The Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) is an online entrance examination that offers admission to MDes and PhD programmes. This examination is conducted by the prestigious learning institution, IIT Bombay. The CEED 2023 score is valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of the result.
CEED 2023 offers admission to the courses in the most reputed institutions of the country like IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Roorkee.
CEED 2023 measures a candidate’s aptitude for design in terms of visual perception ability, drawing skills, logical thinking, creativity, communication, and problem-solving abilities. For the final selection and admission, accrediting institutions may administer further exams or interviews. Admission is NOT guaranteed by the CEED score alone. Along with the CEED score, admitting institutions will also verify applicants’ eligibility, category certificates, and other documents.
This article gives insight into the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, admit card, fee structure, results and counselling.
CEED 2023 Examination Centres
Below is the list of CEED 2023 examination centres spread across the country for the ease of accessibility of students. During the registration process, students must choose three cities mentioned below, as the exam centre, in the order of preference mandatorily. If a sufficient number of candidates are not available in a city, then that city may be dropped from the final list, and candidates will be allotted to a city mentioned as a second or third choice.
NOTE: Candidates shall not be allowed to change the examination centre.
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Mumbai |
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Chennai |
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Patna |
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Delhi |
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Thiruvananthapuram |
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Kozhikode |
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Hyderabad |
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Bhubaneswar |
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Lucknow |
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Dehradun |
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Bengaluru |
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Ernakulam |
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Chandigarh |
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Visakhapatnam |
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Ahmedabad |
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Bhopal |
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Kolkata |
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Panaji |
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Pune |
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Thrissur |
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Nagpur |
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Raipur |
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Jaipur |
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Guwahati |
CEED 2023 Participating Institutes and Courses Offered
As per 2022 records, below is the list of participating institutes and the programmes offered in the CEED 2023 entrance examination. MDes and PhD programmes are offered through CEED 2023 in the below-listed prestigious institutes of the country.
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Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing, IISc Bangalore. Courses: MDes in Product Design and Engineering and PhD in Design |
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IIT Bombay, IDC School of Design (Industrial Design Centre). Courses: MDes in Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility and Vehicle Design and PhD in Design |
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Department of Design, IIT Delhi. Courses: MDes in Industrial Design and PhD in Design |
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Department of Design, IIT Guwahati. Courses: MDes in Design and PhD in Design |
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Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad. Courses: MDes in Visual Design and PhD in Design |
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Design Programme, IIT Kanpur. Courses: MDes in Design and PhD in Design |
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Department of Design, IIT Roorkee. Courses: MDes in Industrial Design |
CEED 2022 Result-Sharing Institutes
Below is the list of result-sharing institutes as per the Common Entrance Examination for Design 2022. Students can get the opportunity to study in these prestigious institutions depending on their ranking. Students can have a glance at these institutes for a better idea.
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World University of Design (WUD), Sonepat, Haryana. |
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IIITDM Kancheepuram. |
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JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur. |
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Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bengaluru. |
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UPES School of Design, Dehradun. |
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IIITDM Jabalpur |
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CEPT University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. |
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Jain University (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru. |
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Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar. |
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MIT Institute of Design, Avantika University, Ujjain. |
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VIT School of Design (V-SIGN), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. |
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Delhi Technological University (formerly Delhi College of Engineering). |
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MIT ID Innovation, MIT Institute of Design, Pune. |
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School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal. |
CEED 2023 Dates
Below are the important CEED 2023 dates students must be aware of while preparing for the exam. To be updated about the Common Entrance Examination for Design 2023 dates, students must regularly follow the official website. Any change in the examination schedule shall be notified to the students on the CEED website before the examination.
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Event |
Date |
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Online registration with a regular fee |
30th September to 21st October 2022 |
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Online registration with a late fee |
22nd October to 29th October 2022 |
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Start date for downloading CEED admit card |
13th January 2023 |
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Last date for rectification of discrepancies in the admit card |
17th January 2023 (till 5:00 p.m) |
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Date and time of CEED 2023 |
22nd January 2023 (9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m) |
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Release of draft answer key for Part A and release of the candidate’s response for Part A |
24th January 2023 |
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The last date for uploading comments (if any) on the draft answer key for Part A in the candidate’s portal |
26th January 2023 (till 5:00 p.m) |
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Release of final answer key for Part A |
30th January 2023 |
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Announcement of cut-off marks for Part A |
9th February 2023 |
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Declaration of results |
9th March 2023 |
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Score cards available for downloading |
11th March 2023 |
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Last date for downloading scorecards |
13th June 2023 |
CEED 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Students must check the eligibility criteria for the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2023 to apply for it. Besides, prior to applying for the Common Entrance Examination for Design, students should check and verify the eligibility criteria required for admission to different participating institutes.
