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Registration Open for UCEED 2026: Key Dates and Application Process

The registration for UCEED 2026 is now open, allowing candidates to apply until October 31, 2025, without a late fee. The exam will take place on January 18, 2026, for admission into various Bachelor of Design programs across several IITs. Key dates include the release of the provisional answer key on January 20, 2026, and the announcement of results on March 6, 2026. For detailed information on eligibility and application procedures, candidates can refer to the official notification linked in the article.
By Ambika Singh Oct 29, 2025, 13:06 IST
Registration Open for UCEED 2026: Key Dates and Application Process

Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design 2026 Registration


The registration process for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design 2026 (UCEED 2026) has commenced on the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) at uceed.iitb.ac.in. Applicants can complete their registration without incurring a late fee until October 31, 2025. Those wishing to apply after this date can do so until November 7, 2025, by paying a late fee of Rs 500.


The examination is scheduled for January 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This exam is essential for admission into Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs at various IITs, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur.


The provisional answer key will be available on January 20, 2026, with a window for submitting feedback until January 22, 2026. The final answer keys will be published on January 28, and the results will be declared on March 6, 2026.


For further information regarding eligibility criteria, age limits, pay scales, and other relevant details, please refer to the notification linked below:


Access the UCEED 2026 notification here.


Application Fee Structure

Nationality Categories Fee
Indian Nationals Female Candidates (all categories) Rs 2000
SC, ST, PwD Candidates Rs 2000
All Other Candidates Rs 4000
Foreign Nationals (holders of OCI/PIO cards issued BEFORE 4th March 2021) Female Candidates and PwD Candidates Rs 2000
All Other Candidates Rs 4000
Foreign Nationals (including holders of OCI/PIO cards issued ON or AFTER 4th March 2021)  Candidates from SAARC countries US$ 200
Candidates from Non-SAARC countries US $ 250


How to Apply for UCEED 2026


  1. Visit the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in

  2. Click on the UCEED 2026 registration link on the homepage

  3. Register and log in to proceed with the application

  4. Complete the application form, pay the fee, and submit

  5. Print a copy for your records


Register for UCEED 2026 here.


For additional information, candidates should visit the official website here.


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