SEED Application Form 2026 (OPEN for M.Des): Fees, Eligibility, Document List & Step-wise Process

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design 2026 ( SEED )

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Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 13:00 IST

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SEED Application Form 2026 - Symbiosis Institute of Design released the dates for SEED 2026 M.Des programes. M.Des application started on January 05, 2026 and the exam will be conducted on May 03, 2026. The last date to fill the SEED M.Des form will be April 25, 2026. 

To apply for SEED 2026, go to the portal and click on the registration tab. Get registered, create an applicant account, fill out essential details, upload documents, and pay the exam fee. The SEED 2026 Application fee will be around Rs. 3250/-.

Latest update:

SEED Entrance Examination 2026 will be conducted on March 22, 2026 for B.Des and May 03, 2026 for M.Des.

Go through the article for more information.

 

 

Table of contents
  • Steps to Fill SEED Application Form 2026
  • SEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SEED 2026 Application Video
  • SEED 2026 Admission Process
  • Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) - Program-wise seat intake 2026
  • SEED Application Form 2026 - FAQs
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Steps to Fill SEED Application Form 2026

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The application form for SEED 2026 has to be filled out online. Candidates must ensure that they only use genuine and verifiable information when filling out the form. This is because all details will be verified at the time of SEED counseling and seat allotment. If any discrepancy is found, the candidate may be disqualified. 

Important Document for SEED Application Form

Candidates are advised to keep the following documents handy while filling out the SEED application form.

  • Passport size photo in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif format (the size should not be more than 150 kb)
  • Marks in SSC
  • Marks in HSC
  • Date of birth certificate/ Class 10 pass certificate
  • Photo ID proof
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Note: Your marks in HSC (Choose "Appeared" in case you are awaiting results this year)

Process to Apply for SEED 2026

To fill out the SEED 2026 application form, follow these steps.

SEED Registrations, SEED Application Form

Step 1: Register for the SEED Exam

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria have to click on the application link. Then, click on 'New User? Register Now' tab. Read all the 'Terms and Conditions' thoroughly and click on the 'I Agree' tab. Complete the registration process.

Step 2: Fill out the SEED 2026 Application form

Next, fill in your personal, professional, educational, and contact details in the SID Exam application form. Candidates also need to upload their latest passport-size photograph (not more than three months old) in jpg, png, or gif format. The size should be between 10 and 150 kb.

Tabulated below are the major fields that are mandatory to fill in the application form:

Details to be filled out in SEED 2026 Application form

Applicant’s name

Date of birth

Category

Gender

Mobile number

Education background

Program/ Discipline preference

Passport size photograph

 

Step 3: Pay the Application fee

The entrance registration fee for SEED is Rs. 3250/- (Rs. 2250/- for SEED & Rs. 1000/- for SID). SEED 2026 application fee has to be paid online.  

Step 4: Submit the SEED Exam Application form

Once all the above-mentioned steps are complete, candidates will be sent an email confirmation that contains their application number. The SEED Admit Card will be issued to only those candidates who have received this email confirmation. Apart from this, candidates also need to register for admission at specific institutes of Symbiosis International University, in which they want to secure admission.

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the SEED 2026 application fee?
A: 

The SEED application fee is INR. 3250 (INR. 2250/- for SEED & INR. 1000/- for SID). The fee has to be paid online. Offline payments will not be accepted. 

Candidates may note that the registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, the candidate needs to go forward and pay the application fee only if they are sure about appearing in the SEED 2026 exam.

Q:   What is the last date to fill the SEED 2026 application form?
A: 

The last date to register and pay the application fee for SEED 2026 will be notified at the time of the release of the application form or sometime thereabout. SID will release the full application schedule on its admission portal. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria need to fill out the application form before the last date.

It is also recommended that the candidate keeps visiting this space to get all the recent update regarding SEED 2026 application form.

Before filling the form, the candidate must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibilty criteria.

