UCEED EXAMINATION

UCEED EXAMINATION 

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Official Website Link

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Syllabus URL

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Registration URL

https://portal.iitb.ac.in/CRP/?appid=18

Answer Key URL

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Result URL

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Question Paper

  • • There will be ONE question paper for 3 hours duration.
  • • The question paper will be in English.
  • • The question paper will be administered through a computer based test.
  • • The question paper will carry a total of 300 marks.
  • • The question paper will consist of 3 sections.

Section A:

Numerical Answer Type (NAT) [20 questions]
For these questions, the answer is a number that needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard in the computer screen. No choices will be shown for these questions. Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks. There is NO NEGATIVE marks for this section. Questions not attempted will be given zero mark.

Section B:

Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) [20 questions]
Each MSQ has one or more correct answer(s) out of the four given choices. There is NEGATIVE marking for this section. Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks and each wrong answer will be awarded –0.19 marks. There is NO PARTIAL marks for this section. Questions not attempted will be given zero mark.

Section C:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) [45 questions]
Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one is the correct answer. There is NEGATIVE marking for this section. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks and each wrong answer will be awarded –1.32 marks. Questions not attempted will be given zero mark.

The summary of the paper structure is given below:

Section Number of Questions Question Numbers Marks if Correct Marks if Wrong Marks if not Attempted Total Marks
NAT 20 1—20 3 0 0 60
MSQ 20 21—40 3 −0.19 0 60
MCQ 45 41—85 4 −1.32 0 180
Total 85 1—85 300

Syllabus

The exam will have questions from the following six topics:

Visualization and spatial ability

Pictorial and diagrammatic questions to test, understanding of transformation and/or manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships, knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts.

Observation and design sensitivity

Ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things, people, situations, and events, and thinking critically about them. Applying attention to certain details, analysing, reasoning, classifying, inferring and predicting. Ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes.

Environmental and social awareness

General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure and environment. Awareness of social and cultural connection with design, history of the designed artefact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. History of art, sculpture and literature.

Analytical and logical reasoning

Ability to look at information, be it qualitative or quantitative in nature, and discern patterns within the information. Ability to weigh opinions, arguments or solutions against appropriate criteria. Ability to check for hidden bias or hidden assumptions and whether evidence and argument support conclusions. Ability to use logic and structured thinking to deduce from a short passage, which of a number of statements is the most accurate response to a posed question. Data Interpretation, brainteasers, and patterns.

Language and creativity

Ability to understand and use Standard English. Reading comprehension, knowledge of English grammar. Ability to think creatively in terms of alternatives, ability to distinguish innovative options and think out of the box.

Design thinking and problem solving

Ability to use visual analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols. Ability to understand complexity, identify problem, generate alternatives, evaluate options and select solutions.

UCEED Related Questions

  1. Which academic stream in my XII standard (or equivalent) should I have studied in to be eligible for the UCEED examination?

Students from any academic stream (e.g. science, arts & humanities, commerce etc.) in their XII standard (or equivalent), are eligible to apply for UCEED.

  1. Are there any books that I can study to prepare for UCEED?

UCEED is a design aptitude test. Aptitude tests assume that individuals have inherent strengths and weaknesses, and are naturally inclined toward success or failure in certain areas based on their inherent characteristics. Except for the syllabi section ‘Environmental and social awareness’ which will test your general awareness in the topics outlined under it, the remaining five sections will test your aptitude. Consequently there are no text or reference books that we can recommend.

  1. My birth date is only a few days/weeks/months/years short of the age eligibility criteria. Can you make an exemption for me?

No.

  1. How is that students from all academic streams are eligible to apply for UCEED?

Design is an interdisciplinary activity. Holistic design considers the sciences, arts, technology, economics, media, policy, society and culture. Successful designers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences and the humanities. However do note that candidates from the Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as subjects are eligible to apply to B.Des at all the four institutes while candidates from any other stream (Science without Maths or Physics or Chemistry, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible to apply to only IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur.

  1. Many design aptitude exams that I know of, test drawing skills. How will drawing skills be tested in an objective type examination like UCEED?

While drawing skills can demonstrate a person’s visualization skills, there are equally effective or better ways to test such skills through objective measures. Besides, we recognise that many students may not have had drawing skills training in their 10+2 schooling, and therefore UCEED will not put them at a disadvantage.

  1. Why is UCEED not held in my city? Can you have a center in my city?

Conducting a national level exam is a massive exercise. The UCEED 2019 Committee carefully considered all logistical and operational factors, including information based on UCEED 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 applicants, before deciding on the 24 cities where UCEED 2019 will be held. For further details click here.

  1. I appeared for UCEED 2018 but did not qualify. Can I appear for UCEED 2019?

Yes you can, provided you meet the age and year of passing qualification certificate criteria as mentioned here. However do note that a candidate can attempt UCEED for a maximum of two times only and that too in consecutive years, and that the UCEED score is valid only for admissions in the corresponding academic year.

  1. What will be the format of the UCEED question paper?

For detailed information about the question paper click here.

  1. I made a mistake while filling up the application form. What should I do?

Send an email to uceed@iitb.ac.in with details related to your application (registration number, candidate name, and mobile phone number) and describing clearly the nature of the mistake. Where possible we will rectify the mistake, or advise you on what to do next. However do note that it will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to provide the correct information regarding the category, the qualifying examination (XII Class or equivalent), and the date of birth in the application form.

  1. I filled up the application form, but I was unable to complete the fee payment successfully. What should I do?

There could be several reasons for this, including, but not limited to slow internet speed leading to time-outs, bad connection to the payment gateway, conflicting browser settings or browser compatibility. When a payment error occurs, and you are unable to go back to retry payment, make sure you are using the recommended browsers and versions, clear your browser cookies and cache or try using a different browser altogether.

