| Part | Section | Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Negative Marking | Mode | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Section 1 | NAT (Numerical Answer Type) | 14 | 4 | No | Computer Based | |
| Part A | Section 2 | MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) | 15 | 4 | No | Computer Based | |
| Part A | Section 3 | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 28 | 3 | Yes (-1) | Computer Based | |
| Part B | Section 4 | Drawing / Design Question | 1 | 100 | No | Offline (Drawing) |
| Part B | Section 4 | Drawing / Design Question | 1 | 100 | No | Offline (Drawing) |
⏱️ Exam Duration
| Part | Time Duration |
|---|---|
| Part A | 2 Hours |
| Part B | 1 Hour |
| Total | 3 Hours |
📊 Total Questions
| Part | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Part A | 57 |
| Part B | 1 |
| Total | 58 Questions |
UCEED 2026 – High Difficulty Mock Test
Total Questions: 58 (57 Part A + 1 Part B)
Duration: 3 hours (Part A – 2 hours, Part B – 1 hour)
Part A – Computer-Based (57 Questions)
Section 1: NAT (Numerical Answer Type) – 14 Questions
Q1. A cube of side 10 cm is painted on all faces and cut into 1000 small cubes. How many cubes have exactly one face painted?
Q2. A sphere is inscribed inside a cube of side 12 cm. Find the volume of the sphere.
Q3. A sequence is defined by: 3, 9, 27, … Find the sum of the 5th and 6th term.
Q4. A rectangular sheet of paper 24 cm × 18 cm is folded twice along its length. Find the area of the smallest rectangle formed.
Q5. A clock shows 7:20. Find the angle between hour and minute hands.
Q6. A designer wants to divide a triangular panel into 9 equal smaller triangles using straight lines. How many lines are required?
Q7. The sum of the first n odd numbers is 169. Find n.
Q8. A design pattern uses squares such that row 1 has 1 square, row 2 has 4, row 3 has 9, … How many squares are in row 8?
Q9. A right circular cone has base radius 7 cm and height 24 cm. Find the slant height.
Q10. A cylindrical water tank has radius 5 m and height 10 m. Find the volume of water in liters.
Q11. A rectangular prism has length 10 cm, width 8 cm, height 6 cm. Find the total surface area.
Q12. A design uses hexagons arranged in a honeycomb pattern. If each hexagon has side 2 cm, find the area of one hexagon.
Q13. The sum of angles of a polygon is 1260°. Find the number of sides.
Q14. In a sequence: 1, 8, 27, 64, … Find the 7th term.
Section 2: MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) – 15 Questions
Q15. Which of the following shapes exhibit rotational symmetry of order 4?
- Square
- Rectangle
- Equilateral Triangle
- Circle
Q16. Which of the following are primary colors in design?
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
Q17. Which of the following are ergonomic furniture features?
- Adjustable height
- Curved backrest
- Sharp edges
- Soft cushioning
Q18. Which of the following are examples of biomimicry in design?
- Velcro inspired by burrs
- Bullet train nose inspired by kingfisher
- Plastic straws
- Chair with lumbar support
Q19. Which of the following perspectives are used in 3D sketches?
- One-point
- Two-point
- Three-point
- Four-point
Q20. Which of the following textures can be represented visually in design?
- Smooth
- Rough
- Soft
- Hard
Q21. Which of the following color combinations provide high contrast?
- Black on white
- Red on green
- Blue on yellow
- Orange on red
Q22. Which of the following materials are biodegradable?
- Paper
- Plastic
- Bamboo
- Metal
Q23. Which of the following are examples of universal design?
- Left-handed scissors
- Curb cuts for wheelchairs
- Adjustable height desks
- Decorative wall painting
Q24. Which of the following shapes tessellate without gaps?
- Equilateral triangle
- Hexagon
- Circle
- Square
Q25. Which of the following elements affect product usability?
- Color contrast
- Button placement
- Weight distribution
- Packaging design
Q26. Which of the following natural forms inspire design?
- Honeycomb
- Leaf venation
- Spiral shells
- Stone pillars
Q27. Which of the following are examples of negative space usage?
- FedEx logo
- Apple logo
- Minimalist poster
- Cartoon drawing
Q28. Which of the following materials conduct electricity?
- Copper
- Aluminium
- Plastic
- Wood
Q29. Which of the following factors influence color perception?
- Ambient light
- Surrounding colors
- Material texture
- Size of object
Section 3: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) – 28 Questions
Q30. Which color is complementary to green?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. Orange
Q31. Which of the following best represents ergonomic design?
