SEED Exam Dates 2026 : Check B.Des & M.Des Complete Schedule Here

The 1st seat allotment cum merit list of SEED 2025 (B.Des) will be declared on April 21, 2025. Candidates who are allocated seats will have to pay the seat-acceptance fee on or before May 2, 2025. The fee payment schedule has been released by the Symbiosis Institute of Design on its admission portal - sid.edu.in.

If the candidate fails to make the payment within the given deadline, the allotted seat will be canceled and will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit. Also, along with the payment of the fees, the candidate will also have to register for the allotted program. 

The SEED Entrance Exam for M.Des will be held on May 4, 2025 (Sunday).
This exam is a crucial step for candidates aspiring to pursue the Master of Design (M.Des) programme at Symbiosis Institute of Design. The exam is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, and will assess a candidate's aptitude for design, creativity, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking.

Candidates should ensure they are well-prepared in advance and have completed all necessary registration formalities before the exam date. Admit cards and detailed exam instructions are expected to be released a few days prior on the official SID website.

The shortlisting for the Studio Test and Personal Interaction (STPI) for M.Des admissions through SEED 2025 will be declared on May 6th, 2025 (Tuesday). Shortlisted candidates will receive further instructions regarding the next steps in the selection process.

The application form of SEED 2025 is now OPEN for the M.Des program.

Candidates who met the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply from August 14 to April 15, 2025.

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)

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) released the first merit list on April 21, 2025. Candidates can check the same by visiting the official website; i.e. 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 and pay the fee on or before May 2, 2025. 

The Studio Test and Personal Interaction (STPI) for SEED M.Des 2025 will be conducted from May 9th, 2025 (Friday) to May 11th, 2025 (Sunday). During this period, shortlisted candidates will be assessed through a series of tasks and personal interactions to evaluate their design skills, creativity, and suitability for the M.Des program.

The start date for uploading portfolios is March 27, 2025. The portfolio upload link was given on the SID admission portal. The candidate needed to follow the specified guidelines when uploading the portfolio. 

The portfolio contained the following elements:

• Sketches, mixed media illustrations and digital work  

• Collaging of images, 2D and 3D articles  

• Photography  

• 3D objects like sculpture, fabric products, gadgets, art inspired products etc.

The first merit list for SEED M.Des 2025 will be declared on May 15th, 2025 (Thursday). This list will include the names of candidates selected for admission based on their cumulative performance in the SEED exam, Studio Test, and Personal Interaction.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) released the shortlist for the PRPI on January 30, 2024. The shortlist was released soon after the declaration of SEED 2024 results.

The candidate had to download the shortlist online from the SID admission portal. Candidates who were included in the shortlist were eligible to appear in the PRPI round. Note that the final merit list of SID will be prepared by considering the cumulative performance of the candidate in the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) will conduct the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) in TWO rounds.

1st round was held on March 29-31, while 2nd round was held from April 5-7, 2024.

The PRPI was held online. On the day of the exam, the candidate will had to log-in to the portal using the relevant link. Note that the candidate had to log-in using their candidate credentials to take the PRPI.

Note that during the personal interaction, the candidate may be asked to make a sketch. So, come prepared.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) will conduct the SEED 2025 written exam on January 12, 2025. The exam will be administered in an online, remote-proctored mode. The detailed admission  notification for the exam has been released at the SID admission portal.

SID will also conduct mock tests for candidates to understand the online examination process. The mocks will be conducted from January 9-10, 2025. Candidates who qualify in the written exam or SEED will next have to appear in a PRPI round.

Candidates who are shortlisted for the PRPI will have to book their slots. Note that slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. So, the candidate must book their slots as soon as the slot booking window opens. 

To book their slots, the candidate will have to go to the SID admission portal - sid.edu.in. In the lgo-in window that opens, enter your SID log-in ID and password. On login, you can book yout slot.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) will release the first merit list of SEED 2024 on April 18, 2024. The merit list will be released online at the SID admission portal - sid.edu.in. To download the merit list, log in to the portal using your SID log-in id and password.

Candidates who are included in the merit list are eligible for admission to the B.Desprogrammeoffered by participating colleges. To confirm their seats, merit list candidates will have to pay the seat-acceptance fee within the given deadline.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) conducted mock tests for the SEED 2024 exam on January 11 & 12, 2024. In the previous edition of the exam also, the institute conducted two mock tests. The mock tests were hosted online at the SID admission portal - sid.edu.in. 

To take the mock tests, you had to click on the mock tests link, while opened a log-in window. Enter the log-in details to start the mock test.

The PRPI admit cards will be released tentatively in the 1st week of April 2024. The admit card will be issued to all candidates who have been shortlisted and booked their slots. To download the PRPI admit card follow these steps:

1. Go to SID admission portal

2. Click on the admit card link

3. In the log-in window that opens, enter your SID log-in id and password

4. On log-in, you can download the PRPI admit card.

The results of the written exam or SEED 2024 were announced on January 24, 2024. To check your result, go to the SID admission portal and click on the result link. In the log-in window that opens, enter your SID ID and password. On log-in, the result would be displayed on the screen. Download and take a printout of the result. 

The result would include details like the sectional and overall score, and also the qualifying status. Such candidates who qualify in the exam will next have to appear in a PRPI round.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) started the registration process for SEED 2025 on August 16, 2024. 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 2025 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 admit card for the SEED 2024 exam will be released on January 6, 2024. Admit cards will be released for all candidates who have successfully registered for the design entrance exam. To download the admit card, go to the SID admission portal and log-in using your candidate credentials.

In the log-in window that opens, enter your SEED log-in ID and password. On the day of the exam, you will have to bring the admit card and a valid photo id proof.