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UCEED Counselling 2026 (Revised): Round 4 Seat Acceptance Extended (June 24 - July 3, 6 PM), Round 5 Dates & Admission Process
June 28, 2026
Quick Answer: What is UCEED Counselling 2026?
UCEED Counselling 2026 is the online admission process conducted by IIT Bombay, after the UCEED entrance exam for admission to the B.Des programs offered by participating institutes.
It includes counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment, seat acceptance, withdrawal, document verification, and final admission.
As per the latest revised schedule, 3 rounds of UCEED counselling have already been completed.
The seat acceptance deadline for round 4 has recently been extended to 3 July 2026, and the Round V seat allotment will be announced on 9 July 2026.
Key Highlights: UCEED 2026 Counselling
- UCEED Counselling 2026 is conducted online by IIT Bombay for admission to B.Des programs at participating institutes.
- The UCEED admission process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, seat acceptance, withdrawal, document verification, and final admission.
- Five seat allotment rounds are conducted based on the candidate's UCEED rank, category, and institute preferences.
- Candidates can Accept & Freeze, Accept & Float, or Decline the allotted seat as per the counselling rules.
- The seat acceptance fee must be paid within the specified deadline, failing which the allotted seat is cancelled.
- Round IV and Round V counselling dates have been revised. The Round IV seat acceptance deadline is 3 July 2026, while Round V seat allotment will be announced on 9 July 2026.
- Candidates should regularly check the revised counselling schedule to avoid missing important admission deadlines.
Latest Update (28 June 2026):
IIT Bombay has revised the UCEED 2026 admission schedule.
- Application for UCEED Counselling began - March 14, 2026
- Application for UCEED Counselling closed - April 10, 2026
- The Round IV seat acceptance deadline has been extended to 3 July 2026 (6:00 PM).
- The Round V seat allotment will now be announced on 9 July 2026, followed by seat acceptance until 13 July 2026.
The seat allotment process will be conducted online as a joint UCEED admission process to 7 participating UCEED colleges (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, IIT Indore, and IITDM Jabalpur).
Table of Contents
UCEED 2026 Counselling & Seat Allotment Schedule Official (Revised)
The table below contains the revised UCEED 2026 counselling schedule announced by IIT Bombay, including the seat allotment dates, seat acceptance fee deadlines, and withdrawal windows for all counselling rounds.
|
Seat Allotment Round |
Seat Allotment Date |
Seat Acceptance Fee Window |
Withdrawal / Exit Window |
|
Round I |
21 April 2026 |
21 April – 29 April 2026 (6:00 PM) |
30 April – 11 May 2026 (6:00 PM) |
|
Round II |
19 May 2026 |
19 May – 27 May 2026 (6:00 PM) |
28 May – 9 June 2026 (6:00 PM) |
|
Round III |
10 June 2026 |
10 June – 14 June 2026 (6:00 PM) |
15 June – 19 June 2026 (6:00 PM) |
|
Round IV (Revised) |
24 June 2026 |
24 June – 3 July 2026 (6:00 PM) (Extended from 28 June) |
4 July – 6 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
|
Round V (Revised) |
9 July 2026 (Earlier: 3 July) |
9 July – 13 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Not Applicable |
Source: Official UCEED Website
What Changed in the Revised UCEED 2026 Counselling Schedule?
|
Event |
Earlier Date |
Revised Date |
|
Round IV Seat Acceptance Deadline |
28 June 2026 |
3 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
|
Round IV Withdrawal Window |
29 June – 1 July |
4 July – 6 July |
|
Round V Seat Allotment |
3 July 2026 |
9 July 2026 |
|
Round V Seat Acceptance Deadline |
9 July 2026 |
13 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Check: UCEED Courses 2027
Important points to remember:
- If there are no more qualifying OBC-NCL applicants on the applicant list, unfilled seats in the OBC-NCL category may be allocated to OPEN category candidates during the counselling process, subject to the availability of rounds of seat allocation.
- There are no spot rounds of UCEED admissions in IITs after completing the UCEED 2026 counselling. However, IIITDM Jabalpur may conduct a spot round of admissions at the institutional level if there are any vacant seats after counselling completion.
- Email or phone inquiries about vacant seats at various institutes will not be entertained during counselling.
