Design Entrance Exam

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Des programme offered by the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) first needs to appear in the SEED 2026 written exam. Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a PRPI round. The final merit list for admission to SID will be prepared based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction.

Note that if the candidate doesn't participate in the PRPI round, he or she will not be considered for admission. The allotment of seats to the B.Des programme will be based on the merit rank of the candidate.

SEED syllabus will include questions from 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. The candidate may solve previous years' question papers to get an idea regarding the types of questions asked and difficulty level. 

Questions will be asked in SEED MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension based. The duration of the SEED exam will be 60 minutes, while there will be 60 questions.

No, you cannot pursue a foundation programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology as part of your Master's degree. The NIFT Foundation Programme is designed to provide a strong base in design fundamentals, technical skills, and design thinking for students who might not have a formal design background. Master's programs at NIFT typically require a Bachelor's degree in a design-related field or a relevant discipline. They presume students already possess a foundational understanding of design principles and skills.

The last date to register and pay the application fee for SEED 2025 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 2025 application form.

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

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 2025 exam.

The online application form for SEED 2025 is expected to open in the 4th week of August 2024.

Candidates have to upload a digital portfolio as part of the admission process at SID. Digital portfolio must show the best works, skills, passion and interest of candidate.

SEED portfolio may contain

• 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.

SEED 2026 written exam will be 60 minutes. The question paper will include 60 questions. Question paper will have MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension based questions.

There will be also 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.

Eligibility criteria for admission to B.Des programme SEED 2026 is

• There is no age limit for admission to the B.Des program
• Candidate must have passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised board or 10+3 Diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education.
• Candidate needs to have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes) in the qualifying exam.
• Candidates from any stream having completed or appeared for 10+2 can apply for any specialisation in design at SID.

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 2025 Fee Structure for M.Des program