CEED
Common Entrance Examination for Design.

Candidates must have a diploma/degree/post-graduate degree programme of 4 years or 5 years(3+2) after 12th / appearing for the final examination or must have passed the GD Arts diploma programme (10+5 level). Candidates are advised to check whether they meet the required criteria or not, before applying to the CEED exam.

NOTE: Candidates can apply for any number of times as there is no age bar restriction.

CEED exam consists of two parts: Part A and Part B.

1. Part 1: It contains objective type questions (multiple select questions, multiple choice questions, and numerical answer question). Answers will be given through a computer-based exam. The questions will be based on design aptitude which evaluates visual and spatial ability, environmental and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language, observation and design sensitivity of the candidates.
2. Part 2: It includes questions which evaluate design, drawing and writing skills.In part B, questions will be displayed on the computer screen and answer will be written down in the answer book provided by the invigilator and will be collected by the investigator at the end of the exam.

CEED syllabus consist of questions from the following listed topics:

Part A:

1. Visualization and Spatial Ability
2. Environmental and Social Awareness
3. Analytical and Logical Reasoning
4. Language and Creativity
5. Design thinking and problem solving
6. Observation and Design Sensitivity

Part B:

1. Drawing
2. Creativity
3. Communication Skills
4. Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

1. Centre For Product Design and Manufacturing, IISc Bangalore:
   • M.Des: Product Design and Manufacturing
   • Ph.D.: Design
2. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay:
   • M.Des:: Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility and Vehicle Design.
   • Ph.D.: Design
3. Instrument Design and Development Centre, IIT Delhi:
   • M.Des: Design
4. Department of Design, IIT Guwahati:
   • M.Des: Design
   • Ph.D.: Design
5. Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad:
   • M.Des: Visual Design
   • Ph.D.: Design
6. Design Discipline, IIITDM Jabalpur:
   • M.Des: Product Design, Visual Design
7. Design Programme, IIT Kanpur:
   • M.Des: Visual Design
   • Ph.D.: Design