CEED - Exam Pattern
Common Entrance Exam for Design
Form Date: 30 Sep - 09 Nov 2026 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode, Computer Based Test
Form Date: 30 Sep - 09 Nov 2026
CEED 2027 Exam Pattern: Section wise Distribution, Marks Distribution
Updated On - September 15 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
CEED 2027 Exam Pattern will consist of parts A and Part B, and questions from both parts are mandatory to attend. Common Entrance Exam for Design is a National Level exam organized to offer admission to Master of Design (M.Des) and PhD programs in Design. After qualifying for the CEED 2027 exam, candidates will get admission into prestigious institutes of Design such as IITs, IIITDM, and IISc. Candidates can read the complete article to know more about the CEED 2027 Exam Pattern.
CEED 2027 Exam Pattern
IITB has introduced a few changes in the CEED 2027 exam pattern for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates must go through the exam pattern of the Common Entrance Exam for Design to know the changes to prepare accordingly. Earlier, only one paper was conducted, but this year CEED exam will be held in two parts, Part A and Part B. The complete structure of the CEED entrance exam question paper is given below:
- Part A is a computer-based test (CBT) while Part B is a paper-based test (PBT).
- Part B will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part A.
| Section | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 100 | 60 minutes | |||
| NAT (Numerical Answer Type) | Numerical answer | 15 | 4 | 60 | |
| MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) | Multiple choice with multiple correct answers | 10 | 4 | 40 | |
| MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | Multiple choice with single correct answer | 16 | 2 | 32 | |
| Part B | Subjective | 5 | - | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Drawing | Subjective question on drawing | 2 | - | 50 | |
| Design Aptitude | Subjective questions on design aptitude | 3 | - | 50 | |
| 200 |
- Exam Mode: CEED 2027 will be conducted online as well as offline mode.
- Total Marks: The question paper will be of a total of 200 marks.
- Duration: Candidates will get 180 minutes (three hours) to complete both parts.
Entrance examination for Design, i.e., CEED, will consist of two parts - PART A and PART B. And marking scheme and distribution of questions is different for both parts. Candidates who will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in Part A will be eligible to sit for the Part B paper. Therefore, the paper pattern of CEED 2027 in detail for both the parts is given below:
CEED Exam Pattern for PART A
The CEED 2027 exam pattern for Part A is given below:
- Part A will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Objective type questions (multiple-choice questions, multiple select questions, and numerical answer questions) will be asked in the exam.
- The total time duration for Part A will be of 60 minutes (one hour).
Candidates can check the below-given data to know the number and distribution of questions. Question paper structure of CEED for Part A is given hereby:
| Section | Number of Questions | Question Number | Marks if Correct | Marks if Wrong | Marks if not Attempted | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAT (Numerical Answer Questions) | 8 | 1 - 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) | 10 | 9 - 18 | 3 | - 0.2 | 0 | 30 |
| MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 23 | 19 - 41 | 2 | - 0.5 | 0 | 46 |
| TOTAL | 41 | 1 - 41 | 100 |
NOTE: These will be design aptitude type questions that will be asked in the Part A question paper that will evaluate visual and spatial ability, environmental and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language, observation, and design sensitivity of the candidates.
CEED Exam Pattern for PART B
The CEED 2027 exam pattern for Part B is given hereby:
- Part B will be a Paper-Based Test (PBT).
- The time duration for Part B will be of 120 minutes (two hours).
- The question paper will be of total 100 marks for Part B.
Exam pattern of Part B is given below in a summarised way to have a clear picture of the CEED question paper structure:
| Section | Number of Questions | Question Number | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketching | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Creativity | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Form Sensitivity | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| Visual Sensitivity | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| Problem Identification | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 5 | 1 - 5 | 100 |
NOTE:
- Part B questions are aimed at testing the candidate's design, drawing, and writing skills.
- In Part B, no optional questions will be asked. Candidates have to attend to all the questions asked in Part B question paper.
- The questions in Part B will be displayed on the computer screen. The candidates have to write the answers in the answer book provided by the invigilator at the time of examination (NOT into the Computer).
- Therefore, Part B's answer book will be evaluated manually for the candidates who will be shortlisted from Part A.
25% weightage given to marks obtained in Part A and 75% weightage to marks obtained in Part B of Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) 2027.
To know the complete syllabus of CEED 2027, candidates can visit the official website. Click here>CEED 2027 Syllabus
Form Start Date:
30 Sep 2026
Form End Date:
09 Nov 2026
The forms will open on 30 Sep 2026
8
DAYS
Examination Date (Online):
22 Jan 2027
Application Fees:
₹ 3,200
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