SEED 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SEED 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
12 Jan ' 26 - 12 Mar ' 26

SEED B.Des Round 2

ONGOING
06 Jan ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26

SEED 2026 M.Des Registration

ONGOING
18 Mar ' 26 - 22 Mar ' 26

SEED B.Des Round 2 Admit Card

29 Apr ' 26

SEED 2026 M.Des Admit card

03 May ' 26

SEED 2026 M.Des Exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
11 Jan ' 26

SEED 2026 Entrance Exam (B.Des)

07 Jan ' 26

SEED 2026 Mock Test (B.Des)

05 Jan ' 26

SEED 2026 Admit Card (B.Des)

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SEED 2026 Application Video

This video will take you through the step-by-step process of filling out the SEED 2026 application form.

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the last date for SEED 2026 B.Des registration?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is the application for SEED M.Des 2026 out?
A: 

No, SEED M.Des 2026 application forms have not been released yet. The applications are out only for the B.Des programme by Symbiosis Institute of Design. M.Des Applications for 2026 are expected to be out soon.

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SEED 2026 Admission Process

The step-wise admission process for SEED 2026 is explained below.

  1. Filling out the online SEED application form.
  2. Appearing in the SEED 2026 entrance exam, the exam will be held online.
  3. Declaration of SEED 2026 results.
  4. Shortlisting of candidates for Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI).
  5. Online Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction Round.
  6. Publication of SEED merit list for admission.

SEED B Des Schedule 2026

The dates of SEED 2026 are

SEED Event Dates
SEED Round – 1 Round – 2
Online Registration at www.sid.edu.in begins August 6th, 2025 (Wednesday) January 12th, 2026 (Monday)
Last date for online registration and payment for SEED and SID December 28th, 2025 (Sunday) March 15th, 2026 (Sunday)
SEED Admit Card From: January 5th, 2026 (Monday)
To: January 11th, 2026 (Sunday)
From: March 18th, 2026 (Wednesday)
To: March 22nd, 2026 (Sunday)
SEED Mock Test January 7th, 2026 (Wednesday) March 20th, 2026 (Friday)
Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) January 11th, 2026 (Sunday) March 22nd, 2026 (Sunday)
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)
Slot Booking for Personal Interaction From: March 28th, 2026 (Saturday)
To: March 31st, 2026 (Tuesday)
PRPI Admit Card From: April 3rd, 2026 (Friday)
To: April 12th, 2026 (Sunday)
Portfolio Upload Start Date April 6th, 2026 (Monday)
Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) From: April 7th, 2026 (Tuesday)
To: April 12th, 2026 (Sunday)
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)
Commencement of the Programme (Tentative) 1st July 2026 (Wednesday) – Tentative
 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many exam centres can I select during SEED 2026 registration?
A: 

In previous editions, when the exam was held in centre based mode, the candidate had to select their options at the time of filling out the SEED application form. The candidates had to select three exam centres in order of priority.  

On the day of the SEED 2025 exam, the candidate needs to keep their admit cards and ID ready. Also, the candidate must be ready with their laptops, webcams, and other accessories to take the exam.

Q:   When will the admit card be released for the SEED 2026 exam?
A: 

SEED Admit card was out on January 5, 2026 for B.Des. The hall ticket for M.Des will be out on April 29, 2026 (Wednesday). It will be available on the webiste of the SID.

Q:   When will SEED 2026 application form open for M.Des?
A: 

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)

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Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) - Program-wise seat intake 2026

Seat Intake for SEED 2026 B.Des

Seat intake of B.Des 2026 (expected) under each specialization is given below.

Sr. No. Discipline Specialization Indian Students International Students Total
1 Communication Design Graphic Design 80 12 92
    User Experience Design      
    Animation Film Design      
    Video Film Design      
2 Industrial Design Product Design 45 7 52
    Interior Space Design      
3 Fashion Design   29 4 33
4 Fashion Communication   26 4 30
    Total 180 27 207

 

Seat Intake for SEED 2026 M.Des

Seat intake of M.Des 2026 (expected) under each specialization is

Sr. No. Specialization Indian Students International Students Total
1 User Experience Design 20 4 24
  Total 20 4 24

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I apply for SEED 2026 offline?
A: 

The application form of SEED 2026 has to be filled online. There is no option to apply for the exam in offline mode. 