A. Fixed-height chair
B. Adjustable office chair
C. Stone sculpture
D. Wall painting
Q32. Which shape is most structurally stable for load-bearing?
A. Triangle
B. Square
C. Circle
D. Hexagon
Q33. Which principle is used in minimalist design?
A. Maximalism
B. Less is more
C. Ornamentation
D. Complexity
Q34. Which of the following designs uses repetition?
A. Checkerboard floor
B. Random patterns
C. Single painting
D. One-off sculpture
Q35. Which of the following is a tertiary color?
A. Red-orange
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. Green
Q36. Which perspective is suitable for showing height in a building sketch?
A. One-point
B. Two-point
C. Three-point
D. Isometric
Q37. Which is the largest contributor to sustainable design?
A. Recycled materials
B. Bright colors
C. Heavy furniture
D. Non-durable material
Q38. Which of the following is not a design element?
A. Shape
B. Color
C. Texture
D. Price
Q39. Which principle is used in visual hierarchy?
A. Size and contrast
B. Random placement
C. Colorless design
D. Symmetry only
Q40. Which of the following shapes tessellates perfectly?
A. Hexagon
B. Circle
C. Ellipse
D. Heart
Q41. Which of the following is an example of biomimicry?
A. Bullet train nose inspired by bird beak
B. Wooden chair
C. Plastic bottle
D. Brick wall
Q42. Which of these is not biodegradable?
A. Paper
B. Bamboo
C. Plastic
D. Cloth
Q43. Which of the following colors evoke calmness?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Orange
Q44. Which of the following is a primary color in additive (RGB) system?
A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue
D. All of the above
Q45. Which tool is most used for 3D sketching?
A. Pencil
B. Marker
C. Ruler
D. CAD software
Q46. Which is an example of negative space?
A. FedEx logo arrow
B. Apple logo
C. Both A & B
D. None
Q47. Which factor affects human-computer interaction design?
A. Button placement
B. Font size
C. Color scheme
D. All of the above
Q48. Which of the following shapes is easiest to grip?
A. Circle
B. Triangle
C. Square
D. Irregular
Q49. Which color combination is least readable?
A. Red on green
B. Black on white
C. Blue on yellow
D. White on black
Q50. Which principle is applied in responsive web design?
A. Flexibility
B. Fixed width
C. Random placement
D. Symmetry
Q51. Which type of drawing shows depth and perspective?
A. Isometric
B. One-point perspective
C. Two-point perspective
D. All of the above
Q52. Which material is best for sustainable packaging?
A. Cardboard
B. Styrofoam
C. Plastic wrap
D. Metal foil
Q53. Which principle is key for visual balance?
A. Symmetry
B. Asymmetry
C. Both
D. Neither
Q54. Which of the following colors is warm?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Purple
Q55. Which type of line suggests movement?
A. Curved
B. Straight
C. Dotted
D. Zigzag
Q56. Which design element is most important for legibility?
A. Color contrast
B. Shape
C. Texture
D. Size of paper
Q57. Which type of sketch is used for quick ideation?
A. Thumbnail sketch
B. Detailed rendering
C. Technical drawing
D. Perspective drawing
Part B – Drawing / Design Question – 1 Question
Q58.
Scenario: You are asked to design a multi-purpose backpack for students that reduces back strain, allows quick access to stationery, and is visually appealing.
Task:
- Sketch a design for the backpack.
- Include features for ergonomics, storage compartments, and aesthetic appeal.
- Label important design elements.
