UCEED 2025 Counselling (Open) - Seat Allotment (Out for Round 1), Registration (Closed), Documents, Fees, Procedure and Online Reporting

Updated By Nidhi Bahl on 08 May, 2025 12:00

The Round 1 Seat Allotment for BDes admission has been released on April 21, 2025. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has conducted the the UCEED 2025 counselling registration from March 14 to April 3, 2025. On this page, we have explained the step-by-step UCEED 2025 counselling process along with crucial dates.

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UCEED Counselling Process 2025 Overview (Round 1 Seat Allotment Out)

IIT Bombay has released the round 1 UCEED 2025 seat allotment for admissions to the BDes programme on April 21, 2025. You must complete the seat allotment acceptance, exercise your choice filling options, and make the seat acceptance fee payment by April 29, 2025 (6 PM). The registration for the UCEED counselling process 2025 was closed on April 3, 2025. The deadline for submitting applications for the Bachelor of Design (BDes) admissions was officially extended to April 3, 2025 (Thursday), 17:30 Hrs, from March 31, 2025 (Monday), 17:00 Hrs. Candidates were allowed additional time to complete their applications for admission to premier institutes, including IIT Bombay (IITB), IIT Delhi (IITD), IIT Hyderabad (IITH), IIT Guwahati (IITG), IIT Roorkee (IITR), IIT Indore (IITI), and IIITDM Jabalpur (IIITDMJ). The counselling registration was started by IIT Bombay through a Joint Admission Procedure on March 14, 2025.

There will be five rounds for seat allocation. Seat allotment will be done based on All India Rank, Category Reservation, and Availability within particular institutes. Once the seat is allotted, seats need to be confirmed by paying the seat acceptance fee. During UCEED 2025, the seat acceptance fee will be INR 60,000 for open categories and INR 15,000 in the case of SC, ST, and PwD. In case the fee is not paid within the stipulated time, the candidature will cancel and that seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate in order of merit.

Students who got a spot in the UCEED 2025 merit list are eligible for counselling. You were required to log in to the UCEED 2025 result portal to check whether you are qualified or not. There are three stages in the UCEED 2025 counseling procedure: submission of B.Des admission application form, Allotment of seats / Acceptance and Payment of Seat-acceptance Fee, and Post seat allotment options. The documents required for B.Des application include signed copy of the first page of the completed application form, UCEED 2025 scorecard, qualifying exam (Class 12 or equivalent) mark sheet, photo, signature, etc. You will get registered by paying a counselling fee of INR 4,000 along with personal information and listing institutes in order of preference.

UCEED 2025 Counselling Important Dates

IIT Bombay released the dates for the UCEED counselling process 2025 on their official website, uceed.iitb.ac.in. If you have passed the entrance exam, you could begin registering for UCEED counselling from March 14, 2025. 

Events

Dates

Start date for registration of UCEED counselling and seat allotment 2025

March 14, 2025

Last date for UCEED Counselling 2025 registration

April 3, 2025 (Closed)

UCEED counselling & seat allotment date - Round 1

April 21, 2025 (Out)

UCEED counselling & seat allotment date - Round 2

May 19, 2025

UCEED counselling & seat allotment date - Round 3

June 10, 2025

UCEED counselling & seat allotment date - Round 4

June 24, 2025

UCEED counselling & seat allotment date - Round 5

July 3, 2025

Payment of seat acceptance fee & Acceptance of seat allotment - Round 1

April 21-29, 2025

Payment of seat acceptance fee & Acceptance of seat allotment - Round 2

May 19-27, 2025

Payment of seat acceptance fee & Acceptance of seat allotment - Round 3

June 10-14, 2025

Payment of seat acceptance fee & Acceptance of seat allotment - Round 4

June 24-28, 2025

Payment of seat acceptance fee & Acceptance of seat allotment - Round 5

July 3-9, 2025

UCEED Counselling Process 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The UCEED 2025 eligibility criteria are the key for the students who are looking to attend UCEED counselling 2025. The students must meet and fulfil the eligibility criteria as directed below. To be part of the UCEED 2025 counselling process and seat allotment, the students have to take care of two important aspects. 

