The UCEED 2025 exam will be held on January 19 (9 am-12 noon). The exam will be held in 27 cities across the country. The name and address of the exam center will be mentioned on the admit card. Here we bring you tips to prepare for the exam in the last few months.
IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2025 exam on January 19 (9 am - 12 noon). The exam will be administered in a center-based mode. Part A of the exam will be held online, whereas Part B will be offline-based. Also, Part B answer booklets will be evaluated only if the candidate meets the Part A - UCEED 2025 cut-off. On the day of the exam, the candidate must reach the UCEED 2025 exam center at 7 am. The reporting time will be mentioned on the UCEED 2025 admit card along with the detailed exam-day guidelines. It is recommended the candidate reaches the exam center on time to avoid exam-day blues. As the UCEED 2025 exam dates are near, it is time to do the best study preparations to ace the exam in 90 days or less. Note that if you make mistakes in your preparation, you can loose valuable marks
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The UCEED 2025 exam paper format has been released by its official site. Take these points into consideration before preparing for the exam:
- The UCEED 2025 exam will be in English only.
- The question paper will be of three hours.
- The total mark weightage is 300 marks.
- There will be two parts of the question paper: Part A and Part B. And the marking is given according to the same:
Format for UCEED 2025 exam Part A:
Q: Can I get MTech in IIT Bombay with GATE?
Yes, GATE score is required to get admission to IIT Bombay course. However, aspirants who have not qualified GATE can also get admission based on written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are further called for a personal interview round. In order to be eligible to apply for the course, an aspirant must have a BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MPharm/ BPharm/ BDS/ degree recognised equivalent to BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognised professional bodies to apply for MTech course.
Q: Is GATE required for PhD in IIT Bombay?
GATE is one of the entrance exams for PhD admission. However, aspirants can also get admission in PhD based on CSIR NET/ CEED/ UGC NET or written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview round for final selection. Along with GATE score, candidates also need to fulfil the eligibiltiy requirements. Aspirants must complete Bachelor or Masters or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Technology or master's or equivalent degree in Science or Arts/ Commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) for PhD admission.
Q: I got 85 percentile in CAT. Can I get a seat at IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay CAT Cutoff 2023 was released in the form of CAT percentile. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the All India category. In 2023, the Cutoff percentile to get MBA at IIT Bombay was 90. The IIT Bombay MBA Cutoff percentile has remained constant for the past three years. Therefore, it is less likely for candidate getting 85 percentile to get admission at IIT Bombar, among the General AI category.
| Section | Number of questions | Marks for each | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Multiple Select Question (MSQ) |
15 |
Partial marking |
60 |
| Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
28 |
3 |
84 |
|
|
57 |
|
200 |
Format for UCEED 2023 exam Part B:
| Section |
Number of questions |
Total marks |
| Sketching |
1 |
50 |
| Design Aptitude |
1 |
50 |
NOTE: 2 hours will be given to finish Part A & 60 minutes will be provided for Part B. UCEED 2025 Part-A of the examination is computer-based and no re-totaling is allowed. Part B will have two questions which is going to be manually checked.
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Syllabus & Recommended Topics for UCEED 2023:
The complete syllabus for UCEED 2025 has been published on its official site. It is very important to understand these topics in order to crack UCEED 2025 in the last 90 days. Shiksha has collected some must-prepare topics for you to read:
UCEED 2025 Part-A will have the following topics:
- Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualize and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
- Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects.
- Observation and design sensitivity: The capacity to detect concealed properties in daily life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis,
inference, and prediction. - Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social, and cultural connections with design.
- Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
- Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.
- Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols.
UCEED 2025 Part-B will have one question from the given topic:
- Drawing: Ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
- Design aptitude: Capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy
UCEED 2025 Exam Preparation in 90 days:
Around 3 months are left for UCEED 2025 examination. One may have already started his/her preparations to crack the exam. Check out these below-mentioned tips from Shiksha to ace the exam in last 90 days:
Q: How many UCEED 2025 mock tests should I take to prepare for the exam?
The official mock tests for the UCEED 2025 exam are usually taken in the last few days leading up to the exam.
So, you can take 3-4 mock tests. The purpose of the mock tests are to help you get familiar with the exam ambience, the question paper structure, and the navigation process.
Unofficial mock tests are more readily available and can be taken at anytime. However, the site offering unofficial mock tests may charge you a fee for taking their mock tests.
The candidate must focus more on solving sample papers to prepare for the UCEED 2025 exam. Note that unlike mock tests, sample papers can be used as exam preparation very early on in one’s exam preparation.
Q: What rank is required to get a seat at IIT Bombay?
As per the IIT Bombay OBC Cutoff 2024, the closing cutoff ranks for different specialisations ranged between 50 and 3506. The most competitive course for the OBC AI category was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering.
Q: How many sample papers do I need to solve to prepare for UCEED 2025?
