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CEED Exam Centres 2027: City List, Preferences and Allotment

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CEED Exam Centres 2027 will cover 30 cities across India, according to the information brochure released by IIT Bombay. Applicants must select three examination cities in order of preference while completing the online registration form. The examination authority may change the available city list or allot a city outside the selected preferences. Requests to change the examination city or centre after registration will not be entertained.

 

Table of Contents
  1. CEED Exam Centres 2027 Highlights
  2. CEED Exam City List 2027
  3. How to Select CEED Exam Centres 2027
  4. How Does CEED Centre Allotment 2027 Work?
  5. CEED Exam Centre Details on the Admit Card 2027
  6. CEED Exam Day Instructions 2027
  7. Documents and Materials Required for CEED Exam 2027
  8. CEED Exam Centres 2027 FAQs

 

CEED Exam Centres 2027 Highlights

The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to postgraduate design programmes at participating institutes. The examination tests design aptitude, visual perception, creativity, logical reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills.

Particulars

Details

Examination name

Common Entrance Examination for Design

Examination year

CEED 2027

Conducting institute

IIT Bombay

Total examination cities

30

City preferences required

Three

Preference order

First, second and third

Examination date

January 17, 2027

Examination timing

9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

City change after submission

Not permitted

Official website

ceed.iitb.ac.in/2027

Note: The city list and allotment rules follow the CEED 2027 Information Brochure, Version 1.0. Check the official website for any subsequent addendum.

 

CEED Exam City List 2027

IIT Bombay has listed 30 cities for CEED 2027. Applicants should review the complete list before submitting their preferences. The available choices include major metropolitan cities, state capitals and other regional examination locations.

S. No.

CEED Exam City 2027

1

Ahmedabad

2

Bengaluru

3

Bhopal

4

Bhubaneswar

5

Chandigarh/Mohali

6

Coimbatore

7

Chennai

8

Dehradun

9

Delhi

10

Ernakulam

11

Goa

12

Guwahati

13

Hubballi (Hubli)

14

Hyderabad

15

Jabalpur

16

Jaipur

17

Kolkata

18

Kozhikode

19

Lucknow

20

Mumbai

21

Nagpur

22

Noida

23

Patna

24

Pune

25

Raipur

26

Silchar

27

Solapur

28

Thiruvananthapuram

29

Thrissur

30

Visakhapatnam

Important: Goa is listed as an examination city in the CEED 2027 brochure. Applicants should use the official portal's displayed city names while completing registration.

 

How to Select CEED Exam Centres 2027

Applicants must select three examination cities in order of preference during online registration. The order matters because the examination authority may consider the second or third preference if the first city cannot be retained.

 

Follow these steps when selecting your preferred cities:

  1. Open theofficial CEED 2027 website.
  2. Access the online registration portal.
  3. Complete the required registration details.
  4. Open the examination city preference section.
  5. Select three available cities in the preferred order.
  6. Review the choices before submitting the application form.
  7. Complete the remaining application steps and submit the form.

Review the selection carefully before final submission. The brochure states that requests to change the examination city will not be entertained after submission.

 

How Does CEED Centre Allotment 2027 Work?

IIT Bombay and the UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee (UCIC 2027) determine the examination city arrangements. Selecting a city does not guarantee that the examination authority will allot that city.

 

The brochure identifies two important conditions that may affect allotment:

  • Insufficient candidates: If a city does not have a sufficient number of candidates, the authority may drop it from the final list. Applicants may then receive their second- or third-preference city.
  • Changes to the city list: UCIC 2027 reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one. It may also allot a city that an applicant did not select.

The brochure does not specify a fixed candidate threshold for retaining a city. It also does not guarantee allotment according to the first preference.

 

Can You Change CEED Exam Centres 2027 After Registration?

No. The CEED 2027 Information Brochure clearly states that the examination city cannot be changed after submitting the registration form. It also states that requests to change the allotted examination centre will not be considered.

 

Before submitting the application, check your travel arrangements and the accessibility of all three selected cities. Choose realistic alternatives rather than selecting distant cities without considering the journey. The examination centre's exact address should be checked against the admit card when it becomes available. A city preference and the final examination centre address are not the same thing.

 

CEED Exam Centre Details on the Admit Card 2027

The CEED Admit Card 2027 will be available for download from January 1, 2027, at 1:00 PM and remain accessible until the examination date. Candidates should check the details printed on the admit card and report any discrepancies within the specified deadline.

Particulars

Details

Admit Card Release Date

January 1, 2027

Release Time

1:00 PM

Issuing Authority

IIT Bombay

Availability

Until the examination date

Discrepancy Rectification Deadline

January 8, 2027, at 5:00 PM

Important Instructions

Download and print the admit card, verify all details, and follow the instructions provided by IIT Bombay.

 

CEED Exam Day Instructions 2027

The CEED 2027 examination will take place on Sunday, January 17, 2027, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Applicants may report to the examination centre from 7:00 AM.

 

The official brochure specifies the following instructions:

Requirement

Official instruction

Reporting time

From 7:00 AM

Examination start

9:00 AM

Late entry

Entry after 9:00 AM will not be permitted

Admit card

Carry a clear printed copy

Photo identity

Carry an original, valid photo ID

Biometric verification

Thumb impression and photograph will be captured

Drawing materials

Bring permitted personal drawing materials

Drawing sheets

Do not bring drawing sheets

Watercolours

Not permitted

Electronic gadgets

Mobile phones, calculators, watches and similar gadgets are prohibited

Note: The examination authority will display the seating arrangement at the centre. Reach early to allow sufficient time for biometric verification.

 

Documents and Materials Required for CEED Exam 2027

Candidates appearing for CEED 2027 must carry the required documents and permitted drawing materials to the CEED Examination Centre. The important requirements are listed below.

Category

Documents/Materials Required

Important Instructions

Admit Card

Printed copy of the CEED 2027 admit card

Carry a clear printout to the examination centre.

Photo ID Proof

College ID card, passport, driving licence, PAN card, Voter ID, Aadhaar card or printed e-Aadhaar

Carry an original and valid photo identity document, as applicable.

Drawing Materials

Pens, pencils, sketch pens and colours

Carry only materials permitted under the official instructions.

Drawing Board

Clean and unmarked drawing board

Ensure the board has no markings.

Prohibited Materials

Drawing sheets and watercolours

Do not carry these items to the examination hall.

Important: The examination centre will not provide drawing stationery. Candidates must bring their own permitted materials and cannot share drawing materials with other applicants. Check the official CEED website for any additional examination-day instructions.

 

CEED Exam Centres 2027 FAQs

How many cities are listed for CEED Exam Centres 2027?

The CEED 2027 Information Brochure lists 30 examination cities.

How many exam city preferences must I select for CEED 2027?

Applicants must select three cities in order of preference during online registration.

Can I change my CEED exam city after submitting the application?

No. The brochure states that requests to change the city after registration will not be entertained.

Can IIT Bombay allot a city outside my preferences?

Yes. UCIC 2027 reserves the right to allot a city that an applicant did not select.

When will the CEED Admit Card 2027 be released?

Admit cards will be available from January 1, 2027, at 1:00 PM.

What is the reporting time for CEED 2027?

Applicants can report to the examination centre from 7:00 AM on January 17, 2027. Entry after 9:00 AM will not be permitted.

Where can I check the latest CEED Exam Centres 2027 updates?

Visit the official CEED 2027 website and review any updates or addenda issued by IIT Bombay.

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