SET for SID Admissions 2017: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Symbiosis entrance test (SET) is conducted by Symbiosis International University to provide admission to students in the undergraduate design programmes offered by Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The various design programmes on offer at SID include BDes, Communication Design, Product Design, Fashion Communication, and Fashion Design.
Admission to design programmes offered by Symbiosis Institute of Design is provided on the basis of a candidate’s score in SET followed by his/her performance in studio test and personal interaction rounds.
Given below is the detailed exam pattern and syllabus for SET for SID admissions 2017.
SET for SID Admissions: Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for SET 2017 for design is such that there are 150 objective questions that candidates need to complete in duration of 150 minutes (2 and a half hours). Each question carries four options as answers. Candidates need to mark the one correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam.
The question paper for SET for design carries only one section – Design Aptitude. Candidates can refer the table below for further clarification:
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
| Design Aptitude |
150 |
150 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
SET for SID Admissions: Syllabus
The syllabus for SET 2017 for design constitutes following topics:
• Visualisation: This topic requires candidates to develop an understanding for basic and complex 3D and 2D geometrical shapes.
• Reasoning, Observational, and Perceptual abilities: Here, candidates need to analyse their observations and read information and see objects beyond obvious details.
• Problem Solving abilities: The topic aims at judging the candidates’ ability to identify a problem and provide appropriate solutions.
• Application of Basic Knowledge of Mathematics and Science: For this topic, candidates need to be thorough with the basic principles of science and maths learned till Class X.
• Art, Design, Culture, Craft, and Environment: The topic aims at judging the candidates’ general knowledge related to culture, art, craft, design, and environment in Indian as well as global context.
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Answered 2 days 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 2 weeks ago
There are a total of 207 seats in the Symbiosis Institute of Design for B.Des programme.
| SEED Specialization | Indian Students | International Students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Design | Graphic Design | 80 | 12 | 92 |
| User Experience Design | ||||
| Animation Film Design | ||||
| Video Film Design | ||||
| Industrial Design | Product Design | 45 | 7 | 52 |
| Interior Space Design | ||||
| Fashion Design | 29 | 4 | 33 | |
| Fashion Communication | 26 | 4 | 30 | |
| Total | 180 | 27 | 207 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
SEED Entrance Exam is of 60 minutes and will have 60 questions. The test will be conducted online in computer based mode. The test will be of one hour long and will be conducted between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the test day.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
Symbiosis Institute of Design offers BDes as a 4-year programme in full-time mode with an annual intake of 207 students. The Institute offers admission to the respective course on the basis of merit and accepted entrance exams. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 12, along wit
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a year ago
Candidates on the waiting list would be considered for provisional admission in the order of merit list depending on the vacancies after May 2nd, 2025
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a year ago
The M.Des program at SID will be delivered in a hybrid mode. Classes will be available in both online and offline modes. Also, classes will be weekends and evenings.
The student is urged to download the information brochure and carefully go through the program details.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
SID doesn't offer any short term / distance courses. The institute presently offers only full time Under- Graduate degree courses.
At the UG level, the institute offers a regular B.Des program, while a hybrid M.Des program is offered at the PG level.
Admission to both courses will be through the SEED
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 years ago
The minimum CAT percentile necessary for B.Des programme admission at SID is clearly outlined. Moreover, the indispensable cutoff score for the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) is explicitly set at 50% for candidates in the general category and 45% for those in the SC/ST category. Prospecti
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