Know more: UCEED Exam Pattern 2026
UCEED Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Admission Process
From UCEED counselling registration to final admission, candidates must complete each step within the prescribed deadlines to secure their seat.
|
Step |
UCEED Counselling Process |
What You Need to Do |
|
Step 1 |
Register for UCEED Counselling |
Submit the online B.Des. admission application on the official UCEED portal within the registration window. |
|
Step 2 |
Fill Institute Preferences |
Select and arrange participating institutes in your preferred order before the application deadline. |
|
Step 3 |
Seat Allotment |
IIT Bombay allots seats based on your UCEED AIR, category, institute preferences, and seat availability over multiple counselling rounds. |
|
Step 4 |
Accept the Allotted Seat |
Choose Freeze (accept the allotted institute) or Float (accept the seat while remaining eligible for higher preferences) and pay the seat acceptance fee before the deadline. |
|
Step 5 |
Withdrawal (Optional) |
If you do not wish to continue, withdraw your seat during the official withdrawal window. Refunds, if applicable, are processed as per the official policy. |
|
Step 6 |
Document Verification |
Upload or verify the required documents as instructed by the allotted institute during the admission process. |
|
Step 7 |
Final Admission |
Complete all institute-specific formalities and report to the allotted institute to confirm your UCEED admission. |
Important Points on UCEED Admission:
- The UCEED counselling process is conducted in five seat allotment rounds.
- Seat allotment depends on your All India Rank (AIR), category, institute preferences, and seat availability.
- If you fail to pay the seat acceptance fee within the deadline, your allotted seat is cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate.
- Candidates opting for Float remain eligible for admission to a higher-preference institute in subsequent counselling rounds, while Freeze confirms the currently allotted seat.
Know more: UCEED Fee Structure 2026
Registration Process for UCEED Counselling & Seat Allotment 2026
You can register to participate in the UCEED exam counselling process for the B.Des program after declaring the UCEED Result 2026.
Admission will be based on your rank in the UCEED Merit List. You can estimate the marks you will likely score using the UCEED Answer Key 2026.
Step 1 - Application Form
- There is a common application form for UCEED counselling, available at official IIT Bombay Admissions Portal, needs to filled and submitted.
- The UCEED Office, IIT Bombay, will process the common application form and carry out the joint seat allocation process.
- You will also have to register your UCEED colleges choice filling, while filling out the form.
Step 2 - Upload Supporting Documents
To process your application for UCEED counselling successfully, you must upload scanned copies of a few documents and then click on the 'Submit button. Here's a list of the documents required:
|
Document |
Required For |
Accepted Format |
|
Passport-size Photograph |
All candidates |
JPEG (.jpg) |
|
Signature |
All candidates |
JPEG (.jpg) |
|
UCEED Score Card |
All candidates |
|
|
Class XII Marksheet/Certificate |
All candidates |
|
|
EWS Certificate |
EWS candidates |
|
|
OBC-NCL Certificate |
OBC-NCL candidates |
|
|
SC/ST Certificate |
SC/ST candidates |
|
|
PwD/UDID Certificate |
PwD candidates |
|
|
OCI/PIO Card |
OCI/PIO candidates |
|
Learn more: UCEED 2027 Marks vs Rank Analysis
Step 3 - Paying Processing Fee
There are two fees involved in the UCEED admission process:
|
Fee |
Amount |
Who Pays? |
Refundable? |
|
B.Des Admission Application (Counselling Processing) Fee |
₹4,000 |
All applicants applying for UCEED counselling |
No. Non-refundable and non-transferable. |
|
Seat Acceptance Fee |
₹60,000 (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) |
Candidates allotted a seat in any counselling round |
Adjusted against the institute admission fee after joining. If a candidate withdraws, the refund (if applicable) follows the official UCEED refund policy. |
Know more: UCEED Colleges 2026
Step 4 - Updating Information
Can you edit your UCEED Counselling Application Form or change institute preferences? Refer the table below:
|
Query |
Official Rule |
|
Can I edit my UCEED counselling application form? |
Yes. You can edit your application form and resubmit it any number of times until the application deadline. |
|
Can I change the order of institute preferences? |
Yes. The order of preference for participating institutes can also be modified until the counselling application closes. |
|
Can I edit the form after the application window closes? |
No. After the closing date, all information and institute preferences become final, and requests for any changes are not entertained. |
|
Can I change my allotted institute after counselling is over? |
No. Once the counselling process is completed, no further changes, including changing the allotted institute, are permitted. |
Know more: UCEED Reservation Policy 2026
