Industrial / Product Design

IIT Bombay released a notification on March 3 saying the design entrance exam effective 2024 onward will be conducted following a revised syllabus. As per the revised syllabus, Part A will now have topics like Visualization and spatial ability, Practical and scientific knowledge, Observation and design sensitivity, Environment and society, Analytical and logical reasoning, Language, Creativity, Art and Design knowledge, and Design methods and practices.Meanwhile, Part B will have the following topics: Drawing, Creativity, Communication, and Problem identification. Note that the UCEED 2025 exam syllabus has also been changed. IIT Bombay conducts the UCEED exam for admission to the B.Des programme offered by participating colleges. 

There are multiple reasons why you must consult the official syllabus when preparing for the CEED 2025 exam.Using the syllabus of CEED, you can identify which topics carry more weightage and a higher chance of being asked in the exam. Note that questions in the CEED 2025 exam will be asked as per the official syllabus only. So, following the syllabus is non-negotiable.The CEED 2025 exam will be conducted by following a revised syllabus. When preparing for the exam, the candidate can refer to the syllabus and find out which topics are redundant and which topics are important. In addition to the syllabus, also consult the exam pattern. 

IIT Bombay has released the syllabus for CEED 2024. When preparing for the exam, the candidate had to also pay special attention to the important topics as they carry more weightage and also have a higher chance of being asked in the exam.Here are important topics of CEED:Creative Writing SkillsDrawing Ability and SkillsCommunication SkillsDesign ConceptsHow to Develop CharactersLogical ReasoningLight and ShadowPerspective DesignLogo DesignProblem Identification & Design Problem SolvingScale and ProportionProduct DesigningBasics of Drawing- Lies and ShapesGraduation ChartColour Theory, Colors Scheme and colors CompositionsStill Life Drawings, Eye Levels and Symmetrical Drawing Concepts, Object drawings from everyday lifePerspective- Types and UsageHuman Body KnowledgeAnatomy, Proportion and DivisionBasic and advanced Human DrawingsHands and Feet StudyHuman FeaturesAnimal and Bird StudyColour Rendering and DesignInspirational DesignMeans of Advertisement-Visual CommunicationGrind ColleaguesMetamorphosisStudy of Objects and Lateral ThinkingCompositionsStory IllustrationsPictograms and SignageGeometrical and Design ExerciseCompositional sensePlacement of different figure proportionallySense of proportionBasics of materials and manufacturing processesInteraction Design and Visual CommunicationSketchingRepresentation techniquesProblem identification & solvingVisual perceptionInterface design & Product DesignPoster, Logo, Character designingStory telling

It is very much possible to prepare for CEED without coaching. But before you embark on exam preparation on your own, you need the conviction that you can do it. If you are not convinced yourself and only decide to forgo coaching on the advice of others, the journey may be difficult.If you prepare for the exam on your own, you need to be serious and plan the preparation smartly. For instance, after going through the syllabus, you must be able to decide the difficulty level, time it will take to cover the syllabus, and do revision. Remember, there are many instances of toppers who managed to ace the CEED exam without the aid of any coaching. Further, the final outcome may not depend on whether you do coaching or not, but the quality of your preparation.

As per the latest syllabus for CEED, Part A will include the following topics:Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualize and transforms 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 detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction. Environment and society: General awareness of the environment, 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. Art and Design knowledge: Awareness about art/artifact/product, artists/designers, art/design history, and trends. Design methods and practices: Knowledge of media, materials, production processes, and ergonomics.