Age Limit

  • For candidates in the General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories, the birth date should be on or after October 1, 1999. 
  • For those in the SC, ST, and PwD categories, the candidate must be born on or after October 1, 1994.

UCEED 2025 Qualification

  • The candidate must have successfully qualified in UCEED 2025, meaning they must have achieved a rank in UCEED 2025.

Qualifying Examination

  • The candidate must have passed all five subjects in 10+2 or an equivalent exam in 2023 or 2025. Those who appeared in the qualifying examination for the first time in 2022 or earlier are NOT eligible.
  • Candidates from the Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible to apply to ALL the five participating institutes.
  • Candidates from any other stream (Science without Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible to apply to IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Hyderabad.
  • For admission to BDes at IIITDM Jabalpur, only students with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology at 10+2 are eligible.
  • Students from Arts or Humanities at 10+2 are not eligible to apply for BDes admissions at IIITDM Jabalpur.

For those appearing in the qualifying exam in 2025:

  • Make sure all parts of your final examination are completed by the date of application for admission.
  • Submit proof of having passed the qualifying examination with the required eligibility by September 30, 2023, to the admitting institute.

Regarding passing grades:

  • If your qualifying Examination Board awards only letter grades without indicating the passing grade on the grade sheet:
    • Obtain a certificate from the Board specifying the passing grade.
    • Upload the certificate along with the grade sheet.
  • If the Board does not provide such a certificate, the decision of the UCI Committee will be final.

UCEED 2025 Seat Allotment Result: Candidate Options

If you have secured a seat through the UCCED Seat Allotment 2025 in the initial rounds, it is important to understand your choices regarding accepting, upgrading, or rejecting the allotted seats. You will need to decide whether to "Freeze," "Float," or "Slide" the seat allocation. Let us understand each option and how to make your selection:

Freeze

Float

Slide

Candidates are given the choice to lock in their seats with the freeze options. Those who have been given seats according to their first preference must either accept or reject the seat offer. If they decline, their seat offer is rejected. Once a seat offer is nullified, candidates will not be eligible for consideration in subsequent seat allocation rounds. Opting to "Freeze" indicates acceptance of the current offer and disinterest in participating in future rounds.

The "Float" option allows candidates to accept their current seat allocation while also indicating their willingness to be considered for upward movement in subsequent rounds. By choosing this option, candidates agree to accept their current seat but also express their desire to be considered for better options in future rounds. Candidates who opt for the float option will retain their current seat allocation under the condition that they will be considered for better opportunities in upcoming rounds.

Additionally, if a candidate receives a seat in a higher-preference institution, their current seat allocation will automatically be forfeited. This ensures that candidates have the flexibility to explore better options while also securing their current seat if desired.

Applicants for the UCEED Seat Allotment 2025 have the option to decline their seat allocation by selecting the "Slide" choice. This indicates that the candidate is not happy with the seat assigned and wants to withdraw from the process.

How to Check UCEED 2025 Seat Allotment Result

Candidates can view the UCEED seat allotment result by following these steps:

  • Visit the official counselling portal.
  • Click on the relevant seat allotment PDF link under the Announcements section.
  • Download and save the UCEED seat allotment PDF.

It's important to note that no login is required to check the seat allotment result.

Details Mentioned in UCEED Seat Allotment Result

The UCEED 2025 seat allotment result will provide the following details:

  • Allotment summary, indicating the opening and closing ranks (UCEED cutoff).
  • College-wise roll numbers of candidates who have been offered seats.
  • Roll number of the candidates who have been allotted seats.
  • Type or status of seat allotment, such as fresh allotment, upgrade, etc.

UCEED 2025 Counselling Procedure

The students can register to participate in the UCEED 2025 counselling process and seat allotment if they have cleared the entrance examination of UCEED and obtained a rank for design-related courses offered by the participating institutes. The students will be granted admission to the UCEED participating colleges in 2025 through the counselling session. The students must check the different steps to register for the UCEED counselling process and seat allotment 2025 as mentioned below.

Step 1- Registration

The students must visit the official website to register for the UCEED counselling process 2025 and seat allotment.

