UCEED 2026 students reporting to their allotted institute must carry original documents for verification — without these, admission will not be confirmed.
The IIT Bombay-conducted UCEED 2026 seat allotment is in its final stage, with Round V vacancy filling running from July 3–13, 2026. Once your seat acceptance fee is paid, you must report to the allotted institute with all original documents. This checklist covers every document you need — from academic certificates to category proof — so you do not miss anything on reporting day.
- UCEED 2026 final fee payment deadline is July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM.
- Institutes verify original documents against the digital copies submitted during your BDes application.
- Seat acceptance fee: Rs. 60,000 (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) and Rs. 15,000 (SC/ST/PwD) — adjusted against institute fees at joining.
- Category certificates must follow the official appendix formats from the UCEED 2026 Information Brochure.
- Discrepancies between uploaded and original documents can result in cancellation of admission.
| Direct Link to UCEED 2026 Admission Schedule (ACTIVE) — uceed.iitb.ac.in |
UCEED 2026 Key Admission Dates
The UCEED 2026 seat allotment is managed by IIT Bombay across five rounds. The final fee payment deadline is July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM. After paying the seat acceptance fee, report to your allotted institute on the date that institute communicates to you separately.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round I Allotment | April 21, 2026 |
| Round II Allotment | May 19, 2026 |
| Round III Allotment | June 10, 2026 |
| Round IV Allotment | June 24, 2026 |
| Round V (Vacancy Filling) Application | July 3–9, 2026 |
| Final Fee Payment Deadline (Round V) | July 13, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Your allotted institute will communicate the exact reporting date separately. Carry all documents listed below on that day.
Complete Documents Checklist for UCEED 2026 Reporting
You must bring original documents along with self-attested photocopies to the institute on reporting day. Institute staff will verify originals against the digital copies you uploaded during your BDes application (March 14–April 10, 2026).
| # | Document | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCEED 2026 Score Card | Downloaded from the official UCEED portal |
| 2 | Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | Available in candidate login after fee payment |
| 3 | Class X Certificate (Date of Birth Proof) | CBSE or State Board original pass certificate |
| 4 | Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate | Or equivalent qualifying exam; principal certificate if still appearing |
| 5 | Recent Colour Photograph | Full frontal view, taken within last 6 months — same as uploaded |
| 6 | Valid Photo Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID |
| 7 | Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt | Proof of Rs. 60,000 or Rs. 15,000 payment as applicable |
| 8 | Signed BDes Application Form | The completed form you submitted during the application window |
| 9 | Category Certificate (if applicable) | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS in official appendix format — see section below |
| 10 | PwD Certificate (if applicable) | UDID card and certificate — see section below |
| 11 | Migration or Transfer Certificate | From your previous school or board as required by the institute |
| 12 | Medical Fitness Certificate | From a registered medical practitioner as per institute norms |
Always carry multiple self-attested photocopies of each document. Individual institutes may have additional requirements — check your allotted institute’s official website for any supplementary documents before reporting day.
Category-Wise Documents for UCEED 2026 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD)
Students admitted under reserved categories must carry their certificate in the official appendix format from the UCEED 2026 Information Brochure. Certificates not in the prescribed format will not be accepted during verification.
| Category | Document Required | Prescribed Format |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate | Appendix 2 — must confirm non-creamy layer status |
| SC | Scheduled Caste Certificate | Appendix 3 — issued by District Collector or competent authority |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe Certificate | Appendix 3 — issued by District Collector or competent authority |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section Certificate | Appendix 4 — issued by competent authority |
| PwD | UDID Certificate and UDID Card | Appendices 5–7 |
| Dyslexic | Form-Dyslexic 1 and Form-Dyslexic 2 | Appendices 8 and 9 (in place of standard PwD certificate) |
OBC-NCL certificates must explicitly state that you belong to the non-creamy layer. For NIOS students, carry your NIOS Certificate and I-Card certified by the nearest NIOS office.
How Document Verification Works at the Institute
UCEED 2026 admission is provisional until document verification is complete at the allotted institute. Here is what happens step by step after fee payment.
- Pay seat acceptance fee by July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM through the UCEED candidate portal.
- Download your Provisional Allotment Letter from candidate login immediately after payment.
- Report to the institute on the joining date communicated by your allotted institute, with all original documents.
- Document verification — institute staff cross-check your originals against the digital copies you uploaded during the BDes application window.
- Admission confirmation — once all documents are verified and formalities completed, your admission is confirmed and the seat acceptance fee is adjusted against institute fees.
If any discrepancy is found between your uploaded documents and the originals, the institute may cancel your admission. Ensure the originals you carry match exactly what you uploaded to the portal.
UCEED 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee Details
The seat acceptance fee is paid online through the UCEED portal after your seat is allotted. It is refundable through the Round IV withdrawal deadline (July 6, 2026, 6:00 PM) and is adjusted against your institute fees at joining.
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|
| GEN / EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 60,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 15,000 |
The BDes application processing fee of Rs. 4,000 paid during the March 14–April 10, 2026 window is non-refundable and non-transferable for all categories.
UCEED 2026 Counselling Documents FAQs
Ques. What documents do I need to carry for UCEED 2026 reporting?
Ans. You need your UCEED 2026 score card, provisional allotment letter, Class X and XII certificates, a recent colour photograph, valid photo ID, seat acceptance fee receipt, your signed BDes application form, and applicable category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) in formats prescribed in the UCEED 2026 Information Brochure.
Ques. Is the UCEED 2026 seat acceptance fee refundable?
Ans. Yes. The seat acceptance fee — Rs. 60,000 for GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL and Rs. 15,000 for SC/ST/PwD — is refundable if you withdraw by July 6, 2026, 6:00 PM (Round IV withdrawal deadline). If you join, the fee is adjusted against institute fees. The Rs. 4,000 BDes application processing fee is non-refundable.
Ques. What format should my OBC-NCL certificate be in for UCEED 2026?
Ans. Your OBC-NCL certificate must follow Appendix 2 of the UCEED 2026 Information Brochure, issued by the competent authority, and must explicitly state that you belong to the non-creamy layer. Certificates not in this prescribed format will not be accepted during document verification.
Ques. What happens if my original documents do not match what I uploaded?
Ans. If a discrepancy is found between your originals and the digital copies submitted during your BDes application, the institute may cancel your admission. Always carry the exact same documents you uploaded in PDF or JPEG format to the portal.
Ques. What is the final deadline for UCEED 2026 fee payment?
Ans. The final fee payment deadline under Round V (vacancy filling) is July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM. No further fee payments or allotments will be processed after this date for UCEED 2026.
Ques. Do PwD students need to carry a UDID card for UCEED 2026 reporting?
Ans. Yes. PwD students must carry their Unique Disability Identification (UDID) certificate and UDID card as per Appendices 5–7 of the UCEED 2026 Information Brochure. Students with dyslexia must carry Form-Dyslexic 1 and Form-Dyslexic 2 (Appendices 8 and 9) in place of the standard PwD certificate.








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