SEED Scores

The first merit list for SEED M.Des 2025 will be declared on May 15th, 2025 (Thursday). This list will include the names of candidates selected for admission based on their cumulative performance in the SEED exam, Studio Test, and Personal Interaction.

The final merit list is then prepared based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in:

• SEED 2025 exam

• Task submission

• Portfolio Review

• Personal Interaction

The Symbiosis Institute of Design will release the first merit list for design admissions 2025 on April 21, 2025. 

The Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) 2025 does not have an officially declared cutoff score by the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). However, based on trends from previous years, the expected cutoff for SEED 2025 is likely to fall between 55% and 65% of the total score. Since the SEED exam is marked out of 60, this equates to an estimated cutoff in the range of 33 to 39 marks.

Candidates have to upload a digital portfolio as part of admission process at SID. It must be candidate's best works that show skills, passion and interest in a variety of areas and techniques. When uploading portfolio, candidate must follow rules and guidelines issued.

SEED Portfolio must 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.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) released the first merit list in the last week of April 2026. Candidates can check the same by visiting the official website: 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.

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. The degree is awarded by the Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune.

SEED Fee Structure for M.Des program

Candidate seeking admission to the M.Des programme need to meet the following criteria:

Qualifying exam: 

Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 4-year duration in any specialization, after 10+2 or equivalent a recognised institute.

OR

Full-time Diploma of minimum 4-year duration in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, or Architecture, after 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised institute.

Minimum marks:

The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for SC and ST categories).

SEED Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will be conducted in March 2026. Phase 2 will be conducted in April 2026. Candidates will be notified for the next phase in which they have to appear. 

SEED 2026 result for written exam will be declared on January 19, 2026. Results will be declared online at sid.edu.in. The final results cum merit list of SEED 2026 will be released in the last week of April 2026.