CEED Previous Year Question Paper With Answer Key Pdf Download

Candidates can download the CEED previous year question paper in PDF format, along with the answer key, from this article.

ceed previous year question paper

CEED Previous Year Question Paper: The Common Entrance Examination for Design, or CEED, is a competitive entrance test conducted in India. It is primarily aimed at evaluating a candidate’s aptitude and knowledge in the field of design. CEED is administered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, and it serves as a qualifying examination for admission to various design programs, particularly the Master of Design (M.Des.) courses at prestigious institutions like IITs and other design schools. The exam typically consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A includes multiple-choice questions that test a candidate’s design awareness and general aptitude, while Part B focuses on testing their design and drawing skills through subjective questions and is evaluated primarily by the IITs offering M.Des. programs.

CEED Previous Year Question Paper Pdf 

Download the CEED question papers from the previous year by clicking the link below.

CEED Previous Year Question Paper               Download Link
CEED PYQ (2023)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2022)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2021)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2020)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2019)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2018)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2017)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2015)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2014)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2013)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2012)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2011)                  Click here
CEED PYQ (2010)                  Click here

CEED Exam Pattern 

The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format, and the CEED exam question paper pattern is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B.

CEED Exam : Highlights

Exam NameCommon Entrance Examination for Design
Conducting BodyIndian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Stages of ExamWritten Examination (Part A and Part B)
Mode of the examination
  • Part A: Online based test
  • Part B: Offline based test
Number of Papers
  • Part A: Single Paper
  • Part B: Single
Question Type
  • Part A: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice
  • Part B: Subjective 
Duration of exam
  • Part A: 2 hour (120 minutes)
  • Part B: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Questions
  • Part A: 41 Questions
  • Part B: 05 Questions
Total Marks
  • Part A: 100 marks
  • Part B: 100 marks
Negative MarkingYes, 0.5 marks deducted for each incorrect answer (Applies to Part A papers only)
Marking Scheme
  • Part A: +2 marks for each correct answer
  • Part B: +20 marks for each correct answer
Exam LanguagesThe CEED question paper will be set in English
Official websitehttps://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2024/

CEED Exam Question Paper Pattern (For Part A and Part B)

Candidates may check the table below to learn about the scheme of the CEED Part A exam pattern:

CEED Exam Pattern 2024: PART A

Section

Type of Questions

Number of Questions

Marks for correct answerMarks for wrong answer
Marks for question not atempted
Total marks for the section   Duration

1

Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

08

400242hours

2

Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)

10

30.2030

3

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

23

20.5046

Total

41

  100

 

Candidates may check the table below to learn about the scheme of the CEED Part B exam pattern:

CEED Exam Pattern 2024: PART B

Section

 Type of Questions

 Number of Questions

  Total marks    Duration

1

Sketching

1

202hours

2

Creativity

1

20

3

Form Sensitivity

1

20

4

Visual Sensitivity

1

20

5

Problem Identification

1

20

Total

5

100

CEED Syllabus 2024

Candidates may look at the below detailed syllabus for the CEED Part A and Part B examinations:

Part – A Syllabus

Part-A will have questions on the following topics:

  • Visualization and spatial reasoning: ability to visualize and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships
  • Practical and scientific knowledge: know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects
  • Observation and design Sensitivity: the capacity to detect concealed properties in daily life and think critically about them Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction
  • Environment and society: general awareness of environmental, social, and cultural connections with design
  • Analytical and logical reasoning: ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information
  • Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English
  • Creativity: a grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols.

Part – B Syllabus

Part-B will have questions on the following topics:

  • Drawing: ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
  • Design aptitude: the ability to practically and appropriately respond to problems or situations with ingenuity and empathy.
  • Problem identification: skills to understand the user and the context; knowledge of the properties of materials and their appropriate use in design.

FAQs

Q1. Where can I find the CEED previous year question papers?

Ans. The CEED’s previous year’s question paper is available in PDF format above.

Q2. Is it helpful to practice the CEED’s previous year’s question papers?

Ans. Yes, practicing CEED question papers from previous years will help you comprehend the pattern of difficulty levels.

Q3. Is the CEED Exam bilingual?

Ans. No, the CEED question paper will be set in English.

For any other CEED related information ,visit the official site:ceed.iitb.ac.in

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