UCEED Counselling and Seat Allotment Rules 2026
Understanding the UCEED counselling rules can help you avoid losing your allotted seat. Here's what each option means during the seat allotment process:
|
Situation |
What You Can Do |
What Happens Next |
|
Allotted your 1st preference |
Accept (Freeze) or Decline |
Freeze confirms your admission. Declining cancels your seat and you won't be considered in further rounds. |
|
Allotted your 2nd/3rd/4th/5th preference |
Freeze or Float |
Freeze keeps the allotted institute. Float keeps your current seat while automatically considering you for higher preferences in later rounds. |
|
Chose Freeze |
No further action |
You will not participate in subsequent UCEED counselling rounds. |
|
Chose Float |
Wait for the next round |
If a higher preferred institute becomes available, your current seat is automatically upgraded. |
|
Offered a new seat through Float |
No additional payment |
The seat acceptance fee is paid only once. |
|
Don't pay the seat acceptance fee before the deadline |
Seat cancelled |
Your UCEED admission offer is cancelled and you won't be considered in further counselling rounds. |
Also Check | UCEED Exam Analysis : Difficulty Level, Weightage & More!
Important UCEED Counselling Rules:
- Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee before the deadline of your allotted round to confirm your seat.
- The Seat Acceptance Fee is paid only once, even if your seat is upgraded through the Float option.
- Candidates can withdraw only during the official withdrawal window.
- Candidates withdrawing after Rounds I or II are eligible for a refund after deduction of the prescribed processing charges.
- For seats accepted in Rounds III, IV or V, the Seat Acceptance Fee is not refundable.
- After the final seat allotment round, you cannot withdraw or decline the allotted seat.
- Once the UCEED counselling process is over, changing the allotted institute is not permitted.
Check: UCEED Marking Scheme - Section-wise Weightage
Freeze vs Float: Which Option Should You Choose?
|
Option |
Choose This If... |
|
Freeze |
You are satisfied with the allotted institute and do not want to participate in further rounds. |
|
Float |
You are willing to keep your current seat while waiting for a higher-preference institute in the next counselling rounds. |
UCEED Counselling 2026 Spot Round:
- There will be no spot admission rounds in the IITs after completion of UCEED counselling.
- IIITDM Jabalpur may conduct a spot round of admissions at the institute level if vacant seats remain after the counselling process.
Must Read: What is a Good Score in UCEED 2027?
How to Check UCEED Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?
|
Step |
What to Do |
|
Step 1 |
Visit the official UCEED website and open the B.Des Admissions / Joint Seat Allocation portal. |
|
Step 2 |
Log in using your UCEED Registration ID (or Email ID) and Password. |
|
Step 3 |
Click on Seat Allotment Result or View Provisional Allotment Letter. |
|
Step 4 |
Check your allotted institute, seat allotment status, and the last date to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee. |
|
Step 5 |
Download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter and keep a copy for future admission formalities. |
|
Step 6 |
If allotted a seat, complete the Seat Acceptance Fee payment before the deadline. Otherwise, your UCEED admission will be cancelled and offered to another candidate in the next counselling round. |
Details Mentioned in the UCEED Seat Allotment Result:
- Candidate's name and UCEED Roll Number
- Allotted institute
- Allotted B.Des programs
- Seat allotment round
- Seat acceptance fee details
- Payment deadline
- Freeze/Float options (where applicable)
- Instructions for the next stage of admission
Know more: UCEED Exam Analysis
UCEED Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2026
Only candidates who satisfy the UCEED admission eligibility criteria prescribed by IIT Bombay can participate in the UCEED counselling process for admission to B.Des at IITs.
|
Eligibility Criterion |
Requirement |
|
UCEED Qualification |
You must have qualified UCEED 2026 and obtained a valid merit rank. |
|
Qualifying Examination |
You must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) for the first time in 2025 or 2026, or be appearing in 2026 and complete all eligibility requirements within the prescribed timeline. |
|
Institute-wise Subject Eligibility |
IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Indore accept candidates from all streams. IIT Guwahati and IIT Roorkee require Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class XII, while IIITDM Jabalpur accepts PCM or PCB. |
|
Admission Application |
Qualifying UCEED alone does not guarantee admission. Eligible candidates must complete the UCEED counselling registration and submit the B.Des. admission application within the specified deadline. |
Before participating in UCEED counselling, candidates must first meet the UCEED exam eligibility criteria to appear for the entrance examination.
