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UCEED Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) (2015–2026) with Answer Keys PDF and Solutions
Download official UCEED Previous Year Question papers from 2015 to 2026 with answer keys PDF (UCEED PYQ) and expert-solved solutions — free. Compiled by SILICA Institute coaches with 15+ years of UCEED preparation experience.
UCEED entrance exam 2027, one of the smartest ways to prepare is by practicing UCEED exam previous year papers. These papers give you a clear idea of the actual exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level set by IIT Bombay.
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Why Solve UCEED Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) ?
UCEED is a concept-based Design Aptitude exam, not a theory-based test. Questions are designed to test a student’s creativity, observation skills, logical thinking, and design sensitivity.
This page provides the last 10 years of UCEED Previous year question papers with solutions in PDF (UCEED PYQ) format, helping you understand how questions are asked in both Part A (objective) and Part B (drawing) sections. Regular practice with UCEED previous year question papers improves speed, accuracy, confidence, and drawing approach. Whether you are preparing for UCEED 2027 or starting your preparation early, solving UCEED Exam past year papers is a proven and effective strategy followed by UCEED toppers.
-Solving UCEED previous year question papers (PYQ) helps you:
-Understand real exam-level questions
-Identify important and repeated topics
-Improve speed and accuracy in Part A
-Prepare confidently for Part B drawing questions
-Reduce exam fear and surprises
Most UCEED toppers and high-rank scorers strongly recommend practicing previous year papers under timed UCEED exam 2027 conditions.
About the UCEED Exam
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to B.Des programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIITDM Jabalpur, and other participating institutes.
Exam Structure:
| Section | Mode | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Computer-based (MCQ, MSQ, NAT) | 2 hours | 200 |
| Part B | Pen & paper (Drawing/Sketching) | 1 hours | 100 |
Note: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question): 28 questions (3 marks each for the correct answer; 0.71 negative marks for incorrect answers). Each MCQ will have four choices, out of which only one is the correct answer..
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UCEED Exam Pattern Based on Previous Year Papers
The UCEED exam consists of two parts, both of which are compulsory.
Part A – Computer-Based Test (Objective Type)
Part A includes:
-MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
-MSQ (Multiple Select Questions)
-NAT (Numerical Answer Type)
Topics tested in UCEED 2027 Part A:
– Visualization and spatial reasoning
-Practical and scientific knowledge
-Observation and design sensitivity
-Environment and society
-Analytical and logical reasoning:
-Language
-Creativity
Practicing UCEED past year question papers with solutions helps students understand the logic behind questions and improve accuracy.
Part B – Drawing / Sketching Section
UCEED 2027 Part B evaluates:
-Visual communication skills
-Perspective and proportion
-Composition and storytelling
-Observation and imagination
-Common themes seen in previous year papers:
-Human figures and interactions
-Product usage and redesign
-Real-life and user-centric scenarios
-Interior and spatial composition
Practicing past Part B questions improves drawing confidence and presentation quality.
Sample UCEED Questions (Part B – Drawing)
Scene 1: A family dining at a restaurant. A girl finds a cockroach in her plate. A plate and glass fall. Sketch from the waiter’s point of view.
Scene 2: You are a rat near a school gate, next to a burst pipe. Students are arriving. An ice cream cart is nearby. Sketch from your point of view.
Scene 3: Your younger brother spills watercolor on your geometry homework. He looks scared. You’re looking at him with angry eyes. Sketch from your point of view.
Common Mistakes Students Make While Solving UCEED Papers
Many students practice past year papers but still fall short because they:
-Attempt Part A without timing themselves.
-Focus only on theory and ignore patterns in past papers.
-Don’t analyze mistakes after solving a paper.
-Treat Part B as optional instead of a major score contributor.
Avoiding these mistakes can significantly improve your UCEED score.
Last-Minute Preparation Tip:
Most UCEED questions are not repeated exactly, but their logic, format, and themes
are repeated every year. Solving these expected questions using UCEED previous year papers is one of the most effective ways to boost your final score.
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6. Sample Questions for UCEED Exam
- Here are a few sample questions from the Part A (Objective Type Questions):
| Q.1. A diagram of three blocks A, B and C, and their direction of movement is shown below. The blocks move continuously in given units and change direction after hitting the floor or ceiling. Block A moves 3 units/second, Block B moves 2 units / second, and Block C moves 1 unit/second. What is the least time (in seconds) required for the bottom (shaded portion) of at least 2 blocks to align at the same level? (NAT Type, 4.0 marks)
Answer: 4 |
| Q.2. Given below are top and bottom views of the same solid, if the solid is rotated in the same axis, which of the following option/s are correct?? (MSQ Type, 4.0 marks)
Answer: C and D |
| Q.3. You are given small LED panels of the following shape, with each square depicting 1 pixel of screen. You have to create LED screens using the above panels while following certain rules:
With the above rules, which of the following sized screens will you be able to make?
