- Introduction:
CEED is the Common Entrance Exam for Design conducted by IIT Bombay. CEED is the entrance exam for admission to Master of Design (M.Des) programs at following IIT / IIITDM institutes:
| IISc Bangalore | IIT Guwahati | IIT Roorkee |
| IIT-IDC Bombay | IIT Hyderabad | IIT Jodhpur |
| IIT Delhi | IIT Kanpur | IIITDM Jabalpur / Kanchi |
CEED 2025 result was declared on March 05, 2025 and the score cards were made available on 10th March 2025. After qualifying, candidates must apply to the respective institutes for admission and fulfill other requirements such as tests and/or interviews of the respective institutes to become eligible for admission. The announcement for admission to the postgraduate programmes in design will be notified separately by these institutes. Candidates are advised to visit the websites of the respective institutes for information and application procedure for their programmes. Below is some standard guidance regarding the process of admission.
- Application Links to IIT / IIITDM for MDes Admission:
The following institutes accept CEED results for admission to their MDes programs.
| IITs Name | Main Website Link | Expected Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | https://shorturl.at/adkD9 | 24th March 2025 |
| IIT Delhi | https://design.iitd.ac.in/ | 8th April, 2024* |
| IIT Guwahati | https://www.iitg.ac.in/ | 24th April, 2024* |
| IISC Bangalore | https://iisc.ac.in/ | 23rd March, 2025 |
| IIT Hyderabad | https://www.iith.ac.in/ | 7th April, 2025 |
| IIT Kanpur | https://www.iitk.ac.in/ | 12th April, 2024* |
| IIT Jodhpur | https://iitj.ac.in/ | 15th May, 2024* |
| IIT Roorkee | https://www.iitr.ac.in/ | 4th April, 2025 |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | https://www.iiitdmj.ac.in/ | 30th April, 2024* |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/ | 30th April, 2024* |
*2024 year dates. 2025 Dates yet to be released.
3. Admission Process for MDes Program at IIT-IDC Bombay:
Important Dates for MDes Admission at IIT-IDC Bombay:
| # | Activity | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submission of online application with application fee http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp | Monday, March 10, 2025 to Monday, March 24, 2025 |
| 2 | ● Last date of application ● Last date of application (with late fee) | Monday, March 24, 2025 Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
| 3 | Date for declaration of result of candidates shortlisted for MDes & MDes by research evaluation on the IIT Bombay portal. http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp or http://portal.iitb.ac.in/mdesapp/ | Monday, April 21, 2025 |
| 4 | Date for MDes & MDes by Research written test at IDC School of Design | Friday, May 09, 2025 |
| 5 | Dates for MDes interviews at IDC School of Design | Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025 |
| 6 | MDes by Research interviews at IDC School of Design | Monday, May 12, 2025 |
| 7 | Declaration of results on IIT Bombay portal | Monday, June 2, 2025 |
| 8 | Payment of fees and confirmation of admission | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 |
Application process for MDes Admission at IIT-IDC Bombay:
- All candidates who have qualified CEED 2025 and meet the eligibility criteria of each stream can apply for admission to MDes for various streams (AN, CD, ID, IN, and MD) in IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay.
- Application forms have to be filled online (http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp) and the fees have to be paid online. Candidates also have to complete task/s for each stream applied for and upload these task/s along with other documents.
- Candidates who wish to apply to more than one stream, will have to fill the form for each stream separately along with the fee.
Document required for application to MDes at IIT-IDC Bombay:
- File containing your recent color photograph (jpg).
- Scanned copy of your signature (jpg).
- If the course is finished, a scanned copy of your diploma or certificate (pdf). Kindly attach a copy of your final year mark sheet or provisional certificate if you do not have the final degree certificate. A certificate from the college principal or department head, as listed in Appendix 1, should be uploaded if the course is not finished.
- Upload a scanned copy of your Higher Secondary Certificate (pdf).
- Upload a scanned copy of your Birth Certificate, or Proof of date of birth (Passport, school leaving certificate, Class 10 certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate) (pdf).
- Upload the scanned Experience Certificate if applicable (pdf).
- Applicants in the SC/ST/OBC (NC) category must upload a recent category certificate (pdf) that has been approved by the relevant authorities. The OBC (NC) certificate format is found in Appendix 2. Appendix 3 contains the format for SC/ST certificates. Only certificates issued on or after April 1, 2022, for SC, ST, or OBC (NC) categories will be accepted..
- In accordance with Appendix 4 (pdf), candidates applying under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Category must upload a valid EWS Certificate issued by the relevant government.
- Candidates who are applying in the PwD category should upload a valid medical certificate issued by the appropriate authority as per Appendix 5 (pdf).
- Candidates whose name is not the same as the name on the degree/ diploma certificate should upload a gazette notification, marriage certificate or passport page showing the change in name (pdf).
- Task/s for each MDes stream applied for / MDes by Research, in pdf format. File size for each task should not be more than 3MB, scanned documents should be 200 dpi or above.
