy the CEED eligibility norms:

• Must hold a graduate degree / diploma / postgraduate degree of at least 3 years after 10+2 (or equivalent)
• Final year students are eligible (provided they complete their exam by July 2026)
• There is no age limit
• You may attempt CEED multiple times
• Documents including photo, signature, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable) must be ready before registration

If any of these criteria are missing, your application may be rejected even if submitted.

 

How to Register & Application Steps

Follow these steps to complete the CEED 2026 registration:

1. The Official site lin for UCEED Registration.
2. Click on “New Registration” and provide basic details (name, email, etc.)
3. Log in and fill in education, personal, contact details, and preferred exam centers
4. Upload required documents in prescribed format
5. Pay the application fee online (non-refundable)
6. Review carefully and submit before the deadline

No changes will be allowed after submission once the window closes.

 

Application Fee (tentative / based on past norms)

• General / OBC (NCL): ~ ₹4,000
• Women / SC / ST / PwD: ~ ₹2,000
• If you apply during the late fee window, an additional charge will apply

Confirm the exact fee structure on IIT Bombay’s CEED site while applying.

 

Why Missing the Deadline Can Be Costly

• Failure to register means you cannot appear for CEED 2026 at all
• No exceptions will be made past November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM IST
• Even if you clear later stages, your absence from the exam invalidates your candidature

 

Final Pre-Submission Checklist

• Double-check your name, DOB, category and educational details
• Make sure scanned photo / signature / certificates meet the size & format guidelines
• Ensure fee payment confirmation
• Save or screenshot your application confirmation page
• Keep backups of all submitted documents

Aspiring designers, this is your moment! Registration begins October 1, 2025, and the cutoff is November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM IST. Start early, prepare meticulously, and submit confidently.

Wishing you all the best in your CEED journey!