UCEED 2025 Exam Pattern: Complete Guide

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has published the exam pattern for UCEED 2025 on its official portal. This pattern is outlined in the UCEED 2025 informationrmation Brochure. In the UCEED 2025 exam pattern, Part B will consist of two questions—one will test drawing skills, while the other will assess design aptitude. Previously, Part B only had a drawing-based question. The duration of Part B will be 60 minutes, and Part A will be for 120 minutes. IIT Bombay is scheduled to conduct the UCEED 2025 exam on January 19, 2025. Below are the key details about the exam pattern for UCEED 2025.

Structure of the UCEED 2025 Exam Paper

The UCEED 2025 exam paper will be divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Both sections are compulsory.

• The total duration of Part A will be 2 hours.
• The duration of Part B will be 1 hour.
• The exam paper will be in English.
• The total marks for the exam will be 300, with 200 marks allocated to Part A and 100 marks to Part B.

Summary of UCEED 2025 Exam Pattern

Details of UCEED 2025 Exam Pattern: Section-wise Questions and Marking Scheme

The UCEED exam will be divided into different sections, each with its own marking scheme. Here is a breakdown:

Part A - Questions and Marks

1. Numerical Answer Type (NAT):
• Number of Questions: 14
• Marks per Correct Answer: 4
• No Negative Marks for Wrong Answers
2. Multiple Select Questions (MSQ):
• Number of Questions: 15
• Full Marks: +4 for correct answers (if all correct options are chosen without selecting any incorrect ones)
• Partial Marks: Up to +3 for partial correct answers, depending on the number of correct options selected.
• Negative Marks: -1 for incorrect answers
3. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ):
• Number of Questions: 28
• Marks per Correct Answer: 3
• Negative Marks: -0.71 for incorrect answers

Part B - Questions

Part B will consist of two questions:

1. Sketching-based Question: Tests the candidate's drawing skills.
2. Design Aptitude-based Question: Evaluates the candidate's ability to approach design-related problems.

Both questions will be displayed on the computer screen, but candidates will be required to answer them in a physical answer booklet provided by the invigilator.

Marking Scheme for Part A and Part B

Part A - Types of Questions and Marking Scheme

Section 1: Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

• There are 14 questions in this section. Each question carries 4 marks, and there are no negative marks for incorrect answers. These questions require candidates to enter a numerical answer, which must be input using a virtual keyboard.

Section 2: Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)

• There are 15 questions in this section. Each question has one or more correct answers, and candidates must select all correct options to score full marks. If fewer than the required number of correct options is selected, partial marks may be awarded depending on the number of correct answers chosen.

Section 3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

• This section includes 28 questions. Each correct answer earns 3 marks, and incorrect answers result in a penalty of 0.71 marks.

Part B - Key informationrmation

• Part B consists of two questions: one related to sketching and the other related to design aptitude.
• The questions will be shown on the computer screen, but answers must be written/drawn in an answer booklet provided by the invigilator.
• Both questions in Part B are mandatory. Failure to attempt either of the two questions will result in disqualification from the examination process.

Note that PwD candidates using a scribe are not allowed any additional help in Part B, as the purpose of this section is to assess their drawing skills. At the end of the exam, candidates must hand in their Part B answer booklets to the invigilators.

Update on UCEED 2025 Exam Pattern

Along with the syllabus, the exam pattern for UCEED 2025 has also undergone changes. The main changes are:

• Part A will have three sections: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Question (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
• Part B now has two questions: one drawing-based question and one design aptitude-based question. The duration for Part B has also been extended to 60 minutes (up from 30 minutes).

UCEED 2025 Exam Pattern Comparison

Here’s a quick comparison between the old and new exam patterns:

Old Exam Pattern

New Exam Pattern