IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design 2025: Admission Process, Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Overview: With IIT Delhi's exciting new B.Tech in Design program launching in 2025, let's explore the entrance exams you need to ace to secure a seat.

The newly introduced B.Tech in Design program at IIT Delhi has the potential to shape a new era of designers. But there's a lot of confusion online on how to get admission to this prestigious program.

According to the official statement released by IIT Delhi, admissions will be based on JEE Advanced scores. However, you should also have qualified in a design aptitude test, namely UCEED.

Continue reading for a detailed look at the IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design entrance exams.

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IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design Entrance Exams

The admissions for the newly launched B.Tech in Design from IIT Delhi require students to clear the below-listed entrance exams -

• JEE Main Paper 1
• JEE Advanced (Requires JEE Main Rank)
• Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED)

JEE Main Paper 1 for B.Tech in Design

JEE Main is the first phase of the IIT Joint Entrance Exam (IIT JEE). It is a computer-based online test conducted by the National Testing Agency for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate courses in India in top engineering institutes, such as IITs, NITs, etc.

The JEE Main 2025 exam consists of two papers:

• Paper 1 for admission to BE/BTech courses. It includes questions from classes 11 and 12 - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
• JEE Main Paper 2 for admission to BArch and BPlan courses. Paper 2 is further divided into -
  • Paper 2A includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing.
  • Paper 2B consists of Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-based questions.

For admission into the IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design program at IIT Delhi, students must appear for the JEE Main Paper 1 to qualify for JEE Advanced.

Name of Exam	Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Mains)
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Total Marks	300 Marks
Total Sessions in 2025	Two Sessions
Exam Medium	13 Languages
Examination Category	Undergraduate Level Exam
Exam Conducting Authority	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Mode of Examination	Computer-based
JEE Main Official Website	nta.ac.in

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JEE Main Eligibility

Here are the eligibility criteria for JEE Main -

• There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main
• Candidates must have passed class 12 in 2023/2024 or appear in 2025 from any recognized board.
• Candidates having passed any exam equivalent to class 12 are also eligible to apply.
• Candidates can appear in the exam for three consecutive years after passing class 12.
• Compulsory subjects for the qualifying exam -
  • For BTech- Physics, Mathematics, and any one subject among Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject
  • For BArch- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
  • For BPlan- Mathematics
• No minimum percentage is required to appear in the JEE Mains exam.

JEE Main Paper 1 Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode of exam	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Subjects Covered	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
	Numerical Value Answer (NAV)
Total number of questions	90 Questions
Total duration of the exam	3 hours
Subject-wise number of questions	Physics- 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value Questions
	Chemistry- 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value Questions
	Mathematics- 20 MCQ and 10 Numerical Value Questions
Marking scheme	4 Mark for the correct answer
	1 Mark deducted for an incorrect answer
Language of paper	Total 13 languages

JEE Main Paper 1 Syllabus

The JEE Main syllabus for Paper 1 covers three core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

• Physics includes Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics. It also covers units and measurements, laws of motion, work-energy-power, and more.
• Chemistry is divided into three parts:
  • Physical Chemistry - states of matter, atomic structure, and thermodynamics.
  • Inorganic Chemistry - including periodic table trends and chemical bonding.
  • Organic Chemistry - covering hydrocarbons, biomolecules, and polymers.
• Mathematics includes Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, and Vector Algebra.

This syllabus is designed to test students' understanding and application of fundamental concepts across these subjects, providing a comprehensive foundation for engineering entrance exams.

JEE Advanced for B.Tech In Design

The JEE Advanced is an entrance exam for admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering, Sciences, or Architecture offered by the IITs. These courses include those that offer a Bachelor's degree, Integrated Master's degree, or Bachelor-Master Dual Degree.Among these, the IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design stands out as a specialized program for students interested in pursuing a career in design, combining creativity with technical proficiency.

JEE Advanced is aspiring IIT students' second-stage test (after JEE Main). Only the top 2.5 lakh performers in JEE Main get to challenge JEE Advanced.

The exam is conducted annually by one of the 7 IITs or IISc Bangalore in CBT mode under the aegis of the Joint Admission Board (JAB).

Candidates qualified for the JEE Mains are only eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced Exam.

Here's an overview of the JEE Advanced -

Exam Elements	Details
Name of the Examination	Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)
Registration Start Date	April 2025 (Expected)
Level of Exam	National
Frequency of Exam	Yearly
Mode of Exam	Online
Exam Stages	CBT, Counselling & Seat Allocation
Exam Duration	6 hours (3 hours per Paper)
Language of Exam	English
Official Website	JEEAdvanced
Exam Help Desk	011-69227700 · 011-40759000

JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the JEE Advanced exam, you need to fulfil the eligibility criteria laid out by the exam conducting authorities.

