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Symbiosis Institute of Design has notified the SEED 2026 exam date. The institute will conduct SEED 2026 on January 11, 2026, in online mode. With the SEED exam date drawing near, aspirants may want to know what are the subjects for the SEED exam. The syllabus of SEED exam tests the candidate’s ability in various areas such as visualisation, observation and perception, creativity and problem solving, and arts and crafts. In this article, get complete details about the subjects for SEED exam, including preparation tips and sample papers.
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Through the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design, candidates will be admitted into the B.Des programme of SID. The SID offers design specialisations in various areas such as fashion design, communication design, industrial design, and fashion communication.
There are five subjects in the SEED exam syllabus. The SEED exam subjects 2026 are given below -
Visualisation
Observation, Perceptual, and Reasoning Abilities
Creative and Problem-Solving Abilities
Application of Basic Knowledge of Science and Mathematics
Arts, Crafts, Culture, Design, and Environment
The SEED exam syllabus is designed to test the candidate’s suitability to pursue a design course and subsequently a career in design. The table below provides the SEED exam topics that candidates must study.
SEED Exam Topics | Details |
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Visualisation | Visualising simple and complex 2D and 3D geometrical shapes, their changes, and spatial relationships by way of pictures and geometric forms |
Observational, Perceptual, and Reasoning Abilities | Ability to read between the lines and go beyond the obvious details, to form opinions and draw inferences. Expressing one’s point of view systematically. |
Creative and Problem-Solving Ability | Identifying a problem and providing solutions. Ability to |
Application of Basic Knowledge of Science and Mathematics | Application of basic mathematical and scientific concepts in everyday objects and activities, and finding their relevance |
Art, Craft, Culture, Design, and Environment | General awareness about Indian and global arts, crafts, culture, design, and environment, including people, material, tools, techniques, and contemporary trends and issues |
SID will conduct SEED 2026 in online mode. The SEED exam subjects must be seen in the context of the exam pattern and the marking scheme to secure a good score in the exam. The details about the SEED exam pattern are given below.
Particulars | Details |
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Exam Mode | Online- remote proctored |
Duration | 1 hour |
Type of questions | Multiple choice questions |
Number of questions | 60 |
Marking scheme | 1 mark per question |
Negative marking | No negative marking |
Although the institute does not release the SEED previous year sample papers, candidates can familiarize themselves with the SEED exam subjects by going through the SEED sample papers. Practising with the sample papers will help candidates develop speed and assess their preparation level.
Particulars | Details |
SEED Sample Papers |
Given below are a few preparation tips for the SEED exam-
Set a timetable and allocate appropriate study time for each subject for the SEED exam as per one’s strength.
Subscribe to fashion and design magazines to remain updated about the latest trends in the design industry.
Read up on books on each SEED exam subject to develop a good conceptual understanding.
Practise with SEED sample papers to develop comfort and familiarity with the exam pattern.
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After declaring the SEED result, the authorities will conduct a Portfolio Review Personal Interview (PRPI) round for shortlisted candidates. In the PRPI round, the candidates will be required to upload their portfolio and perform a task. The SEED selection process will be done based on the candidate’s cumulative score in the design entrance exam and the PRPI round.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SEED is conducted in an online, remote, proctored mode.
As per the SEED marking scheme, every question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
The subjects for the SEED exam are visualisation, Observational, Perceptual, and Reasoning Abilities, Creative and Problem-Solving abilities, Application of Basic Knowledge of Science and Mathematics, and Art, Craft, Culture, Design, and Environment.
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