SEED 2020 : Dates, Portfolio Submission, Results, Merit list

SEED 2020: Symbiosis Institute of Design has declared the result of SEED along with the merit list on June 2 in online mode. Students can check the result by entering the required credentials - login id and password. Earlier the institute scheduled to declare the SEED result on May 29 but it has been delayed due to unanticipated circumstances. The examination cell successfully conducted a portfolio review and online personal interaction from May 20 to 25, 2020. Considering the COVID 19 outbreak, Symbiosis Institute of Design has modified the admission process. As per the revised admission process, candidates were evaluated through portfolio review and personal interaction over video conferencing scheduled over a period of six days. Candidates would have to upload their portfolio. Uploading of the portfolio had started from May 11 and test-takers could upload it till May 23, 2020. Candidates could upload the portfolio at least two days prior to the chosen PI date. Aspirants could book the slot for online interaction (personal interview through video conferencing) from May 15 to 17. Candidates could download the admit card on May 19, 2020, and had to produce in print/soft copy during the personal interaction. Aspirants were shared the link for the online interaction in advance on their registered email address by the institute. Check below to know all about SEED 2020.
Latest: SEED 2020 merit list released on June 2 in online mode.

By virtue of the present situation caused by COVID 19 and the unpredictability regarding the end of the lockdown, the institute revised the admission process for the academic year 2020-21. As it was important to evaluate candidates aptitude for the admission in design programmes, the following admission process were considered to select the students. The admission process was carried out in online mode where candidates could participate from their home or the place of living. The revised admission process are listed below.

1. The new admission process consists of a portfolio review and personal interaction over video conferencing scheduled over a period of six days starting 20th May to 25th May, 2020.
2. Candidates have to upload their portfolio and it has to be uploaded at least two days prior to the chosen PI date. Click here to upload the portfolio.
3. Candidates have to select their choice for the online personal interview. The link for slot booking will be updated by the official on May 15 evening.
4. Test-takers can download the admit card on May 19, 2020, in online mode. The print/soft copy of admit card/call letter has to be presented at the time of personal interaction.
5. Candidates will have to appear for the personal interaction on their chosen time slot and date.
6. During the online personal interview, interaction related to the portfolio will also take.
7. Students will receive a link for online interaction on their registered email address from the concerned authorities.
8. Test-takers will also have to accept a declaration that no part of the online interaction shall be recorded or shared by them on any social media platform.
9. The institute will prepare a merit list based on the portfolio review and personal interaction. The portfolio carries 60% weightage and personal interaction carries 40% weightage.

Note that since the SEED 2020 has been cancelled, the SEED registration fee of amount Rs 1750 will be refunded to the candidates soon.

Guidelines for portfolio

Aspirants digital portfolio must be a compilation of their best works showcasing their skills, passion and interest in a variety of areas and techniques. Test-takers must click a good quality picture of their portfolio and compile them in a PowerPoint Presentation of maximum 15 slides. Students will have to upload the portfolio in pdf file of up to 3 Mb. Make sure you include your best work in your portfolio. Students must note that if the authority found any incidence of unfair means in the making of your portfolio then the candidature will automatically stand cancelled. Check the following parameters that must contain in the portfolio.

• 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.

Students must keep their basic art stationery (paper and pencils) handy as during the personal interaction the authority may be asked for a quick demonstration of their skill. This list is in no way exhaustive and candidates are free to include any other stuff which they feel represents their passion for design best.

The institute extended the end date to fill the application form of SEED till May 10, 2020. Earlier the deadline for SEED registration as per the old announcement is April 16. The concerned authority released the official notification of SEED 2020 in January 2020. SEED application form 2020 has been released on January 22, 2020, in online mode. Before filling the application form, candidates must read the eligibility criteria of SEED 2020. Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design or SEED is an entrance exam to offer admissions to candidates in BDes programmes offered at Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). SEED result 2020 will be released in the form of a scorecard. Candidates can go through this article to gather complete information on SEED 2020 such as important dates, application form, eligibility criteria, admit card, syllabus, exam pattern result and much more.

SEED 2020: Quick facts

Important Dates of SEED 2020

SEED Eligibility Criteria 2020

The eligibility criteria of SEED covers the academic, age and other parameters which the candidates must meet before they start filling the application form.

