No JEE Required UCEED opens the gateway to 4-year B.Des degrees at 6 premier IITs for Science, Commerce & Arts students!
All India Centralized Entrance: UCEED | No JEE Score Needed

Study Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at India's Top 6 Premier IITs

You do not need to study for JEE Advanced or belong only to the Science stream to earn an official IIT degree. Whether you are in Arts, Humanities, Commerce, or Science, the UCEED entrance examination assesses your human-centered problem solving, spatial visualization, and creative aptitude.

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6 IITs
Participating Design Schools
Any Stream
Arts, Commerce & Science
4 Years
Full-Time On-Campus B.Des
100% AIR
Merit via UCEED Rank Only
Elite Creative Centers

The 6 Participating IIT Design Institutes

Each participating Indian Institute of Technology hosts specialized design schools equipped with world-class prototyping studios, ergonomic labs, VR/AR setups, and industry mentorship.

Established 1969 Powai, Mumbai

IIT Bombay

IDC School of Design

India’s premier design institution. IDC is legendary for pioneering industrial design, visual communication, animation, and human-computer interaction (HCI).

Eligible Streams: Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities
Flagship Domains: Product Semantics, UX/UI, Mobility
B.Des Intake: ~37 Seats
Hauz Khas Campus New Delhi

IIT Delhi

Department of Design (DoD)

Blends engineering excellence with design sensibility. Strong focus on smart healthcare devices, wearable tech, ergonomics, and sustainable industrial products.

Eligible Streams: Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities
Flagship Domains: Smart Connected Products, Assistive Tech
B.Des Intake: ~20 Seats
First IIT B.Des Guwahati, Assam

IIT Guwahati

Department of Design (DoD)

Founded in 1998, IITG initiated the first undergraduate B.Des degree across all IITs. Famous for ergonomic human factors, craft innovation, and immersive media.

Eligible Streams: Science with Physics, Chem & Math
Flagship Domains: Usability Engineering, Game Design
B.Des Intake: ~56 Seats
Architectural Vanguard Kandi, Telangana

IIT Hyderabad

Department of Design

Operating in an internationally celebrated, award-winning architectural building. Emphasizes visual storytelling, VR/AR virtual environments, and futuristic mobility.

Eligible Streams: Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities
Flagship Domains: XR/Spatial Design, Animation, Typography
B.Des Intake: ~26 Seats
Heritage Excellence Roorkee, Uttarakhand

IIT Roorkee

Department of Design

Unites India’s oldest technical institution with contemporary design methodologies. Specializations span communication design, industrial product innovation, and systems thinking.

Eligible Streams: Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities
Flagship Domains: Systemic Design, Industrial Aesthetics
B.Des Intake: ~23 Seats
Smart Computing Simrol, Indore

IIT Indore

Department of Design

Focuses on the bleeding edge of design computing, additive manufacturing, intelligent digital artifacts, and human-machine interaction for modern manufacturing.

Eligible Streams: Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities
Flagship Domains: Generative Design, AI-UX, IoT Products
B.Des Intake: ~20 Seats
Real-Time Eligibility Diagnostic

Check Your IIT B.Des Admission Eligibility

Select your academic stream and Class 12 status to instantly verify which of the 6 IITs you are eligible to enter through UCEED.

Eligible For 6 of 6 IITs

Full Eligibility Unlocked

Total B.Des IIT Seats ~180+ Seats

With Science (PCM), you hold unlimited eligibility for all 6 participating IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Indore).

Test Blueprint

UCEED Examination Structure & Marking Scheme

The exam is 3 hours long, split into a 2-hour Computer-Based screening test (Part-A) and a 1-hour offline creative sketching & design aptitude section (Part-B).

2 Hours Duration Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Part A: Objective & Visualization Test

200 Marks (Shortlisting Gatekeeper)

Evaluates your perceptual speed, spatial manipulation, environmental sensitivity, analytical reasoning, and geometric observation. You must clear the Part-A category cutoff for Part-B to even be evaluated!

Section 1: NAT (Numerical Answer Type) 14 Questions • Numeric keypad input • No negative marking
56 Marks
Section 2: MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) 15 Questions • Partial marking awarded • -0.5 negative for incorrect
60 Marks
Section 3: MCQ (Single Choice Questions) 28 Questions • Traditional 4-choice • -0.71 negative marking
84 Marks
Crucial Rule: Only shortlisted candidates from Part-A will have their Part-B answer booklet checked!
1 Hour Duration Physical Paper Sheet

Part B: Drawing & Design Aptitude

100 Marks (Manual Drawing)

Tests real-world sketching dexterity, perspective (1-point, 2-point, 3-point, ant's eye/bird's eye), light & shade, human anatomy proportions, and creative problem-solving concepts.

Question 1: Sketching & Composition 50 Marks
Scene description with proportion, texture, lighting, perspective & human figures.
Question 2: Design Aptitude & Innovation 50 Marks
Practical problem-solving (e.g., redesign a tool for senior citizens or street vendors).
Total Exam Marks: 300 Ranks based on Part A + B
Interactive Drill Lab

UCEED Part-B Sketch Challenge Simulator

Simulate authentic IIT design questions with our randomized problem generator. Grab your pencil and start the 15-minute challenge timer!

Perspective & Human Scale

The Crowded Chai Stall on a Rainy Day

15:00
Sprint Timer
Simulation Brief:

"Imagine you are seated on a low wooden bench inside a small roadside tea stall during heavy monsoon rain. Through the open shutter, you can see people sheltering with drenched umbrellas, bicycles leaning against a wall, and steam billowing from the boiling brass kettle in front of you. Draw the scene showing accurate 2-point perspective, surface reflections of puddles, and textures of wet fabric and rust."

Perspective & Proportion Accurate horizon line and vanishing points; correct relative human scale.
Light, Texture & Details Consistent light source, cast shadows, and tactile differentiation.
Storytelling & Context Lived-in atmospheric richness reflecting authentic everyday Indian scenes.
Tip: Use a 2B/4B pencil; do not use rulers or compasses!
High-Growth Horizons

Where Does an IIT B.Des Degree Take You?

Graduates command high industry leadership across technology conglomerates, autonomous mobility, global design studios, and venture-backed startups.

UI/UX & Product Design

Craft intuitive operating systems, digital banking suites, AI copilot interfaces, and SaaS dashboards used by hundreds of millions.

Avg Package: ₹18 - 35 LPA

Mobility & Automotive

Lead exterior styling, futuristic cockpit ergonomics, autonomous infotainment, and EV micro-mobility concepts for leading automakers.

Avg Package: ₹16 - 32 LPA

XR, AR & Spatial Computing

Pioneer 3D holographic interfaces, Apple Vision Pro spatial environments, haptic game worlds, and industrial digital twins.

Avg Package: ₹20 - 42 LPA

Industrial & Hardware

Develop physical consumer electronics, medical diagnostic devices, eco-materials, and modular household innovations.

Avg Package: ₹15 - 30 LPA
Top Organizations Hiring IIT B.Des Alumni
Google UX Apple Microsoft Design Tata Motors Samsung R&D Adobe IDEO
Clear Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about UCEED eligibility, exam pattern, and IIT admission rules.

Your IIT Journey Through Design

Unlock India's Highest Creative Pedigree

Leave rote formulas behind. Master human empathy, aesthetic refinement, and technological disruption at IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Roorkee, and Indore.

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