SEED Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Check B.Des & M.Des Complete Schedule Here
Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design 2026 ( SEED )
Registration - 6 Jan '26 - 25 Apr '26
SEED Important Dates 2026 - The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) released the important dates for SEED 2026 for B.Des and M.Des. SEED important dates 2026 cover events like the start and closure of the application form, exam date, declaration of results, and counselling schedule.
The application form for SEED 2026 for M.Des is open. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria must apply before April 25, 2026. SEED exam for M.Des will be conducted on May 03, 2026.
SEED Application for B.Des Round 2 is closed now. The last date to fill the application was March 15, 2026.
Read on to know the full schedule for SEED 2026 B.Des and M.Des.
- SEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SEED 2026 Application Date
- SEED 2026 Admit Card Date
- SEED 2026 Exam Dates
- SEED 2026 Result Dates
- FAQs on SEED 2026 Dates
SEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SEED 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 06 Jan ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26 | SEED 2026 M.Des Registration ONGOING |
| 21 Apr ' 26 | SEED First Merit List for B.Des |
| 21 Apr ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26 | SEED B.Des fees payment and online registration for the programme |
| 29 Apr ' 26 | SEED 2026 M.Des Admit card |
| 03 May ' 26 | SEED 2026 M.Des Exam |
| 01 Jul ' 26 | SEED B.Des Commencement of the Programme |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar ' 26 - 22 Mar ' 26 | SEED B.Des Round 2 Admit Card |
| 23 Jan ' 26 | Shortlist Declaration (B.Des) |
| 19 Jan ' 26 | SEED Result Declaration (B.Des) |
SEED 2026 Application Date
Applications for SEED 2026 are open online at the SID admission portal for M.Des programs. The candidate needs to get registered and complete the application process before the last date.
Application Dates for B.Des
Check out dates for SEED 2026 B.Des
| SEED Registration | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Round – 1 | Round – 2 | |
| SEED Online Registration | August 6th, 2025 (Wednesday) | January 12th, 2026 (Monday) |
| Last date for Online Registration | December 28th, 2025 (Sunday) | March 15th, 2026 (Sunday) |
Application Dates for M.Des
Check out dates for SEED 2026 M.Des
| SEED Registration | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Commences on | January 05, 2026 (Monday) |
| Registration/Payment closes on | April 25, 2026 (Saturday) |
Commonly asked questions
As per information on SID website, the institute does not promote or is aware of any coaching classes/preparatory classes. So, the candidate can decide whether they want to join any coaching institute or not. Note that there are many coaching institutes that offer preparation classes for exams like NIFT, NID DAT, etc.
Candidates can also download online study material after paying the charges.
Yes, you need to participate in the SEED counselling even if you are a topper of Class 12 boards exam. Admission to Symbiosis Institute of Design is offered through SEED entrance exam.
The last date to register for SEED B.Des 2026 was November 30, 2025. The application started on August 01, 2025. The registration forms were available online.
SEED 2026 Admit Card Date
Admit cards for the exam are issued 2- 4 days before the exam. It contains information like the date and time of the exam, roll number, and address of the allotted exam center. In addition, it will also include exam day guidelines. SEED Admit cards for the PRPI are released after the shortlist has been released.
Admit card dates for SEED B.Des
The dates for B.Des is given below.
| Event | Dates Phase 1 | Dates 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SEED Admit Card | From: January 5th, 2026 (Monday) To: January 11th, 2026 (Sunday) |
From: March 18th, 2026 (Wednesday) (OUT) To: March 22nd, 2026 (Sunday) |
Admit card dates for SEED M.Des
The dates for M.Des is given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Entrance Exam Admit Card | April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) |
SEED Mock Test 2026
The Symbiosis Institute of Design conducted online mock tests before the exam. SEED Mock tests are conducted for B.Des Programme. It was conducted on January 07, 2026 for SEED B.Des. For phase 2, it was conducted on March 20, 2026.
No Mock tests are conducted for the M.Des programme.
Commonly asked questions
SEED Entrance Exam 2026 will be held online for B.Des and M.Des for all the stages. The test will be of one hour, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on the test day.
Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design conducts mock test for SEED entrance exam. SEED Mock test will be conducted for B.Des programme for all the candidates who have filled SEED Application form.
You can find SEED Sample papers on the website of Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The sample papers are available at sid.edu.in/programmes-offered/admission-process.
SEED 2026 Exam Dates
SEED exam is conducted for B.Des and M.Des. The exam is conducted in online mode. Candidates can use their laptops to give the exam. The exam is conducted in multiple cycles for B.Des and M.Des. The exam is conducted in two stages: Written Test and Portfolio and Personal Interview.
SEED B.Des Exam
The dates for SEED Exam is given below.
| SEED Exam | Date / Period | |
|---|---|---|
| Round – 1 | Round – 2 | |
| Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) | January 11th, 2026 (Sunday) | March 22nd, 2026 (Sunday) |
| SEED Portfolio Upload Start Date | April 6th, 2026 (Monday) | |
| SEED Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) | From: April 7th, 2026 (Tuesday) To: April 12th, 2026 (Sunday) |
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SEED M.Des Exam
The dates for SEED Exam is given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SEED Entrance Exam | May 03, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Studio Test and Personal Interaction (STPI) | May 09 and 10, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) |
Commonly asked questions
The total seats offered by Symbiosis through B.Des programme is 207. For communication design, it is 92, for industrial design, it is 52, for fashion design 33 and for fashion communication, it is 30.
The seat intake of the M.Des programme through SEED 2026 is 24. 20 seats are for Indian students and 4 seats are for International students. Intake is subject to approval from the SIU.
SEED Entrance Exam 2026 will be held online for B.Des and M.Des for all the stages. The test will be of one hour, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on the test day.
SEED 2026 Result Dates
The results for SEED 2026 written exam are declared online. Candidates need to log in to check the result. No hard copy of the result will be released. SEED B.Des result was declared on January 19, 2026 for Phase 1 and March 25, 2026 for Phase 2.
After the declaration of the result, shortlist for PRPI was declared. The first merit list will be declared on April 21, 2026.
SEED B.Des 2026 Result
The dates for SEED Result are given below.
| SEED Result | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration of SEED B.Des Result | January 19th, 2026 (Monday) | March 25th, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Declaration of SEED Result | January 19th, 2026 (Monday) | March 25th, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Declaration of SEED Shortlist for PRPI | January 23rd, 2026 (Friday) | March 28th, 2026 (Saturday) |
| SEED Declaration of First Merit List | April 21st, 2026 (Tuesday) | |
| Period for fees payment and online registration for the programme (First Merit List Candidates) | From: April 21st, 2026 (Tuesday) To: April 30th, 2026 (Thursday) |
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SEED M.Des 2026 Result
The result for SEED M.Des will be released on May 07, 2026. After this, shortlist for Studio Test and Personal Interview will be conducted and then Final Merit List will be declared.
| SEED Result | Dates |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Entrance Exam Result | May 07, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Declaration of shortlisting for STPI | May 07, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Declaration of First Merit List | May 15, 2026 (Friday) |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design conducts mock test for SEED entrance exam. SEED Mock test will be conducted for B.Des programme for all the candidates who have filled SEED Application form.
- Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a PowerPoint presentation of a maximum 15 slides. Convert this into a PDF of up to 5 Mb.
- Take pictures that are different from others. Do not copy others.
- Try to include Sketches, mixed media illustrations and digital work, college of images, 2D and 3D articles, photography and 3D objects like sculpture, fabric products, gadgets, art inspired products, etc.
SEED 2026 written exam will be 60 minutes. The question paper will include 60 questions. Question paper will have MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions.
| SEED Entrance Exam | Details |
| Mode | Computer based |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| No. of Questions | 60 |
| Question will be based on |
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FAQs on SEED 2026 Dates
To learn more about SEED 2026 important dates, check out the FAQs below.
The application form of SEED 2026 is open for the M.Des program. The application form has to be submitted online at sid.edu.in (application link also given on this page).