To fill out the form, go to the SID admission portals. Click on the registration link and get registered. Upon registration, an applicant account will be created. 

Next, log in to the portal complete the rest of the form, including uploading of documents and payment of fees.

Also, don't download the online application form, take a printout, fill it, and send the complete application to the admission office. 

Q:   Where can I fill the SEED 2026 application form?
A: 

The application form for SEED 2026 will open in online mode at sid.edu.in. Hard copies of the application form will not be available.

Also, if the candidate somehow downloads the online application form, fills it, and then sends it to the admission office, such application will also not be accepted.

So, the form will has to be mandatorily filled online.

To fill out the form, go to the SID website, click on the application link, and then complete the process.

Note that as part of the application process, you will also have to pay an application fee.

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SEED Application Form 2026 - FAQs

Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on SEED 2026 application form below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What documents are needed for filling SEED 2026 application form?
A: 

To fill out the SEED application form upload

  1. Class 10 mark sheet
  2. Class 12 mark sheet
  3. Recent passport size photography
  4. Signature
  5. Photos ID proof
  6. Caste certificate (if applicable).

When uploading the documents make sure they are as per the prescribed specifications and format. Also, only genuine information must be given.

Q:   What is the step-wise process to fill SEED 2026 application form?
A: 

To fill SEED 2026 form, candidates need to

  1. Click on register

  2. Fill in all the information

  3. Upon registration, proceed to pay the application fee

  4. Upload documents

  5. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details

  6. Submit the form.

Q:   Will there be a window to edit the SEED 2026 application form?
A: 

The Symbiosis institute of Design (SID) usually does not have an application correction windows. So, candidates must be careful when filling out the SEED 2026 application form. Note that if any incorrect information is furnished in the application, the candidate may be disqualified. The SID admission committee will check candidate information at the time of counseling and seat allotment. 

Note that if SID decides to give candidates an option to edit the application form for the next academic session, the same will be updated here. 

Q:   What will happen if I provide incorrect information when filling SEED 2026 application form?
A: 

If you provide incorrect or false data, you may be disqualified from the SEED Admission Process. SID admission will have a counselling round, where all the information provided by the candidate will be verified. The candidate will be considered for admission only if the verification process is successful.

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Answered a week ago

SEED 2026 Exam will be conducted on March 22, 2026 (Sunday) for B.Des and May 03, 2026 (Sunday) for M.Des. The exam will be held online in computer based mode.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a week ago

There are a total of 207 seats in the Symbiosis Institute of Design for B.Des programme.

SEED SpecializationIndian StudentsInternational StudentsTotal 
Communication DesignGraphic Design801292
User Experience Design
Animation Film Design
Video Film Design
Industrial DesignProduct Design45752
Interior Space Design
Fashion Design 29433
Fashion Communication 26430
 Total18027207

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The seat reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD are as follows:

CategoryReservation %
Within the sanctioned intake 
SC15%
ST7.5%
Differently abled3.0%
Over and above sanctioned intake 
Kashmiri Migrants2 Seats
International Students ( For B. Des. )15%
International Students ( For M. Des. )20%

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

SEED 2026 First Merit List for B.Des will be announced on April 21, 2026 (Tuesday). The merit list for M.Des will be announced on May 15, 2026 (Friday).

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Admission to the SEED M.Des programme will be conducted based on the performance of the candidate in

  • Studio Test & Portfolio Review
  • Personal Interaction

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates who are included in SEED waiting list will be considered for admission only if there are any vacancies. The seat allotment for waiting list candidates will be conducted if any vacant seats remain.

The allotment of seats in this case will be based on SEED 2026 merit ranks.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a week ago

SEED Results will be announced on March 25, 2026 (Wednesday) for B.Des Round 2 and for M.Des on May 07, 2026 (Thursday). The result will be declared online on the website of SID.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To upload portfolio for SEED PRPI 2026:

  • Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a Power Point Presentation of maximum of 15 slides.
  • Convert this into a PDF of up to 5 Mb.
  • Take pictures that are different from others. Do not copy others.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a week ago

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.

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