CEED Entrance Exam 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design, or equivalent
• Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent)
• B.F.A. (4 year professional programme, after 10+2)
• G.D. Art (5 year programme after 10th) with one year professional experience Master's degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications

Programmes

• IISc Bangalore : M.Des. in Product Design and Engineering
• IIT Bombay : M.Des. in (i) Industrial Design, (ii) Visual Communication, (iii) Animation, (iv) Interaction Design
• IIT Delhi : M.Des. in Industrial Design
• IIT Kanpur : M.Des. in Industrial Design*
  (*GATE qualified candidates will also be considered for admission to these programmes).

There is no age limit and a candidate can appear in CEED any number of times. 

CEED Exam Structure

CEED examination will the test your drawing skills, aesthetics, sensibility, creativity, problem identification ability, your approach to visual & mechanical design, visual perception ability, design aptitude and communication skills. It will test your ability to, creatively & appropriately solve simple design problems, problem analysis, alternate concepts, justifications for your solutions, visual & textual presentation skills, visualization, general awareness and comprehension.

CEED examination will consist of two parts. First part tests your drawing skills, aesthetics, sensibility , creativity, problem identification and your approach to visual and mechanical design. The second part will be objective type, which will test your skills in visualization, creativity, design and general awareness, and comprehension. For any enquiry on CEED contact:

For any enquiry about CEED , contact

Gate Office

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076
Phone : 022-2576 7068
Fax : 022-2572 3706
E Mail : gate@cc.iitb.ac.in
Website : www.iitb.ac.in/gate

For any specific queries on admissions and program, please write to:

Industrial Design Centre
Indian Institute of Technology
Powai, Mumbai - 400076
Website : www.iitb.ac.in
Email : office@idc.iitb.ac.in
Phone : 022-25767801
Fax : 022-25767803, 022-25723480

Instrument Design & Development Centre Indian Institute of Technology
Hauz Khaz
New Delhi - 110016
Phone: 011-26591431
Fax: 011-26596729
Website : http://www.iitd.ac.in
Emai l: head@iitds.ernet.in and webmaster@iddc.iitd.ernet.in

Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing Indian institute of Science
Banglore - 560012
Phone : 080-22932359, 22933138,
Fax : 080-23601975
Website : http://www.iisc.ernet.in/depts/cpdm/ and http://www.iisc.ernet.in
Email : chairman@cpdm.iisc.ernet.in

Design Program
Northern Lab.1
Indian institute of Technology
Kanpur - 208016
Phone : 0512-2597509
Fax : 0512-2597408
Website : http://www.iitk.ac.in and http://www.iitk.ac.in/design
Email : head_des@iitk.ac.in

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Delhi (Instrument Design & Development Centre)

The Centre is engaged in design and development of instruments and other industrial and consumer products.

Courses offered

2 years M. Des in Industrial Design - 30 seats

Admission Criteria

• Graduates in Engineering and Architecture with a minimum CGPA 6.75 on 10 point scale, or 60% aggregate for general category.
• CEED score > 75% (General Category) or 50% (SC/ST Category)
• Selection test & Interview

Important Dates

• Issue of Form Commences in March 1st Week 
• Last date of issue of Application form by Post first week of April  
• In Person is mid April
• Last date for receipt of completed form is 4th week of April

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016
Ph: 26591430, 26596742, 09899805409
FAX: 011-2658 2037, 011-2658 2277, Email:atreya1@gmail.com

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Guwahati ( Department of Design)
Courses offered
• 4 year Bachelor of Design program leading to BDes degree
• 2 year Master of Design program leading to MDes degree and
• Doctoral studies in Design leading to PhD

Admission Criteria

• JEE
• Further short listed by an aptitude test for Design

Eligibility for Regular MDes Candidates

• 4-year Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Design, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or a Design related field.or 4-year Professional Diploma in Design of NID or Professional Diploma of CEPT (5-year programme)
• A minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grades in the qualifying degree/diploma.
  All candidates (except those having BTech/BDes degrees from an IIT with a minimum CPI of 7.0) must possess a valid score of Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)

Selection Process

• Valid CEED score
• A creative interactive session
• Personal interview to be conducted at the Department of Design in May/June.
• Presentation of portfolio of their earlier work.

