1️⃣ Important Dates & Application Fee
📅 Event Schedule:
| 🏆 Event | 📆 Date (DD/MM/YYYY) |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 01/10/2024 |
| Application End Date (without late fee) | 14/11/2024 |
| Application End Date (with late fee) | 08/11/2024 |
| Admit Card Release | 10/01/2025 |
| Exam Date | 19/01/2025 |
| Result Declaration | 10/03/2025 |
💰 Application Fee:
| 💵 Category | 💰 Fee Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| General (Male) | 3,800 |
| General (Female) / OBC / EWS | 1,900 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 1,900 |
Payment Modes: Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI
Note: The application portal closed on March 31, 2025.
2️⃣ Eligibility Criteria
🎂 Age Limit:
| 👤 Category | 🔢 Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 23 years |
| Age Relaxation | 5 years for SC/ST/PwD candidates |
📚 Educational Qualification:
| 🎓 Requirement | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Class XII or equivalent from any stream |
| Required Marks | At least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Relevant Fields of Study | Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities |
Note: Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination in 2024 or be appearing in 2025.
3️⃣ Vacancy Details
📊 Total Vacancies: Information not publicly disclosed.
🔹 Category-wise Breakdown:
| 🏷 Category | 📊 Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | Not specified |
| OBC | Not specified |
| SC | Not specified |
| ST | Not specified |
| PwD | Not specified |
📅 Previous Year Trends:
| 📅 Year | 📊 Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Data not available |
| 2022 | Data not available |
Note: For detailed seat reservations and supernumerary seats for foreign nationals, refer to the official website.
4️⃣ Selection Process & Exam Pattern
📝 Selection Process:
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) – UCEED 2025 Exam
- Stage 2: Portfolio Review and Interview (for shortlisted candidates)
📖 Exam Pattern:
| 📋 Section | 🔢 No. of Questions | 🎯 Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A (CBT) | 60 | 240 |
| Part B (Drawing Test) | 2 | 60 |
| Total | 62 | 300 |
Total Duration: 3 hours (Part A: 2 hours; Part B: 1 hour)
📉 Marking Scheme:
- Part A:
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- No Answer: 0 marks
- Part B:
- Evaluation based on creativity, drawing skills, and design sensitivity
Note: Part B answers are evaluated only if the candidate meets the cutoff in Part A.
5️⃣ How to Apply
📝 Step-by-Step Process:
| 🏆 Step | 🔹 Action |
|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Visit the Official UCEED 2025 Website |
| 2️⃣ | Register by providing personal and academic details |
| 3️⃣ | Log in and complete the application form with required information |
| 4️⃣ | Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature) |
| 5️⃣ | Pay the application fee using preferred payment mode |
| 6️⃣ | Submit the form and print the confirmation page |
📌 Important Notes:
- Document size & format: JPEG for photograph and signature.
- Payment issues: Ensure sufficient balance; contact the helpline for assistance.
Note: The application portal closed on March 31, 2025.
6️⃣ Preparation Tips
📖 Study Plan & Strategy:
| 📅 Study Schedule | 📌 Plan |
|---|---|
| Daily Study Hours | 4-5 hours |
| Best Books | “NID/CEED/IIT (UCEED) Entrance Exam Guide” by Arihant; “Design Aptitude” by R.S. Aggarwal |
| Online Courses | UCEED Preparation Course |
📝 Practice Material:
| 📚 Type | 🔹 Details |
|---|---|
| Previous Year Papers | Available on the official UCEED website. |
| Mock Tests | Embibe UCEED Mock Tests |
🚀 Exam Day Tips:
- ✅ What to Bring: Admit Card, valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
- 🚫 What to Avoid: Electronic devices, study materials, calculators
Note: Regular practice and time management are key to success.
7️⃣ Contact Information & Support
📞 Helpline Details:
| 📌 Contact Type | 🔹 Information |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/ |
| Email Support | uceed@iitb.ac.in |
| Helpline Number | +91-9769957068 / +91-9769917069 |
📢 Additional Resources:
- 🔗 FAQs & Support Forums: UCEED 2025 FAQs
- 📣 Social Media for Updates:
- Facebook: [UCEED IIT Bombay](https://www.facebook