UCEED 2026 Registration Guide: How to Fill Form Step-by-Step Process, Dates, Fees & Eligibility Details

How to Fill UCEED 2026 Registration Form Online | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Watch this detailed video guide by SILICA Institute’s experts on how to fill the UCEED 2026 application form step-by-step, including common mistakes to avoid while uploading documents, paying fees, and submitting your application.

How to Apply for UCEED 2026

Step 1: Registration on UCEED Portal

• Visit the official UCEED portal: https://uceedapp.iitb.ac.in/
• Click on “New User? Register Here”.

What is UCEED?

UCEED stands for Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design. It is a national-level exam conducted for admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs at top IITs.

The UCEED 2026 exam will be organized by IIT Bombay under the guidance of the UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee 2026 (UCI Committee). Through this exam, students can get admission to the B.Des programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Many other design institutes also accept UCEED scores for their B.Des admissions.

Online Registration Dates Extended: The last date for online registration with the regular fee has been extended to Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  Candidates can also register with a late fee until 5 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025. No further extensions will be given after this date.

Important Dates for UCEED 2026 Registration

Tip: Keep checking the official UCEED application portal for any updates or changes in deadlines.

• Fill in your Name, Email, Mobile Number, and Date of Birth.
• Click Submit.

Message displayed:

“An email with the activation URL has been sent to the email specified by you. Kindly click on the activation URL within 12 hours and fill the details as directed. Your registration process will be completed ONLY after successful submission of personal details displayed at the activation URL.”

Step 2: Activate Your Account

• Check your email inbox for the activation email from UCEED.
• Click the activation URL within 12 hours.
• Set your password on the redirected login page.
• Important: The account will not be active if you miss the 12-hour window.

Step 3: Log in and Fill Personal Details

• Log in with your registered email and password.
• Fill all personal details (address, gender, nationality, category).
• Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Tip: Use a clear, recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature for smooth verification.

Step 4: Fill Academic Details

• Enter Class 10 and Class 12 exam details (board, year, marks).
• Provide details of any diploma or equivalent qualification, if applicable.

Step 5: Upload Required Documents

1. Prepare all documents in JPEG or PDF format.
2. Upload the following:

• • Class 10 & 12 Certificates
  • Passport-sized Photograph
  • Signature
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, or School ID)

Step 6: Pay Application Fee

• Select the fee category (General, OBC-NCL, SC/ST/PwD, or Foreign).
• Pay online following the instructions on the portal.
• Wait for confirmation of successful payment.
• Tip: Ensure payment is successful; otherwise, your application will not be submitted.

Step 7: Review & Submit

• Carefully review all entered details.
• Make corrections if needed.
• Click Submit to complete the application process.
• Download the confirmation page for your records.

Step 8: Prepare for UCEED

• After submission, start preparing for the UCEED exam.
• Practice previous year papers and UCEED mock tests.
• Focus on creativity, analytical skills, and design thinking.

Who is eligible to apply for UCEED 2026?

How much is the UCEED 2026 registration fee?

Note: The above fees do not include bank/service charges. A late fee of ₹500 (or USD 50) is applicable if registration is done after October 31, 2025.

UCEED 2026 Preparation Tips

Scoring well in UCEED requires both creativity and strategic preparation. Here are expert tips:

1. Understand the Exam Pattern: UCEED has two parts – Part A (objective questions) and Part B (drawing questions). Familiarize yourself with the weightage and types of questions.
2. Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve UCEED PYQs papers from 2015–2025 to understand the pattern, difficulty level, and commonly asked topics.
3. Develop Visualization Skills: Practice sketching, perspective drawing, and 3D visualization daily to strengthen your design sense.
4. Work on Analytical and Logical Skills: Part A includes numerical, analytical reasoning, and design thinking questions. Practice puzzles, logical reasoning, and basic math regularly.
5. Focus on Creativity: For Part B (drawing), your creativity, imagination, and presentation matter. Try daily creative exercises like doodling, sketching objects, or conceptual designs.
6. Time Management: Practice mock tests under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
7. Stay Updated on Design Trends: Read design magazines, follow trends in product and visual design, and observe real-world design solutions.
8. Seek Guidance from Experts: Join a design coaching institute like SILICA for structured guidance, doubt clearing, and UCEED mock tests.
9. Get Comprehensive Study Materials: Access UCEED Study Matetrial, topic notes, solved past papers (2015–2025), and design aptitude exercises Specialised by experts.
10. Get UCEED Syllabus: The UCEED 2026 syllabus focuses on assessing a student’s creativity, visual and spatial ability, observation, design sensitivity, logical reasoning, environmental awareness, and language skills. It is divided into Part A (computer-based objective test) and Part B (drawing and design test) to evaluate both analytical thinking and creative aptitude.

SILICA Institute – Your Guide to UCEED 2026

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• Complete B.Des entrance coaching
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• Mock tests and previous year paper practice
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