SEED

Important topics for SEED 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.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) will release the updated syllabus for the SEED 2027 exam on its official portal at the time of release of the application form or sometime thereafter. The candidate can download the syllabus online. The SEED 2027 syllabus will contain the topics that the candidate needs to prepare for the SEED 2027 entrance exam. 

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) offers a Bachelor of Design (B. Des) of four years duration. Admission to the course is conducted through the SEED entrance exam and PRPI rounds. The fee structure for the B.Des programme is given in the table below.

SEED- Tuition Fees for the B.Des program

Ideally, a digital portfolio should be a compilation of the best works showcasing the candidate's skills, passion and interest in a variety of areas and techniques. One must make sure to include the work he/ she is the proudest of. Try to be different and include unique and interesting things. Note that if the admission committee feels that any unfair means was adopted in the making of your portfolio, the candidature of the candidfate may be cancelled. The maximum size of the portfolio should be 5 MB. Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a Power Point Presentation of maximum 15 slides.

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) is expected to conduct the SEED 2027 written exam on January 11, 2027 (tentative).

The SEED 2026 application form was open till December 28, 2025 for B.Des. Applications had to be filled out online at SID official website - sid.edu.in.  The detailed application schedule was released by the institute on its admission portal.

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).

Admission to the M.Des programme will be conducted based on performance of the candidate in

• Studio Test & Portfolio Review

• Personal Interaction

M.Des application 2026 is open.