The Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is an entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. It's designed for students seeking admission to Postgraduate design programs (M.Des) at some of India's premier institutes, including IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Delhi etc..

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Key Details about CEED:

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1. Eligibility Criteria:
   -Age Limit: No Age Criteria.
   - Educational Qualification: Candidates should have graduated or appearing in final year of Design, Engineering, Architecture, Art or Medical with a degree program of minimum 4 years.
   - Number of Attempts: No attempt limit.

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2. Exam Pattern:
   - The exam is conducted in English.
   - The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
   - It is divided into two parts: Part A (computer-based) and Part B (drawing test).
     - Part A: This section includes Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). It focuses on topics like Visualization and Spatial Ability, Observation and Design Sensitivity, Environmental and Social Awareness, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Language, Creativity, and Design Thinking.
     - Part B: This is a drawing test evaluating the candidate’s drawing skills, creativity, and ability to think critically.

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3. Application Process:
   - The application process typically begins in September or October.
   - Candidates need to fill out the online application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee.

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4. Syllabus:
   - Visualization and Spatial Ability: Pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test understanding of transformation and/or manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
   - Observation and Design Sensitivity: Ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things, people, situations, and events.
   - Environmental and Social Awareness: General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources, etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure, and environment.
   - Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Ability to look at qualitative or quantitative information and discern patterns within the information.
   - Language and Creativity: Knowledge of English grammar and usage, reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills.
   - Design Thinking and Problem-Solving: Approach to design, creative problem-solving techniques, and a basic understanding of design processes.

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5. Admit Card and Result:
   - Admit cards are usually released in January, with the exam conducted in the same month.
   - Results are typically announced in March.

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6. Participating Institutes:
   - IIT Bombay
   - IIT Guwahati
   - IIT Hyderabad
   - IIITDM Jabalpur

   - IIT Roorkee

   - IIT Delhi

   - IIT Jodhpur

   - IIT Kanpur

   - IISc Bengaluru
   - Other institutes that accept CEED scores for admission to their M.Des programs.