If the problem persists, you can either call us at the contact numbers given in website, or send an email to uceed@iitb.ac.in with details related to your application (registration number, candidate name and mobile phone number) and describing clearly the nature of the problem. All the problems related to the payment for each and every candidate will be sorted out before the last date of application submission.

  1. Besides the photo & signature, what other documents should I upload at the time of applying for UCEED?

For complete details of documents required for UCEED application click here.

  1. I am an OBC candidate. Can I apply under the OBC category?

There is NO reservation under the OBC category. ONLY OBC candidates with the NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate can apply under the OBC-NCL category (Refer to point 15 below). OBC candidates WITHOUT the NCL certificate must apply under the OPEN category.

  1. What are the validity requirements for the OBC-NCL certificate?

The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2018 and conforming to the latest guidelines of the Government of India. However UCEED qualified candidates when they apply for for B.Des admissions in June 2019, must submit an updated OBC-NCL certificate that is issued on or after April 1, 2019 and conforming to the latest guidelines of the Government of India. Visit www.ncbc.nic.in for the latest guidelines and updates of the Central List of State-wise OBCs.

  1. I cannot get the valid OBC-NCL certificate before the application deadline. Can I upload my OBC certificate instead?

No. Applications under the OBC-NCL category without the valid certificate will be rejected, just as any other application under their respective reserved categories will be rejected without the valid certificate.

  1. I am studying XII Class under the National Open School or as a Private Candidate under State Board. Where should I get the Annexure 1 certified?

Candidates who will be appearing for their Class XII (or equivalent) in 2019 under the the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) should get the Annexure 1 certified from the Regional NIOS Board Office or the Regional State Education Board Office.

  1. I do not have a birth certificate for proof of date of birth. What should I do?

If you do not have a birth certificate you can upload copy of passport, or copy of Aadhaar Card or copy of X class marksheet/school leaving certificate showing your date of birth.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying for B.Des

To apply for admission, an applicant is required to fulfil the following 3 criteria

Criterion 1 – Age limit:

The candidate should have been born on or after October 1, 1994 if belonging to the OPEN or OBC-NCL category and, on or after October 1, 1989 if belonging to the SC, ST or PwD category.

Criterion 2 – UCEED Qualification:

The candidate should have qualified, i.e., obtained a rank in UCEED 2019.

Criterion 3 – Qualifying examination:

The candidate should have passed the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2018 or 2019. Those who appeared for the first time in their qualifying examination in 2017 or earlier are NOT eligible.

Candidates from the Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as subjects are eligible to apply to all the four institutes. Candidates from any other stream (Science without Maths or Physics or Chemistry, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible to apply to only IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur.

The candidates appearing for their qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2019 should ensure that, (a) all parts of their final examination are completed by the date of registration in respective admitting institute, and (b) proof of having passed the qualifying examination with required eligibility is submitted by September 30, 2019 to the admitting institute.

If a qualifying examination Board awards only letter grades without providing information on the passing grade on the grade sheet, the candidate should obtain a certificate from the Board specifying the passing grade and upload it along with the grade sheet. In case such a certificate is not provided, the decision taken by the B. Des Admissions Committee will be final.

The criteria, as specified above, is applicable “in toto” to all the applicants including foreign nationals. Applications from foreign nationals including OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)/ PIO (People of Indian Origin) card holders are considered under the open category and they are outside the ambit of reservation of seats under the OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories. Seats allotted to foreign nationals are supernumerary. However seats allotted to OCI/PIO candidates are not supernumerary.

Seats Available For Academic Year 2019-2020

The following table shows category-wise distribution of the available seats in Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur for the academic year 2019-2020:

OPEN OPEN-PwD OBC-NCL OBC-NCL-PwD SC SC-PwD ST ST-PwD Total
IITB 14 1 7 1 4 1 2 0 30
IITG 23 0 11 1 7 0 2 1 45
IITH 5 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 10
IIITDMJ 15 0 8 0 4 0 2 1 30
Total 57 1 29 2 16 1 7 2 115

 Application form for Admission

Only UCEED 2019 qualified students can apply for admission to the B. Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad and IIITDM Jabalpur for the academic year 2019-2020. The 3 institutes will have a common application form for admissions to their respective B. Des programmes. The UCEED Office, IIT Bombay will process the common application form and carry out the joint seat allocation process.

The B. Des application processing fee for applicants of all category and gender is Rupees 1000 (One Thousand Indian Rupees).

The common application form available through the IIT Bombay Admissions Portal. Applicants will be able to fill in their personal particulars and select institutes of their choice by indicating the order of preference.

The application can be submitted after paying the application processing fee, uploading digital copies of relevant supporting documents, and uploading the signed copy of the completed application form (first page only). Detailed instructions on each step of the application process are provided within the online application form.

The supporting documents required for application are digital copies of Photo, Signature, UCEED Score Card, Qualifying Examination Mark Sheet (Class XII or equivalent), and where applicable, OBC-NCL/SC/ST Certificate, PwD Certificate, and OCI/PIO Card.

Applicants will be able to edit their application form, including the order of preference of institutes and resubmit it, till the closing date of the application period. However after the closing date, all applications are treated as FINAL. Requests for ANY changes in the application will be strictly NOT entertained.

It will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to provide the correct information regarding the qualifying exam and category, and upload the correct documents in the required formats in the application form. Application forms, incomplete in any way, will be summarily rejected and the application will be considered invalid. The admitting institutes have the right to cancel, at any stage, the admission of a candidate in accordance with the rules and regulations in force, if it is found that any information provided by the candidate is incorrect or the application is incomplete.