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CEED 2024 Exam Pattern, Check Revised Syllabus, Marking Scheme, Question Papers

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CEED 2024 exam pattern has been mandated by the official of IIT Bombay. The pattern for CEED 2024 entrance exam is available in Section 1.1. in PDF format at ceed.iitb.ac.in. The examination is held in two parts- Part-A and Part-B. It is necessary to attempt all questions from both parts in CEED 2024 examination. A time allotment of 1 hour for Part A and 2 hours for Part B has been set by the official.

CEED is a national-level entrance examination conducted by IIT Bombay on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India to offer admission to M.Des and Ph.D. programs in design at renowned institutes like IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, and many more. 

CEED 2024 exam for Part A is conducted in online and for Part B is offline. The question paper of CEED 2024’s part A includes 150 total marks and part B consists of 100 marks. Part-B answer booklets is collected at the end of the CEED 2024 examination. Let’s now understand more about CEED 2024 syllabus.

CEED 2024 syllabus has been revised by IIT Bombay and includes topics of visualization and spatial reasoning, practical and scientific knowledge, observation and design sensitivity, environment and society, creativity, etc. However, the offline part B of CEED 2024 exam has questions from sketching, drawing, problem identification, communication. Part A includes three types of questions, NAT, MSQ, and MCQ. Also check CEED 2024 question paper here to get an exact idea of exam pattern along with marking scheme

Ques. What is CEED 2024 marking scheme?

Ans. In order to understand CEED 2024 question paper, you must check the below-mentioned CEED 2024 marking scheme for each parts:

  • Part A: NAT (8 questions- 4 marks each; no negative marks), MSQ (10 questions- Full Marks: +4, Partial Marks: +2/+3/+1, Negative Marks: -1), MCQ 26 questions (3 marks each for the correct answer; 0.5 negative marks for incorrect answers)
  • Part B: Sketching (1 question- 20 marks, negative mark), Creativity (1 question- 20 marks, negative mark), Form Sensitivity (1 question- 20 marks, negative mark), Visual Sensitivity (1 question- 20 marks, negative mark), Problem Identification (1 question- 20 marks, negative mark)

Ques. What should I do if I am unable to complete a topic of CEED 2024 syllabus?

Ans. It is important for you to understand that CEED 2024 syllabus is extensive. This year' IIT Bombay syllabus has also been updated. It is therefore anticipated that some applicants would find the new course challenging. Conversely, some applicants could find the new syllabus more manageable.

Ques. How can I develop my drawing skills for CEED exam?

Ans. Drawing is one of the most important and vital part of CEED, as the exam is based on design. The CEED 2024 sketching phase will comprise the following stages: outline drawing, shading, detailing, and representation using geometric forms such as triangles, lines, and squares. Focus on shape of the figure, proportion, and line quality whenever you are practicing drawing for CEED examination.

Exam Pattern Highlights

CEED 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

CEED 2024 will be divided into two sections: Part A and Part B. Both parts will be held on the same day. Aspirants who successfully complete Part A will be the only ones eligible to take the Part B exam.
Particulars Details
Exam Mode Part A- Computer Based Test; Part B- Offline
Number of Papers 2
Number of Sections 2
Question Paper Type Part A- NAT, MSQ, MCQ; Part B- Drawing Based Questions
Exam Duration Paper A (1 Hour); Paper B (2 Hour)
Exam Language English
CEED Exam Pattern

CEED 2024 Exam Pattern

CEED 2024 consists of two parts. The type of questions in both parts will be different.

CEED Exam Pattern 2024: Part A

  • CEED 2024 Part A contains 100 questions
  •  The duration allotted is 1 hour. 
  • The nature of questions are objective: numerical answer type (NAT), multiple choice question (MCQ), and multiple select questions (MSQ) (MSQ).
  •  Part-A answers must be typed into a computer. These will be design aptitude questions that will assess candidates' visual and spatial ability, environmental and social awareness, analytical and logical reasoning, language, observation, and design sensitivity.
  • Part A marks the eligibility of the candidates for Part B
Section  No. of Questions
NAT (Numerical Answer Questions)  8
MSQ (Multiple Select Questions)  10 
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)  26
Total Number of Questions  44

CEED Exam Pattern 2024: Part B

  • CEED 2024 Part-B consists of five questions
  • Part B assesses the design, drawing, and writing abilities.
  • The duration allotted is 2 hours. 
  • Part-B questions will be displayed on a computer screen
  • Answers must be written in the answer book provided by the invigilator (NOT into the Computer). 
  • At the end of the examination, the Part-B answer books will be collected.
Section  No. of Questions 
Sketching 
Creativity 
Form Sensitivity 
Visual Sensitivity 
Problem Identification 
Total Number of Questions 

After the above calculation, the final CEED score will be calculated by giving 25% weightage to marks obtained in Part A and 75% weightage to marks obtained in Part B.

