The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2027 application process is conducted online by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate design programmes must complete the registration form, upload the required documents, select their preferred examination cities and pay the prescribed application fee.

Candidates should read the official information brochure before starting the application. Incorrect information, invalid certificates or an incomplete application can result in rejection of the registration.

CEED 2027 Application Dates

Candidates should complete their registration before the relevant deadline. Registrations submitted after 31 October require payment of the additional late fee.

How to Apply for CEED 2027

Step 1: Visit the Official CEED Website

Open the official CEED 2027 website at https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/ and select the registration portal.

Official registration portal: https://ceedapp.iitb.ac.in/CEED/home.jsp

Step 2: Create an Account

New users must register through the IIT Bombay external user registration system. Enter a valid email address and complete the email verification process.

Candidates who already have an account can log in directly to access the CEED registration portal.

Step 3: Read the Eligibility Requirements

Before completing the application, verify that you meet the CEED 2027 educational qualification criteria.

Eligible candidates generally must have completed a graduate degree, diploma or postgraduate degree programme of at least three years after Class 12, be appearing for the final examination of such a programme by July 2027, or have passed the five-year Government Diploma in Art (G.D. Art) after Class 10 by July 2027.

Candidates should also check the separate admission eligibility requirements of their preferred institutions.

Step 4: Fill in the Application Form

Enter the requested personal, educational and category details. Provide accurate information and ensure that the details match the supporting documents.

Candidates should be particularly careful when entering their category and qualifying examination information because the registration record is used during examination and admission verification.

Step 5: Upload the Required Documents

Upload the photograph, signature, qualifying degree or diploma documents and applicable category certificates in the prescribed formats.

Candidates applying for disability-related services must follow the relevant instructions and upload the required certificates and request forms.

A name mismatch between the candidate's identity and qualifying certificate may require supporting documentation, such as a Gazette notification, marriage certificate or relevant passport pages, as specified in the brochure.

Step 6: Select Examination Cities

Candidates must select three examination cities in order of preference from the list available in the registration form.

Once the application is submitted, requests to change the selected cities will not be entertained. The examination authority may also reassign cities according to the published rules, including where a sufficient number of candidates are unavailable in a selected city.

Candidates should therefore choose their preferences carefully.

Step 7: Pay the Registration Fee

Pay the applicable registration fee through the payment facility available on the official portal.

The available payment methods include UPI, credit card, debit card and net banking. Bank service charges or processing fees may apply in addition to the registration fee.

Candidates registering after the regular deadline must also pay the prescribed late fee.

Step 8: Review and Submit the Application

Before final submission, review the candidate information, category, examination-city preferences and uploaded documents.

Incomplete applications may be rejected. Candidates should retain their registration number, payment confirmation and application details for future reference.

Documents Required for CEED 2027 Registration

EWS and OBC-NCL certificates issued on or after 1 April 2026 are accepted under the published CEED 2027 instructions. Candidates should use the certificate formats specified in the official information brochure.

What Happens After CEED Registration?

After completing registration and payment, candidates should monitor the official CEED website for updates.

The admit card is scheduled to become available on 1 January 2027. Candidates must appear for the examination on 17 January 2027 and check the subsequent answer-key and result announcements.

Qualifying CEED does not automatically secure admission to an M.Des. or Ph.D. programme. Candidates must apply separately to their preferred institutions and complete any additional tests, interviews or selection requirements specified by those institutions.

CEED 2027 Application Links

• Official CEED website: https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/

• Online registration portal: https://ceedapp.iitb.ac.in/CEED/home.jsp

• Important dates: https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/

• Information brochure and documents: https://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2027/downloads/

Design Admission Guidance from Eduspray India

Completing the CEED application is the first step towards postgraduate design admission. Candidates should also understand the eligibility criteria, programme options and separate admission processes of their preferred institutions.

Eduspray India provides education counselling and admission guidance to help students explore M.Des. programmes, compare institutes and organise their applications.

Our guidance can help candidates review programme-specific eligibility, understand the admission process and plan their application timelines.

Eduspray provides counselling and guidance; final eligibility and admission decisions rest with IIT Bombay and the respective institutions.

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