CEED Accepting Colleges, Courses, Fee Structure & Admission Process

The CEED entrance exam (Common Entrance Examination for Design) is a national level test conducted by IIT Bombay to assess a candidate’s aptitude for design, innovation, and creativity. In 2025, there are 8 top-tier CEED accepting colleges: IIT Bombay. IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, IIT Jodhpur, and IISc Bangalore. These top institutes offer around 302 seats in Master of Design (M.Des) programs, along with Ph.D. programs in Design, making it a highly competitive and sought-after admission pathway for aspiring designers.

These institutes offer a wide range of cutting-edge design specializations, including Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Animation, and User Experience Design. The CEED seat intake differs for each institutions, with IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur offering the higher number of seats approx 78 each, while IISc Bangalore offers 18 seats focused on research-intensive product design. The CEED admission process is decentralized, meaning candidates must apply individually to each participating institute after qualifying the CEED exam. Admission is granted based on the CEED score, followed by institute-specific procedures such as portfolio reviews, design aptitude tests, and personal interviews. There is no common counselling process.

Let’s walk through this comprehensive guide and explore more about the CEED accepting colleges, courses offered, the admission process, and more.

List of CEED Accepting Colleges and Seat Intake

List of CEED accepting colleges—participating colleges listed in the table below:

Institute	Department	Programs Offered	Seat Intake
IISc Bangalore	Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing	M.Des in Product Design and Engineering	18
		Ph.D in Design
IIT Bombay	IDC School of Design	MDes in Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility and Vehicle Design	78
		Ph.D in Design
IIT Kanpur	Design Program	M.Des in Design	78
		Ph.D in Design
IIT Guwahati	Department of Design	M.Des in Design	33
		Ph.D in Design
IIT Hyderabad	Department of Design	M.Des in Visual Design	30
		Ph.D in Design
IIT Jodhpur	Department of Design	M.Des in XR Design	25
IIT Delhi	Department of Design	M.Des in Industrial Design	20
		Ph.D in Design
IIT Roorkee	Department of Design	M.Des in Industrial Design	20

Apart from above mentioned CEED participating colleges, several design institutes consider the CEED score to shortlist the candidates for their design programs.

Check out CEED Accepting colleges–result sharing institutes:

Institute	Department	Program Offered	Seat Intake
GLS University, Gujarat	Faculty of Design	M.Des in Interaction and Communication Design	30
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bengaluru	Design Discipilne	M.Des in Human Centered Design, Visual Communication, Industrial Arts and Design Practice	60
Jain University, Bengaluru	School of Design	M.Des in Strategic Product Design, User Interaction and Experience Design	40
JK Laxmipat University, Jaipur	Institute of Design	M.Des in Interaction and Product Design	30
MIT Institute of Design, Avantika University, Ujjain	School of Design	M.Des in Industrial Design, Communication Design	40
VIT School of Design (V-SIGN)	V-SIGN	M.Des in Industrial Design	30
UPES School of Design, Dehraun	School of Design	M.Des in Product Design, Transportation Design	40
World University of Design, Haryana	School of Design	M.Des in Fashion Design, Interior Architecture	30

CEED Accepting Colleges Fee Structure

The CEED accepting colleges are classified into two types: participating institutes and result-sharing institutes. Generally, participating institutes have subsidized fees and participate in a centralized admission process. On the other hand, result sharing institutes may have higher fees and conducts an independent admission process. Students must consider the additional costs involves with tuition costs like accommodation, materials, and other living expenses.

Let’s have a look at CEED Participating Colleges Fee Structure:

Institute	Total Estimated Fees (Rs.)
IIT Bombay	41,350/-
IIT Guwahati	93,250/-
IIT Hyderabad	65,948/-
IIT Jodhpur	55,050/-
IIT Roorkee	88,000/-
IITDM Jabalpur	1,10,000/-

Note: The above fees are approximate and subject to change. Candidates are advised to check the respective institute’s official website for the most accurate and updated fee structure.

Let’s explore CEED result sharing institutes fee structure:

Institute	Total Estimated Fee (Rs.)
VIT Vellore	3,55,000/-
GLS University, Gujarat	6,00,000/-
Srishti Manipal Institute, Bengaluru	7,00,000/-
Jain University, Bengaluru	5,00,000/-
JK Laxmipat University, Jaipur	5,00,000/-
MIT – Avantika University	6,00,000/-
UPES School of Design	7,50,000/-

Note: The above fees are indicative and may vary. It is recommended to verify exact fee structure from respective institute’s official website.

CEED Admission Process

After appearing for CEED entrance exam, candidates must prepare for CEED admission process. This involves following steps:

1. Qualify the CEED exam: Candidates must check their CEED result on the official website www.ceed.iitb.ac.in and must secure a valid score for further admission process for CEED accepting collges.
2. Apply to CEED accepting colleges: Unlike other entrance exams, CEED does not have centralized counselling process. Candidates needs to apply separately to each participating and result sharing institutes. 
3. Institute-specific selection process: Each institute may have its own selection process which includes—Portfolio Review, Personal Interview, and Written Examination.
4. Final Admission Offer: Based on the candidate’s CEED score and performance in the institute-specific selection process, candidates will receive the admission offer.

Note: Each institute have its own specific application procedures and deadlines. Candidates are requested to to regularly check the official website of the institutes they are interested in.

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