(MSQ Type, 4.0 marks) Answer: A and C |
| Q.4. A father is trying to figure out the password to his son’s mobile phone. To prevent his father from opening his phone and keeping it safe, the son has now kept a dual level of security. The first encryption is based on the pigpen cipher (Example as shown below).
The son has a habit of opening his phone every hour using a similar grid, but with numbers. To make the task even more difficult for the father, he updates the grid every hour using a mathematical algorithm. The grid at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm are as follows.
The father sneakily saw the password at 4:00 pm as follows.
What will be the code at 7:00 pm in the night?
(MCQ Type, 3.0 marks) Answer: C
|
| Q.5. Given below are the steps to fold a square piece of paper into a paper boat. Considering the height of the boat to be 6 cm. Find the edge length of the paper.
(MCQ Type, 3.0 marks) Answer: B = 24 |
- Here are sample questions from Part B (Drawing / Sketching Questions):
| Q.1. Sketching Question (30 minutes) (60 marks) Read and visualise the following: – A family is having meal at a table in a restaurant – The table is situated close to the payment counter – The table has plates, cutlery, glasses and food. – A small girl spots a cockroach in her plate and screams in fear – The family gets startled. And 1 plate and 1 glass falls down and breaks. – A waiter runs towards the table to see what happened. Sketch the scene from the waiter’s point of view. Sketch with regular pencils. Do not color. Evaluation Criteria: Perspective, Proportion, Composition, Observation, Imagination, Quality of Sketch, Attention to detail. |
| Q.2. Sketching Question (30 minutes) (60 marks) You are a rat. You are situated close to the gate of a school. You are next to a pipe, which has burst. The water is spraying on you. It is time for school to start, so students are walking toward the gate in their school uniforms. Some younger students are accompanied by their parents. You can see an ice cream cart near you. From the above description, sketch the scene from your point of view. Make pencil sketches only. Do not use colors. Evaluation Criteria: Observation, Imagination, Proportion between objects and humans, Quality of lines, Composition, Attention to detail, Perspective drawing. |
| Q.3. Sketching Question (30 minutes) (60 marks) Your brother is completing his Geometry homework in school on the study desk at home. All his stationery and Geometry tools are spread out on the desk. Next to him, on the same desk, you (his younger brother) are completing a watercolor painting assignment from school. While coloring, you accidentally spill the color water on his books and stationery. He gets really upset. He can see you getting really scared. He is looking at the desk and you with angry eyes. From the above description, sketch the scene from your brother’s point of view. Make pencil sketches only. Do not use colors. Evaluation Criteria: Observation, Imagination, Proportion between objects and humans, Quality of lines, Composition, Attention to detail, Perspective drawing. |
9. FAQs about UCEED Exam
1. Where can I download UCEED previous year question papers online?
You can download UCEED previous year question papers online directly from the official UCEED website by IIT Bombay (the exam authority). Additionally, SILICA Institute provides free year-wise links to official UCEED papers from 2015 to 2026, along with answer keys and expert-solved solutions to help you prepare effectively for the UCEED exam.
2. Where can I get the last 10 years of UCEED Question Papers?
3. Are UCEED previous year question papers available in PDF format?
4. Is there a free UCEED mock test online?
Yes! SILICA institutes offer free UCEED mock tests to help students practice under exam conditions.
5. Are UCEED previous year question papers available for free?
6. Which resources can I use to practise UCEED previous-year questions with solutions?
7. Does UCEED have negative marking?
Yes, negative marking applies to certain Part A question types under the UCEED 2027 marking scheme. NAT questions have no negative marking, MSQ questions have partial marking with penalties for incorrect combinations, and MCQs carry a penalty for incorrect answers. Check the UCEED official brochure for the complete rules.
8. Which topics are most important in Part A?
Visualization, logical reasoning, and design sensitivity are highly weighted. Practice MCQs and puzzles regularly.
9. What should I do after solving a UCEED question paper?
Check your answers, calculate your score according to the applicable marking scheme, and identify your weakest topics. Practise similar questions, review mistakes, and work on drawing or design aptitude where necessary before attempting another paper.
10. What is UCEED Exam?
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IIT Bombay for admission into B.Des (Bachelor of Design) programs at IITs and other participating institutes.
11. How should I use these papers to improve my score?
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