CEED 2026 Part A High Weightage Topics

• 3D object rotation
• unfolding of cubes/solids (nets)
• counting surfaces/edges
• mirror and water images
• paper folding/cutting,
• perspective views.
• mental manipulation of 2D/3D forms
• spatial relationships

• Number series
• Visual sequences
• Venn diagrams
• Seating arrangements
• Coding-decoding
• Pattern recognition
• Argument evaluation
• Data interpretation (graphs/charts)

• Identifying subtle differences or spotting errors
• Spotting errors or flaws in the design of daily objects
• Observing details in visuals and objects of daily usage
• Color theory (RGB vs RYB)
• Typography
• Detection of "Hidden" property

• Sustainability
• Eco-friendly materials
• Indian crafts and culture
• Social design initiatives.

• Famous designers/architects
• Iconic products (e.g., Godrej Chotukool)
• Design movements (Bauhaus, Modernism)
• Logo history
• History of art, sculptures
• Famous works

• In diagrammatic questions, visualization of basic shapes like square to cube, circle to sphere, triangle to pyramid is required.
• A complex 3D solid will be provided and you are required to identify its appearance from a different angle (Top, Side, or Bottom).
• You need to master mental rotation of irregular polyhedrons to answer these questions.
• You may encounter questions on determining the correct top view of the object shown in the perspective view.

• Prediction of patterns after folding, unfolding, or cutting paper.
• Translation of 2D planes into 3D volumes.
• Questions on Cube Nets require you to determine which folded cube can be created from a specific 2D "net" layout.
• Questions on Punching & Folding involve multi-folded papers which need anticipating the pattern of holes or cuts when they are opened.

• Only NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions are asked from this section where you are required to provide a specific number.
• On a complex 3D object, you must count the total number of surfaces including the hidden ones.
• Interpenetration of two shapes like a cylinder and a cube and picturizing where they intersect and determining how the resulting edge line appears.

• 2D plans (front, top, and side views) will be provided and identification of the corresponding 3D (Isometric) object needs to be done.
• Determination of "hidden lines" or dotted lines in orthographic views

• Interaction of light with form
• Shadow Projection on the basis of the position of a point light source or sun, which involves determining the shape and direction of a shadow
• Questions on Mirror & Water Images that require you to visualize how the reflection of complex 3D scenes or 2D patterns is created

• Only Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions will be asked from this section
• Complex graphs or charts are provided pertaining to design research or market trends
• Scaling or resizing objects by applying Percentages, Ratios, and Proportions
• Finding averages or growth rates by interpreting bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs
• Design Context covers questions on the "golden ratio" in layouts or determination of material quantities for a prototype
• Analyze graphs, charts, and infographics for trends and inferences, often with multiple correct options and negative marking

• Determination of sequences in numbers, abstract visuals, or shapes, including missing elements.
• finding logic in a sequence
• Visual Series requiring you to anticipate the next figure in a sequence of morphing shapes.
• Odd-One-Out, i.e. determining which figure is not in alignment with the structural or aesthetic logic of the others.
• Coding-Decoding, i.e. transformation of one set of symbols or letters into another

• Assessment of syllogisms, arguments, and conclusions from premises or specific cases

• Verbal logic, mechanical reasoning (gears, links), and puzzles on design scenario
• Your deductive reasoning will be evaluated based on how you find a specific conclusion from a set of general rules
• Seating & Spatial Arrangements requiring you to place objects or people on the basis of a list of constraints
• Venn Diagram questions based on determining the relationships between overlapping sets, for instance, user groups or material properties
• Standard logical puzzles on Blood Relations & Directions (simple questions that require high speed for solving)

• Statement & Inference questions where you must read a short paragraph about a design philosophy, analyze the conclusions provided and choose which one/s is/are "definitely true."
• Syllogisms requiring the assessment of logical arguments
• Questions on Cause & Effect require you to determine the relationship between two events which are crucial for understanding the behaviour of users

• Indian Architecture

1. Mughal (e.g., iwan, double domes)
2. Dravidian (temples of the South)
3. Colonial (Victoria Memorial).

• Elements like Jali, Chhatri, Jharokha, and Stepwells
• David by Michelangelo, Rodin’s Thinker, Indian Chola bronzes
• Icons like Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House, works of Modernists like Le Corbusier (Chandigarh), Eiffel Tower

• Furniture & product design eras
• Key Movements like Art Deco (geometric luxury), Bauhaus (minimalism/functionality), and Minimalism
• Designers of everyday classics, for example, the Coca-Cola bottle or the Eames Lounge Chair
• Works of B.V. Doshi, Charles Correa (Architect), Achille Castiglioni, and Laurie Baker (sustainable architecture)

• Global Art:

1. Renaissance (Da Vinci, Michelangelo)
2. Impressionism
3. Surrealism (Salvador Dalí)
4. Pop Art (Andy Warhol)
5. Modernism
6. Baroque

• Indian Art:

1. Major schools of Miniature painting like Pahari, Mughal
2. Modern masters like M.F. Husain or Amrita Sher-Gil

• Famous artists like Michelangelo, Picasso, Le Corbusier
• Indian Folk Arts involving crafts and textiles from various states like Madhubani, Pattachitra, Warli, and Phulkari.

• You will find Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) from this section.
• Logos like symmetry, hidden arrows, color psychology and the logic behind them
• Typography that deals with the difference between fonts like Serif (with "feet") and Sans Serif, and terms like leading (space between lines) and kerning (space between letters).

• Anthropometry
• User Interface

• Manufacturing Processes
• Thermal & Physical Properties
• Visual Texture

• Gestalt Principles like Similarity, Proximity, Closure, Continuity, and Figure/ Ground
• Compositional Rules like the Golden Ratio, Rule of Thirds, and Visual Hierarchy found in posters or layouts
• Determining symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance, harmony or proportion in design elements, products or architecture that we see everyday

• Identifying the incorrect or missing element in the complex technical drawing of a machine or an object used on a daily basis like manufacturing defects or functional inconsistencies
• detailed analysis of colours, patterns, textures, or compositions in images to identify minute differences
• Determining the correct frames or sequence of motion in an animation or movement of animals or humans

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