CEED: Common Entrance Exam for Design
CEED, the Common Entrance Examination for Design, is conducted by IIT Bombay and opens pathways to M.Des programmes at IITs, IISc Bangalore, and other top design institutions across India. It is the benchmark exam for design graduates who want to take their career to the next level.
Unlike undergraduate design exams, CEED expects a mature understanding of design, testing sketching, visual communication, creative problem-solving, and design thinking at a much deeper level. The competition is intense, and without structured CEED entrance exam preparation in Pune, even talented designers can fall short.
My Design Academia, recognised as the best design coaching institute in Viman Nagar, brings the right direction to your preparation. Our CEED coaching in Viman Nagar Pune is built around your existing design knowledge, refining your strengths, filling gaps, and preparing you to present your best thinking under exam conditions.
At My Design Academia, our CEED coaching in Pune is structured for design graduates who already have a foundation. Our focus is on deepening it. We work on refining your design thinking, strengthening visual communication, and developing the kind of creative problem-solving that CEED examiners look for.
Sketching and portfolio-level presentation are given serious attention, as CEED Part B demands both speed and depth. We also work extensively on design history, visual aptitude, and analytical thinking to ensure Part A is equally strong.
Regular mock tests, one-on-one reviews, and honest mentoring ensure you walk into the exam with clarity, confidence, and a well-rounded preparation behind you.
At My Design Academia, our CEED coaching in Pune is structured for design graduates who already have a foundation. Our focus is on deepening it.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Completed a graduate/postgraduate degree or 3-year diploma program (minimum duration of 3 years). |
| Age Limit | No age limit to appear for CEED. |
| Number of Attempts | No restriction on number of attempts. |
CEED exam consists of two parts: Part A and Part B
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Question Types | Objective (NAT, MSQ, MCQ) |
| Mode | Written (Answer booklet provided) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 5 |
| Evaluation Areas | Design skills, sketching, problem-solving, creativity, communication |
| Section | No. of Questions | Question Numbers | Marks for Correct Answer | Negative Marking | Marks for Unattempt | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAT (Numerical Answer Type) | 8 | 1–8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) | 10 | 9–18 | Partial Marking | −1 | 0 | 40 |
| MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 26 | 19–44 | 3 | −0.5 | 0 | 78 |
| Total | 44 | 1–44 | — | — | — | 150 |
| Institute | Department / Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Industrial Design | 21 |
| Visual Communication | 15 | |
| Animation Design | 15 | |
| Interaction Design | 15 | |
| Mobility & Vehicle Design | 15 | |
| IIT Delhi | Industrial Design | 20 |
| IIT Guwahati | Communication Design | 12 |
| Industrial Design | 12 | |
| Interaction Design | 12 | |
| Medical Science & Technology | 10 | |
| IIT Hyderabad | Product Design | 10 |
| Visual Design | 10 | |
| UX Design | 10 | |
| Animation & VFX | 10 | |
| IIT Kanpur | Design | 15 |
| IISc Bangalore | Product Design & Engineering | 20 |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | Design (Mechanical/Electronics/Communication) | 30 |
CEED is a computer-based qualifying exam for postgraduate design programmes at IITs and IISc. It tests creativity, communication, and design thinking through Part A (screening) and Part B (detailed responses). Reviewing the official question paper will help you understand the format, question variety, and the depth of response expected.
Download CEED 2025 Question PaperTotal Semesters: Typically, 4 (2 Years)
| Institute | Tuition Fee (₹) | Other Charges (₹) | Hostel & Mess (₹) | Total (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹71,000 |
| IIT Delhi | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹62,000 |
| IIT Guwahati | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹68,000 |
| IIT Hyderabad | ₹25,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹67,000 |
| IIT Kanpur | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹67,000 |
| IISc Bangalore | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹46,000 |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹53,000 |