{"id":50332,"date":"2025-05-27T18:36:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=50332"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:08:38","slug":"ceed-preparation-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/ceed-preparation-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"CEED Preparation Strategy: Section-Wise Strategies and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) is a national test for students who want to pursue design programs in India. In 2025, there are 8 top-tier <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/0\/d\/1xSNfZztDn7_AHdYnwVF6ctjlbCyIonQRIQpNjbqz9lY\/edit\">CEED accepting colleges<\/a>: 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. The CEED exam evaluates design, creativity, and innovation. With intense competition and a comprehensive syllabus, aspirants must adopt a targeted CEED preparation strategy to ace the CEED entrance exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll explain how to enhance your CEED preparation strategy, section-wise CEED preparation plan, including exam pattern suggestions, and time management tips to help you prepare smartly for CEED 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JTsLpxHqdbX19nzr5JUjQU\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-1024x159.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-1024x159.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-300x47.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-768x119.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-1536x238.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-150x23.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-696x108.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM-1068x166.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-25-at-6.06.02-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/ceed-preparation-strategy\/#CEED_Exam_Overview\" >CEED Exam Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/ceed-preparation-strategy\/#Section-Wise_CEED_Preparation_Strategy\" >Section-Wise CEED Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/ceed-preparation-strategy\/#CEED_Additional_Preparation_Tips\" >CEED Additional Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/ceed-preparation-strategy\/#FAQs_CEED_Preparation_Strategy\" >FAQs CEED Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ceed-exam-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CEED_Exam_Overview\"><\/span><strong>CEED Exam Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a feasible CEED preparation strategy for CEED exam, students must thoroughly understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/0\/d\/14CHRZY9qsTI61E49PYCrmNT5SvVcQs0wW8BI3NwZriI\/edit\">CEED entrance exam<\/a> and its parameters. The exam pattern of CEED comprises of two parts, Part A and Part B. Before diving into the CEED preparation strategy, let\u2019s understand the CEED exam pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of the Exam<\/td><td>Part A &#8211; Computer-BasedPart B &#8211; Pen-Paper BasedBoth the parts are mandatory and will be conducted on the same day. Part B will be evaluated only if candiadte qualify Part A.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Marks<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total No. of Questions<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Duration<\/td><td>Part A &#8211; 01 HourPart B &#8211; 02 Hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marking Scheme<\/td><td>4 marks each for a correct answer for the NAT section, no negative mark for an incorrect answer4 marks will be credited for each MSQ correct answer. However, -0.25 will be deducted for the wrong answer3 marks will be credited for each MCQ correct answer. However, -0.25 will be deducted for the wrong answer60 marks for the drawing section (Part B)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section-Wise_CEED_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Section-Wise CEED Preparation Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s breakdown the CEED exam pattern for Part A and understand the key topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Part A:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It has various <strong>sub-sections<\/strong> which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Visualization and spatial reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Practical and scientific knowledge<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Observation and design sensitivity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Environment and society<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Analytical and logical reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Language<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Creativity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Art and Design knowledge<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Design methods and practices<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topics to be covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Number Series &amp; Patterns<\/td><td>Syllogisms<\/td><td>Coding-Decoding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puzzles<\/td><td>Design Movements<\/td><td>Logos &amp; Typograpgy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Designers, Indian Art &amp; Architecture<\/td><td>Current Affairs in Design<\/td><td>3D shapes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mirror Images<\/td><td>Paper Folding<\/td><td>Geometry<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Crack CEED Part A:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the CEED paper pattern: Go through the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/0\/d\/14CHRZY9qsTI61E49PYCrmNT5SvVcQs0wW8BI3NwZriI\/edit\">CEED exam pattern<\/a> before you start preparing for the entrance exam. You must have a clear understandingof the CEED entrance exam. The exam pattern of CEED includes marking scheme, mode of the exam, question formats, maximum marks, duration of the exam, and many more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice logical reasoning from a variety of examinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elementary school Math and Science are foundational. Revise, revisit, and practice it well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve GK: Read newspaper, magazines, brochures, history of Indian fine arts to improve your General Knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time Management: Once you understand the instructions and know which questions are compulsory and which are optional, figure out how much time is to be spent on each question. You will have to attempt PART A and PART B in same 3-hour time slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve logical puzzles and reasoning sets daily and focus on speed and accuracy using mock tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study design history, Indian crafts, logos, and color theory. Watch TED talks and documentaries on design thinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sketch 3D objects from different angles and practice solving isometric and perspective drawing problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Part B:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Part B tests the core creative and design thinking ability of candidates. It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sketching<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Product Design<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Visualization<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storyboarding<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Creativity &amp; Imagination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Communication<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to crack CEED Part B<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Think out of the box: If you want to crack CEED, think uniquely and creatively which can amaze others with your design. The examiners evaluates candidate\u2019s creativity and problem-solving skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice speed sketching and design sprints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice on-the-spot situational sketching; a real-time scenario or situation from life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can improve your creativity skills through observation: Try to observe each small thing around you nd bring up a new innovative idea. Your visualization and observation skills are the main aspects of finding a solution to a problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a strong portfolio: After clearing the written exam, you will be asked to present your portfolio during the personal interview round. Prepare a unique and distinctive portfolio by including your best work which can differentiate you from your competitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on 3D drawing skills: Practice making 3D model using the right materials, focus on improving their sketching skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice line quality, shading, human figures, and perspective. Avoid using eraser\u2014build confidence with freehand sketching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CEED_Additional_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span><strong>CEED Additional Preparation Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from what is mentioned above, some of the other tips that candidates should keep in mind while preparing for the CEED exam 2026 are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A well-planned CEED Preparation and methodical strategy is required to pass the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED). You will considerably improve your chances of success in the test by following a reasonable preparation approach, comprehending the exam format, and using proper study resources.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In CEED Part-A, general knowledge about different aspects of the Design field is extremely important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In CEED Part B, focus should be on honing drawing, rendering, and visualization skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While preparing for CEED Part B, think out of the box and be creative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates are advised to get the reference books and old question papers to get an idea about the questions asked in the examination.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The more you practice, the more you will be familiar with the pattern of the examination. Practice definitely makes you perfect.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation time for CEED is subjective and depends on many factors. It requires a rigorous preparation of 4-6 months, which is considered good enough for getting into IISc or IITs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly solve Previous Years\u2019 Papers: Make it a habit to regularly practice with previous year\u2019s question papers and mock tests. This helps you get comfortable with the exam format of Part A of the CEED exam, understand effective time management strategies, and familiarize yourself with various types of questions. After every practice session analyze your performance which will help you improve the weaker sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/idesign\/nift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Join Design Course by iQuanta<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/idesign\/ceed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-ceed-preparation-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_CEED_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>FAQs CEED Preparation Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748349174969\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the last minute tips for CEED exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In your last minute CEED preparation, you should focus on revising rather than studying any new topic. 24 hours before exam, get sufficient sleep, keep calm and stay focused.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748349177213\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00a0Is it important to improve drawing skills for CEED preparation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Visual perception, drawing, and design aptitude questions are included in CEED exam Part B. It is important to develop your sketching skills to prepare for the CEED exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748349178676\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00a0What is a good score in CEED?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0A good score in CEED typically depends on the year&#8217;s difficulty level, overall performance of candidates, and cutoffs set by individual institutes.<br\/>In general:<br\/>A score above 45\u201350 in Part A is considered safe for qualifying. A final combined score (Part A + Part B) of above 60\u201365 out of 100 is usually considered very good for getting calls from top institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IISc Bangalore.\u00a0<br\/>For the the highest-ranking institutes, candidates often need a rank within the Top 100 to have a strong chance. CEED does not have a fixed qualifying score each year; the cutoffs vary based on the exam difficulty.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748349360676\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00a0Is there any negative marking in CEED exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0Yes, the CEED Part A MSQ and MCQ includes negative marking. For each incorrect answer in an MSQ, 0.2 marks are deducted, and 0.5 marks are deducted in an MCQ.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) is a national test for students who want to pursue design programs in India. 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. 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