UCEED 2026 Exam Eligibility Criteria (At a Glance)
|
Eligibility Criteria |
Requirement |
|
Age Limit |
Born on or after 1 October 2001 (OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 1 October 1996 (SC/ST/PwD). |
|
Number of Attempts |
Maximum 2 attempts, and they must be in consecutive years. |
|
Class XII Eligibility |
Must have appeared for Class XII (or equivalent) for the first time in 2025 or 2026. Candidates from Science, Commerce, and Arts/Humanities are all eligible. |
Check: UCEED Official 2026 Question Paper PDF
UCEED 2026 Counselling - Seat Matrix of Participating Colleges
The number of B.des seats may or may not change as per the conducting body's discretion every year.
The category-wise seats for admission at participating colleges accepting UCEED 2026 scores are mentioned below.
|
Institute |
Open |
Open-PwD |
EWS |
EWS-PwD |
OBC-NCL |
OBC-NCL-PwD |
SC |
SC-PwD |
ST |
ST-PwD |
Total |
|
IIT Bombay |
14 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
37 |
|
IIT Delhi |
8 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
20 |
|
IIT Guwahati |
22 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
15 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
56 |
|
IIT Hyderabad |
11 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
30 |
|
IIT Roorkee |
8 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
20 |
|
IIITDM Jabalpur |
25 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
18 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
66 |
|
IIT Indore |
6 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
16 |
|
Total |
94 |
5 |
25 |
2 |
63 |
1 |
34 |
3 |
16 |
2 |
245 |
Total UCEED Seats = 245
Check: List of Centres for UCEED Exam
Previous Year's UCEED Seat Allotment Trends (Round 5 Closing Ranks)
While the final closing ranks from UCEED counselling vary every year based on seat availability, candidate preferences, and category, they provide a useful benchmark for planning your institute choices.
|
Institute |
General Category Final Closing Rank (Round 5)* |
|
IIT Bombay |
14 |
|
IIT Delhi |
41 |
|
IIT Hyderabad |
61 |
|
IIT Guwahati |
96 |
|
IIT Roorkee |
111 |
|
IIT Indore |
119 |
|
IIITDM Jabalpur |
267 |
*Closing ranks are for the Open category and are based on the final round of UCEED 2025 seat allotment. Category-wise closing ranks differ.
Check: Why Students Across India Trust Creative Edge for UCEED Coaching
Know your admission chances:
Check the complete UCEED 2025 Cut Off, including category-wise opening and closing ranks for all participating institutes, to make informed counselling choices.
How to Use Previous Year's UCEED Closing Ranks During Counselling
- Use the previous year's Round 5 closing ranks only as a reference, not as guaranteed cut-offs.
- Fill ambitious, realistic, and safe institute preferences to maximize your admission chances.
- Keep the Float option if you're allotted a lower-preference institute but still have a chance of getting a higher preference in later rounds.
- Compare your UCEED AIR with the previous year's closing ranks before locking your institute preferences.
Check: UCEED Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Key PDFs
Conclusion
The counselling process for the UCEED exam can seem long and confusing. However, by following the steps in this article, you can arrange all the documents and UCEED counselling fees.
- Only UCEED qualified aspirants are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
- Seats are allocated based on your UCEED rank, category (if applicable), and institute preferences.
- Counselling typically involves multiple rounds, potentially allowing you to improve your seat allocation based on vacancy availability.
- Regularly check the official UCEED website and attend counselling information sessions for the latest updates and crucial deadlines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my institute preference after registering for UCEED counselling?
What happens if I don't pay the UCEED seat acceptance fee?
Can I participate in Round V after withdrawing my allotted seat?
What is the difference between Freeze and Float in UCEED counselling?
When is my UCEED 2026 admission confirmed?
Can I get admission if I miss one counselling round?
Is UCEED counselling mandatory after qualifying UCEED?
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