How to Crack UCEED in First Attempt?

To crack UCEED in first attempt you need to first build a strong conceptual foundation, improve drawing practice on a daily basis, practice Part A smartly, analyse mock tests and finally develop a study plan.

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Strategy to Crack UCEED in First Attempt
High Weightage Part A Topics
UCEED Part-B Sketching Practice List
Best Books for UCEED Preparation

The UCEED exam conducted by IIT Bombay is not merely a test of your academic knowledge but also your creative ability, visualisation skills, logical reasoning and problem solving ability. The basic necessity required to clear the UCEED exam is to balance your artistic expression with analytical thinking. With the correct strategy it is quite possible to clear the UCEED 2026 exam. You must take note that the exam focuses more on spatial ability, design thinking, observation skills and lastly creativity level. Experts recommend that on a daily basis you must inculcate sketching, analyse day to day objects and practice reasoning questions. Moreover, originality matters in this exam and at the same time you need to perfectly blend it with a clear thought process and communicate your ideas visually and logically. You can check this article to know how to clear UCEED in first attempt.

Strategy to Crack UCEED in First Attempt

Check the tips below.

Tips	Details
Build Strong Conceptual Foundations	Focus Areas: Spatial reasoning: Mirror images, rotations, paper folding Logical reasoning: Patterns, sequences, cause-effect Design sensitivity: Identifying good vs bad design Observation skills: Spotting minute differences Language & creativity: Unusual usage, word associations
Master Visualization and Drawing Skills for Part B	Even students with average drawing skills can score well if they focus on clarity of ideas. What Examiners Look For: Proportion & perspective Neatness and line quality Clear communication of ideas Creativity with practicality How to Improve: Practice speed sketching (5–10 min per sketch) Draw daily objects (chairs, bottles, streets, people) Learn basic perspective rules Practice storytelling through sketches
Solve Previous Year Question Papers	Strategy: Solve at least last 10 years’ papers Analyze: Why your answer is wrong What concept was tested Redo incorrect questions after 7–10 days
Develop Speed, Accuracy, and Smart Guessing	Time pressure is a real challenge in UCEED. Techniques: Attempt NAT questions first (no negative marking) Then move to MSQs Attempt MCQs last (negative marking involved)
Strengthen Observation & Design Sensitivity	This section separates average students from top rankers. Improve By: Studying good and bad design examples Understanding: Ergonomics User experience Sustainability Observing: Road signs Furniture Mobile apps Packaging designs
Improve Environmental & General Awareness	Focus on: Everyday objects and their usage Social problems & design solutions Cultural symbols Public spaces & systems

Also Read: Is UCEED for Fashion Designing?

High Weightage Part A Topics

Check the important topics below.

General Topics	High Weightage Areas
Visualization & Spatial Ability	3D rotation, mirror images Paper folding & cutting Perspective-based questions
Logical Reasoning	Odd one out Visual analogies Situation-based logic
Pattern Recognition	Shape progression Color & symmetry patterns Missing figure questions
Design Thinking	User problems & solutions Ergonomics & usability Sustainable design ideas
Basic Mathematics	Ratio, percentages Time & work Simple geometry
Observation & General Awareness	Daily-life objects Signages, tools, materials Design in nature & surroundings

UCEED Part-B Sketching Practice List

Check the practice list here.

Practice List	Practice Topics	Key Note
One-Point Perspective	Classroom with benches and a blackboard Bedroom with bed, table, window, cupboard Kitchen interior with shelves, utensils, stove Corridor with doors and windows Study room with chair, desk, bookshelf	Correct vanishing point Parallel lines converging properly Size reduction with distance Clean overlaps (near objects darker)
Two-Point Perspective	Street corner with shops House/building at an angle Table, cupboard, refrigerator in perspective Bus stop, tea stall, ATM kiosk	Vertical lines remain vertical Equal spacing logic No distortion or bending
Human Figures	Standing person (front, side, ¾ view) Sitting on chair/bench Walking / running Bending, lifting, reaching Group of 3–4 people interacting	Adult: ~7.5 heads tall Shoulder width ≈ 2 heads Elbow at waist level Knee halfway between hip and foot
Daily Indian Life Scenes	Tea stall with customers Railway platform Bus interior Street vendor selling vegetables School classroom Doctor’s clinic Small grocery shop	Activity clarity Natural posture Environment interaction
Product Sketching	Chair (plastic, wooden, office) Table / stool Bottle (water, shampoo, thermos) Bag (school, laptop, travel) Shoes / sandals Helmet Mobile phone with earphones	Use light construction lines Show thickness (not flat outlines) Ellipses must be symmetrical
Hands, Feet & Faces	Hand holding cup, phone, pen Pointing hand Open palm Feet in standing posture Simple face expressions (happy, shocked, confused
Story-Based Sketching	A sudden rain changes the scene An unexpected guest arrives A problem and its solution Before and after scenario A day without electricity	Clear focal point Emotion / action Logical situation Supporting background
Object Transformation & Innovation	Modify a chair for elderly Design a bag for cyclists Redesign a water bottle for kids Convert an everyday object for emergency use

Also Read: UCEED Design Aptitude Question

Best Books for UCEED Preparation

You can follow the book list below.

Books	Authors
Quantitative Aptitude	R.S. Aggarwal
Verbal and Non‑Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning, Mental & Verbal Aptitude	Institute Of Creative Sciences
UCEED Design Environment & Social Awareness + Mental & Verbal Aptitude	Srijan Shilpa
Cracking CEED & UCEED	Ashok Goel & Arjun Kamal
UCEED (B.Des) Entrance Books and Test Series	AFA India
Design of Everyday Things	Don Norman
Design Drawing	Francis D.K. Ching
Perspective Drawing Handbook	Joseph D’Amelio

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do you also have online courses ??

-Abhishek rajUpdated on January 02, 2026 02:16 PM

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Is the UCEED 2025 response sheet released?

-RD creatersUpdated on January 05, 2026 09:47 PM

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vridhi, Student / Alumni

LPU maintains a transparent admission process by providing timely access to tools like the UCEED response sheet and answer key. This student-centric approach allows aspiring designers to accurately evaluate their performance. Such commitment to clarity and academic support makes LPU a progressive and reliable choice for pursuing a design education.

can you use rough paper and pen in lpunest exam online

-Annii08Updated on January 02, 2026 10:19 PM

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vridhi, Student / Alumni

Yes, you are permitted to use a pen and blank paper for rough work during the LPUNEST online proctored exam. you must ensure the sheets are completely blank before the test and clearly show them to the invigilator (proctor) via your webcam upon request. this allowance helps facilitate necessary calculations.