Important Dates

• Issue of Form Commences from 2nd week of February
• Last date of issue of Application form by Post  is 1st week of April
• Last date for receipt of completed form mid April

Convener
Department of Design
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
North Guwahati
Guwahati 781039
Assam
Phone:0361-2582500,0361-2582451
Fax: 0361-2690762
Email: dodoff@iitg.ernet.in

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Kanpur ( Design Program)
Design Programme at IIT Kanpur is known for its broad-minded philosophy and multi-disciplinary approach.
Courses Offered

• 2 years Product Design M. Des
• 2 years Visual Communication M. Des 

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/design/architecture/fine arts
• Valid CEED/GATE score
• Written test and interview

Important Dates

• Forms are available from March -mid April
• Last dates for receiving forms is - mid April
• Interviews are held in -  May

Head
Design Programme
Top Floor, SAMTEL R&D Building
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur – 208 016
Phone: 0512-2597509, 2596617
Fax: 0512- 2597408
E-mail: head_des@iitk.ac.in

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Mumbai ( Industrial Design Centre )
IDC at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Mumbai) offers an excellent environment for academics, research and applications in the field of design.

Courses offered 2 years

• M.Des in Industrial Design -  50 seats
• M.Des in Visual Communication - 50 seats
• M.Des in Animation - 50 seats
• M.Des in Interactive Design  - 50 seats
• M.Des in Mobility & Transportation Design -  not specified
• Ph.D in Design - not specified

Eligibility for M.Des. Programme

The candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination (as listed below).

Industrial Design

(i) Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design, or equivalent
(ii) Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent)

Mobility and Transportation design (subject to approval)

(i) Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design, or equivalent
(ii) Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent)

Visual Communication, Animation and Interaction Design

(i) Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design, or equivalent
(ii) Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent)
(iii) B.F.A. (4 year professional programme, after 10+2)
(iv) G.D. Art (5 year programme after 10th) with one year professional experience
(v) Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications

Admission Criteria: Requisite Undergraduate qualification

• Valid CEED Score
• IDC Admission Test and Interview
• Applications for M.Des will be issued in April
• The Admission Test will be held on June, at IDC.

Industrial Design Centre
Indian Institute Of Technology,Bombay
Powai,Mumbai 400076,India
Phone: 22-25767801 , 25767802 
Fax: 22-25767803
Web: www.idc.iitb.ac.in
E-mail: office@idc.iitb.ac.in

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing, CPDM)

The Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM) was established to pursue excellence in teaching, research and industry interaction in the area of Design.

Programs Offered
2 Year M.Des in Product Design & Engineering

Eligibility
Basic degree in engineering / architecture. Selection for admission is based on performance in a design aptitude test (DAT) and interview conducted in April/May. Shortlisting for DAT is done on the basis of applicant’s CEED or GATE score. In case the score is not yet available at the time of applying, the candidates can apply indicating their CEED / GATE registration numbers.

The DAT / interview will test the engineering knowledge; spatial, creative, and analytical thinking ability; aesthetic sensitivity and communicating ability; and the overall aptitude for the design and the suitability of the candidate for the programme. Candidates will be given an opportunity to present their previous design related work, if any, during the interview

Convener, 
Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore- 560012 
Fax: 080 - 2360 1975, 2360 0683 
Ph: 080 - 2293 2359, 22933138
Email : office@cpdm.iisc.ernet.in

DHIRUBHAI AMBANI INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY  Location: Gandhinagar
Undergraduate Program

• 4 yrs B. Tech in Information & Communication Technology No of Seats: 240

Admission Criteria:

• 10 + 2 or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry/Computer Science.
• Rank in AIEEE

Postgraduate Program

• 2+ ½ years Masters in Design (Multimedia) No. of Seats - limited

Admission Criteria:

• Direct Admission based on CEED results for a limited number of seats
• Workshop Tests for remaining applicants
• Portfolio
• Interview
• Students from all possible disciplines (Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology or Applied Arts) are eligible; including Design, Architecture and Performing Arts.
• The student must have completed at least four years of education after high school (10+2).

Contact Information
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Post Bag No. 4, Near Indroda Circle
Gandhinagar 382 007
Gujarat (India)
Phone: +91 (079) 30520000
Fax : +91 (079) 30520010
E-mail: mmd@da-iict.org