CEED 2026 Syllabus: Complete Part A & Part B Topics and Key Subjects

Topics

Description

Visualization and Spatial Ability

This section tests comprehension of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships. It also evaluates understanding of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts.

Environmental and Social Awareness

General knowledge of environmental factors like climate, vegetation, and their influence on product design, along with awareness of social and cultural aspects in design. It includes understanding the history of art, sculpture, and literature, as well as socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design practices.

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Assessment of the ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information, discern patterns, and evaluate arguments. It includes tasks like data interpretation, solving brainteasers, and identifying patterns, as well as checking for biases and assumptions in arguments.

Language and Creativity

Evaluation of proficiency in Standard English, covering reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Additionally, it assesses creative thinking ability, including the capacity to think innovatively, distinguish between alternative options, and think outside conventional boundaries.

Design Thinking and Problem Solving

This section gauges the ability to use visual analogies, metaphors, and symbols for problem-solving. It also examines the understanding of complexity, problem identification, generation of alternatives, and selection of solutions using design thinking principles.

Observation and Design Sensitivity

Assessment of the ability to perceive hidden properties in everyday objects and situations and think critically about them. It involves attention to detail, analysis, classification, inference, prediction, and the discernment of subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes.

Drawing

Proficiency in rendering products, individuals, or scenes with accurate proportions, employing high-quality lines, and mastering composition, perspective, and shading.

Creativity

Exhibiting the capacity for unconventional thinking, generating both original and varied solutions to design challenges.

Communication Skills

Mastery in articulating concepts and ideas effectively through written and visual mediums to ensure clarity of communication.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

Competence in comprehending user needs and contextual factors, understanding material properties and processes, and applying innovative solutions in design. This includes the ability to develop characters, plots, and narratives