SEED

It will take around 6 months to complete the SEED 2026 exam syllabus. SEED syllabus will include topics like 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 syllabus for the design aptitude test is prescribed by the exam conducting authority, the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). With this, the exam pattern is also decided by it. The candidate must note that SID reserves the right to make any changes it deems necessary to the exam syllabus. So, the candidate must consult the updated exam pattern when strating their exam preparation. Note that typically wholesale changes to the exam syllabus is not done.

For instance, the exam syllabus for UCEED was changed in 2023, but some parts were kept as it is.

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Des programme offered by the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) first needs to appear in the SEED 2026 written exam. Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a PRPI round. The final merit list for admission to SID will be prepared based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction.

Note that if the candidate doesn't participate in the PRPI round, he or she will not be considered for admission. The allotment of seats to the B.Des programme will be based on the merit rank of the candidate.

SEED syllabus 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 idea regarding the types of questions asked and difficulty level. 

Questions will be asked in SEED 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.

If you provide incorrect or false data, you may be disqualified from the SEED Admission Process. SID admission will have a counselling 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 Symbiosis institute of Design (SID) usually does not have an application correction windows. So, candidates must be careful when filling out the SEED 2026 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. 

To fill out the SEED application form upload

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 make sure they are as per the prescribed specifications and format. Also, only genuine information must be given.

To fill SEED 2026 form, candidates need to

1. Click on register

2. Fill in all the information

3. Upon registration, proceed to pay the application fee

4. Upload documents

5. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details

6. Submit the form.

SEED Admit card was out on January 5, 2026 for B.Des. The hall ticket for M.Des will be out on April 29, 2026 (Wednesday). It will be available on the webiste of the SID.