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UCEED Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions (2015–2025 PDF)

You can download official UCEED question papers from IIT Bombay. On this page, SILICA Institute also provides expert-solved UCEED previous year question papers with answer keys, detailed explanations, and Part B sketching guidance for 2015–2025.

If you are preparing for UCEED 2026 or 2027, these solved PDFs will help you understand not just what the correct answers are, but why those answers are correct — giving you a real advantage over students who only practice unsolved papers. Download UCEED Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2015–2025) with Solutions & Answer Keys

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Why Solve UCEED Previous Year Question Papers?

Solving UCEED previous year question papers is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the exam because it shows how questions are framed, not just what topics are asked.

By practicing UCEED PYQs:
-You understand the real difficulty level of the exam
-You identify recurring patterns in visual reasoning, logic, and creativity
-You improve time management for Part A
-You develop sketching clarity and composition skills for Part B
-Regular practice builds familiarity with MCQ, MSQ, NAT, and sketching formats, while detailed analysis of official answer keys and expert solutions helps you avoid common mistakes and improve accuracy.

UCEED Previous Year Question Papers (2015–2025) – Free PDF Download

UCEED 2025 Question Paper
– Download Official Paper (IIT Bombay)
– Download Solved Paper with Answers UCEED solved papers by experts
– Key Concepts Tested
– How to Prepare Similar Questions

UCEED Part A & Part B – Paper Pattern Explained

The UCEED exam has two distinct parts:

Part A — Online Computer Test
-Part A includes MCQ, MSQ, and NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions. It tests:
-Visual reasoning and spatial ability
-Logical thinking and analytical skills
-Creativity and observation
-Design sensitivity

Practicing Download UCEED 10-year question papers with solutions helps you recognize the logic behind repeated question formats and significantly improves speed and accuracy.
Part B — Drawing / Sketching Section

Part B evaluates:
-Visual communication
-Perspective and proportion
-Composition and storytelling
-Observation and imagination

Practicing past Part B questions trains you to handle common themes such as:
-Human figures and interactions
-Product usage and redesign
-Spatial composition
-Social and user-centric scenarios

Our solved papers include sketching approach, composition tips, and expert guidance to help you score better in Part B.

How to Use UCEED Previous Year Question Papers Effectively for Preparation

Simply downloading UCEED previous year question papers is not enough. The real benefit comes from how you use them during your preparation. Students who score well in UCEED treat past papers as a learning tool, not just a practice test.

Start with Recent Papers to Understand Current Trends

Begin with the latest UCEED question papers PDF (2025, 2024, 2023). These papers clearly show the current difficulty level, question style, and the balance between logic, visual reasoning, and creativity. Solving recent papers first helps you align your preparation with what IIT Bombay is actually asking today.

Attempt Papers in Real Exam Conditions

Whenever possible, solve UCEED previous year papers in one sitting, with a timer. Avoid checking answers in between. This builds exam stamina and helps you manage time effectively—especially in Part A, where speed and accuracy matter the most.

Spend More Time on Analysis Than Solving

Many students make the mistake of moving quickly from one paper to another. Instead, carefully analyze every mistake using the official answer keys and solutions. Ask yourself:

Why was my answer incorrect?

Was it a concept issue, observation error, or time pressure?
Keeping a simple error notebook can greatly improve your scores over time.

Treat Part B as a Daily Practice Habit

For Part B (Sketching), reading the question is not enough. You must draw. Practice sketching past UCEED Part B questions regularly, focusing on perspective, proportions, human figures, and storytelling. Reviewing your sketches and getting feedback (from mentors or teachers) is crucial for improvement.

Identify Repeating Topics and Strengthen Them

UCEED previous year question papers often repeat concepts in visual reasoning, spatial understanding, and logical patterns. As you solve more papers, you’ll start noticing these recurring areas. Strengthening these topics gives you a high return on effort.

Combine PYQs with Mock Tests

Use UCEED PYQs with solutions to understand the exam and UCEED mock tests to measure improvement. Past papers build clarity, while mock tests help you evaluate readiness and fine-tune your exam strategy.

Use PYQs for Revision in the Final Weeks

In the last few weeks before the exam, focus mainly on revising UCEED previous year question papers. Re-attempt tough questions, revise common mistakes, and practice Part B sketches daily. Avoid learning completely new topics at this stage.

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.

Most Repeated Visualization Question Types (UCEED Part A)

  • 3D object rotation and mental folding questions
  • Perspective-based depth and proportion visualization
  • Mirror images, symmetry, and reflection patterns
  • Shadow and light direction interpretation
  • Negative space and shape completion problems

Common NAT (Numerical Answer Type) Calculation Patterns

  • Ratio-based speed, distance, and time calculations
  • Area, volume, and surface calculations using real-life objects
  • Percentage change and approximation-based problems
  • Logical numerical sequences and pattern-based NAT questions
  • Data interpretation using graphs, tables, and pictograms

Frequently Asked Design Themes in UCEED Part B

  • User-centric design problems (students, elderly, travelers)
  • Product redesign for sustainability and eco-friendliness
  • Space design challenges for small rooms or public spaces
  • Social impact design themes (accessibility, safety, inclusivity)
  • Story-based sketching and visual storytelling questions

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 previous year papers is one of the most effective ways to boost your final score.

What Makes SILICA’s UCEED Papers Different?

This page offers more than just free PDF downloads. You get:

-Official UCEED question papers (IIT Bombay)
Verified answer keys
Detailed expert solutions for Part A
Part B sketching guidance with composition strategies
Trend analysis based on 10+ years of UCEED papers

UCEED Preparation  2026 /2027 video Solution

Here is a video playlist with solutions to UCEED questions:

6. Sample Questions for UCEED Exam 2026

  1. 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:

  1. Multiple LED panels cannot overlap each other
  2. Panels cannot extend outside the LED Screen borders
  3. No pixel can be left empty

With the above rules, which of the following sized screens will you be able to make?

  1. 1098 x 1296 pixels
  2. 711 x 837 pixels
  3. 918 x 1632 pixels
  4. 486 x 729 pixels

(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.

  1. 12√2
  2. 24
  3. 12
  4. 24√2

(MCQ Type, 3.0 marks)

Answer: B = 24

  1. 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 2025, 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?
SILICA Institute provides a complete set of UCEED question papers from the last 10 years, along with detailed solutions.
3. Do these question papers come with answer keys and solutions?
SILICA Institute offer UCEED question papers along with answer keys and solutions, helping you practice and evaluate your performance effectively.
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. Where to find UCEED previous year question papers with answer keys for self-assessment?

You can find UCEED previous year question papers with answer keys at SILICA Institute. SILICA provides year-wise PDFs (2015–2025) with verified answer keys and expert solutions, making it easy for aspirants to self-assess, analyze mistakes, and improve their preparation for UCEED 2026. All downloads are free and directly linked to official IIT Bombay sources.

6. How to get UCEED previous year question papers in PDF format?

Visit the SILICA UCEED PYQ or the official IIT Bombay site to download PDFs of question papers and answer keys for all years from 2015 to 2025

7. Does UCEED have negative marking?

Yes, Part A includes negative marking for MSQ and MCQ questions.

8. Which topics are most important in Part A?

Visualization, logical reasoning, and design sensitivity are highly weighted. Practice MCQs and puzzles regularly.

9. Do all IITs accept UCEED scores?missions?

UCEED scores are accepted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur for B.Des admissions.

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?
Start by solving recent papers first (like 2025, 2024), simulate exam conditions, then analyze mistakes and patterns to improve accuracy and speed before attempting older years.

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