SEED 2026: Application Form (OUT for B.Des), Exam Date (OUT), Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) is a design aptitude test conducted by the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). Candidates who qualify in the SEED appear in a Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) round. The merit list of SID will be prepared by considering the cumulative performance of the written exam, PRPI, and Personal Interaction. The SEED exam evaluates candidates on parameters like color, geometry, visual observations, general design awareness, creative thinking abilities, and awareness of Indian culture, craft, traditions, etc.  

Programmes Offered at Symbiosis Institute of Design 2026

B.Des : The Bachelor of Design (BDes) program offered specializations in disciplines such as:

The important highlights of the SEED 2026 Entrance Exam are given in the table below.

Symbiosis Institute of Design will release the eligibility criteria of SEED 2026 for admission to the B.Des program. The candidate must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, because otherwise, the candidate can be disqualified at any stage of the admission process.

SEED Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Cleared Class 12 (from any stream, e.g., Science, Commerce, Arts, etc.) or equivalent (Or)

• Cleared 10+3 diploma approved by State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes).

Aspirants who are appearing for their final exams in the 10+2 or 10+3 diploma programs exam pattern also meet the SEED 2026 eligibility criteria on the condition that their final exam results are declared by June of the admission year.

Note: Any candidate who fails in his/her Class 12 examination but later appears for and clears the immediate compartmental examination, which is held in the same year, in their first attempt, is eligible for provisional admissions at SID.

SEED Application Forms are out now for B.Des. The last date to apply is November 08, 2025. The application form for SEED 2026 has to be filled out online. The last date to fill out the application form for SEED 2026 M. Des will be in the third week of April 2026. 

How to fill out the SEED 2026 Application Form?

• Get registered - In the registration form, enter details like email ID and mobile number to get registered. On successful registration, an applicant account will be created.
• Fill in the SEED 2026 form - In this step, fill in your personal, academic, and contact details. Also, select the Test Centre preference.
• Pay the SEED Application fee - After ensuring the application fee is complete in all respects, pay the exam fee of INR 3,250. The fee has to be paid online using net banking, credit and debit cards.
• Submit the Application form - After ensuring that the application is complete in all respects, submit it.

SEED is unlike other entrance exams in that it is conducted in a remote-proctored mode.

Here, we discuss some easy-to-follow tips for SEED preparation 2026.

• Make the SEED preparation 2026 strategy considering the syllabus. For instance, you need to allocate more time for difficult topics, spare time for revision, and include SEED sample papers and SEED mock tests.
• Refer to the exam SEED pattern and SEED syllabus to prepare for the exam.
• Pick the best design aptitude test books. The aim should be to score well in SEED.
• Focus on your time management skills and improve your problem-solving skills, especially for the Mathematics and Science sections. Solve sample papers and take mock tests. 
• When studying, make it a point to take notes. This will help you capture the important points and revise them later. You can take notes for all the sections.
• In the days leading up to the exam, do not pick up any new topics. Also, stay hydrated, do some light exercise, and be happy. The point is to stay in the present rather than planning too far ahead.

As per the official website, the candidates have to appear for the SEED 2026 exam, and those qualifying for the exam will be shortlisted for portfolio review and personal interaction rounds. The exam pattern for SEED 2026 will be such that aspirants have to attempt 150 multiple-choice questions.

The questions could be MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based, and comprehension-based. The SEED 2026 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. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

After qualifying for SEED 2026, candidates will have to appear for the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction Round. The portfolios of candidates should fulfill the requirements set by the institute. However, some conditions are given below:

• Sketches, mixed-media illustrations, and digital work
• Collaging of images, 2D and 3D articles
• Photography
• 3D objects like sculptures, fabric products, gadgets, art-inspired products, etc.

Candidate will have to upload their portfolio and PRPI Task before the Personal Interaction round. 

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The SEED 2026 Question paper will include questions on the following topics:

Visualization, Observational, Perceptual & Reasoning Abilities, Creative & Problem-Solving Abilities, and Application of Basic Knowledge of Science & Mathematics.

Syllabus for SEED 2026 

SEED is a Design Aptitude Test and would have the following topics. These are indicative topics, and questions might also be drawn from similar and relevant topics.

1. Visualization

Understanding and visualization of simple and complex 2D & 3D geometric shapes, their manipulations, and spatial relationships through representations in pictorial and geometric forms.

2. Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities

Ability to read and see objects and information beyond obvious details, make connections, make comparisons, form opinions, draw meanings & conclusions. Analyze your observations, express your point of view, and present in a systematic and structured manner.

3. Creative and Problem Solving abilities

Ability to visualize and relate images around us. Ability to identify a problem and attempt to provide solutions.

4. Application of Basic Knowledge of Science and Mathematics

Observing applications of basic principles of science and mathematics learned up to the 10th standard in the day-to-day activities & objects and finding the interesting relevance.

5. Art, Craft, Culture, Design and Environment

General awareness of Art, Craft, Culture, Design and Environment in Indian as well as in the Global context - Various topics and subtopics, people, material, tools, techniques, issues & concerns, influences, period, and contemporary trends.

Other Important Points about SEED 2026 Syllabus

Some of the points to keep in mind while preparing for SEED 2026 are:

• Given the nature and difficulty level of the questions asked, the candidate is advised to start their preparation in advance, say, around six months or so before the exam.
• As part of the exam preparation, the candidate should get detailed information about the SEED 2026 syllabus and prepare for the exam accordingly. The SEED exam 2026 is expected to include 60 questions. The questions could be MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based, and comprehension-based.
• The candidate must ensure that they complete the entire syllabus to get a good score in SEED 2026.
• If you start early, you will be in a better position to complete all the topics included in the syllabus.
• In case the candidate finds some topics difficult, the candidate can move on to the next topic instead of wasting prodigious time, and come back later and retry that topic.