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UCEED 2023: Round 1 Seat Allotment (Out), Seat Acceptance Fee, Cutoff, Admission

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 UCEED 2023 seat allotment process is done on the basis of rank and college preference opted by the candidates at the time of counselling registration. UCEED 2023 counselling registration was conducted from March 14 to 31, 2023.

IIT Bombay released UCEED 2023 Result on March 9. Participated candidates can download the result at the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates need to enter their email ID and password to check the result. The scorecard is also available from March 11 to June 13, 2023. 

UCEED 2023 Cutoff was released in the form of mean deviation and standard deviation. The mean deviation was 57.63 while the standard deviation was 24.52. The authority also released UCEED 2023 Final Answer Key at the official website – uceed.iitb.ac.in.

  • Based on the scorecard, candidates can predict their colleges by using UCEED 2023 College Predictor tool. Candidates need to enter their rank and category to predict their colleges.
  • Based on UCEED 2023 Scores, candidates can seek admission to Bachelor of Design programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur. Check UCEED 2023 Colleges 

What is UCEED?

UCEED or Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design is an undergraduate entrance test conducted by IIT Bombay for admissions to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur. 

UCEED 2023 Highlights

Given below is the table curated for assistance to the students who wish to enroll themselves in the undergraduate courses of design in session 2023-24.

UCEED Full Form Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design 
Conducting Body IIT Bombay
Exam Level National
Mode of Application Online
Mode of exam
  • Part- A: Online
  • Part- B: Offline
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Duration 3 hours
Question Type
  • Part-A: NAT, MSQs, MCQs
  • Part B: Drawing question
Number of Exam Centers 24
Email uceed@iitb.ac.in
UCEED Helpline +91-22-2576 4063/9093/9094

UCEED 2023 Exam Dates

UCEED Exam Dates

UCEED 2023 Exam Date has been announced. Candidates can know the exam schedule for all the important events as released by IIT Bombay in the table below-

Events Date
UCEED 2023 Registration begins September 30, 2022
Last Date for UCEED 2023 Registration (with regular fee)

November 9, 2022

Last Date for UCEED 2023 Registration (with late fee)

November 16, 2022  

UCEED 2023 Admit Card Download January 13, 2023 
UCEED 2023 Exam Date January 22, 2023
Release of Draft UCEED 2023 Answer Key January 24, 2023
Last date to Challenge Draft UCEED 2023 Answer Key January 26, 2023
Release of Final UCEED 2023 Answer Key January 30, 2023
Release of UCEED 2023 cutoff for Part-A February 9, 2023
Declaration of UCEED 2023 results March 9, 2023 
Download of UCEED 2023 Score Card March 11, 2023
UCEED 2023 Counselling Registration March 14 – 31, 2023
UCEED 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result April 10, 2023 (Out)
UCEED 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result May 10, 2023
UCEED 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result June 10, 2023

UCEED 2023 Seat Matrix

Candidates can check the category-wise distribution of the available seats at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur for the academic year 2023-24.

Institutes Open Open-PwD EWS EWS-PwD OBC-NCL OBC-PwD SC SC-PwD ST ST-PWD Total
IIT Bombay 15 0 3 1 10 0 5 0 2 1 37
IIT Delhi 7 0 2 0 5 1 3 0 2 0 20
IIT Guwahati 22 1 6 0 14 1 7 1 4 0 56
IIT Hyderabad 10 0 2 1 7 0 4 0 2 0 26
IIITDM Jabalpur 25 1 7 0 17 1 9 1 5 0 66
Total 79 2 20 2 53 3 28 2 15 1 205
UCEED Result

UCEED 2023 Result

UCEED 2023 Result was declared on March 9, 2023. Candidates who appeared for the exam are now able to download their Score Card from the official UCEED 2023 website. Given below are the detailed steps to check UCEED 2023 Results.

  • Visit the official website.
  • Login to your portal
  • Locate and click on link for UCEED 2023 Results.
  • The results will appear on the screen in the form of pdf. 
  • All shortlisted candidates will get a common merit rank (All India Rank).

UCEED 2023 Rank List

All shortlisted candidates will get a common merit rank (All India Rank). UCEED 2023 Rank List will be prepared based on the combined marks scored in Part-A and Part-B of the exam. In case two or more candidates secure the same marks, the following tie-breaking criteria are followed by the institute.

