The wait is over, UCEED aspirants! IIT Bombay has officially released the question paper and draft answer keys for Part-A of the UCEED 2026 examination Jan 18th 2026. The UCEED final answer key is released on 28th Jan 2026. This is your chance to get a first look at the exam you tackled and estimate your performance.

Key Takeaways:

• Download Now: Both the question paper and draft answer keys are available for download on the official UCEED website (uceed.iitb.ac.in).
• Part-A Only: Remember, these answer keys are for Part-A, the multiple-choice section of the exam. Part-B, the drawing section, will be evaluated separately.
• Draft Version: These are draft answer keys, meaning they are subject to change. IIT Bombay allows candidates to challenge any discrepancies they find.
• Challenge Window: The window for submitting objections is usually open for a short period, so don’t delay if you spot any errors. Refer to the official website for the exact deadline.
• Final Answer Key: After the objection window closes, IIT Bombay reviews all the challenges and released the final answer key on 28-Jan-2026.

How to Download:

1. Visit the official UCEED website: uceed.iitb.ac.in
2. Look for the link to “UCEED 2025 Question Paper and Final Answer Keys” (the wording may vary slightly).
3. Click the link and download the PDF documents.
4. Carefully compare your answers with the provided key.

Steps to Comment on Draft Answer Key

Candidates should review the provided question paper and the draft answer key. If there are any queries, they can submit them through the Candidate portal.

Only registered candidates can submit comments on the Draft Answer Key, starting from January 22, 2026, through the Candidate portal.

The deadline to submit comments on the Draft Answer Key is January 22, 2026, by 5:00 pm.

Comments sent via email will not be considered.

Detailed steps for submitting comments on the draft answer key can be found here.

What’s Next?

• Analyze your performance: Identify your strong and weak areas.
• Challenge discrepancies (if any): Follow the official procedure on the UCEED website.
• Prepare for results: The UCEED 2026 results will be declared later, as per the official schedule.

Stay tuned to the UCEED website for the latest updates and announcements. Good luck!