Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2012
IIT CEED 2012 Date: 04th December 2011, (Sunday) at 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs
CEED 2012
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is an all India examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.
The objective of CEED is to assess the candidate’s aptitude for design, involving visual perception ability, drawing skills, logical reasoning, creativity, and communication skills.
What is new in CEED 2012?
CEED 2012 examination will be conducted on Sunday, 4 December, 2011 between 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs. This is approximately one month earlier than previous years.
The examination will be conducted in two Parts, A and B. All candidates must answer both Parts.
PART-A is a screening test.
PART-B will be evaluated for candidates who will be short-listed in the screening test
CEED 2012 Important Dates:
Access to Application through website: 12 Sept. 2011 – 7 Oct. 2011
Last Date for submitting of Application (Website closure): Friday, 7 Oct. 2011
Last Date for Receipt of Completed Application at the GATE Office, IIT Bombay: Friday, 14 Oct. 2011
A Candidate can contact GATE Office, IIT Bombay for non-receipt of admit card: Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Date of Examination: Sunday, 4 December 2011 (1400 to 1700 hours)
Announcement of Results: Friday, 20 January 2012 (after 1000 hours)
Eligibility for CEED 2012:
Candidates must either have completed or be expecting to complete any of the following, by July 2012:
(i) Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design or equivalent
(ii) Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent of 4 years duration after 10+2)
(iii) B.F.A. (4 year professional programme, after 10+2)
(iv) G.D. Art (5 year programme after 10th) with one year professional experience
(v) Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications
The candidate is responsible for showing eligibility while seeking admission to the specific programme in which they are interested.
There is no age limit and a candidate can appear in CEED any number of times.
Application Form and Brochure:
CEED Application Form must be submitted online, through the website www.iitb.ac.in/gate. The application fee (non refundable) is Rs. 950/- (Rs. 475/- for SC/ST/PD Applicants).
Note: CEED is conducted by IISc and IITs for use by participating Institutes. The merit list should not be used by any other Institution without prior permission of IIT Bombay. For further information contact GATE Office, IIT Bombay.
CEED 2012 Examination:
The examination is from 1400 hours to 1700 hours on Sunday, 4th December, 2011 and will not have any break.
Candidates should report to the examination centre, at least half an hour before the scheduled commencement of the examination. Most of the centres are located outside the main city and candidates may have to walk a good distance from the campus main gate to reach the examination venue.
The seating arrangement will be displayed on the notice board of the examination centre.
A candidate has to bring his/her own pencils of different grades (e.g. H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B etc.), sketch pens, poster colors, and other drawing materials for the examination. No drawing sheets have to be brought.
The question paper will be in English. No specific text book or guide book is recommended for preparation. Candidates may however polish up their drawing, rendering and visualization skills.
CEED 2012 Examination Centres:
Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, and Roorkee.
After submission of the application, request for change of examination city will be accepted till November 20, 2011 with a fee of Rs. 400/- to be paid in the form of demand draft in favor of 'IIT Bombay'.
Online Application:
CEED ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Mode of Payment
1. Application Fee (non-refundable) is Rs.950/- (Rs.475/- for SC/ST/PD Applicants)
2. There are two modes of fee payment. You may choose any of the following options:
i. SBI Cash Voucher (through any SBI Branch)
In this case, after filling the Application Form a SBI Cash Voucher is generated along with the Application Printout. It contains your name and other details. You have to take this to any SBI Branch within India and make the payment. You have to enclose the IITB copy of the SBI Cash Voucher along with the Application Printout.
ii. Demand Draft
In this case, a Demand Draft of the appropriate amount in favour of 'IIT Bombay', payable at Mumbai should be obtained prior to filling of the Application Form. Enter the Demand Draft details while filling the Application Form. The Draft should have the validity of 6 months.
The following 3 steps are necessary to complete your ONLINE Application.
STEP I : Registration
1. Click 'Registration' on CEED ONLINE Application Homepage.
2. Type in your name & email address in the form. You will be provided with a User ID. Note down your User ID.
3. Your User ID will also be sent to your email address.
4. This User ID is very important for filling the Application Form and accessing the Application Status.
STEP II : Filling of Application Form and taking Application Printout by the Registered Applicant
1. Read 'Instructions for filling Application Form' given on CEED Application Homepage.
2. Before Clicking on ‘Submit Finally’, you must check that all the information filled by you is correct, as you cannot edit the form after presenting this button.
