(FAQs) Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED)
1. Which academic stream in my XII standard (or equivalent) should I have
studied in to be eligible for the UCEED examination?
Students from any academic stream (e.g. science, arts & humanities, commerce
etc.) in their XII standard (or equivalent), are eligible to apply for UCEED.
2. Are there any books that I can study to prepare for UCEED?
UCEED is a design aptitude test. Aptitude tests assume that
individuals have inherent strengths and weaknesses, and are naturally inclined
toward success or failure in certain areas based on their inherent
characteristics. Except for the syllabi section 'Environmental and social
awareness' which will test your general awareness in the topics outlined under
it, the remaining five sections will test your aptitude. Consequently there are
no text or reference books that we can recommend.
3. My birth date is only a few days/weeks/months/years short of the age
eligibility criteria. Can you make an exemption for me?
No.
4. I passed my XII standard in 2014 (or earlier). Can you make an
exemption for me?
No.
5. How is that students from all academic streams are eligible to apply
for UCEED?
Design is an interdisciplinary activity. Holistic design
considers the sciences, arts, technology, economics, media, policy, society and
culture. Successful designers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences and the
humanities. We believe the B. Des. aspirants at IDC, IIT Bombay can come from
any background and learn to become good designers through our well-rounded
curriculum.
