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Common Entrance Examination for Design

IIT Bombay; Entry: Eligible degree/diploma/postgraduate qualification of minimum duration specified in the CEED…; Subjects: Design aptitude; visualisation; drawing.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityIIT Bombay
FrequencyUsually annual; programme/session-specific exceptions
Reference schemeCEED 2027 official portal
Syllabus and subjectsDesign aptitude; visualisation; drawing
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Entrance examination; Result / rank declaration; Counselling / document verification; Final allotment / reporting.
Important notesEntry qualification: Eligible degree/diploma/postgraduate qualification of minimum duration specified in the CEED brochure, including eligible final-year candidates. Recorded subjects/scope: Design aptitude; visualisation; drawing. Selection sequence: Entrance examination; Result / rank declaration; Counselling / document verification; Final allotment / reporting. Admission depends on rank/shortlisting, programme eligibility, documents and available seats; a qualifying score alone is insufficient.
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Entrance and admission route

Admission levelPostgraduate
Exam familyCEED
Subjects and scopeDesign aptitude; visualisation; drawing
Route / paper typeEntrance examination
Additional details and verification notes
Eligibility conditionsReference summary; programme-specific eligibility, reservation and current-cycle amendments require the linked bulletin.
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Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationEligible degree/diploma/postgraduate qualification of minimum duration specified in the CEED brochure, including eligible final-year candidates.
Marks or subjectsProgramme, category and institution-specific minimum marks apply; do not treat exam registration as admission eligibility.
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityIndian and other eligible nationalities under the current bulletin; foreign/OCI/NRI admission routes may differ.
Age conditionsNo CEED age limit or attempt cap under reference rules; institute admission conditions remain separate.
Skills or registrationNo common professional licence specified for this route; check programme rules.
Other requirementsAdmission depends on rank/shortlisting, programme eligibility, documents and available seats; a qualifying score alone is insufficient.
Current-notice verificationReference summary; programme-specific eligibility, reservation and current-cycle amendments require the linked bulletin.

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Entrance examinationWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Content: Design aptitude; visualisation; drawing.

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02Result / rank declarationOutcome / verificationDetails
03Counselling / document verificationOutcome / verificationDetails
04Final allotment / reportingOutcome / verificationDetails

Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Entrance examinationDetails
Subjects / sectionsDesign aptitude; visualisation; drawing
Negative markingRead the current paper scheme; not assumed.
Paper formatPart A computer-based screening and Part B drawing/design questions; institute admission may add portfolio/interview.
Paper-specific notesReference summary; programme-specific eligibility, reservation and current-cycle amendments require the linked bulletin.

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Examination documents and reference resources

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Information Brochure
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CEED 2019 Question Paper
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CEED 2018 Question Paper
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CEED 2017 Question Paper
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CEED 2016 Question Paper (Rest of India)
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CEED 2016 Question Paper (Chennai Region)
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CEED 2015 Question Paper
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CEED 2014 Question Paper
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CEED 2013 Question Paper
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CEED 2012 Question Paper
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CEED 2011 Question Paper
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CEED 2010 Question Paper
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Official sources and current-notice checks

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Frequently Asked Questions about Common Entrance Examination for Design

Who conducts Common Entrance Examination for Design?

IIT Bombay. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for Common Entrance Examination for Design?

Eligible degree/diploma/postgraduate qualification of minimum duration specified in the CEED brochure, including eligible final-year candidates. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

Design aptitude; visualisation; drawing The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Entrance examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download Common Entrance Examination for Design materials?

A question bank is displayed only where an applicable configured school-standard range and local question records are available. Specialist examinations require a separate verified bank; school-class questions are not substituted. Textbook links remain separate where published.

Where are the latest Common Entrance Examination for Design dates?

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Disclaimer — Common Entrance Examination for Design

This Common Entrance Examination for Design entrance or qualifying examination overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from IIT Bombay controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

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