CEED Marking Scheme

CEED 2024 Marking Scheme

Part A

Sections  Number of Questions  Question Number  Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer Marks Deducted for Each Wrong Answer Marks for Unattempted Total Marks
NAT  1-8 0 32
MSQ  10  9-18 Partial Marking -1 0 40
MCQ 26 19-44 -0.5  0 78
Total 44 150

Part B

Section  Total Marks (New Pattern)  Number of Questions Question Number Partial Marks Negative Marking
Creativity  20  1 1 Yes No
Sketching  20  1 2 Yes No
Visual Sensitivity  20  1 3 Yes No
Form Sensitivity  20  1 4 Yes No
Problem Identification  20  1 5 Yes No
Total Marks  100 5 1-5

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CEED 2024 Syllabus

CEED 2024 Syllabus (Revised)

Candidates can check the revised syllabus of CEED 2024 from the below table:
Part A Part B
  • Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
  • Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects.
  • Observation and design sensitivity: Capacity to detect concealed properties in dayto-day life and think critically about them. Attention to details, classification, analysis, inference and prediction.
  • Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design.
  • Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information.
  • Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.
  • Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.
  • Art and Design knowledge: Awareness about art/artefact/product, artists/designers, art/design history and trends.
  • Design methods and practices: Knowledge of media, materials, production processes, and ergonomics.
  • Drawing: Ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective and shading.
  • Creativity: Capacity to think out-of-the-box and come-up with unique as well as diverse solutions.
  • Communication: Skills to communicate concepts and ideas clearly with the help of text and visuals.
  • Problem identification: Capability to understand the user and the context, knowledge of properties of materials and their appropriate use in design.
Preparation Books

CEED 2024 Preparation Books

CEED 2024 will be a skill-based exam. No specific syllabus is provided for CEED 2024. Applicants can access the previous year's question papers to get an idea of the types of questions asked. Candidates should brush up on their design, drawing, sketching, painting, and rendering skills. Problem-solving will also be essential for CEED 2024, as some unexpected questions may arise. Few books are recommended to refer.

Name of the Books Name of the author/publisher
CEED (M.Des) Study Materials AFA INDIA
Seeds for CEED Bhushan Patil
Design Drawing  Francis DK Ching
Rendering in Pen and Ink  Robert Gill 
Perspective Drawing Handbook  Joseph D’Amelio 
Art perception  David Cycleback 
Cracking CEED Ashok Goel, Arjum Kamal
CEED (M.Des) Test Series  TRENDZ ACADEMY 
CEED + NID  AFAINDIA 
Seed for CEED  Patil Bhushan 
CEED 2020 Exam Preparation – Advance Course Study Material  ICR Education 
Important Instructions

CEED 2024 Important Instructions

  • Participants in the test should bring their own pencils, sketch pens, crayons, poster colours, and materials.
  • Part A and Part B questions will appear on the computer screen. Part A questions must be answered on a computer by candidates. Part B answers, on the other hand, must be answered in the answer book.
  • Part A will be given blank paper sheets for rough work, and candidates must provide the rough sheets to the invigilator after the exam.
CEED Exam Pattern FAQs

CEED 2024 Exam Pattern FAQs

Ques. How many times can one apply for CEED exam?

Ans. A candidate can apply two times for CEED exam.

Ques. What is the age limit for the CEED 2024 exam?

Ans. There is no upper age limit for the CEED 2022 exam.

Ques. Does CEED 2024 exam have negative marking?

Ans. Part A contains two sections with negative marking. For each incorrect answer in the MSQ section, 0.25 mark will be deducted, and in the MCQ section, 0.5 mark will be deducted.

Ques. How many seats are there in CEED?

Ans. There are approximately 200 seats available.

Ques. What is the validity of CEED 2024 score?

Ans. The score validity of CEED 2022 is for a time period of one year.

Ques. Who is eligible for CEED exam?

Ans. Candidates who have completed their 3 years graduation or diploma or appearing in the final examination are eligible for CEED 2022 exam.

Ques. Can I make corrections in the details of the CEED 2024 registration form?

Ans. Yes, when the correction facility opens in the first week of January 2024, candidates will be able to make changes to your registration information.

Ques. How long does it take to prepare for CEED?

Ans. Candidates must maintain a regularity and devote 4-5 hours daily for a minimum of 3 months duration.

Ques. Is CEED difficult?

Ans. CEED exam ranges between moderate to difficult. With proper preparation one can score well in CEED exam.

Ques. Does CEED Selection process have an interview?

Ans. Candidates who pass the Design Aptitude Test Screening must then participate in and ace the personal interview round. After completing all of the formalities, candidates will be chosen for the courses and institutes of their choice.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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