CEED SYLLABUS 2026
Master the Art of Design Examination
( PART-A: Computer Based )
Part-A evaluates design awareness, reasoning ability, observation skills, and creativity through objective questions such as MCQ, MSQ, and NAT.
Part-A evaluates design awareness, reasoning ability, observation skills, and creativity through objective questions such as MCQ, MSQ, and NAT.
Visualization
- Mental rotation of objects
- 2D to 3D transformations
- Spatial relationships
Scientific
- Materials and mechanisms
- Basic physics & tools
- Everyday object analysis
Observation
- Visual analysis & Detail
- Hidden properties detection
- Aesthetic sensitivity
Reasoning
- Logical puzzles & Deduction
- Pattern recognition
- Problem solving ability
Language
- English comprehension
- Vocabulary and interpretation of text
Creativity
- Visual analogies
- Symbol interpretation
- Innovative thinking
Art & Design Knowledge
- Famous designers and artworks
- Design history and trends
- Design methods and practices
( PART-B: Drawing & Design )
Part-B is a pen-and-paper section evaluating creative thinking, drawing, and communication skills.
Part-B is a pen-and-paper section evaluating creative thinking, drawing, and communication skills.
Drawing Skills
- Product, People & Scene sketching
- Proportion and Perspective
- Composition and Shading
Creativity
- Generating original ideas
- Visual storytelling and concept creation
Communication
- Expressing ideas through sketches and short descriptions
Problem Identification & Design Thinking
- Identifying design problems
- Suggesting practical design solutions
3 HRS Total Duration
25% Part-A Weightage
1 hour (objective questions)
1 hour (objective questions)
75% Part-B Weightage
2 hours (drawing/design questions)
2 hours (drawing/design questions)