UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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Symbiosis Institute of Design has opened the SEED 2026 application for round 2 on January 2, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online till March 15, 2026. SEED 2026 for the second round will be conducted on March 22, 2026. The SEED result 2026 for round 1 is also scheduled to be declared on January 19, 2026. Shortlisted candidates in the SEED entrance exam 2026 will be eligible to participate in the PRPI round. Earlier, the SEED exam for round 1 was conducted on January 11, 2026, in online mode for one hour in slots between 10 am to 4 pm. The Symbiosis B.Des admission is conducted for admissions into the BDes programme carrying 8 specializations across 2 disciplines, namely, Communication Design (CD) and Industrial Design (ID). The SEED 2026 registration closed on December 28, 2025. In this article, get all details about SEED 2026, including dates, eligibility, admission process and more.
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The SEED 2026 syllabus will evaluate candidates on various skills such as their visual sensitivity, problem-solving, reasoning abilities, basic knowledge of science, mathematics, arts, craft, culture, design, and environment.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Conducting Authority | Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) |
Full form of SEED | Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design |
SEED Exam Frequency | Once a year |
SEED Exam Level | National Level |
SEED 2026 Application Mode | Online |
SEED 2026 Exam mode | Online |
Application Fees | Rs. 3250/- |
It becomes essential to keep track of the schedule to avoid missing important deadlines or submissions, be it for portfolio submissions or preparing for the interview, or many other instances where keeping a track of SEED 2026 important dates can ensure certain peace of mind.
Important Events | SEED 2026 Round 1 Dates | SEED 2026 Round 2 Dates |
Commencement of SEED 2026 Application Form | August 1, 2025 | January 12, 2026 |
Last Date to Submit the SEED 2026 Form | December 28, 2025 | March 15, 2026 |
SEED 2026 admit card download date | January 5-11, 2026 | Will be notified |
SEED 2026 Exam Date | January 11, 2026 | March 22, 2026 |
SEED Result Declaration | January 19, 2026 | March 28, 2026 |
| Slot Booking for Personal Interaction | March 28 to March 31, 2026 | |
| PRPI admit card | April 3 to April 12, 2026 | |
| Portfolio upload start date | April 6, 2026 | |
| Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction | April 7 to April 12, 2026 | |
| Declaration of the first merit list | April 21, 2026 | |
| Commencement of the programme | July 1, 2026 | |
The SEED 2026 eligibility criteria for the entrance exam is prescribed on the official website.
According to the SEED exam eligibility requirements, a candidate must have passed 10+2 (any stream; eg. Science, Commerce, Arts, etc.)
Or carry an equivalent 10+3 diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education with a minimum 50% (SC/ST: 45%) aggregate marks obtained in the final examination to be eligible for Symbiosis SEED 2026.
A candidate appearing for the final examination of 10+2 grade or 10+3 Diploma programme may also apply, provided the results of the examination have been declared by June of the admission year or prior to be eligible for SEED 2026.
The application for SEED 2026 for round 2 is open from January 12, 2026. Candidates can complete SEED 2026 registrations online from the official website. Underneath the tab of programmes located on the home page one can locate the sections that elaborate on the “Admission Process” and “How to apply” or they can also be found in the announcements window after scrolling down the home page of the website.
Candidates can check the steps to complete SEED 2026 registrations below -
Open the Programmes tab and select the “Admission Process” option
Click the SEED 2026 registration link to apply
Fill out the details in the application form that includes personal details, education details and address details
Uploading necessary documents as stipulated
The SEED design exam will be conducted in an online mode for 60 minutes (1 hour). The medium chosen to conduct the exam will be in English and the questions in the SEED 2026 exam pattern presents:
Multiple choice questions
Fill in the blanks
Match the columns
Picture based questions
Comprehension based questions
The SEED 2026 syllabus for the test paper will contain a mix of questions related to 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 marking scheme for SEED 2026 dictates that 1 mark be given for each correct answer and no negative marks for any wrong answers.
To get an impression of the SEED 2026 exam pattern it is better to try out some SEED previous year papers uploaded on our website . The SEED sample papers can certainly help you in understanding the workings of the question paper and help gain an edge over your peers.
Subject | Name of Book | Author |
Visualisation | Diagrammatic Reasoning Tests | Mike Byron |
Diagrammatic Reasoning – Cognitive & Computational Perspectives: Cognitive and Computational Perspectives | Janice Glasgow | |
Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities | Comprehensive English | Designologue |
Creative and problem-solving abilities | A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
Application of basic knowledge of Science and Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude | R S Aggarwal |
Art, craft, culture, design and environment | Indian Art And Culture | Arihant |
For SEED 2026 preparation tips besides the list of recommended texts, we have curated an extensive article for SEED Study Material. The texts listed above are meant to provide test takers a guide at cracking the test. Furthermore, there are additional texts that have been vetted for being ideal SEED exam books and guides along with our detailed explanations on how they cover the exam syllabi.
The SEED admit card 2026 for roudn 2 will be released online. Candidates who have completed their registrations will be able to download the admit card through their login. The admit card of SEED 2026 is a mandatory document for the exam and must be preserved till the end of the admission process.
The answer key of SEED 2026, when released by SID can prove useful when hopeful candidates utilise them to develop a rough estimate of their score on the SEED 2026 entrance exam. However, candidates must note that Symbiosis Institute of Design will not officially publish the answer key.
The SEED 2026 result will be declared on January 19 for round 1 and on March 25 for round 2. Shortlisted candidates will be eligible to particiapte in the next round of the SEED 2026 selection process, which is the PRPI round. The PRPI refers to the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction round. Based on the scores in the exam and PRPI round, the institute will release the SEED 2026 final merit list. The final admissions will be done based on the candidate's consolidated score in the entrance exam and the PRPI round.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. The SEED 2026 notification is out on the official website.
The fees for the entrance exam is currently Rs.3250.
The SEED exam syllabus includes sections such as visualisation, observational, perceptual, and reasoning abilities; creative and problem-solving abilities; application of basic knowledge of science & mathematics; and art, craft, culture, design, and environment.
Generally candidates must have passed their 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). There is no age limit for the SEED exam.
The application for SEED 2026 has been released on the official website of the institute - sid.edu.in
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