CEED - 2008 Common Entrance Examination for Design 8

CEED - 2008 Common Entrance Examination for Design 8
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Exam Details:
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED-2008) 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.

CEED is a Qualifying Examination for Admission to Master of Design (M.Des.) Programmes at IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur, and Ph.D. Programmes in Design in some Institutes, for the Academic Year 2008- 2009.

Objective: Assessment of aptitude for design, involving visual perception ability, drawing skills, logical reasoning, creativity, and communication skills

Participation Institutes

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing (CPDM)
Phone : (080) 22932359, (080) 22933138, (080) 23601975
Fax : (080) 23601975
IISc Bangalore:
CPDM:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Industrial Design Centre (IDC)
Phone : (022) 25767801, (022) 25767802
Fax : (022) 25767803
IIT Bombay:
IDC:

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Interdisciplinary Master of Industrial Design Programme
Phone: (011) 26596744
Fax: (011) 26582037, (011) 26582277
IIT Delhi:
IDDC:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
Department of Design (DOD)
Phone : For Enquiry: Design Office: (0361) 2582500
Head of Department: (0361) 2582451
IIT Guwahati:
DOD:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Design Programme (DP)
Phone : (0512) 2597509, (0512) 2596617.
Fax : (0512) 2597408
IIT Kanpur:

Design Prog.:
Programmes: CEED is a qualifying examination for the following postgraduate programmes in design.

i) Master of Design Programmes
IISc Bangalore: M.Des. in Product Design and Engineering*

IIT Bombay: M.Des.
i. Industrial Design
ii. Visual Communication
iii. Animation
iv. Interaction Design

IIT Delhi: M.Des. in Industrial Design
IIT Guwahati: M.Des.
IIT Kanpur: M.Des. in Industrial Design*

(GATE qualified candidates will also be considered for admission to these programmes).

ii) Ph.D Programmes in Design
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore

Examination: The candidates will be required to appear in a single examination of three hours duration without any break.

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.

Candidates should report to the examination centre, at least half an hour before the scheduled commencement of the examination. 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 preparations are necessary to appear in CEED. Candidates may however polish up their drawing and rendering skills.

Date of Examination
Sunday, 20th January 2008, Time: 14.00 to 17.00 Hrs

Examination Centre
1. Bangalore: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012
2. Mumbai: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT), Powai, Mumbai - 400076
3. New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016
4. Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039
5. Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT), Kanpur - 208016
6. Kharagpur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Kharagpur – 721302
7. Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai - 600036
8. Roorkee: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Roorkee – 247667

Eligibility:
Candidates must either have completed or be expecting to complete any of the following, by July 2008:

i) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Design/Interior Design, or equivalent,
ii) Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent),
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.

Before applying for CEED, candidates must assure themselves that they are eligible to seek admission to the specific programme they are interested in.

There is no age limit and a candidate can take CEED any number of times.

For more details about the programmes and eligibility criteria at respective institutes, see:
IISc Bangalore:
IIT Bombay:
IIT Delhi:
IIT Guwahati:
IIT Kanpur:

How To Apply:
Application Form and Brochure: CEED Application Form may be submitted either Online (Internet based) or Offline (by POST/ in Person).

(i) Offline Application Form and Information Brochure can be obtained from the GATE Office, IIT Bombay, on payment of non-refundable application fee of Rs. 990/- (Rs. 495/- only for SC/ST Applicants) by crossed Demand Draft in favour of IIT Bombay and payable at Mumbai. These can be collected personally at the GATE Office counter, or can be obtained by post by sending a request letter along with DD. Two address slips should be enclosed along with the request. Completed application should be submitted to GATE Office, IIT Bombay, either at the counter, or by Speed Post.

(ii) ONLINE submission can be made by accessing the website www.iitb.ac.in/gate. The ONLINE application fee (non refundable) is Rs 950/- (Rs 475/- for SC/ST Applicants).

CEES 2008 (Information Brochure)
Online Application
CEED 2007 Question Paper

Admission Procedure:
(I) Details of test and interview for admission to be notified separately by the respective institutes.

(II) A limited number of assistantships available for candidates with valid CEED/GATE score.

(III) Reservations as per Government of India rules applicable at the time of admission.

Application Submission: Submit your application in the envelope provided. The application should not be folded lengthwise.

The application may be submitted in person at the counter of GATE Office, IIT Bombay or mailed only by Registered Post or Speed Post to:

GATE Office
I.I.T. Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076

So as to reach the GATE Office, IIT Bombay on or before the due date.

Contact Address
Enquiries about CEED may be addressed to

Chairman GATE
GATE Office
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076
Phone: 022-25767068
Fax: 022-2572 3706

For any specific query on admission and programme, please contact the head / convener / coordinator of design programme at the concerned institute.

Important Dates:
1. Issue of OFFLINE Application Form by Post 17th Sept – 19th Oct. 2007

2. Issue of OFFLINE Application Form at the GATE Office Counter: 17th Sept. - 2nd Nov. 2007

3. Access to ONLINE (Internet) Application 17th Sept. - 29th Oct. 2007

4. Last Date for Receipt of Completed OFFLINE/ ONLINE Application at the GATE Office: Friday, 2nd Nov. 2007

5. Dispatch of Admit Card from GATE Office: Friday, 14th Dec. 2007

6. Date of Examination Sunday, 20th January 2008 (1400 to 1700 Hrs)

7. Announcement of Results Tuesday, 8th April, 2008

If a candidate does not receive the admit card within two weeks from the date of dispatch, he/she may contact the GATE Office, IIT Bombay.