UCEED 2024: Unlock Your Dream Design Career with IIT Bombay!

IIT Bombay has officially initiated the application process for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2024. Aspiring candidates can now register for undergraduate design programs through the official website.

Important Dates and Deadlines

The last date for regular applications is October 31, 2023, until 11:55 PM. However, late registrations will be accepted until November 8, 2023, 11:55 PM, with an additional fee. The examination is slated for January 21, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 Noon.

Who Can Apply?

Both Indian and foreign nationals are eligible to apply. The age limit for OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates is set at those born on or after October 1, 1999. For SC, ST, or PwD candidates, the age limit is extended to those born on or after October 1, 1994. Candidates can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times consecutively. The UCEED score remains valid for one academic year.

Educational Requirements

Candidates must have either passed or be appearing for their Class XII or equivalent examination in 2023 or 2024. Students from all streams, including Science, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities, are eligible. Those who completed their Class XII examination in 2022 or earlier are not eligible.

Registration Fees

• Indian Nationals - Female Candidates: Rs. 1900
• Indian Nationals - SC, ST, PwD Candidates: Rs. 1900
• Indian Nationals - All Other Candidates: Rs. 3800
• Foreign Nationals: USD 400 (SAARC countries), USD 500 (Non-SAARC countries)

Late registrations will incur an additional fee of Rs. 500 for Indian Nationals and USD 50 for Foreign Nationals.

Exam Pattern

The UCEED 2024 exam consists of a single paper with a total duration of three hours. The paper is divided into two parts: Part-A and Part-B. Both sections are mandatory.

• Part-A: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Question (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
• Part-B: Sketching and Design Aptitude

How to Register?

1. Visit the Official UCEED Website
2. Click on "Registration" Link
3. Enter Email and Create Password
4. Verify Email via Activation Link
5. Complete Registration Process
6. Log in to Access Application Form
7. Provide Personal and Contact Details
8. Review and Submit Application