As part of the application filling process, the candidate has to get registered, fill in the form, upload documents, and pay the application fee. The SID admission registration fee is Rs. 3250/- (Rs. 2250 for SEED & Rs. 1000 for SID)
Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) conducted the SEED 2026 written exam on January 11, 2026. M.Des exam will be conducted on May 03, 2026.
It will be conducted in an online, remote-proctored mode. Detailed admission notification for the exam has been released at the SID admission portal.
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) started the registration process for SEED 2026 on August 01, 2025. The registration is being held online at sid.edu.in. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria need to apply before the last date.
The SEED application form is for admission to the B.Des course offered by participating colleges. As part of the application process, the candidate will have to get registered, fill in academic, personal, and contact details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) released the first merit list in the last week of April 2026. Candidates can check the same by visiting the official website: sid.edu.in.
To download the merit list, the candidate will have to log in to the result portal using their B.Des ID and password.
The merit list will include the merit rank of the candidate and the seat allotment status. Candidates who are included in the merit list will have to get registered for the programme.
You can find SEED Sample papers on the website of Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The sample papers are available at sid.edu.in/programmes-offered/admission-process.
Yes, a portfolio is required to get admission to SEED B.Des and M.Des programmes. You are required to present a digital portfolio that should contain all of your best work. Portfolio should be in the form of a PDF.
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) does not have any provisions for direct admission to the second year. So, candidates have to compulsory take admission in the first year of the B.Des program. Note that admission to the B.Des is only through the SEED 2026 exam.
Scores of the qualifying exam will not be considered for admission to the B.Des program. Neither does SID accept scores of other popular entrance exams like NIFT, NID DAT, etc.
- Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a PowerPoint presentation of a maximum 15 slides. Convert this into a PDF of up to 5 Mb.
- Take pictures that are different from others. Do not copy others.
- Try to include Sketches, mixed media illustrations and digital work, college of images, 2D and 3D articles, photography and 3D objects like sculpture, fabric products, gadgets, art inspired products, etc.
SEED 2026 written exam will be 60 minutes. The question paper will include 60 questions. Question paper will have MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions.
| SEED Entrance Exam | Details |
| Mode | Computer based |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| No. of Questions | 60 |
| Question will be based on |
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There are 24 seats in Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) M.Des programme. 4 Seats are reserved for International students.
SEED Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) has released the updated syllabus for the SEED 2026 exam. You can download the syllabus online at the website.
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Answered a month ago
Candidates can download the syllabus of SEED 2026 from the official website of the Symbiosis Institute of Design.
- Go to the homepage of SID,
- click on Admission Process under Programmes.
- The window that opens will contain information on the SEED syllabus.
- The candidate can note down the syllabus.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There are 24 seats in Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) M.Des programme. 4 Seats are reserved for International students.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
SEED 2026 written exam will be 60 minutes. The question paper will include 60 questions. Question paper will have MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions.
| SEED Entrance Exam | Details |
| Mode | Computer based |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| No. of Questions | 60 |
| Question will be based on |
|
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
- Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a PowerPoint presentation of a maximum 15 slides. Convert this into a PDF of up to 5 Mb.
- Take pictures that are different from others. Do not copy others.
- Try to include Sketches, mixed media illustrations and digital work, college of images, 2
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) does not have any provisions for direct admission to the second year. So, candidates have to compulsory take admission in the first year of the B.Des program. Note that admission to the B.Des is only through the SEED 2026 exam.
Scores of the qualifying exam wil
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, a portfolio is required to get admission to SEED B.Des and M.Des programmes. You are required to present a digital portfolio that should contain all of your best work. Portfolio should be in the form of a PDF.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
You can find SEED Sample papers on the website of Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The sample papers are available at sid.edu.in/programmes-offered/admission-process.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
In SEED Entrance Exam, MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions can be asked.
The question paper will contain a mix of questions related to Visual Sensitivity and Judgement, Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities, Problem Solving, Basic know
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design conducts mock test for SEED entrance exam. SEED Mock test will be conducted for B.Des programme for all the candidates who have filled SEED Application form.
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