  • A higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Part-B.
  • If the above criteria do not break the tie, a higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Section 2 of Part-A.
  • If the above two criteria do not break the tie, a higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Section 1 of Part-A.
  • If the tie still persists, the candidates will be assigned the same rank.
UCEED Cutoff

UCEED 2023 Cutoff

UCEED 2023 Cutoff will be released by the authorities after the conclusion of the exam. UCEED 2021 Cut-off was released in the form of opening and closing ranks as per different categories and participating institutes. Candidates can check UCEED 2021 Cut off for the three rounds of counseling to get an idea about the expected cut off for UCEED 2022:

UCEED Cutoff Round 1

UCEED Participating Institutes Opening Rank (General Category Closing Rank (General Category)
IIT Bombay 1 15
IIT Guwahati 17 60
IIT Hyderabad 21 53
IITDM Jabalpur 55 92

UCEED Cutoff Round 2

UCEED Participating Institutes Opening Rank (General Category) Closing Rank (General Category)
IIT Bombay 1 15
IIT Guwahati 17 61
IIT Hyderabad 21 53
IITDM Jabalpur 55

93

UCEED Cutoff Round 3

UCEED Participating Institutes  Opening Rank (General Category) Closing Rank (General Category)
IIT Bombay 1 15
IIT Guwahati 17 61
IIT Hyderabad 21 53
IITDM Jabalpur 55 93

# OR: Opening Ranks; CR: Closing Ranks

UCEED Eligibility Criteria

UCEED 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The students need to check if they are eligible for UCEED 2023, before registering for the same.

Events Date
Age Limit
  • General/Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category: born on or after October 1, 1998
  • SC/ST/PwD category: Born on or after October 1, 1993
Attempt Limit 2 times in consecutive years.
Qualifying exam Class 12th or equivalent cleared in 2022 or appearing in 2023
Eligible Stream Any Stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities)

UCEED 2023 Application Form

Given below are the detailed steps that the candidates need to follow to register for UCEED 2023. 

  • Visit the official website at uceed.iitb.ac.in/2023.
  • Click on the registration link for UCEED 2023.
  • Enter your personal details.
  • Get your mobile number and email ID verified.
  • Login to the portal with the credentials.
  • Fill the required details along with the preference for exam cities.
  • Upload the mandatory documents.
  • Pay UCEED 2023 Application Fee

UCEED 2023 Application Fee

UCEED 2023 Application Fee is neither transferable nor refundable. The payment of the application fee can only be done online ONLY. Given below is the table for category-wise UCEED 2023 Application Fee. 

Category Application Fee
Indian Nationals Female Candidates (all categories)-  Rs 1,750
SC, ST, PwD Candidates Rs 1,750
All Other Candidates Rs 3,500
Foreign Nationals (including PIO/OCI) Candidates from SAARC countries USD 350
Candidates from Non-SAARC countries USD 450

UCEED 2023 Exam Pattern

Given below is UCEED 2023 Exam Pattern covering details on Part-A and Part- B along with its marking scheme. The students are advised to go through the following before preparing for UCEED 2023.

  • Exam Division: Two parts- Part A and Part B
  • Mode to Exam: Part A as a computer-based test while Part B as a drawing test
  • Total Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Number of Questions: 69 questions
  • Types of Questions: MCQs, MSQs, NATs and Drawing Test

UCEED 2023 Exam Pattern: Part A

Part- A (2 hours 30 minutes)
Section Type of Questions Number of Questions Marks for correct answer Marks for wrong answer Total Marks
1 NAT 18 4 0 72
2 MSQ 18 Partial Marking -1 72
3 MCQ 32 3 -0.71 96
Total 68 -- -- 240

UCEED 2023 Exam Pattern: Part B

Part- B (30 Minutes)
Type of Question Number of Question Total Marks
Sketching 1 60

Check UCEED 2023 Exam Pattern

UCEED Syllabus

UCEED 2023 Syllabus

The students are advised to go thoroughly about every topic mentioned in UCEED 2023 Syllabus. However, the authorities have stated that “ The topics given are exhaustive and indicative of the nature of questions. The UCEED 2023 may not cover all the topics.” 

UCEED 2023 Syllabus: Part A

Topic Sub-Topics
Visualization and Spatial Ability Pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test the understanding of transformation and/or manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships, knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts. 
Observation and Design Sensitivity Ability to detect concealed properties in a day to day life and think critically about them. Ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes. 
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. Awareness of design terminologies, social and cultural connection with the design, history of the designed artifact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. History of art, sculpture, and literature. 
Analytical and Logical Reasoning Ability to analyze given information logically and select the most appropriate solutions. Ability to weigh opinions, arguments, or solutions against appropriate criteria. Ability to use logical and structured thinking to deduce from a short passage, which of a number of statements is the most accurate response to a posed question. 
Language and Creativity Ability to understand passages in commonly used English language. Ability to think creatively in terms of alternatives, ability to distinguish innovative options and think out of the box. 
Design Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to understand the context, the users and the constraints and select the most appropriate solution for a given design problem. 

