Candidates planning to appear in the UCEED 2025 exam must make sure they solve enough sample questions to prepare for the exam. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to improve problem-solving and time-management skills.
IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2025 exam on January 19, 2025.
The exam has two parts - Part A and Part B. Candidates must appear in both parts.
Also, Part B answers booklets of only such candidates will be evaluated who qualifies Part A. Also, all candidates who qualify Part A will be shortlisted, allocated a merit rank, and can participate in the UCEED 2025 counseling and seat allotment process.
IIT Bombay revised the UCEED 2025 syllabus and the UCEED 2025 exam pattern in the previous edition of the exam. So, when preparing for the exam, make sure that you follow the updated pattern and syllabus.
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UCEED Sample Paper
To develop an understanding of the UCEED exam pattern, candidates can go through some sample questions for UCEED below.
1) What are the common "Perceptual channels"? (select as many)
A. Tactile
B. Communication
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
E. Visual
2) Light bulbs are usually filled with inert gas, which of the following can be used (MSQ)
A. Nitrogen
B. Methane
C. Helium
D. Krypton
E. Argon
F. Xenon
3) Identify the car shown in the picture below:
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Q: Can I download previous years UCEED question papers along with answer keys for practice?
Q: What types of questions will be asked in Section 1 of UCEED 2025 question paper?
Section 1 of the UCEED question paper 2025 will include NAT (Numerical Answer Type). There will be a total of 18 questions, each carrying 4 marks. There is no negative marking for an incorrect attempt. For NAT-type questions, the answer will be a number that the candidate needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard in the computer screen. Note that the candidate will not be given any choices for these questions.
Q: What types of questions will be asked in UCEED 2025?
The UCEED exam will have two parts - Part A and Part B. Part A will include Numerical Answer Type NAT Multiple Select Question (MSQ), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Meanwhile, Part B will include drawing and aptitude-based questions. Note that in the previous edition of the exam, Part B include only sketching-based question. So, starting UCEED 2024, the candidate also needs to prepare for aptitude based questions that will be asked in Part B. Questions for the aptitude section will evaluate the ability of the candidate to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.
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D. NABARD
9) Who among the following are some of the greatest designers of all time? (MSQ)
A. Charlie Parrish
B. Pierre Cardin
C. Michael Graves
D. Caravaggio
E. Rubens
F. Jonathan Ive
G. Dieter Lubs
10) How many surfaces are there in the illustration shown below?
A. 26 surfaces
B. 30 surfaces
C. 29 surfaces
D. 27 surfaces
11) A boat can travel with a speed of 22 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 5 km/hr, find the time taken by the boat to go 54 km downstream?
Q: What do I need to know about the UCEED 2025 question paper?
The UCEED question paper will be of 3 hours and include two parts - The computer-based Part A and the offline-based Part B. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the paper.
Also, Part B paper answer booklets will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A. IIT Bombay will release the cut-off marks for Part A before the declaration of results.
Part A will include the following types of questions: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Multiple Select Question (MSQ) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ). Part A will now include 57 questions.
Meanwhile, Part B will include 2 questions; this includes a sketching-based and an aptitide-based question.
Q: Are mock tests the same as UCEED sample papers?
Q: What will be the structure of the UCEED question paper 2025?
The question paper for the UCEED 2025 exam will 3 hours long and have two parts. Part A - It will be computer-based section, 2) Part B - It will be a sketching-based and aptitude-based test. The candidate need to appear in both the paper to be included in the merit list. Further, the candidate has to qualify Part A, or else his or else Part B paper answer booklets will only be evaluated. The qualifying marks for Part A will be released before the declaration of results. Part A will include the three types of questions - Numerical Answer Type NAT Multiple Select Question (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Question (MCQ).
Q: What types of questions will be asked in Section 3 of UCEED question paper?
The Part A question paper will include three sections. Of these three sections, Section 3 will include 28 multiple-choice questions. Each of these questions will carry 3 marks, while 0.71 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. So, the total marks for the section will be 96 marks. Each MCQ will be followed by four answer choices. Out of these four choices, only one is the correct answer.
Q: What key points do candidates need to remember about UCEED 2025 Part B question paper?
The candidate needs to remember the following points about Part B question paper of UCEED 2025: Part-B will now include only TWO questions The question for the section will shown on the computer monitor. The candidate after reading the question has to write/ draw the answer option in the answer booklet provided by the invigilator. Part B test will evaluate the drawing ability and Design Aptitude of the candidate. Part B is mandatory and will only be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A. The cut-off marks for Part A will be declared by IIT Bombay before declaration of results.
A. 3 hr
B. 5 hr
C. 4 hr
D. 2 hr
12) Identify the famous painter who created the painting shown below:
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Manjit Bava
C. Raja Ravi Verma
D. Amrita Sher Gil
13) Which is the first Indian language to be declared as "Classical language"?
A. Hindi
B. Marati
C. Tamil
D. Bangla
14) A square paper is folded twice and four small triangular cuts are given as shown in the picture. Identify the correct unfolded pattern.
15) Which word does not belong to this series:
Belt, Dial, Spring, Suitcase, Coil
16) Identify the famous personality shown in the picture below:
A. Sir CV Raman
B. Jagadeesh Chandra Bose
C. Dr Homi Bhabha
D. Subash Chandra Bose
Anwer Key:
| Question Number | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | C, D, E |
| 2 | A,C,D,E |
| 3 | Porche |
| 4 | D |
| 5 | B |
| 6 | 20 |
| 7 | A,B,C,D,F |
| 8 | A |
| 9 | B,F,G |
| 10 | A |
| 11 | D |
| 12 | C |
| 13 | C |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | Suitcase |
| 16 | C |
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UCEED 2024 Sample Questions with Answer Key - FAQs
Q. When will the UCEED 2025 exam be conducted?
A. IIT Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2024 exam on January 19, 2025. The exam will be administred in a centre-based mode. Note that the syllabus for the exam was revised in the previous edtion.
Q. Why should I solve sample papers and previous years' question papers to prepare for the UCEED exam?
A. There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers, like the exercise will help the candidate get insights into the difficulty level, types of questions asked, marking scheme, etc. Additionally, the candidate will also be able to develop time-management and problem-solving skills by solving sample papers.
Q. Is the UCEED 2025 exam syllabus revised?
A. The UCEED 2025 exam will be conducted by following a syllabus that was revised in the previous edtion. So, candidates planning to appear in the design entrance exam need to follow the updated syllabus.
Q. When will the application form open for UCEED 2025?
A. IIT Bombay has closed the application form for the UCEED 2025 exam on November 18, 2024; applications opened on October 1, 2025. The candidate had the option to fill the form both with regular and late fees.
Q. When do I start solving sample papers for UCEED?
A. The candidate can start solving sample and previous years' question papers of UCEED very early in their exam preparation. For instance, after completing a chapter, the candiadate may solve questions related to that topic.
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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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The counseling for UCEED 2025 will commence on March 14, 2025. The counseling process will have five seat allotment rounds.
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The candidate can contact UCEED 2025 admission officials at the following address:
Chairperson,
UCEED-CEED Office,
IIT Bombay,
Powai, Mumbai – 400 076.
Website: www.uceed.iitb.ac.in
Email: uceed@iitb.ac.in
Phone: +91-22-2576 4063/9093/9094
The candidate may use any of the contact options provided here.
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