Below are the eligibility criteria students must know to appear for the CEED 2023 test.
- Students must have cleared a diploma/degree/postgraduate programme of a minimum of three years duration (post 10+2 level) or should be taking up the final year exam programmes by July 2023 or should have cleared the diploma in the GD Arts programme (10+5 level) by July 2023.
- No limitation on the number of times a student can take up the CEED test.
- No upper age limit for appearing for CEED 2023.
CEED 2023 Pattern
Below is the CEED 2023 pattern, which students must be aware of before preparing for the examination. Knowing the pattern helps to plan the preparations better. CEED 2023 pattern gives an idea of the mode of the exam, duration, types of questions, sections in the exam, and marks allotment scheme.
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Exam Name |
Common Entrance Examination for Design |
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Conducted by |
IIT Bombay |
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Mode |
Part A – Online Part B – Offline |
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Exam frequency |
Annual |
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Language |
English |
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Type of questions |
Part A – Multiple Choice Questions Part B – Descriptive Questions |
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Number of questions |
Part A – 41 Part B – 5 |
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Sections |
Part A – Visual and Spatial Ability, Language, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Observation and Design Sensitivity and Environmental and Social Awareness. Part B – Testing Design, Drawing and Writing Skills. |
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Language |
English |
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Duration |
Part A – 1 Hour Part B – 2 Hours |
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Marks allotment |
Part A – 100 Marks Part B – 100 Marks |
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Negative marking |
Applicable |
The CEED 2023 test will be divided into Parts A and B. Candidates are required to answer questions from both sections.
Three different forms of objective questions are included in Part A: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), and Multiple Select Question (MSQ). Part A answers must be entered into a computer. These will be questions of the sort used to test a candidate’s design sensitivity as well as their visual and spatial ability, language, and observational skills.
Five questions make up Part B. They are used to evaluate students’ abilities in writing, drawing, and design. The answers to the questions in Part B are to be written in the answer book provided by the exam invigilator. The questions in Part B will be displayed on a computer screen.
CEED 2023 Question Paper Structure
Below is the structure of the Part A and Part B sections. Below is the table explaining the marks allotment scheme and the number of questions appearing in each section.
Part A
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Question Number |
Marks if Correct |
Marks if Wrong |
Marks if Not Attempted |
Total Marks |
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NAT |
8 |
1 – 8 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
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MSQ |
10 |
9 – 18 |
3 |
-0.2 |
0 |
30 |
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MCQ |
23 |
19 – 41 |
2 |
-0.5 |
0 |
46 |
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Total |
41 |
1 – 41 |
100 |
Part B
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Question Number |
Marks |
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Sketching |
1 |
1 |
20 |
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Creativity |
1 |
2 |
20 |
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Form Sensitivity |
1 |
3 |
20 |
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Visual Sensitivity |
1 |
4 |
20 |
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Problem Identification |
1 |
5 |
20 |
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Total |
5 |
1-5 |
100 |
CEED 2023 Syllabus
As we know, CEED 2023 includes two sections (Part A and Part B). For any exam, the syllabus is the crucial component. Candidates should know the CEED 2023 syllabus and start preparing for the exam as soon as they apply and receive the exam dates. Since CEED 2023 is a challenging exam, knowing the detailed section-wise CEED syllabus is necessary for a better score.
Click here to learn the detailed CEED 2023 syllabus.
CEED 2023 Application Form
Registration is the first step of filling out the CEED 2023 application form. The registration and submission of the application CEED 2023 form must be made online on the official website. 30th September 2022 marks the opening of the registration portal.
Before completing the CEED application form, students are advised to read the instructions provided by the authorities. By selecting the “Report Problem” button on the right side of the form, students can report any issues while filling out the CEED application form.
Below are the CEED 2023 registration fees for different categories:
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Category |
Fee |
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SC/ST/PwD candidates |
INR 1800 |
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Women candidates |
INR 1800 |
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Other candidates |
INR 3600 |
NOTE: The above-mentioned registration fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
While submitting the application form, the registration fee must be paid via the payment options mentioned on the website. The online registration portal includes comprehensive instructions for paying the registration fee. Students can use debit card/credit card/net banking options. The registration fee mentioned above DOES NOT comprise service fees, additional costs, and any processing fees that the banks may charge.
The standard registration cost is valid until the prescribed closing date of registration. Applicants must pay INR 500 as a late charge upon submitting the registration form post the prescribed deadline.
Instructions for Filling the CEED 2023 Registration Form
- Students must upload a recent colour photograph in the .jpg format with the dimensions specified on the registration portal.
- An image of the candidate’s signature in .jpg format should be uploaded.