UCEED 2023 Syllabus: Part B

Topic Sub-Topics
Drawing Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.

UCEED 2023 Answer Key 

The authorities released UCEED Final Answer Key on January 30, 2023 First, the authorities will release a draft of the answer key. This answer key was open to objections if any. Given below is the detailed procedure that the students need to adopt to check UCEED 2023 Answer Key.

  • Visit the official website.
  • Locate and click on the link for UCEED 2023 Answer Key.
  • The answer key will automatically appear on the screen.
  • Download the answer key for future reference. 

Guidelines for raising objections against UCEED 2023 Answer Key

  • The candidates can raise objections to the draft on the answer key.
  • The candidates need to refer to the Master Question Paper uploaded by the authorities on the official website as a reference to raise objections.
  • Objections only through the candidate’s portal will be considered.
  • The final decision regarding the answer keys will be taken by the UCI Committee after consolidating and considering all the comments from the candidates and the paper-setting team. 

UCEED Exam Centers

UCEED 2023 Exam Centers

The authorities have released UCEED 2023 Exam Centers. UCEED 2023 will be conducted at 24 cities across India only. During the registration process, candidates are required to choose any three exam centers of their choice. It must be noted that no change in UCEED 2023 Exam Center will be entertained after the conclusion of the registration process. 

UCEED 2023 Exam Cities
Ahmedabad Bengaluru Bhopal
Bhubaneswar Chandigarh Chennai
Dehradun Delhi Ernakulam
Panaji Guwahati Hyderabad
Jaipur Lucknow Kolkata
Kozhikode Mumbai Nagpur
Patna Pune Raipur
Thiruvananthapuram Thrissur Visakhapatnam
UCEED Admit Card

UCEED 2023 Admit Card

UCEED 2023 Admit Card will contain details like candidate’s name, application ID, roll number, photograph, signature, examination schedule, examination venue details and instruction to the candidates. The candidates need to download and carry the admit card on the day of the exam to their respective UCEED 2023 Exam Center. Given below are the steps that the students need to follow to download UCEED 2023 Admit Card as soon as it is released. 

  • Login to the UCEED portal.
  • Locate and click on UCEED 2023 Admit Card link.
  • Hit the download button. 
  • The admit card will automatically be downloaded to your system. 
UCEED Exam Pattern
UCEED Question Papers

Previous Year UCEED Question Paper

Previous Year UCEED Question Paper will be of great help to candidates preparing for UCEED 2023. Apart from taking regular UCEED Mock Test and solving Sample Papers, candidates can refer to the previous year question paper pdfs to check their preparation for the exam:

Frequently Asked Questions

UCEED 2023 FAQs

Ques. What will UCEED 2023 Registration start?

Ans. UCEED 2023 Registration have started on September 30, 2022. IIT Bombay has now started UCEED 2023 registration with a late fee of INR 500. The application form is available till November 16, 2022. 

Ques. When will UCEED 2023 be conducted?

Ans. UCEED 2023 will be conducted on January 22, 2023 The candidates need to study every topic mentioned in the syllabus to ace the exam. Practice and rigorous study is the key to ace UCEED 2023.

Ques. Who conducts UCEED?

Ans. IIT Bombay conducts UCEED every year for admissions to undergraduate design courses. The candidates need to go through the eligibility criteria of the exam before appearing for UCEED 2023.

Ques. How many sections will UCEED 2023 question paper contain?

Ans. UCEED 2023 will be conducted in two parts. Part A contains 3 sections. However, for part B, only one question is asked. The candidates are supposed to complete every question within time.

Ques. What to bring along to appear for UCEED 2023?

Ans. The candidates just need to bring identity proof and admit cards for appearing in UCEED 2023. In case, the candidates fail to produce the two documents, they wont be allowed to appear for the exam.

Ques. How to prepare for UCEED 2022?

Ans. The candidates are first advised to give a diagnostic test for UCEED 2023. After evaluating mistakes in the test, the candidates will know which areas to focus on. A rigorous study of 6 months can land the students in the top institutes.

Ques. How much time will be needed to prepare for UCEED 2023?

Ans. UCEED 2023 can be cracked by preparing thoroughly for 6 months. In this time, the candidates need to refer to the recommended books and put every effort possible in understanding the concepts.

Ques. When will the authorities release UCEED 2023 Cutoff?

Ans. The authorities will release UCEED 2023 Cutoff for Part-A on February 9, 2023. Till then, the candidates need to check the previous year’s cutoff to get a better understanding of the requirements of the exam.

Ques. When will UCEED 2023 Results be declared?

Ans. UCEED 2023 Results will be declared on the official website on March 9, 2023. The candidates need to download it as soon as the authorities release it.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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