UCEED 2025 exam on January 19:Check Eligibility criteria, Application fee, Steps to register

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has begun accepting applications for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2025. The application process started on October 1, 2024 and candidates can register without incurring a late fee until October 31, 2024. For those who miss this deadline, applications will still be accepted with a late fee until November 8, 2024.

The UCEED exam itself is scheduled for January 19, 2025.providing candidates with ample time to prepare. Following the examination, results will be released on March 7, 2025. This exam assesses a candidate’s creative and analytical abilities, making it essential for aspiring design students.

Eligibility criteria:

For UCEED 2025, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) in 2024 or 2025. Candidates appearing for their Class 12 exams in 2025 are also eligible to apply.

2. Age Limit: General Category: Candidates must be born on or after October 1, 2000, allowing those up to 24 years old to apply. SC, ST, and PwD Categories; Candidates in these categories should be born on or after October 1, 1995,enabling applicants to be up to 29 years old.

3. Number of Attempts: Candidates can appear for the UCEED exam a maximum of two times in consecutive years.

4. Score validity: For UCEED 2025, the validity of the score is typically one year.

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Application fees:

Candidate type	fees
General Candidates	INR 4,000
Reserved Category Candidates (SC, ST, PwD)	INR 2,000
Female Candidates (All Categories)	INR 2,000
Foreign Nationals (SAARC Countries)	USD 420
Foreign Nationals (Non-SAARC Countries)	USD 525

How to apply:

To apply for UCEED 2025, follow these key points:

1. Visit the official UCEED website.

2. Register by providing your email and creating a password.

3. Log in and complete the application form with personal and educational details.

4. Upload necessary documents, including a passport-sized photo and signature.

5. Pay the application fee online according to your category.

6. Review your application for accuracy before submitting.

7. Print the confirmation page for your records.

UCEED 2025 FAQs

How is the UCEED score calculated?

The UCEED score is calculated based on the performance in both Part A (computer-based test) and Part B (drawing test). Each part contributes to the total score, with specific weightage assigned to different sections.

What is the minimum score required for selection?

While there is no fixed minimum score universally, each participating institute may set its own cut-off based on UCEED results. Candidates should check the individual requirements for the programs they are interested in.