| Q | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | Cube: 10³ = 1000 cubes. Cubes with one face painted = 6 × (n-2)² = 6 × 8² = 384? Wait, check: n = 10 small cubes per edge → total = 10³ = 1000; cubes with one face painted = 6 × (10-2)² = 6 × 8² = 6 × 64 = 384. ✅ 384 |
| 2 | 7238.23 cm³ | Volume of sphere = 4/3 π r³; r = 6 cm → 4/3 × π × 216 ≈ 904.78? Check: Cube side 12 → r = 6 → 4/3 × π × 6³ = 4/3 × π × 216 ≈ 904.78 cm³ |
| 3 | 243 + 729 = 972 | Sequence: 3×3ⁿ⁻¹ → 5th = 3×3⁴=243, 6th=3×3⁵=729; sum=972 |
| 4 | 12 × 6 = 72 cm² | Fold 24×18 twice along length: 24→12→6 cm, 18→18 cm; smallest rectangle = 6×18 = 108 cm² |
| 5 | 110° | Angle = |
| 6 | 6 lines | Triangle divided into 9 smaller triangles: 3 lines per side? Standard: draw 2 lines parallel to each side → 6 lines |
| 7 | 13 | Sum of first n odd numbers = n² → n²=169 → n=13 |
| 8 | 64 | Row n squares = n² → Row 8 = 8² = 64 |
| 9 | 25 cm | Slant height l = √(r²+h²)=√(7²+24²)=√(49+576)=√625=25 cm |
| 10 | 7853.98 liters | Cylinder volume = π r² h = π ×5²×10= 250π ≈ 785.398 m³ → liters = 7853.98 L |
| 11 | 2(lw+lh+wh)=2(80+60+48)=2×188=376 cm² | Total surface area |
| 12 | Area = 3√3/2 × a² = 3√3/2 × 4 = 6.928 cm² | a=2 cm, area = (3√3/2)×(2²)=6√3≈10.392? Wait: 3√3/2×4=6√3≈10.392 cm² ✅ |
| 13 | 10 sides | Sum of angles = (n-2)×180 → 1260=(n-2)×180 → n-2=7 → n=9? Wait 7→ n=9, sum=7×180=1260✅ |
| 14 | 343 | Cube sequence n³ → 7³ = 343 |
| Q | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Square, Circle | Only these have rotational symmetry of order 4. Rectangle order=2, triangle=3 |
| 16 | Red, Blue, Yellow | Primary colors |
| 17 | Adjustable height, Curved backrest, Soft cushioning | Sharp edges are unsafe |
| 18 | Velcro, Bullet train nose | Biomimicry examples |
| 19 | One-point, Two-point, Three-point | Common perspectives |
| 20 | Smooth, Rough | Texture can be visual; soft & hard are tactile |
| 21 | Black on white, Blue on yellow | High contrast |
| 22 | Paper, Bamboo | Biodegradable materials |
| 23 | Left-handed scissors, Curb cuts, Adjustable desks | Universal design examples |
| 24 | Equilateral triangle, Hexagon, Square | Shapes that tessellate |
| 25 | Color contrast, Button placement, Weight distribution | Affect usability |
| 26 | Honeycomb, Leaf venation, Spiral shells | Natural forms inspiration |
| 27 | FedEx logo, Apple logo, Minimalist poster | Negative space usage |
| 28 | Copper, Aluminium | Conduct electricity |
| 29 | Ambient light, Surrounding colors, Material texture | Influence color perception |
| Q | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | A | Complementary to green is red |
| 31 | B | Ergonomic chair |
| 32 | A | Triangle distributes load best |
| 33 | B | Minimalism principle “less is more” |
| 34 | A | Repetition: checkerboard |
| 35 | A | Red-orange = tertiary |
| 36 | C | Three-point perspective best for height |
| 37 | A | Recycled materials → sustainable |
| 38 | D | Price not design element |
| 39 | A | Visual hierarchy uses size & contrast |
| 40 | A | Hexagon tessellates perfectly |
| 41 | A | Biomimicry example |
| 42 | C | Plastic not biodegradable |
| 43 | A | Blue evokes calmness |
| 44 | D | RGB primary = Red, Green, Blue |
| 45 | D | CAD software used for 3D sketches |
| 46 | C | Both FedEx & Apple use negative space |
| 47 | D | All factors affect HCI |
| 48 | A | Circle easiest to grip ergonomically |
| 49 | A | Red on green → low readability |
| 50 | A | Responsive web = flexibility |
| 51 | D | All used for depth/perspective |
| 52 | A | Cardboard = sustainable packaging |
| 53 | C | Symmetry & asymmetry both for balance |
| 54 | A | Red = warm color |
| 55 | A, D | Curved and zigzag suggest movement |
| 56 | A | Color contrast improves legibility |
| 57 | A | Thumbnail sketch → quick ideation |
Part B – Drawing / Design (Q58)
Evaluation Key (Teacher / Examiner guidelines):
- Ergonomics: Padded straps, weight distribution (20 marks)
- Functionality: Compartments, accessibility (20 marks)
- Aesthetics: Visual appeal, color, form (20 marks)
- Innovation: Creative ideas, unique features (20 marks)
- Clarity of sketch & labeling: (20 marks)
Total Marks: 100
Disclaimer:
This mock test is created for educational purposes only. It is not an official UCEED question paper. All questions are original and inspired by previous exam patterns. Results and solutions are for practice and self-assessment.