SEED M.Des Exam dates have been announced. The exam will open in January 2026 for M.Des programme. Read on to know the full schedule.
SEED M.Des 2026
Symbiosis Institute of Design is to begin the application process for the M.Des programme 2026 from January 05, 2026 (Monday). The application forms will be available online on the website. The SEED 2026 Application fee will be around Rs. 3250. The last date to register is April 25, 2026 (Saturday). SEED M.Des exam will be on May 03, 2026 (Sunday).
Eligibility for SEED M.Des 2026
- Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 4-year duration in any specialization, after 12th standard or equivalent to the 12th standard from any university or institute recognised by law in India.
- Candidates should have a Full-time Diploma of minimum 4-year duration in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/ Architecture, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard, from any university or institute recognised by law in India. With a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
SEED M.Des Student Intake
| Sr. No. | Specialization | Indian Students | International Students | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | User Experience Design | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Total | 20 | 4 | 24 | |
SEED M.Des 2026 Dates
The dates for SEED M.Des 2026 Admission is given below.
| SEED M.Des Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Commences on | January 05, 2026 (Monday) |
| Registration/Payment closes on | April 25, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Entrance Exam Admit Card | April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Entrance Exam | May 03, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Announcement of Entrance Exam Result | May 07, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Declaration of shortlisting for STPI | May 07, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Studio Test and Personal Interaction (STPI) | May 09 and 10, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) |
| Declaration of First Merit List | May 15, 2026 (Friday) |
| Programme Commencement | July 01, 2026 (Wednesday) |
The SEED 2026 exam will be conducted in an online proctored mode. So, candidates are not required to select exam entres for appearing in the exam.
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 applcation form. The candidates had to select three exam centres in the order of priority.
On the day of the SEED 2026 exam, the candidate needs to keep ready their admit cards and ID. Also, the candidate must be ready with their laptops, webcams, and other accessories to take the exam.
The application form of SEED 2026 will open in January 2026 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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The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) started the registration process for SEED 2026 on August 01, 2025. The registration is being held online at sid.edu.in. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria need to apply before the last date.
The SEED application form is for admission to the B.Des course offered by participating colleges. As part of the application process, the candidate will have to get registered, fill in academic, personal, and contact details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.