A candidate must meet the below-mentioned Eligibility Criteria for SEED 2020

• A candidate must have qualified 10+2 (any stream) or equivalent OR 10+3 diploma recognized by State Board of Technical Education with minimum 50% (SC/ST - 45%) aggregate marks scored in the final exam to be eligible for the program.

• A candidate appearing for the final examination of 10+2 or 10+3 Diploma program may also apply provided the results of the examination should have been declared by June of the admission year or prior to being eligible for the program.

SEED Application Form 2020

SEED 2020 application form was released on January 22 in online mode. Candidates could fill the application form of SEED 2020 till May 10. Before filling the application form, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of SEED 2020. SEED 2020 online registration process is completed in seven simple steps:

• Registration

• Fill all Details

• Selection of Exam Centre

• Fee Payment

• Upload Photo & Signature

• Submit the application form

• Take Printout

Application Fee for SEED 2020 Application Form:

Candidates need to make the payment of Rs. 1750 towards the registration/application fee of SEED 2020 through any of the following below mentioned payment modes:

• Billdesk Gateway

• Axis Bank Gateway

• Indian Bank Gateway

• Demand Draft.

Candidates also pay a registration fee of Rs. 1000 per programme. The fee could be paid through one of five payment modes which are given below:

• Cash

• Demand Draft

• Credit Card

• Net Banking

• Paytm.

For those candidates who choose to pay via cash or Demand Draft (DD), should ensure the following:

• Bank Challan for cash payment, (Axis Bank/Indian Bank) or

• Get a crossed Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 1750/- for ONE Test (morning or mid-noon) OR Rs. 3500/- for TWO Tests (one from the first slot and one for the second slot) from any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Symbiosis Test Secretariat” payable at Pune. Send the 'payment advice' and the Demand Draft (DD) to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat by the second week of April 2020, at the following address:-

Symbiosis Test Secretariat

Symbiosis International University

Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Dist: Pune – 412115

Contact details:

Address: Symbiosis Test Secretariat

Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi

District: Pune - 412115

Maharashtra

India

SEED Exam Centre 2020

(As per the old advertisement)Symbiosis Institute of Design will conduct SEED 2020 in 80 cities across India. Candidates can check the table to know the complete list of SEED exam centres:

SEED Exam Centres

SEED Exam Pattern 2020

(As per the old advertisement) SEED 2020 exam pattern is prescribed by the authorities. The exam of SEED has divided into many sections i.e., creative and problem-solving abilities, Art, craft, culture, design, environment, visualization, application of basic knowledge of science and mathematics, observational, perceptual and reasoning abilities,

SEED 2020 Exam Pattern Overview

Let’s have a look at the overall major facts of exam pattern of SEED 2020.

SEED 2020 Exam Pattern

SEED Syllabus 2020

(As per the old advertisement)Questions in the SEED 2020 entrance exam will be asked from the below-mentioned topics

SEED Syllabus

SEED Admit Card 2020

(As per the old advertisement) Authorities will soon notify the release date of admit card of SEED 2020 in online mode. SEED admit card 2020 will be available at the official website of Symbiosis Institute of Design in the form of a pdf. Candidates will be able to download the admit card of SEED 2020 by using their login credentials.

SEED Result 2020

SEED 2020 result released on June 2 in online mode. Candidates will be able to download the result of SEED 2020 by entering their login credentials. SEED Result 2020 will be available in the form of a scorecard.

SEED Merit List 2020

The first merit list of SEED 2020 is available for candidates on June 2. A total of 207 seats will be allocated to the shortlisted candidates across eight design specializations on merit basis. The merit list will be prepared based on the performance of candidates in the entrance exam.

SEED Selection procedure 2020

(as per the old advertisement) Admissions to shortlisted candidates to various B.Des programmes will be given in the following manner:

Level 1: Candidates had to appear for SEED 2020. Qualified candidates will be eligible to appear for studio test and personal interaction. Shortlisting of candidates will be done only on the basis of preference 1 selected during registration.

Level 2: The Institute conducted studio test and personal interaction at its Pune campus from the fourth week of May to the first week of June 2020.

Final selection of candidates will be done on the basis of candidates’ cumulative performance in SEED 2020 entrance exam, studio test and personal interaction.

SEED Seat Intake 2020

SEED Seat Reservation 2020

Candidates can check the table which is given below to know the criteria of seat reservation, according to the category that will be followed while allocating seats to qualified candidates.

Seat Reservation of SEED 2020