The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2027 is an important entrance examination in India. If you manage to pass it successfully, you can get admission to B.Des. programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur. Registration for the examination has begun officially. It is the first important step for aspirants who want to pursue undergraduate design courses at any of the leading institutes in India. The examination is conducted by IIT Bombay.
UCEED 2027: Application Form
You can get the application form for the UCEED 2027 examination at the official website. There is a clear statement from IIT Bombay that online registration for the examination is mandatory for anyone who wants to appear for it. Application is only in online mode; no unofficial or offline mode of application will be accepted.
At the time of filling out the exam application form, you have to enter:
Personal details,
Academic information,
Communication details, and
Category-related information (wherever applicable)
You also need to upload all the necessary documents, choose the examination city of your preference, pay the registration fee and submit the completed application form before the deadline.
Throughout the admission process, you have to use a valid mobile number and email address. Important updates about registration, counselling, results and admit card are likely to be conveyed to you through all these channels. Before final submission of the form, you have to carefully verify:
Your name,
Category,
Date of birth,
Uploaded documents, and
PwD status
If you enter any incorrect information, you may have to encounter difficulties during the later stages of admission.
UCEED 2027: Important Dates
The registration process for the UCEED 2027 examination started on October 1, 2026, at 1:00 pm. You can complete your registration until October 31, 2026 and pay the regular application fee. Even if you miss that deadline, you can benefit from the late-registration facility offered by IIT Bombay, which is available from November 1 to 6, 2026. The late-registration portal closes at 5:00 p.m. on the final day - November 6, 2026.
On January 17, 2027, the UCEED 2027 exam will be held across various examination cities from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Qualifying the exam is only one part of the overall admission process. When the participating institutes open their admission portal on March 15, 2027, you also need to submit a separate B.Des. application to apply separately for B.Des. programmes. It is crucial to do so if you want to seek admission to such programmes at the participating institutes after the results are declared. From March 15, 2027, the application portal for these programmes will become active.
To complete your registration, you should not wait until the last date. Try to apply early. This will help you to avoid payment failures, technical issues or problems with uploading documents that often occur when many students try to access the official registration portal at the same time.
UCEED 2027: Fees
The registration fee for the UCEED 2027 examination depends on the nationality, category and gender of candidates. When it comes to Indian aspirants, female candidates and candidates belonging to the SC, ST and PwD categories are supposed to pay a registration fee of ₹2,000. All other Indian aspirants must pay ₹4,000.
You have to pay an extra late fee of ₹500 if you apply during the late-registration period. It means that Indian aspirants in the eligible concession categories have to pay ₹2,500 during the late window. Other Indian candidates have to pay ₹4,500.
For certain OCI/PIO cardholders and foreign nationals, the fee structure is different. There are separate fee slabs for aspirants who have valid OCI/PIO cards issued before March 4, 2021. Other foreign nationals have to pay US$200 or its equivalent in Indian rupees, including those who have OCI/PIO cards issued on or after March 4, 2021. For foreign nationals, the currency conversion will be based on the applicable exchange rate on October 1, 2026. Such late-registering candidates have to pay an extra fee of US$50, converted at the applicable exchange rate into Indian rupees.
UCEED 2027: How to Apply?
If you want to apply for the UCEED 2027 examination, you have to visit the official website. You have to click on the registration link on the homepage. Then, you have to create your login credentials by entering basic details such as your name, mobile number and email ID.
Following registration, you can log in to the application portal. Then, you have to fill in all your necessary details - personal information, communication details and academic information. After this, you have to upload the required documents in the prescribed size and format. Then, you have to choose your preferred examination city. You need to use the available online payment options to pay your application fee for registration.
After making your payment, you have to carefully review each and every section of the application form before you submit it finally. Following form submission, you have to download and save the confirmation page or payment receipt, so as to use it for future reference. Store a copy of the application form that you have submitted. It will help you to resolve any query about registration, document verification or fee payment at a later stage.
Conclusion
Registration for the UCEED 2027 examination is now open. You have time to apply until October 31, 2026, with regular fee payment, and November 6, 2026 (5:00 pm), with late fee payment. But it is recommended that you complete your registration early rather than waiting until the final deadline when you can apply only with late fee payment.
The exam is scheduled for January 17, 2027. You have to balance the registration process with focused preparation for the design aptitude test. Following the exam, if you are deemed to be eligible, you have to separately apply for B.Des. admission when the participating institutes open their application portal on March 15, 2027.
FAQ
Q 1. When did UCEED 2027 registration begin?
It started on October 1, 2026, at 1:00 pm, at the official IIT Bombay website.
Q 2. What is the last date to apply for UCEED 2027?
You have time only until October 31, 2026, to apply for the exam with the regular fee. If you miss that deadline, you can apply until November 6, 2026 (5:00 p.m.), with a late fee.
Q 3. What is the UCEED 2027 application fee?
You have to pay ₹2,000 if you are an Indian female or SC, ST or PwD candidate. All other candidates are supposed to pay ₹4,000. During the late-registration period, a late fee of ₹500 will be applicable.
Q 4. When will UCEED 2027 be conducted?
The examination will be conducted on January 17, 2027, in various exam cities, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Q 5. Which institutes accept UCEED 2027 scores for B.Des. admission?
The scores for the UCEED 2027 examination will be accepted for B.Des. admissions at IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, IIT Indore and IIITDM Jabalpur.
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