UCEED Subjects
UCEED exam is conducted for students who want o pursue a career in design and in the entrance exam the candidate's-creative and inquisitive disposition, ability to think critically, capacity to comprehend and communicate, and breadth of worldview will be tested. The syllabus is produced for applicants in order to give them an idea of what based they will be questioned in the exam. The UCEED syllabus contains all the important topics that the candidates should refer to for the exam. The syllabus helps them in referring to the correct study resources.
UCEED 2024 has 2 parts divided as parts “A” and “B”.
Part A contains the following topics:
- Visualization and spatial ability: Questions with illustrations and diagrams to assess knowledge of common and daily mechanical and scientific topics as well as transformation and/or manipulation of 2D forms and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
- Observation and design sensitivity: To critically think about and detect hidden qualities in common objects, people, situations, and events. Focusing on specifics, analyzing, deducing, categorizing, inferring, and making predictions. the capacity to recognize minor distinctions in aesthetic outcomes and visual qualities.
- Environmental and social awareness: General knowledge of environmental influences on the product, image, infrastructure, and environment design, including climate, people, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, and natural resources. Being aware of the social and cultural connections between design and culture, the history of the designed object, and design solutions that are both socially responsible and environmentally sustainable in Literature, sculpture, and art history.
- Analytical and logical reasoning: The capacity to examine data, whether qualitative or quantitative and find patterns within the data. the capacity to evaluate ideas, justifications, or solutions in light of the proper standards. the capacity to determine if conclusions are supported by facts and arguments and to look for concealed prejudice or preconceptions. Ability to infer from a brief passage which of several statements is the most accurate answer to a stated issue using logic and organized thought. Brain puzzles, patterns, and data interpretation.
- Language: The ability to use and comprehend Standard English. comprehension of text and proficiency with language in English
- Creativity: Ability to understand verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols, think creatively, recognize and select innovative choices, and engage in out-of-the-box thinking.
- Practical and scientific knowledge: Familiarity with scientific principles and their application to everyday objects, along with practical knowledge in related areas.
Part B will have TWO question from the following topics:
Drawing: To draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
Design aptitude: The ability to respond practically and appropriately to specific problems or situations with resourcefulness and compassion.
Best Books
- UCEED (BDes) Entrance Books and Test Series — AFA India
- Analytical Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Verbal Aptitude (UCEED Guide) — Institute Of Creative Sciences
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning — RS Aggarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude — RS Aggarwal
- Comprehensive English for NID, NIFT, UCEED, CEED, NATA, B.Arch & Other Design Entrance Exams — Designologue
- Cracking CEED & UCEED (with Previous Years' Papers and Mock Tests) — Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
- UCEED (B.Des) Entrance Books and Test Series — AFAINDIA
- Cracking CEED & UCEED (with Previous Years' Papers and Mock Tests) — Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
- Design Drawing — Francis Ching
- Perspective Drawing Handbook — Joseph D'Amelio
- Analytical Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Verbal Aptitude (UCEED Guide) — Institute Of Creative Sciences
- Art perception — David Cycleback
- Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT — Arihant Publications