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Impersonation in the UCEED 2024 exam is not allowed. Any candidate who is found indulging in such activities will be disqualfiied. Further, criminal proceeding may also be brought against such candidates. So it is advised that candidates follow the guidelines issued by IIT Bombay for appearing in the exam. Note that in addition to impersonation, activities like cheating, disturbing other candidates during the exam, etc. Are also not allowed.

Candidates need to learn the formulas. They should know the shortcut tricks for solving questions. They should practice previous years question papers. Candidates must also attempt mock tests. They should also refer to the good books.

On the day of the UCEED 2026 exam, the candidate has to carry with him the admit card and a photo id proof. These documents will be used to verify the identity of the candidate. Note that both the invigilators as well as IIT representatives will be available at the exam centre to verify the identity. Any candidate who fails the identification process may not be allowed to sit in the exam. That being said exam authorities have the discretion to permit the candidate to appear for the examination after completing certain formalities. However, in such a scenario the candidate will not be allocated additional time.

The UCEED 2024 exam will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours, tentatively from 9 am - 12 noon. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam centre at least 2 hours before exam commences. So, ideally, the candidate will have to report at 7 am. Note that no candidate will be allowed entry inside the exam hall once the exam commences. So, the candidate must be punctual about reaching the UCEED 2024 exam venue.

Yes, there will be biometric verification at the UCEED 2026 exam centre. The biometric information (thumb impression and photograph) will be collected from the candidate before the commencement of the exam. On exam day, the candidate needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof and the admit card. Note that the photo id proof must be in the original; photocopies will not be accepted. Note that the candidate needs to report at the UCEED 2026 exam centre at least 2 hours before the commencement of the exam.

As per instructions given on the admission portal, the candidate is not allowed to leave the exam hall until the exam is over. So, if you are planning to leave the exam hall even before the exam is over, you need to junk them now. The UCEED exam will be conducted from 9 am - 12 noon (tentative). Once the exam is over, the invigilator will collect the answer sheets and complete any other formalities that may be there. Once the process is over, the candidate can come out of the exam hall.

IIT Bombay usually doesn't make any arrangements like baggage counters. So, it is a good idea for candidates not be bring any unnecessary stuff with them to the exam centre. Also, if the candidate has any doubts, he or she must go through the exam-day guidelines published by exam officials to check if any special arrangements are being made. Since it is unlikely that there will be a baggage counter, the candidate can not afford to bring valuable items and leave it unattended outside the exam hall. It is because if any valuable item is lost, IIT Bombay will not take any responsibility.

The UCEED 2026 exam will be held on January 18, 2026, from 9 am - 12 noon. 

The exam date and timings will be mentioned on the UCEED 2026 admit card. On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to report to the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card. Latecomers may not be allowed entry inside the exam centre. The candidate is also urged to carefully go through all the exam-day guidelines for a smooth exam-day experience.

IIT Bombay will release the list of exam centres for UCEED 2024 sometime in September 2023. Note that IIT Bombay will only release the list of exam cities. The name of the exam UCEED 2024 centre allocated to be candidate will be mentioned on the admit card. The candidate can check the list of exam cities in the information brochure. In the previous edition of UCEED the exam was administered in 24 cities across India. The candidate had to select their choice of exam city at the time of filling out the application form.

The FMGE exam will be conducted in two shifts. The NBEMS authorities will begin morning shifts at 9:00 AM while afternoon shift will begin at 2 PM. Students need to reach exam centre before time.

The seat allotment to UCEED 2026 participating colleges will be through the Joint Admission Process conducted by IIT Bombay. Note that only such candidates who have been allocated a merit rank in UCEED 2026 are eligible to participate in the seat allotment process. The allotment of seats will be on the basis of merit rank of the candidate in UCEED 2026 and college option opted at the time of counseling registration. Also, to be included in the UCEED 2026 merit list, the candidate needs to have qualified Part A. Note that Part B answer booklets will be evaluated if the candidate qualifies Part A.

Yes, application form for UCEED 2026 is closed. The candidate had the option to fill out the form both with regular and late fees. UCEED exam was conducted on January 18, 2026.

The result-sharing institutes of UCEED 2026 will offer admission to some of their B. Des seats based on UCEED 2026 scores. However, they will not participate in the Joint Admission Process conducted by IIT Bombay. There were 42 result-sharing institutes for UCEED 2026. Since the participating institutes do not participate in the joint counseling conducted by IIT Bombay, the candidate needs to apply to them separately. Note that the participating institutes will also accept scores of other top exams like NIFT and NID to offer admission to their design courses.