CEED is Done.
Now What?
The admission process is portfolio, studio test, then interview. Start preparing now.
Studio Test
Common formats, time constraints, and what evaluators look for.
Interview
Real patterns from admitted students. What panels actually ask.
Expert Services
Expert services for serious applicants. Tell us what you need most.
Portfolio Review
Expert review of your portfolio by IIT alumni. Structural feedback on project selection, narrative flow, and institute fit.
Mock Interview
1-on-1 mock interview simulating a real IIT design panel. Get grilled on your portfolio before the real thing.
Portfolio Guidance
End-to-end portfolio building support. From project selection to final PDF, with iterative feedback.
Recommended for Your Background
Curated resources based on your academic background.
Anjali Sohal
YouTube
AIR 1 strategy breakdown by Shobhit Kenath (Architect → Interaction Design). Part A focus on Design Awareness over math depth.
Crafturlove
YouTube
Engineer with zero sketching background. Joined coaching for perspective, not ideas. Recommends 4-5 projects + a 'Creative Corner' for manual dexterity.
Dhanish Shah
YouTube
IIT Delhi specialist. 'Living the IIT Dream' series. Scripts for defending gap years: frame as deliberate skill acquisition.
Sumit Sketchbook
YouTube
5 things NOT to do in portfolio round. Warns about the Copyright Trap - panels can sense fake client projects.
Entrance Toppers
YouTube
Real interview recordings. Tarun (AIR 57) and other toppers share exact panel interactions.
Teacup Blog
Blog
55+ success stories (2008-2023). Portfolio tips, interview experiences, institute-specific advice. Stopped updating Jan 2023.
M.Des Portfolio Guide (NID/CEED)
Portfolio Guide
Structured portfolio checklist: 15-20 pages, start with best work. Still life, photography, and material handling are all valid entries.
IISc CPDM DAT Sample Questions
Website
Official sample DAT questions from IISc. Engineering + Design sections. Essential if applying to CPDM.
Check Your Position
Two tools for two stages of your journey.
Did I Qualify for Part B?
Part A is scored objectively. You can estimate your marks from the answer key. This tells you if your Part B will be evaluated.