UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a national-level exam organized by IIT Bombay. It evaluates candidates’ design aptitude, creative thinking, spatial reasoning, and drawing skill — essentially, it determines who can join the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programs in top design institutes across India.
Organising Body: IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay is responsible for conducting UCEED, curating its syllabus, holding the exam, and managing the registration and admit card process.
UCEED 2025 Exam Overview
Date of Exam: January 19, 2025
Duration: 3 hours
Structure: Part A (computer-based) + Part B (sketching)
Who Accepts the Score: Several top institutes including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIITDM Jabalpur, and more.
Key Dates & Timeline
Online Registration began on October 1, 2024
Last date for registration (with or without late fee) was in November 2024.
Admit Card download window: started January 3, 2025, 1 PM.
Discrepancy Rectification Deadline: January 9, 2025, 5 PM.
Exam Day: January 19, 2025 (9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon)
UCEED 2025 Admit Card Details
Release Date
UCEED 2025 admit cards were officially released on January 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM according to the UCEED portal.
Download Window
Candidates can download the admit card from January 3, 2025, 1:00 PM up to the day of the exam, January 19, 2025.
How to Download (Step-by-Step)
Go to the official UCEED website (uceed.iitb.ac.in).
Log in via the Candidate Portal using your registered email and password.
Navigate to the “Admit Card” section.
Enter any required details (OTP/captcha) if prompted, and submit.
Download the admit card PDF.
Print a physical copy — the printed admit card is mandatory for entry into the exam centre.
Information Printed on the Admit Card
Your UCEED 2025 admit card contains:
Name of candidate
UCEED Registration ID
Roll Number
Date of Birth
Category
Photograph & Signature
Exam schedule (date, time)
Exam centre details
Important instructions for the day of the exam
After the Admit Card: What’s Next
Exam Date Reminder
Your exam is on January 19, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Make sure to reach your centre well before 7 AM for check-in and formalities.
Answer Key & Results Timeline
Draft Answer Key for Part A: January 21, 2025
Final Answer Key: January 29, 2025
Results / Scorecard Declaration: March 7, 2025
Role in BDes Admissions
Your UCEED score (once declared) is crucial for BDes admissions across multiple institutes. Make sure to apply for counselling once results are out, and use your admit-card details for future reference.
Conclusion
The UCEED 2025 admit card isn’t just a piece of paper — it’s your golden ticket to sit for one of India’s most respected design entrance exams. Released on January 3, 2025, this document contains critical details like your exam centre, timings, and personal data. It’s essential to download it early, verify all the information, and raise corrections (if any) before the January 9 deadline. On the day of the exam, bring printed copies, a valid ID proof, and arrive early to complete biometric verification.
Staying on top of updates via the official UCEED portal, the information brochure, and news outlets ensures you don’t miss important announcements. Once the exam is done, the real journey begins — with answer keys, results, and counselling for BDes admissions.
Good luck, and may your creativity shine on exam day!
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