Design Entrance Exam

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

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) offers four major disciplines at SID in the following areas.

The candidate will have to select their programme of study at the time of filling out the SEED 2026 application form. Admission to the above courses will be conducted on the basis of merit rank of the candidate in SID.

Note that the merit rank will be prepared considering the performance of the candidate in the SEED 2026 written exam, Personal interaction, and Portfolio and PRPI Task review.

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 will open tentatively in the 3rd week of January 2025. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply.

It is recommended that interested candidates carefully go through the M.Des Information Brochure.

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.

Important topics for SEED 2026 entrance test

•  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.