| Full Name | Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design |
|---|---|
| Short Name | SEED |
| Conducting Institute | Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune |
| University | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| Exam Level | University / Institute Level |
| Exam Type | Undergraduate Design Entrance Examination |
| Course | Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Exam Mode | Online Proctored Examination using PC/Laptop |
| Exam Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 60 Questions |
| Official Website | https://sid.edu.in/ |
| Official Admission Page | https://sid.edu.in/programmes-offered/admission-process |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board, subject to the eligibility conditions prescribed by SID. |
| Stream | Candidates from any recognized 10+2 stream may apply, subject to the official admission requirements. |
| Final Year Candidates | Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination may apply subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements before admission. |
| Elementary Drawing Certificate | An elementary drawing examination certificate is not mandatory for applying to the SID admission process. |
| SEED Requirement | Indian students seeking admission to the B.Des programme are required to appear for SEED and obtain a valid SEED score. |
| SEED Score Validity | The SEED score is valid for one year. |
| Communication Design | Communication Design at SID includes specializations such as Graphic Design, Video Film Design, Animation Film Design and User Experience Design. |
| Industrial Design | Industrial Design at SID includes Product Design and Interior Space Design. |
| Fashion Design | Fashion Design is one of the four major B.Des disciplines offered by SID. |
| Fashion Communication | Fashion Communication is one of the four major B.Des disciplines offered by SID. |
| B.Des Specializations | The current B.Des programme includes eight specializations across Communication Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Communication. |
| Level 1 | Candidates appear for the online Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design. |
| Level 2 | Candidates who qualify SEED are eligible to proceed to the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction process according to SID requirements. |
| Level 3 | Shortlisted candidates complete the PRPI Task according to the instructions provided by SID. |
| Level 4 | Candidates participate in the online Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction. |
| Final Selection | Final selection is based on the cumulative performance in SEED, Portfolio, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction, along with the information provided in the application form and chosen specialization. |
| Portfolio Review | Candidates shortlisted after SEED are required to present/upload their portfolio according to the official SID instructions. |
| Portfolio Content | A portfolio should demonstrate creativity, design thinking, visual communication, experimentation and development of ideas. |
| PRPI Task | The PRPI Task is shared with shortlisted candidates before their selected PRPI date and must be completed according to SID instructions. |
| SEED Examination Fee | The SEED 2027 examination fee should be updated from the official 2027 admission notification. |
| SID Admission Registration Fee | The SID admission registration fee should be confirmed from the official 2027 admission schedule. |
| 2026 Registration Fee | For the 2026 admission process, SID listed a total registration fee of Rs. 3250, comprising Rs. 2250 for SEED and Rs. 1000 for SID. |
The official SEED 2027 admission schedule has not yet been released.
SID states that admission registration for the next year generally starts during August or September of the current year. The exact SEED 2027 date must be confirmed from the official schedule.
The final registration and payment deadline for SEED 2027 will be announced officially.
The SEED 2027 examination date will be announced by Symbiosis Institute of Design.
SEED 2027 result will be declared on the SID website according to the official schedule.
Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction dates for shortlisted candidates will be announced by SID.
The first merit list for B.Des admission will be published after the selection process.
For the 2026 admission cycle, online registration began on 6 August 2025.
For the 2026 admission cycle, SEED was conducted on 11 January 2026.
For the 2026 admission cycle, the SEED result was scheduled for 19 January 2026.
For the 2026 admission cycle, Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction was scheduled from 7 April to 12 April 2026.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEED Examination | — | — | — |
| Multiple Choice Questions | — | — | — |
| Match the Columns | — | — | — |
| Fill in the Blanks | — | — | — |
| Image-Based Questions | — | — | — |
| Comprehension-Based Questions | — | — | — |
| Marking Scheme | — | — | — |
Visit the official Symbiosis Institute of Design website.
Register online for the SEED and SID admission process.
Enter personal, academic and other required information correctly.
Select the preferred B.Des specialization according to the available admission options.
Pay the applicable SEED and SID registration fees online.
Review and submit the application before the deadline.
Appear for the online SEED examination.
Check the SEED result and shortlist for PRPI on the SID website.
Shortlisted candidates upload their portfolio according to SID instructions.
Complete the PRPI Task according to the instructions provided by SID.
Attend the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction.
Check the final merit list and complete admission formalities if selected.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| SEED 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | To Be Announced |
| PRPI Shortlist | — | — |
| Final Merit | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
