SEED

Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) has released the updated syllabus for the SEED 2026 exam. You can download the syllabus online at the website.

Candidates can download the syllabus of SEED 2026 from the official website of the Symbiosis Institute of Design.

• Go to the homepage of SID,
• click on Admission Process under Programmes.
• The window that opens will contain information on the SEED syllabus.
• The candidate can note down the syllabus.

There are 24 seats in Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) M.Des programme. 4 Seats are reserved for International students. 

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.

• Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a PowerPoint presentation of a maximum 15 slides. Convert this into a PDF of up to 5 Mb.
• Take pictures that are different from others. Do not copy others.
• Try to include Sketches, mixed media illustrations and digital work, college of images, 2D and 3D articles, photography and 3D objects like sculpture, fabric products, gadgets, art inspired products, etc.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) does not have any provisions for direct admission to the second year. So, candidates have to compulsory take admission in the first year of the B.Des program. Note that admission to the B.Des is only through the SEED 2026 exam.

Yes, a portfolio is required to get admission to SEED B.Des and M.Des programmes. You are required to present a digital portfolio that should contain all of your best work. Portfolio should be in the form of a PDF. 

You can find SEED Sample papers on the website of Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The sample papers are available at sid.edu.in/programmes-offered/admission-process.

In SEED Entrance Exam, MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions can be asked.

The question paper will contain 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.

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design conducts mock test for SEED entrance exam. SEED Mock test will be conducted for B.Des programme for all the candidates who have filled SEED Application form.