Design

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Des programme at SID need to first appear in the SEED 2026 written exam. Shortlisted candidates have to appear in a Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) round. To appear in the personal interaction, the candidate will have to book their slots. The candidate will also have to upload a PRPI Task and Portfolio. 

The final merit list for admission will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction. The admission committee will also take into account the information provided by the candidate in the application form and the chosen specialization.

Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) has its own specific syllabus that is followed for conducting the SEED entrance exam. The SEED syllabus covers topics like 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 are some topics that overlaps with some of the top design entrance exams like NIFT, NID DAT, etc. However, there are also a number of features that are unique to the SEED 2024 exam.

So, candidates planning to appear in the SEED 2024 entrance exam are recommended to follow the official syllabus to prepare for the exam.

To apply for the MFM course, candidates can follow the step-wise procedure given below:

Step 1: Candidates need to log on to the official website of NIFT.

Step 2: Click on the ‘admissions’ tab and then on ‘online registration for NIFT admissions'.

Step 3: In case you are a new user, then create a ‘Login’ and fill in all the details asked and then click on ‘submit’ (Note: Details once submitted, cannot be changed).

Step 4: Fill out the complete application form and upload signatures and a recent passport-size photograph clicked against a light background.

Step 5: Candidates then need to pay an application fee of Rs 2000 for GN/OBC/EWS Category and Rs 1000 for SC/ST/PHP candidates. This can be done through credit card/debit card/demand draft.

Step 6: Check the status of the application form on the official website.

Step 7: Once the dates are out, candidates need to download and take a printout of the admit card.

Admission to the offered courses is based on merit in the NIFT Entrance Exam (except for certificate programmes). NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology to shortlist candidates for the NIFT participating institutes. The written exams comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). BDes and MDes candidates need to appear in both CAT and GAT. However, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM candidates only need to take the GAT. The GAT will be conducted in a computer-based mode, whereas CAT will be offline-based. The scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The final result of NIFT will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

The NIFT Bangalore has created a number of Continuing Education Programmes. These programmes reflect the needs and problems of the industry and have been designed to promote professional development for professionals at various stages of their careers.
The CE Certificate Programmes are designed to supplement industry experts' practical expertise with formal technical education in their particular fields of work. The flexible timetable allows individuals to complete the curriculum without interfering with their work obligations. The curricula, which place an emphasis on interactive learning, create a welcoming environment in which theory and practise are integrated. On successful completion of the programme, participants earn an NIFT credential.