Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
CEED is conducted by IIT Bombay for admissions to Master of Design (M.Des) programs across elite institutions: IDC School of Design IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IISc Bangalore, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Roorkee. CEED score is also accepted by top private universities for post-graduate design programs.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 100 Marks (Weighted Composite Score)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: NAT, MSQ, MCQ | 41 Questions (Visual perception, spatial logic, design history) | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Part B: Creative Design & Sketching | 5 Questions (Problem identification, sketching, product idea, storyboarding) | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Part A has variable marking with negative marking on MCQs and MSQs. Part B evaluated only for candidates who clear Part A cutoff. Final score calculated using 25% Part A + 75% Part B.
Negative Marking Rule: Negative marks apply on Part A MCQs (-0.5) and MSQs (-0.2). Zero negative marking on NAT and Part B.
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Score above 60-65 in Part B generally secures shortlisting for IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore design studio tests and interviews.
Participating Institutes / Career Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weightage between Part A and Part B in CEED?
The final CEED score is computed giving 25% weightage to Part A marks and 75% weightage to Part B marks.
Can engineering graduates apply for CEED?
Yes! Graduates from engineering, architecture, design, arts, and humanities are all eligible for CEED and M.Des programs.
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