Step 2- Login Credentials

The students can log in by entering the user and password that they have created while filling out the UCEED 2025  application form. If the students forget their login credentials, then they can log in to the IIT Bombay external User Registration Portal and reset their password. 

Step 3 - Fill out the UCEED Application Form 2025

The students will then have to fill in all the personal details as required and can select the institutes according to their preferences. 

Step 4 – Upload the documents

The students must upload all the essential documents as per the specifications mentioned in the UCEED 2025 brochure. The important documents that need to be uploaded are- 

  • Student’s scanned image of the photograph
  • Student’s scanned images of their signature
  • Mark Sheet of the qualifying examination (Class 10+2 or equivalent)
  • UCEED Score Card 2025
  • SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL Certificate, PwD Certificate, and OCI/PIO Card, as applicable

Step 5- Make the Payment

To complete the application form for UCEED 2025, the students will have to pay Rs. 2000 as an application fee after providing all the details. The students can pay the registration fee for UCEED 2025 online through net banking, debit card, or credit card.

Step 6- Submit the application form

The students will then have to click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the registration form for UCEED counselling 2025 and seat allotment 2025.

Step 7- Print the Registration Form

The students must take a printout of the registration form for counselling and seat allotment of UCEED 2025 once they have submitted the same successfully. 

Note: The students must note that they can modify the details filled in the registration form for UCEED counselling and seat allotment 2025 if they discover any discrepancies before the deadline. The students can also edit the order of preference of the institute and submit the form all over again. The students cannot make any changes once the deadline is over. 

Steps to Verify the UCEED Score 2025

In the UCEED counselling process 2025, the steps involved in the verification of the UCEED 2025 score are listed below.

  • The candidate must log in and enter the UCEED roll number 
  • After that candidates would need to enter their date of birth
  • Then, they have to enter their total marks obtained in the exam
  • Also, candidates would need to give the details of the DIN
  • Email ID has to be filled
  • Tick the declaration box, after providing all the required details
  • Finally, click on the 'Verify' button and the verification will be done

Note:  The candidates have to use the same login ID and password that has been created at the time of UCEED application in order to login at the portal of BDes application.

Documents Required for UCEED 2025 Counselling

The below-mentioned documents would be needed for the UCEED counselling process 2025:

  • Digital copies of Photograph and Signature.

  • UCEED Score Card

  • Photocopies of Qualifying Examination Mark Sheet (Class XII or equivalent and Class X)

  • Photocopies of OBC-NCL/SC/ST Certificate, PwD Certificate, and OCI/PIO Card.

UCEED Seat Acceptance Fee 2025

The candidates must also check the seat acceptance fee details as applicable to them if they get the desired seat in the counselling process of UCEED 2025. 

Category

Seat Acceptance Fee

UCEED seat acceptance fee (Open/OBC-NCL)

INR 60,000

UCEED seat acceptance fee (ST/SC/PwD)

INR 15,000

Rules and Regulations for UCEED Counselling 2025

The students must adhere to the significant rules and regulations as laid down by the exam conducting body. The guidelines related to the UCEED counselling process 2025 are mentioned below or the reference of the students:

  • Seat Acceptance and Rejection: All the short-listed candidates will have to click on either 'Accept' or 'Reject' against the allotted seat before the last date. Failure to do so will amount to the cancellation of candidature. The vacant seat thus available will be allotted, in order of rank, to other students in subsequent rounds.
  • Admission Choices: The candidate has the choice of either selecting the provided institute or rejecting it. If selected, then the candidates must go to pay their seat acceptance fee immediately.
  • Freezing or Floating Options: In the event of a student getting a second or third choice of an institute, he/ she has the facility to freeze the chosen option or click on 'float'. Floating will allow movement upwards in the subsequent rounds. The selection of 'freeze' by a student implies that the candidate is sure about the allotted institute and does not want to take part in subsequent rounds of counselling.
  • Fee Refund and Adjustments: The acceptance fee of the candidates who accept the seat will be adjusted for the overall fees at the time of joining the institute. The fee will be returned in case the admission is not taken respectively as per the rules of the institute. Students are also entitled to a complete refund minus the sum of INR 3,000/- as processing charges if they withdraw by the end of the first round or even before the second round gets over. No refund will be available after the last round of counselling since the floating option is no longer valid.

