CEED Pattern

Yes, it is mandatory to clear both parts of CEED exam. Part B answer booklets are evaluated only for candidates who qualify Part A. Some of the important points that candidates must keep in mind regarding CEED exam pattern include: All questions of CEED Part-A and -B will be displayed on a computer. While candidates have to enter the answers for Part-A in the computer, the answers for Part-B have to be written in the provided answer booklet. To answer each question asked in NAT section of CEED Part-A, candidates need to use a virtual keyboard. No choices for correct answer are shown in this section. Each MSQ contains four choices, out of which one or more answers are correct Each MCQ contains four choices, out of which only one answer is correct Scribble pads will be provided by invigilator for rough work for Part-A of the exam. The pads have to be returned after the exam is over. Each question in Part-B of CEED exam is mandatory In Part-B, candidates are allowed to use items such as colour pencils, crayons and sketch pens unless otherwise specified in a question.

The application form for CEED 2024 is now closed.The application form opened on October 3, 2023. To fill out the form, the candidate had to follow these steps: Get registered by entering details like name, email id, mobile number, and date of birth. On successful registration, an applicant account will be created. Next, log in to the candidate account and fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Select test centres; a maximum of three exam centres can be selected in the order of priority. Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature, and certificates. Pay the application fee - The exam fee is Rs. 3800 for Open, and INR 1900 for SC, ST, PwD and women candidates.

The Exam pattern of CEED exam is mentioned below:
CEED exam uses English as a medium of instruction. The CEED exam pattern is such that the test consists of two parts, which are, Part A and Part B. Both the parts are conducted on the same day and aspirants need to appear for both the exams on the given date and time.
CEED Part A Test Pattern
Part A of CEED exam consists of objective type questions MCQ, MSQ and NAT. Candidates need to attempt CEED Part A exam on a computer. Questions asked in this section of CEED exam are from topics such as visual and spatial ability, environmental and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language, observation and design sensitivity.
CEED Part B Test Pattern
Part B of CEED paper comprises of questions to test an aspirant's design, drawing and writing skills. In CEED Part B exam questions are displayed on a computer screen and candidates need to solve them on an answer booklet provided by the invigilator.
There are 8 questions in CEED Part B exam. The marking scheme is such that question number 1-5 in CEED exam are of 50 marks each and candidates have a choice to attempt any one of these questions.
Note: Part A of CEED 2018 will be considered as a screening exam. Thus, students who have been shortlisted in this test will be evaluated for Part B of the exam. However, only the scores of candidates in Part B will be used to prepare the merit list for CEED 2018.
CEED Score
The final CEED score of candidates is determined by giving 25% weightage to marks obtained by candidates in Part A and the remaining 75% weightage is determined basis scores obtained in CEED Part B exam.
For the syllabus, you may refer to the link below:
https://www.shiksha.com/design/industrial-product-design/exams/ceed/syllabus