SEED

Yes, Candidates seeking admission to the B.Desprogrammeneed to compulsory appear in the SEED 2026 exam. The scores of the SEED exam will be next shortlisted for a Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction round. Note that the final merit list will be prepared by considering the cumulative performance of the candidate in the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task, and Personal Interaction (PRPI).

So, any candidate who appears in the SEED but doesn't appear in the PRPI will not be considered for admission. 

The B.Des is a 4-year course carrying 160 credits.

The admission notification for the SEED 2026 exam is now out. Application form for SEED 2026 opened on August 1, 2025. The last date to apply for SEED 2026 B.des is November 30, 2025.

SEED is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The scores of the exam are considered for admission to the B.Des programme offered by participating colleges. The SEED exam will be conducted on January 11, 2026.

The Bachelor of Design (B. Des) is a four-year course, that carries 160 credits. The under-graduate degree programmes is offered by SID and the degree is awarded by the Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune.

The Symbiosis institute of Design (SID) usually does not have an application correction windows. So, candidates must be careful when filling out the SEED 2024 application form. Note that if any incorrect information is furnished in the application, the candidate may be disqualified. The SID admission committee will check candidate information at the time of counseling and seat allotment. 

Note that if SID decides to give candidates an option to edit the application form for the next academic session, the same will be updated here. 

When filling up the SEED 2024 application form, the candidate must furnish only correct and verifiable data. In case the candidate offers incorrect or false data, he or she may be disqualified. Note that the SID admission will have a counseling round, where all the information provided by the candidate will be verified. The candidate will be considered for admission only if the verification process is successful.

The counseling of SID will be held soon after the first merit list is released.

To fill out the SEED application form, the candidate will have to upload the following documents:

1. Class 10 mark sheet

2. Class 12 mark sheet

3. Recent passport size photography

4. Signature

5. Photos ID proof

6. Caste certificate (if applicable).

When uploading the documents, the candidate needs to make sure they are as per the prescribed specifications and format. Also, only genuine information must be furnished.

The SEED 2024 application fee is INR. 3250 (INR. 2250/- for SEED & INR. 1000/- for SID). The fee has to be paid online. Offline payments will not be accepted. Note that previously the application fee was INR 2950. 

Candidates may note that the registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. So, the candidate needs to go forward and pay the application fee only if they are sure about appearing in the SEED 2024 exam.

The online application form for SEED 2024 opened on August 26, 2023.