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Document Verification of UCEED 2025

The students will have to report to the allotted institute to get their documents verified and complete the process of admission after the successful completion of the UCEED 2025 counselling and seat allotment session 2025. The allotted institute can cancel the admission of the students if the institute authorities find any incorrect information that has been furnished by the students during the entire admission process.

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FAQs about UCEED Counselling Process

What is the UCEED 2025 seat acceptance fee for SC and ST categories?

Candidates from the SC and ST categories will be paid a seat acceptance fee of INR 15,000 at the time of making admissions to UCEED 2025. That amount has to be paid as soon as a seat is provisionally allotted. In case it happens, it must be paid in online mode, and it is important to keep in mind that this amount shall be adjusted at the time of joining the institute with institute fees.

Which documents are required for the UCEED counselling process?

The required documents for the UCEED counselling process are: UCEED application form, UCEED admit card, UCEED scorecard, mark sheets of 10th and 12th, PwD certificate (If applicable), caste certificate (If applicable), NRI certificate (If applicable), domicile certificate (If applicable), sponsored NRI certificate (If applicable).

Is the counselling fee of UCEED refundable?

The UCEED counselling fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. This implies that once you have paid the counselling fee, you will not be able to request a refund, even if you do not get into any of the participating institutes. The counselling charge is intended to pay the costs of performing the UCEED counselling process, and it is not refundable once paid.

Can I withdraw my name from the counselling process of UCEED 2025?

Yes, you can withdraw from the UCEED 2025 counselling process. However, there could be some special rules and deadlines of the authority for withdrawing and refunding. It is important to read the official counselling guidelines of UCEED 2025 for the detailed procedure for withdrawal if any and the associated consequences.

What is the UCEED 2025 seat acceptance fee for the open category?

For UCEED 2025 admission, candidates belonging to the Open (General) category are to pay a seat acceptance fee of INR 60,000. The fee would be payable at the time of provisional seat allotment and will subsequently be adjusted against the institute fees at the time of joining. In case of failure to pay the seat acceptance fee within the stipulated deadline, the allotted seat will be cancelled, and it will be offered to the next candidate in the order of merit.

How much is the counselling fee for UCEED 2025?

The counselling processing fee for all applicants, regardless of category or gender, is INR 4,000 for UCEED 2025. It is a non-refundable and non-transferable amount which must be paid for applying on the common application form to seek admission into the B.Des. course offered at institutes participating. In addition, after the provisional allotment of seats, candidates have to pay a seat acceptance fee to confirm their admission. General/ EWS / OBC NCL candidates: INR 60,000; SC / ST / PwD Candidates: INR 15,000. This will be adjusted in the institute fee at the time of joining.

How many rounds of the UCEED 2025 counselling process will be held?

The counselling process for UCEED 2025 will have five rounds of seat allotment. The tentative schedule for these rounds is given below:

  • Round 1: April 21, 2025
  • Round 2: May 19, 2025
  • Round 3: June 10, 2025
  • Round 4: June 24, 2025
  • Round 5: July 3, 2025

How will the seat allotment of UCEED 2025 commence?

The UCEED 2025 seat allotment will be done in five rounds, as per the ranks of the candidates, their preferences, and the availability of seats. Candidates who get provisional allotment will have to confirm their seats by paying the seat acceptance fee, which varies according to categories, i.e., INR 60,000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL and INR 15,000 for SC/ST/PwD. Non-payment within the deadline will cancel the seat. 

How will the counselling process of UCEED 2025 be conducted?

The UCEED 2025 counselling will be conducted through five rounds of seat allotment. The candidates will be provided seats based on their UCEED scores and choices. They need to fill out the online application, pay a counselling processing fee, and choose the institute they want. For each round of counselling, they need to pay a seat acceptance fee to confirm their seat in that institute. Seats will be allotted in progressive order. The unfilled seats from earlier rounds will be given in later rounds.

When will UCEED counselling begin?

Counselling for UCEED 2024 will commence in the second or third week of March 2024. IIT Bombay will reveal the precise date in due course. The counselling will take place entirely online. Candidates who have qualified for UCEED 2024 can register for counselling on the UCEED website. 

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