There is no specific number as such that you need to solve. But that being said, you must try to solve as many sample papers as possible for UCEED 2025. Note that at the initial stage, when you are starting of you exam preparation, you will not be able to solve the complete sample paper. It is only in the last few months, or may be weeks, that you can solve all the questions given in the sample papers. So, if you are able to solve may be say 10 odd sample papers before the exam, you will be in a good place to do well. There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers. The prime being, it will help you develop problem-solving and time-management skills.
Q: What are the important topics candidates need to prepare for Part A of UCEED 2025?
The UCEED 2025 question paper will have two parts - 1) the computer-based Part A and 2) drawing and aptitude-based Part B. To prepare for Part A, the candidate needs to focus on the following topics: Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects. Observation and design sensitivity: Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to details, classification, analysis, inference and prediction. Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design. Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information. Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English . Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.
Q: Can I join IIT Bombay after Class 12?
Admission to the institute after Class 12 is open for BTech, BS and BDes courses. After completing Class 12, candidates must qualify JEE Main, JEE Advanced followed by the JoSAA Counselling for BTech and BS courses. For BDes, UCEED score is required for admission.
Organized Time-Table: A proper and constant time-table is very important to crack UCEED 2025 in short time frame. Make daily routine of completing step wise UCEED topics for a proper study plan.
Proper Knowledge of UCEED syllabus
Understand the UCEED pattern & marking scheme: Get an advance idea of number of questions and their marking criteria for UCEED 2024. It will help you manage and pre-plan your speed and time to solve the UCEED 2024 exam paper.
Practice Drawing & Visuals: One must practice sketches, lines, figures, proportion and drawings to excel their design skills. This part will make your Part-B preparation strong.
UCEED Preparation Books: Get your hands on these given books to crack UCEED 2025 exam in 90 days.
| Book Name |
Publisher |
|---|---|
| NID DAT Books (Aptitude Section) |
R.S. Aggarwal |
| UCEED (B.Des) Entrance Books and Test Series |
AFA India |
| Analytical Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Verbal Aptitude (UCEED Guide) |
Institute Of Creative Sciences |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
RS Aggarwal |
| Design Drawing |
Francis Ching |
UCEED Online Study Materials: Apart from UCEED books, there are UCEED pdf study materials. One can download them for free and add them to their UCEED 2025 preparations. Several design institutes and online classes offer UCEED crash courses, free study materials, live demo classes and more that can help in your preparations.
Solve UCEED Previous Year’s Paper: Practice as many last years’ UCEED exam papers as you can. This will open up your mind and level-up self-confidence. It will also help to plan your time management to solve the coming UCEED 2025 paper. Also read UCEED 2022 Topper Interview to get helpful tips.
Free UCEED Mock Tests & Sample Paper: Make a habit of solving at least one mock test or sample paper daily to crack UCEED 2025 in last couple of months. Get them downloaded for free and add them to your UCEED study collection.
Also Read:
UCEED Exam 2025: Sketching Sample Questions
NID Exam 2025: Important Points To Remember Before Applying
CEED 2025 - Last Three Months’ Study Plan
UCEED FAQs
Q.When is the UCEED 2025 exam?
A.The UCEED 2024 exam will be conducted on January 19, 2025 (9 am - 12 noon). The application form for the exam is currently closed.
Q. What is the last date to fill UCEED 2025 forms?
A.The online registrations for UCEED 2025 is now closed.
Q.When will I get UCEED admit cards?
A. IIT Bombay will release UCEED 2025 admit cards on Jan 3, 2025. Admit cards will be issued to all candidates who successfully register for the exam.
Q. Can I prepare for UCEED 2025 drawing test at home?
A.Yes, one can definitely prepare for UCEED 2025 drawing test at home by understanding the exam pattern, solving previous year drawing paper and multiple drawing mock series.
Q.What is the mode of UCEED drawing 2025 paper?
A.The UCEED drawing question in Part-B will be displayed on the computer screen and the answer has to be written/drawn in the answer book provided by the invigilator only.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Hi Tarsita,
If your identity documents do not have a middle name and you mistakenly added your father's name as your middle name in the UCEED registration, it may cause an issue during document verification. It is advisable to immediately contact the UCEED authorities through their official email or
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes, CEPT University accepts UCEED scores for admission to its BDes courses. To be eligible candidates must pass a Class 12 with 50% aggregate from Gujarat state board or any other State boards or CBSE/CISCE/NIOS/IB. Candidates must apply and appear for the UCEED and score good aggregate to grab th
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
It is very much possible for candidates to prepare for the UCEED 2025 exam at home.
To prepare for the exam follow these tips:
- Make a study plan
- Divide the syllabus into smaller chunks and allocate time accordingly.
- Refer to the exam pattern
- Take notes during study
- Work on your drawing and visulalization
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The Department of Design, IITD, is set ton introduce a B.Tech in Design program from the upcoming admission session.
It will have an intake of 20 students in the first batch. It is a 4 year program. The intake will be based on JEE advanced merit rank.
The aspirants also must have qualified the design
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Contributor-Level 10
I dont have a middle name in amy identy documents and I mistakenly put my father's name as my middle name in uceed registration is any issue