3. Do not keep the page idle for more than 30 minutes, otherwise the session will expire.
4. You can use 'Save & Continue Later' option for temporary saving of the application and continue later.
a. Registered Applicant should click 'ONLINE Application' on CEED ONLINE Application Homepage.
b. Type in your User ID and click 'Fill Form'.
c. Enter your personal details, choice of examination centre and mode of payment.
d. If you are opting paying by Demand Draft then give Demand Draft details.
e. After you are satisfied that the information given is correct click on 'Submit Finally'. Note that you can not edit the form after pressing this button.
f. Take Application Printout by clicking 'Print Form' option. Application Printout can be taken only after 'Submit Finally' option is clicked.
5. The Application Printout has the information filled in by you in the Application (along with the SBI Cash Voucher if you have selected this option of payment). It also gives your Application Number. Note down your Application Number.
STEP III : Submission of Application Printout (By post/in person)
1. Complete the Application Printout, following the instructions given below.
i. Signature of the Applicant: Put your signature in black pen within the box. Signature in the form of ALL CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be considered as a valid signature.
ii. Photograph: Paste a good contrast photograph of 3cm width x 4cm height within the box. Do not staple the photograph since it will be scanned. Do NOT sign on the photograph. Do NOT get it attested.
iii. Declaration by the Applicant: Read the statement and put your signature within the box. Both the signatures on the Application Printout MUST be identical. Signature in the form of ALL CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be considered as a valid signature.
iv. Enclosures: Tick in the appropriate box(es) and attach the relevant certificate(s) from the appropriate authority.
2. The completed Application Printout, along with IITB Copy of the SBI Cash Voucher OR the Demand Draft (write your name and application number on the back of the DD), and other enclosures (if any), are to be submitted in an envelope to GATE Office IIT Bombay on or before 14 October, 2011
3. Write "CEED 2012 Application" on top of the envelope
4. The Envelope can be submitted in person at the counter of GATE Office, IIT Bombay or mailed only by Registered Post or Speed Post to;
GATE Office
IIT Bombay, Powai, MUMBAI 400 076
Please note:
Applications complete in all the above respects, will only be considered.
Before sending the documents the candidates are advised to take a Photo copy of all the materials for their reference.
Check List for mailing the Application Printout
a. Duly completed Application Printout
b. Two identical signatures on the Application Printout
c. Photograph pasted on the Application Printout
d. SBI Cash Voucher / Demand Draft
e. Attested copy of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate attached (if applicable)
f. Attested copy of disability certificate attached (if applicable)
g. Attested copy of experience certificate (for GD Art qualified applicant)
CEED Online Application Website will open on 12 September, 2011 and close on 7 October, 2011.
Programmes:
CEED is a qualifying examination for the following postgraduate programmes in design:
(a) Master of Design Programmes
IISc Bangalore: M.Des. in Product Design and Engineering*
IIT Bombay: M.Des. in (i) Industrial Design, (ii) Visual Communication, (iii) Animation, (iv) Interaction Design, (v) Mobility and Vehicle Design.
IIT Delhi: M.Des. in Industrial Design
IIT Guwahati: M.Des. in Design
IIT Kanpur: M.Des. in Industrial Design*
*GATE qualified candidates will also be considered for admission to these programmes.
(b) Ph.D Programmes in Design (IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay)
Details may be obtained from respective web sites.
CEED Old Question Papers:
Previous years Question papers;
CEED 2011
CEED 2010
CEED 2009
CEED 2008
CEED 2007
CEED 2006
Quick Links:
Application Status
Admit Card
CEED ONLINE Application
Information Brochure
Disclaimer
Contact Address: Enquiries about CEED may be addressed to:
Chairman GATE 2012
GATE Office
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076
Phone: 022-25767068
Fax: 022-2572 3706
E Mail: gateoffice@iitb.ac.in
Website: http://www.iitb.ac.in/gate
For any specific queries on admission and programme, please contact the Head / Convener / Coordinator of design programme at the concerned institute.