Seat Matrix for 2025-26:
A) MDes 2025-26
| Discipline | GENERAL | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Communication Design | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Interaction Design | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Animation Design | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Mobility and Vehicle Design | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Total | 28 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 68 |
A) MDes by Research 2025-26
| Discipline | GENERAL | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDes by Research | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Questions in M.Des 2025 application form at IIT-IDC Bombay:
| Discipline | Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| 1. Communication Design | 1. What do you see yourself doing professionally after you earn a Master’s degree in Communication Design? Give as precise an answer as you can.2. Which area of the Communication Design discipline appeals to you the most? Explain the reasons for the choice of this focus; additionally, you may provide an example of communication that you designed with this focus. 3. What are your research interests? |
| 2. Animation Design | 1. Why would you like to become an Animator?2. What are your professional and research interests? 3. Briefly mention your extra-curricular activities and spare time interests. |
| 3. Industrial Design | 1. Why would you like to become an Industrial Designer?2. What are your professional and research interests? 3. Briefly mention your extra-curricular activities & spare time interests. |
| 4. Interaction Design | 1. Suggest how you plan to make the most out of the Interaction Design Program at IDC?2. What would you like to do after completing an M.Des in Interaction Design from IDC? 3. What, in your opinion, are the essential qualities for an Interaction Designer in India, and how do you negotiate/align with them? |
| 5. Mobility & Vehicle Design | 1. What are your professional and research interests?2. Briefly mention your extra-curricular activities and spare time interests. |
Discipline Wise Tasks during MDes application at IIT-IDC Bombay:
For specific disciplines, candidates have to complete a task as part of completing the application for MDes program
| 1 | Industrial Design, Animation Design, Communication Design |
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| No Tasks |
| 2 | Interaction Design |
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| Task 1: Design an Interactive product without screens, speakers or microphones, for any of your family members. Clearly mention the objective(s) of the design. Sketch out three ideas and detail out your best idea among them. (Max 2 pages – A4) File format: PDF Task 2: Reflect upon and engage with the image given below. Write an essay based on your reflections, your essay can include sketches/images as well. https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UmxofeQbQ6E9WPKPEUacu1R27sf2W14/view?usp=sharing (Max 1000 words, and max 2 pages – A4) File format: PDF |
| 3 | Mobility & Vehicle Design |
|---|---|
| Task 1:Which new possibilities should India explore in public transportation in the next ten years? (Max 1000 words) File format: PDF Task 2:Pick any vehicle of your choice. Following design point of view, write briefly (point-wise) what do you like or dislike in the exterior/interior design of that vehicle. (Tip: Engine, Power, transmission, brakes, handling and efficiency are performance centric parameters) File format: PDF |
| 4 | MDes by Research |
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| Task 1: Submit a research proposal (800 words) on any ONE of the given topics. The proposal should clearly articulate the research question related to the chosen topic and describe a research method that can be used to investigate it.Word Limit: 800 words File Format: PDFResearch Topics: – Text input in Indian languages (webinar recording) – Usable security for emergent users (webinar recording) – Designing collaborative learning environments – Understanding the grammar of storytelling in virtual reality narratives – Novel interaction techniques for augmented/virtual reality – Developing Tactile and Visual CMF Strategies for Inclusive Design – Exploring applications of game and game design principles in non-game contexts – Investigating game structures, player interactions, and player experiences – Educational Board Game Design – Exploration of the language of virtual reality storytelling – Practice-based Research in Animation/Virtual Museum Design. |
- Admission Process for MDes Program at other IIT / IIITDM:
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| 1 | IIT-Delhi: Application Link: https://ecampus.iitd.ac.in/scorner/login Application Dates:
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| 2 | IIT-Guwahati: Application Link: To be Released Application Dates:
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| 3 | IISc Bangalore: Application Link: https://rb.gy/7gy3ew Application Dates:
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| 4 | IIT Hyderabad: Application Link: https://erp.iith.ac.in/Admissions/#/register Application Dates:
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| 5 | IIT Kanpur: Application Link: https://pingala.iitk.ac.in/PGADM-0/login Application Dates:
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| 6 | IIT Jodhpur: Application Link: To be Released Application Dates:
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| 7 | IIT Roorkee: Application Link: https://admission.iitr.ac.in/#/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fhome Application Dates:
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| 8 | IIITDM Jabalpur: Application Link: To be Released Application Dates:
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| 9 | IIITDM Kancheepuram: Application Link: To be Released Application Dates:
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Note:-
- Document required for application to MDes at other IITs/IIITDM are same as IIT-IDC Bombay.
- IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur offer seats through COAP portal.
- Admission to Private Colleges using CEED Results:
The following colleges accept CEED results for admission to their MDes programs
| # | College Name | Application Short Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIT ID Indore – Avantika University | Apply Here |
| 2 | Jain (Deemed to be University) Bangalore | Apply Here |
| 3 | JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur | Apply Here |
| 4 | RV University, Bengaluru | Apply Here |
| 5 | MIT WPU University, Pune | Apply Here |
| 6 | Srishti Manipal Institute, Bangalore | Apply Here |
| 7 | VIT, Vellore | Apply Here |
| 8 | Mahindra University Hyderabad | Apply Here |
| 9 | Alliance University Bengaluru | Apply Here |
| 10 | GLS University Gujarat | Apply Here |
| 11 | Delhi Technological University Delhi | Apply Here |
| 12 | Netaji Subhas University of Tech (NSUT) Delhi | Apply Here |
| 13 | ATLAS SkillTech University Mumbai | Apply Here |
| 14 | University School of Design & Innovation, GGSIPU New Delhi | Apply Here |