If I am included in the waiting list, will I be considered for SEED 2025 admission?

Candidates who are included in the waiting list will be considered for admission only if there are any vacancies. The seat allotment for waiting list candidates will be conducted if there are any vacant seats left. The allotment of seats in this case will be based on SEED 2025 merit ranks. For any admission related queries, the candidate can contact admission officials at the following numbers: 020-26557210 / 203. Note that SID will release the 1st merit list on April 21, 2025.

What is the SEED 2025 admission process for M.Des program?

Admission to the M.Des programme will be conducted based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in: Studio Test & Portfolio Review Personal Interaction The registration process for the M.Des prorgram open soon. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply. It is recommended that interested candidates carefully go through the M.Des Information Brochure.

What is the fee structure for the M.Des program through SEED 2025?

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) has launched a Master of Design (M. Des) in the field of User Experience Design. The duration of the programme is two years, which carries 80 credits, and the degree is awarded by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune. SEED Fee Structure for M.Des program Academic Fee ( Per Annum ) Institute Deposit Total INR. 3,75,000 INR. 20,000 INR. 3,95,000

When will the SEED 2025 written exam be conducted?

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) will conduct the SEED 2025 written exam on January 12, 2025. The exam will be of 1 hour duration (to be conducted between 10 am to 4 pm). The exam slot allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the admit card. On exam day, the candidate has to be ready an hour so before the exam to ensure all pre-exam formalites are comleted on time. The SEED exam will be being conducted in an online proctored mode.

What is the total seat intake for the B.Des programme through SEED 2025?

The B.Des programme has an intake capacity of 180 seats (Indian nationals only). In addition, there are 27 seats reserved for international students. The candidate may note that the seat intake is however subject to approval from SIU. There is also reservation of seats for SC, ST, and Differently Abled candidates. The B.Des programme is available in four specialisations - Communication Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, and Fashion Communication.

When will slot booking conducted for SEED 2025?

The slot booking process of SEED 2025 for the Personal Interaction will open on January 21, 2025. Candidates who have qualified in the written exams have to book their slots by January 29, 2025. The slot booking process will open online at sid.edu.in. You need to log in to the portal using your log-in ID and password to book your slots. Upon successful slot booking, call letters will be issued.

When can I upload my portfolio for PRPI round of SEED 2025?

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.

Are there any specific requirement for uploading portfolio for SEED PRPI?

The digital portfolio should be a compilation of the best work of the candidate that showcases teh candidate’s skills, passion and interest in a variety of areas and techniques. It is recommended to take good quality pictures of this work and compile them in a Power Point Presentation. Note that a maximum 15 slides are allowed. You need to then convert this into PDF (max size 5 MB). Try to be different and include unique and interesting things.

SEED Result 2026: Date, Download Scorecard, Rank List, Merti List for B.Des & M.Des

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Registration - 1 Aug '25 - 30 Nov '25

Updated on Sep 16, 2025 14:30 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

SEED Results 2026: Symbiosis Institute of Design will release the SEED 2026 results for the B.Des programme on January 19, 2026 (Monday), and the list for SEED PRPI will be declared on January 23, 2026. The SEED Result will be declared on the official website. Candidates can check the result by logging in with their credentials.

The PRPI shortlist includes candidates' names for the next admission process. The candidate included in the list need to book their slots. The PRPI will be held as per the slot selected by the candidate. Slots will be allocated to candidates based on the options selected by them. Candidates who are included in the shortlist must participate and upload their design portfolios.

Latest update:

SEED 2026 Application Open for B.Des Admissions

The SEED First Merit List is for students who have cleared the SEED Entrance Test, Studio Test, and Personal Interaction. The dates for the first merit list are yet to be declared by the institute. It is expected to be out in the last week of April 2026 for the B.Des programme and in the second week of May 2026 for the M.Des programme. The merit list will be prepared based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in the SEED 2026 exam, PRPI, and the task uploaded.

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Q: When will SEED 2025 results be declared?

The results of the SEED 2025 written exam will be declared on January 17, 2025. The results will be declared online at sid.edu.in.

To check their results, the candidate needs to log in to the portal using their B.Des ID and password.

The result will include details like sectional marks, total marks, and the qualifying status.

Candidates who qualify in the written exam will have to next appear in a portfolio and personal interaction round.

The final results-cum-merit list of SEED 2025 will released on April 21, 2025.

It will be prepared by cumulative performance of the candidate in SEED 2025 exam, Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction.

Q: When will SEED 2025 merit list be released?

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.

Q: In how many phases will the PRPI conducted for SEED 2025?

The Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will conducted from March 28-30, 2025. Meanwhile, Phase 2 will be conducted from April 11-13, 2025.

The candidate was notified about the phase they needed to appear in through the PRPI admit card.

Note that the personal interaction was conducted in an online mode.

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