CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED, PG)) — Free Online Mock Test

CEED exam at a glance

CEED key facts & eligibility

Who is eligible for CEED?

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) of at least 4 years in Design, Engineering, Architecture or a related field, with the required marks/CPI. Used for M.Des at the IITs and IISc.

Last verified July 2026 against IIT Bombay — CEED. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

CEED section breakdown

The CEED mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

• CEED (55 Q)
  55 questions · 120 minutes · ~131 sec/question

CEED scoring & marking scheme

Strategy: CEED has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: CEED (pass 700/1000).

How CEED is conducted

• Mode
  Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
• Test format
  Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
• Backtracking
  Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
• Mark for review
  Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

CEED time strategy

With 55 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 131 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

• CEED (55 Q)
  Target ~131 sec/question. If a question takes more than 197 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

CEED topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CEED, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

CEED (55 Q)

• NIFT — Int'l Designers · 10
• NIFT — Fashion Brands · 10
• NIFT — Indian Designers · 5
• Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
• Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
• Reasoning — Alphabet series · 2
• Reasoning — Ranking · 2
• NIFT — Design History · 2

CEED difficulty calibration

Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.

Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED, PG) · MCQ entrance exam. Aptitude/subject testing for admission. · Official language: English.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CEED bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CEED

• Real test-day interface
  Our cert skin mirrors the actual CEED testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
• 50 distinct variants
  2750 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
• Detailed analytics
  Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
• Spaced repetition (Notebook)
  Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
• Optional proctoring
  Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate real CEED test-day conditions.
• Free to start
  No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first CEED mock starts in under a minute.

Expert take: what CEED really tests

CEED is a postgraduate design-aptitude test where Part A screens and Part B — the two-hour hand-drawn paper — reveals your design thinking, drawing and problem-solving. It rewards a genuine making-and-ideation practice built over months far more than last-minute study.

CEED study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

Where CEED can take you

A strong CEED result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

• M.Des at the IITs & IISc
  A strong CEED score secures M.Des admission at the IITs and IISc design schools.
• Industrial & communication design
  Careers across industrial, communication, animation and interaction design.
• UX & design leadership
  A postgraduate base for senior UX and design-strategy roles.
• Design research & academia
  Pathways into design research, teaching and a PhD.

Best books & official prep for CEED

• CEED / design-aptitude guides — Arihant / BRDS
  For Part A’s perception and reasoning questions.
• Previous CEED papers — IIT Bombay
  Officially archived — the best guide to the format.
• A daily sketchbook & idea journal — Self-made
  Part B rewards drawing and idea development built over months.
• Design thinking & communication practice — Various
  For clearly expressing a design idea under time.

Official practice: IIT Bombay releases past CEED papers on ceed.iitb.ac.in; consistent sketching and idea-generation practice matter most for Part B.

Previous-year papers: CEED past papers are officially archived and are the best guide to the format.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CEED exam pattern?

Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED, PG) contains 55 questions across 1 section: CEED (55 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 131 seconds per question).

Does CEED have negative marking?

No — CEED has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.

How is CEED scored?

Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CEED (pass 700/1000).

How can I practise CEED online for free?

Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length CEED mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.

What is the difficulty level of CEED?

CEED is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED, PG) · MCQ entrance exam. Aptitude/subject testing for admission. · Official language: English.

How long is the CEED exam?

CEED runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What topics are covered in CEED?

CEED is split into: CEED (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED, PG) · MCQ entrance exam. Aptitude/subject testing for admission. · Official language: English.

What tools or aids are allowed during CEED?

No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.

Is the CEED test adaptive?

No — CEED is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many CEED mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CEED variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.

Is there a free CEED test series 2026?

Yes. The Wrexa Edge CEED test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.

Are CEED previous year question–style papers included?

Every CEED mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.

Which is the best free CEED mock test online?

Wrexa Edge's CEED mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.

Can I take the CEED mock test on mobile?

Yes. CEED mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.

What is the CEED syllabus?

The CEED syllabus maps to its 1 section: CEED (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.

What is the eligibility for CEED?

Eligibility for CEED — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CEED practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.

When is the CEED exam and how should I prepare?

Official CEED exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free CEED mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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