Below are the essential JEE Advanced eligibility criteria -

• A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years.
• Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 (including all categories) in the BE/BTech Paper of JEE Main 2025. 
• Candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2000. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are given five years of age relaxation.
• Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 are eligible for JEE Advanced 2025.
• A candidate should not have been admitted to an IIT irrespective of whether or not the candidate continued in the program or accepted an IIT seat by reporting “online” or at a “reporting centre” in the past.

JEE Advanced Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Details	Paper 1	Paper 2
Total Questions	51	51
Total Marks	180	180
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Sections	4 Sections	4 Sections
Marking Scheme	Section I: +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer	Section I: +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
	Section II: Partial credits for partially correct answers	Section II: Partial credits for partially correct answers
	Section III: +4 for correct answer, no negative marking	Section III: Partial credits for partially correct answers
	Section IV: Negative marking for incorrect answers	Section IV: Negative marking for incorrect answers

JEE Advanced Syllabus 2025

The JEE Advanced Syllabus 2025 encompasses topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics that align with the 10+2 curriculum.For candidates aspiring to pursue programs like the IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design, a strong foundation in these subjects is crucial, as design programs also value analytical and problem-solving skills developed through these core areas.

• Physics includes Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics.
• Chemistry covers Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, focusing on fundamental principles and applications.
• Mathematics includes Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Analytical Geometry.

The syllabus aims to test a comprehensive understanding of these subjects, emphasizing problem-solving skills and conceptual clarity. 

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UCEED for B.Tech in Design from IIT Delhi

The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) is a national-level exam administered by IIT Bombay.serves as the entrance exam for design programs such as the IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design.

It serves as an entry point for the B.Des program at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur, as well as the recently introduced B.Tech in Design at IIT Delhi.\

Particulars	Details
Name of Exam	Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design
Conducted By	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Programs	B.Des, B.Des+M.Des and B.Tech in Design
Level of Exam	National Level Exam
Languages	English
Mode of Application	Online
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Online
Mode of Counselling	Online/Offline
Duration	3 Hours
Total Marks	300

UCEED Eligibility Criteria

Candidates, including foreign nationals, must fulfil the following eligibility criteria to appear in UCEED 2025.

• For admission to the IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design program the candidate should have been born on or after October 1, 2000, if they belong to the OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category, and born on or after October 1, 1995, if they belong to the SC, ST, or PwD category.
• A candidate can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times, and that too in consecutive years. The UCEED score is valid for one year and only for admissions in the same academic year.
• The candidate should have passed all subjects in the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent) in 2024 OR should be appearing for the qualifying examination for the first time in 2025 to be eligible for attempting UCEED 2025.
• Students from ALL STREAMS (Science, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible.
• Those who appeared for the first time in their qualifying examination (Class XII) in 2022 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in UCEED 2024.

UCEED Exam Pattern

Particulars	Part-A	Part-B
Medium of Instruction	English	English
Question types	NAT, MSQ, MCQ	Sketching, Design Aptitude
Total Questions	57	2
Total Marks	200	100
Maximum Time	120 minutes	60 minutes
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Offline

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UCEED Syllabus 2025

IIT Bombay does not release any official syllabus for the UCEED exam, but based on past exam trends, here are some of the topics you will be tested on in the exam -

Topics	Details
Visualization and Spatial Reasoning	Ability to visualize and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
Practical and Scientific Knowledge	Knowledge of scientific principles and everyday objects.
Observation and Design Sensitivity	Capacity to detect concealed properties in daily life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction.
Environment and Society	General awareness of environmental, social, and cultural connections with design.
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
Language	Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.
Creativity	Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols.
Drawing	Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
Design Aptitude	Capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.

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Key Takeaways

• IIT Delhi is launching a new B.Tech in Design program in the academic year 2025-26. This program is perfect for students with a blend of creativity, empathy, and a passion for solving complex problems through design.
• Securing a seat in this program requires qualifying in two entrance exams:
  • JEE Advanced: This prestigious exam tests your knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A strong JEE Advanced rank is essential.
  • UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design): This exam assesses your design aptitude, drawing skills, and design thinking abilities.
• The B.Tech in Design curriculum combines design fundamentals with engineering, science, and social science courses. This approach fosters a well-rounded understanding for future design leaders.
• The IIT Delhi B.Tech in Design program is designed to equip graduates for successful careers across various design fields, including industry, academia, and entrepreneurship.