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CEED Participating Institutes 2026 consist of IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, VIT Chennai, IISc Bangalore, etc. CEED is a joint national-level entrance exam, commenced annually by the IIT Bombay, which is conducting authority to offer students various M.Des (Master of Design) and PhD courses at different IIT colleges.
The CEED exam is conducted in two phases: Part A is an objective paper, and Part B is a Subjective one. Students must qualify for both papers with good marks to get admission into the participating institutes of CEED 2026.
Moreover, applicants must check the detailed list of participating colleges/ institutes for the CEED 2026 examination shared below for reference. Each college will release its CEED cutoff 2025 marks for admission into different programs.
CEED Participating Institutes and Seat Intake
CEED participating institutes 2026 include various top-listed colleges offering M.Des and PhD courses. The list includes IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, VIT Vellore, etc.
The participating colleges have a lot of candidates with seats based on the marks achieved in the CEED 2026 entrance examination. However, students must check the participating colleges and seat intake for CEED Exam 2026, shared below.
| Participating Colleges | Department | M.Des Seat Intake |
| IISc Bangalore | Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing | 18 |
| IIT Bombay | IDC School of Design (Industrial Design Centre) | 78 |
| IIT Delhi | Department of Design | 20 |
| IIT Guwahati | Department of Design | 33 |
| IIT Kanpur | Design Programme | 30 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Department of Design | 78 |
| IIT Roorkee | Department of Design | 20 |
| IIT Jodhpur | School of Liberal Arts | 25 |
| Total | 302 | |
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Colleges Accepting CEED 2026 Score
Students must check the detailed list of colleges accepting CEED 2026 shared in the table below.
| Participating Colleges | Courses Offered |
| Shristi Institute of Art, Design, and Technology | M.Des |
| Tezpur University | M.Des |
| Lovely Professional University (LPU) | M.Des |
| Central Institute of Technology (CIT) | M.Des |
| University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) |
M.Des Transportation Design M.Des Industrial Design M.Des Product Design M.Des Interaction Design |
| JK Lakshmipat University |
M.Des Product Design M.Des Interaction Design |
| Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) |
Design and Innovation Fashion Business Management AICTE Approved Diploma Degree |
| DJ Academy of Design |
Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Industrial Design Communication Design Interaction Design |
| World University of Design (WUD) |
M.Des Industrial Design M.Des Transportation Design M.Des Retail Design M.Des Fashion Design |
| Shiv Nadar University (SNU) |
M.Des Product Design/ Industrial Design M.Des Visual Communication Design M.Des User Experience Design/ Interaction Design |
| Jain (Deemed-to-be-Univeristy) |
M.Des (Strategic Innovation and Design) M.Des (User Interaction and Experience Design) |
| School of Planning and Architecture | M.Des |
| Delhi Technological University | M.Des |
| Vishwakarma University |
M.Des Graphic Design M.Des Product Design M.Des User Experience Design |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | M.Des |
| MIT Institute of Design | M.Des |
| ISDI School of Design and Innovation |
Design and Innovation Fashion Business Management AICTE Approved Diploma Programme |
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CEED Category-Wise Participating Colleges (M.Des)
The tabular data below mentions the list of institutes, category-wise participating colleges, and seat intake for the M.Des programme.
IISc Bangalore- Seat Intake
The M.Des seat intake for IISc Bangalore has been provided in the table below.
| Course | Seat Intake |
| M.Des in Product Design and Manufacturing (PD) | 18 |
IIT Bombay- Seat Intake
Students must check the seat intake details for various categories and courses for the IIT Bombay M.Des program shared below.
| Courses | Gen/ EWS/ OBC (NC) | SC/ ST | Total |
| Industrial Design |
Gen- 7 EWS- 1 OBC (NC)- 5 |
SC- 2 ST- 2 |
17 |
| Communication Design |
Gen- 7 EWS- 2 OBC (NC)- 4 |
SC- 3 ST- 1 |
17 |
| Interaction Design |
Gen- 6 EWS- 2 OBC (NC)- 4 |
SC- 3 ST- 1 |
16 |
| Animation Design |
Gen- 5 EWS- 2 OBC (NC)- 4 |
SC- 2 ST- 1 |
14 |
| Mobility and Vehicle Design |
Gen- 6 EWS- 1 OBC (NC)- 4 |
SC- 2 ST- 1 |
14 |
IIT Guwahati- Seat Intake
Candidates are advised to check the IIT Guwahati seat intake for the CEED 2026 examination from the table below.
| Courses | Open/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NC) | SC/ ST | Total |
| Master of Design (M.Des) |
Open- 13 Gen- EWS- 3 OBC (NC)- 9 |
SC- 5 ST- 3 |
33 |
IIT Hyderabad- Seat Intake
The seat intake details for CEED 2026 of IIT Hyderabad are in the table below.
| Course | Seat Intake |
| Master of Design (M.Des) |
10 MHRD Fellowship Seats 20 Self-Financed Seats |
IIT Roorkee- Seat Intake
The table below shows the seat intake for IIT Roorkee for the CEED 2026 examination.
| Course | Seat Intake |
| Master of Design (Industrial Design) | 20 |
IIITDM Jabalpur- Seat Intake
Applicants must check the IIITDM Jabalpur seat intake details regarding the CEED 2026 exam provided in the section below.
| Course | Seat Intake |
| Master of Design |
10 Seats for Candidates with GATE Qualification 20 Seats for Candidates with CEED Qualification |
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CEED Result-Sharing Colleges 2026
A list of participating colleges that take admission based on other entrance exam scores. The detailed CEED Participating Institutes 2026 list will be shared soon by the authority. However, the candidates' list on the website is mentioned below.
- School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
- VIT School of Design (V-SIGN), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
- Shristi Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bengaluru
- Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune
- RK University, Bengaluru
- JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
- World University of Design (WUD) Sonipat, Haryana
- Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore
- MIT ID Indore
FAQs on CEED Participating Colleges
Q: What are the participating institutes of CEED?
CEED scores are accepted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore, IIITDM Jabalpur, and other affiliated institutes. Each institute offers specific M.Des or Ph.D. design programs, and candidates must apply separately to each institution based on their preferences.
Q: Do all participating institutes follow the same admission process?
No, each CEED participating institute has its own admission criteria and selection process. While the CEED score is common, institutes may include additional stages like interviews, portfolio reviews, or written tests. Always check the specific admission guidelines of each institute before applying.
Q: Is qualifying CEED enough for M.Des admission?
Qualifying CEED is only the first step. Most institutes conduct further evaluations, such as interviews and portfolio assessments. Admission is granted based on the combined performance in CEED and the institute-specific evaluation process. Meeting the cutoff does not guarantee admission.
Q: Can I apply to multiple CEED participating institutes?
Yes, candidates can apply to as many CEED participating institutes as they wish, provided they meet each institute’s eligibility criteria. However, applications must be submitted separately to each institute, often with additional documents and processing fees as per their admission guidelines.
Q: Are CEED scores accepted by private or non-IIT institutes?
While CEED is primarily used by IITs and IISc, some private and state universities also accept CEED scores for their design programs. However, these institutes may have different application procedures. Candidates should visit their official websites to confirm CEED score acceptance.
