UCEED 2026 Maths Update: IIT Bombay has scheduled the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design for January 18, 2026, in a single shift. Candidates preparing for the entrance who feel stuck with the mathematics section can get a clear understanding of the chapter's weightage. Quantitative ability forms a minor yet crucial part of the UCEED preparations.
In UCEED, the question paper is segregated into two parts: A and B. Out of the total weightage, math questions carry 10 to 15 percent. As per the previous year's question paper analysis, students can expect moderate-level difficulty from the mathematics section. For a better understanding of candidates, we have provided UCEED 2026 maths update on chapter-wise weightage and difficulty level in this article.
UCEED 2026 Maths Update: Check Weighage and Difficulty Levels
For the reference of students, we have provided chapter-wise weightage and difficulty levels for UCEED 2026 Maths in the table below:
| Chapter | Question Type | Difficulty Level | Weightage |
| Percentage | 4 | Moderate | 1-3 |
| Probability | 3 | High | 1-2 |
| Time and Work | 4 | Moderate | 0-1 |
| Time and Speed | 5 | Moderate | 0-1 |
| Permutations and Combinations | 3 | Moderate | 0-1 |
| Area and Volume | 3 | High | 1-4 |
| Problem on Ages | —- | Easy | 0-1 |
Preparation Tips for UCEED Maths 2026
Students can adhere to the following strategies to prepare for UCEED 2026 mathematics topics to enhance their chances of gaining complete accuracy in solving the paper:
- For preparing mathematics, candidates should refer to class 10 math books, as most questions will be framed as per the 10th syllabus level.
- It is essential to gain conceptual clarity on topics such as arithmetic, speed and distance, geometry, and mensuration.
- Candidates should keep notes of all the important formulas and theorems and try revising them daily.
- Practicing previous year question papers can be fruitful in understanding the difficulty level of questions.
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