SEED Slot Booking 2027: Available Dates & Time for Slot Booking, Step-wise Process

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design 2027 ( SEED )

Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Sep 4, 2026 16:02 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

SEED Slot Booking 2027 - The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) will conduct the slot booking tentatively for Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) for Round 1 and Round 2 on March 28, 2027 and March 31, 2027. Candidates need to participate in the PRPI on the given dates.  As part of the PRPI, the candidate needs to perform a PRPI task and upload their portfolio. The guidelines for the PRPI will be outlined in the SID admission portal. 

Candidates included in the PRPI shortlist can appear in the PRPI round. Admission to Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) will be based on the written exam (SEED), portfolio review, and personal interaction. Candidates must check the detailed admission schedule and register for the SEED Exam

Table of contents
  • How to book slots for SID Design Admission Process 2027?
  • SEED 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • What's next after SEED Slot booking?
  • SEED Portfolio 2027
  • SEED Admit Card 2027
  • FAQs on SEED Slot Booking
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How to book slots for SID Design Admission Process 2027?

Candidates can book slots for personal interaction as given below.

  1. Go to website 
  2. Click on admissions tab and the link for SEED Slot booking under this tab 
  3. Log in with user ID and password 
  4. You will be given dates and time slots for your respective colleges that you can choose from 
  5. If you are interested in participating in both design institutes, then you can book slots accordingly
  6. Once slot booking is complete, you will be sent a confirmation email and SMS to your registered email address and phone numbers

To participate in the admission process of Symbiosis Design Admissions 2027, candidates should adhere to the slot timings and guidelines. 

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SEED 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SEED 2027 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Jul ' 26

SEED B.Des Commencement of the Programme

15 May ' 26

Declaration of First Merit List for SEED M.Des

07 May ' 26

Declaration of shortlisting for SEED M.Des STPI

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What's next after SEED Slot booking?

After the SEED Slotbooking process, PRPI Admit Card will be issued. After this, candidates are asked to upload their portfolio. Check out other process which are come up after the slot booking process.

What's Next SEED Slotbooking Process?
PRPI Admit Card
Portfolio Upload Start Date
Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI)
Declaration of First Merit List
Period for fee payment and online registration for the programme (First Merit List Candidates)
Commencement of the Programme 

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SEED Portfolio 2027

The portfolio for SID 2027 should include the following items:

  1. Your best works showcase your skills, interests, and passion in a variety of fields and techniques 
  2. Instead of including run-of-the-mill works, include items that will help you to stand out from the crowd. 
  3. Sketches, mixed media illustrations, and digital work
  4. Collage of images, 2D and 3D articles
  5. Photography
  6. 3D objects like sculpture, fabric products, gadgets, art-inspired products, etc

You may be asked to draw/sketch during the PI round. So, it is recommended that you carry stationery items like a pen, paper, and a pencil. 

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SEED Admit Card 2027

SEED Admit card will be released online for B.Des and M.Des on the SID website. Candidates must download the SEED 2027 Admit Card to appear for the examination using SEED ID and password.

SEED admit card can be downloaded by following the steps given below.

  1. Click on the ‘SEED Admit Card’ download link given above
  2. Enter SEED login ID and password
  3. View SEED 2027 admit card
  4. Download the admit card for the SEED exam
  5. Take a printout.
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FAQs on SEED Slot Booking

A few more important FAQs related to the SEED 2027 mock test and exam are given below.

Q:   I have done foundation program/Diploma from another institute. Do I need to appear in SEED or I can get direct admission?
A: 

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) does not have any provisions for direct admission to the second year. So, candidates have to take admission in the first year of the B.Des program. Note that admission to the B.Des is only through the SEED 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.

Q:   Are there any coaching classes/ preparatory classes that candidates can take to prepare for SEED?
A: 

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 charges.

Q:   Where do I upload my Portfolio for SEED?
A: 

Candidates who are shortlisted for the PRPI need to upload portfolio and PRPI task starting in the last week of March 2027.

The portfolio and PRPI upload link will be available on the SID website after the candidate has booked the Personal Interaction slots.

Q:   What is the structure of the SEED exam?
A: 

SEED written will have 60 questions and will be of 60 minutes. The questions will include MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image based and comprehension based.

Paper will contain a mix of questions related to Visual Sensitivity and Judgement, Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities, Problem Solving, Basic knowledge of Logic of Science and Mathematics, Art, Craft and Culture, Design and Environment.

Q:   What should be included in the SEED 2027 Portfolio?
A: 

SEED portfolio may contain

  • 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.
Q:   When can I upload my portfolio for PRPI round of SEED?
A: 

The start date for uploading portfolios has not been declared yet, but it is expected to be in the last week of March. 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 should have

  • 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.

Q:   When will slot booking conducted for SEED 2027?
A: 

The slot booking process of SEED 2027 for the Personal Interaction will open tentatively from March 28th, 2027 to March 31st, 2027 (Tuesday). 

Q:   What will be exam pattern of the SEED exam?
A: 

SEED exam will be conducted online. The duration of the exam will be one hour. There will be 60 questions. Question paper will include MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension. 

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