SEED

The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) doesn’t frequently change the syllabus for the SEED exam. That being said SID reserves the right to make any changes to the syllabus keeping in the mind the changing dynamics of design as an academic discipline. So, it is recommended that candidates keep visitng our page for any the latest update on the SEED 2024 exam syllabus.

The syllabus for the SEED exam 2024 will be released online at sid.edu.in. It will contain the section-wise topics that candidates need to practice for the design entrance exam.

As per SEED syllabus, question paper will include questions from 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 candidate may solve previous years' question papers to get an idead regarding the types of questions asked and difficulty level. 

The follwing types of questions will be asked in SEED 2026 - MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension based. The duration of the SEED exam will be 60 minutes, while there will be 60 questions.

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

The candidate can download the official syllabus of SEED 2024 from the official website of the Symbiosis Institute of Design - sid.edu.in. In the homepage of SID, click on “Admission Process” under “Programmes.” The window that opens will contain information on the SEED 2024 syllabus. The candidate can note down the syllabus. The other option is to visit our page and download the updated syllabus for the SEED 2024 exam. 

The SEED 2024 syllabus will contain the topics from which questions will be asked in the exam.

Candidates who have prepared a handmade portfolio will have to click pictures of best work, compile it in and upload PDF. Showcasing the handmade portfolio during PI round is not allowed. It is compulsory to upload the work before the allocated slot for interaction. Also, the size of the digital portfolio must not be more than 5 MB. Also, the portfolio must be in the form of a PowerPoint Presentation of a maximum of 15 slides.

Yes, there is a possibility that one can be asked to. The candidate must have basic stationery including pen, paper, and pencils available during their PI session. The personal interaction round of SEED 2025 will be conducted online. Candidates who are shortlisted for personal interaction will have to book their slots within the given window. Note that slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The final merit list of SID will be prepared based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction.

Candidates who get shortlisted for the PRPI round have to upload a digital portfolio. The portfolio may include

• 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. 

Yes, one must follow SEED exam pattern to prepare for entrance exam. It will help to understand question types, marks, sections, difficulty level, etc. of the exam. The pattern for the exam is released on the website for B.Des and M.Des.

There is no negative marking in SEED 2026. So, even if candidates make any wrong attempts, no marks will be deducted. SEED question paper will include a total of 60 questions that candidate has to attempt in 60 minutes. Each question will carry +1 mark. 

Given the candidate has only one minute per question, the candidate must work on their time managent. Also, even though there is no negative marking, the candidate must try to improve their strike rate or the number of correct attempts. This will help the candidate improve their changes of getting a better score and thus improve their chances of admission.