1️⃣ Important Dates & Application Fee
📅 Event Schedule:
| 🏆 Event | 📆 Date (DD/MM/YYYY) |
|---|
| Application Start Date | 01/10/2024 |
| Application End Date | 31/10/2024 |
| Late Application Deadline | 18/11/2024 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | 03/01/2025 |
| Exam Date | 19/01/2025 |
| Result Declaration | 05/03/2025 |
| Scorecard Download Window | 10/03/2025 – 11/06/2025 |
💰 Application Fee:
| 💵 Category | 💰 Fee Amount |
|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹3,800 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,900 |
| Female Candidates | ₹1,900 |
| Late Fee (All Categories) | ₹500 |
Payment Modes: Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI
2️⃣ Eligibility Criteria
🎂 Age Limit:
| 👤 Category | 🔢 Age Limit |
|---|
| Minimum Age | No limit |
| Maximum Age | No limit |
| Age Relaxation | Not applicable |
📚 Educational Qualification:
| 🎓 Requirement | 📌 Details |
|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (3 years) or equivalent |
| Required Marks | No specific percentage required |
| Relevant Fields of Study | Design, Fine Arts, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent disciplines |
Note: Candidates appearing for the final examination by July 2025 are also eligible to apply.
3️⃣ Selection Process & Exam Pattern
📝 Selection Process:
| 🔹 Stage | 📌 Details |
|---|
| Stage 1 | Part A: Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage 2 | Part B: Pen and Paper-based Drawing Test |
📖 Exam Pattern:
| 📋 Section | 🔢 No. of Questions | 🎯 Marks |
|---|
| Part A (Online) | 40 | 100 |
| Part B (Offline) | 5 | 100 |
| Total Duration | | ⏳ 3 hours (1 hour for Part A, 2 hours for Part B) |
📉 Marking Scheme:
- ✅ Correct Answer: Varies by question type
- ❌ Negative Marking: Applicable in Part A for incorrect answers
Question Types:
- Part A: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Part B: Subjective questions testing drawing, creativity, and design skills
4️⃣ How to Apply
📝 Step-by-Step Process:
| 🏆 Step | 🔹 Action |
|---|
| 1️⃣ | Visit Official Website: ceed.iitb.ac.in |
| 2️⃣ | Register/Create an Account |
| 3️⃣ | Fill out the Application Form |
| 4️⃣ | Upload Required Documents (Photograph, Signature, etc.) |
| 5️⃣ | Pay Application Fee |
| 6️⃣ | Submit Form & Print Confirmation Page |
📌 Important Notes:
- Document Format: JPEG/PDF as specified
- Payment Issues: Ensure stable internet connection and use supported payment methods
5️⃣ Preparation Tips
📖 Study Plan & Strategy:
| 📅 Study Schedule | 📌 Plan |
|---|
| Daily Study Hours | 4–6 hours |
| Best Books | – “Design Drawing” by Francis D.K. Ching
– “Universal Principles of Design” by William Lidwell |
| Online Courses | – NPTEL Design Courses
– Coursera Design Specializations |
📝 Practice Material:
| 📚 Type | 🔹 Details |
|---|
| Previous Year Papers | Available on the official CEED website |
| Mock Tests | – CEED Mock Tests by TCYonline
– Practice tests on Embibe |
🚀 Exam Day Tips:
- ✅ What to Bring: Admit Card, Valid Photo ID
- 🚫 What to Avoid: Electronic gadgets, study materials, unauthorized items
6️⃣ Contact Information & Support
📞 Helpline Details:
📢 Additional Resources:
7️⃣ Additional Information
🏫 Participating Institutes:
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- Other design schools accepting CEED scores
📝 Score Validity:
- CEED 2025 scores are valid for one year from the date of result declaration.