- If the course has been completed, a scanned copy of the degree or diploma certificate (.pdf format) must be uploaded. Upload a copy of the final year mark sheet or the provisional certificate. If a final degree certificate is unavailable and the course has not been completed, students can upload a certificate from the department head or college principal in the appropriate format.
- Candidates must present valid category certificates (.pdf files) issued by authorised authorities in order to be considered for the EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL category. Only certificates issued as of 1st April 2022 and after are acceptable for the exam, including EWS/OBC-NCL credentials. Candidates must have a current category certificate when submitting a CEED 2023 application form for admission to the specified institute. All category certificates must be in the format prescribed by the authorities.
- Candidates should present a valid medical certificate (.pdf file) issued by the appropriate authority if they apply under the Physical Disability (PwD) category. The medical certificate must specify that the handicap is at least 40% significant to obtain a reservation. According to the given format, candidates who are dyslexic must also get a certificate from the principal or head of their college or institution (.pdf file). For candidates who are dyslexic, the certificate must explicitly specify that their condition is SEVERE and PERMANENT.
- If a PwD candidate needs a scribe or compensatory time during the exam, they must upload a letter of request following the format given on the official CEED portal.
- Candidates whose names differ from those on their degree or diploma certificates must present a gazette notice, a marriage certificate, or scanned passport pages attesting to the name change (.pdf file).
CEED 2023 Admit Card
Starting from 13th January 2023 until the day of the exam, CEED 2023 admit card will be accessible for download from the official CEED website. Before going to the exam centre, students are advised to take a clear printout of the CEED admit card. Candidates should get the CEED 2023 admit card along with a valid photo identity proof (original) to the exam venue. Photo identity proof includes voter ID, college-issued identity card, driving licence, PAN card, passport, Aadhar card or printed e-Aadhar card.
The candidate’s photo and signature provided during the CEED registration process will be printed on the CEED admit card and the scorecard. If there are any discrepancies on the CEED 2023 admit card, students are advised to get in touch with the concerned exam authorities.
CEED 2023 Answer Keys
After the CEED examination, the authorities will release the draft answer key for Part A and the candidate’s response for Part A. Students can access and download their responses through the link provided on the official website. If there are any discrepancies in the draft answer keys, students can report them through the official CEED website.
NOTE: The candidates’ responses for Part A of CEED 2023 will be available for download.
Question appearing order may differ for each applicant who appeared for the CEED 2023 exam. Hence, the students are advised to use the Master Question Paper as a reference to upload their queries/comments. This would help the committee to map the candidate’s comments/queries to the right question.
CEED 2023 Results
Provision for re-totalling or re-valuation is NOT provided in the Common Entrance Examination for Design. Under any circumstance, re-totalling or re-valuation requests shall NOT be entertained by the authorities. The CEED 2023 final score shall be calculated by giving 75% weightage to marks obtained in Part B and 25% weightage to marks obtained in Part A.
Marks secured in Part A will be displayed for every candidate who has appeared in the CEED exam. Marks secured in Part B will be displayed ONLY for shortlisted candidates. CEED 2023 rank will be announced only for the shortlisted candidates. The CEED 2023 result/scorecard is valid for one year from the date of declaration of the result.
Using the respective exam login credentials, students can login to the official website to view the CEED 2023 results. Students are suggested to take a print of the CEED 2023 result. The hard copy of the CEED result/scorecard will NOT be sent by the authorities to the candidates.
CEED 2023 Counselling
The authorities will not organise CEED 2023 counselling for admission to various colleges. Candidates must apply separately to the institute of their choice. Students can access the CEED 2023 participating college list or refer to the section given above to know the list of colleges accepting the CEED 2023 score. Based on CEED 2023 exam scores and the eligibility requirement of each institution, authorities will release the ranks based on the seat allotment lists.
Below are the documents required for the CEED 2023 counselling:
- Class 10 mark sheet.
- Class 12 mark sheet.
- CEED scorecard.
- Valid photo ID.
- Qualifying exam certificate.
- Date of birth proof/certificate.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
CEED 2023 Exam Day Instructions
The below instructions are applicable for the CEED exam day, 22nd January 2023 (Sunday).
- Students should report at the exam venue at 7:00 a.m on 22nd January 2023 along with the CEED admit card and a valid ID proof (original) issued by the government. Thumb impressions and photographs are required as a part of biometric information before appearing for the examination.
- Students will not be permitted to take the exam without proper identity proof.
- Candidates must bring their stationery materials like pencils, pens, and sketch/colour pens for the examination. Drawing sheets will be provided to the students by the authorities.
- Calculators, mobile phones, digital watches, and smartwatches are NOT allowed inside the exam venue. Candidature will be disqualified if the candidate is found using any electronic gadgets.
- Seating arrangements will be displayed on the notice board of the CEED exam venue.
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