SEED 2027: Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) 2027

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) 2027

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SEED 2027
[Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design 2027]
conducted by Symbiosis Institute of Design, Nagpur
Admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) Program, 2027-2028

Commencement of Registration 29^th September, 2026
Closure of Registration 25^th December, 2026

SID Nagpur offers a comprehensive a four-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) program. The program is meticulously designed to provide students with hands-on learning experiences, enabling them to specialize in their chosen disciplines while mastering the skills required for professional excellence. This leads to industry readiness. This leads to industry readiness. It also nurtures creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a strong design sensibility with a user-centric approach.
B.Des. programme brances out into major disciplines which have been categorized as following areas:

Fashion Design
Emphasizes the creation of apparel and accessories that balance aesthetics with functionality. Students learn to blend creativity, trends, and technical skills to respond to the global fashion industry.
User Experience (UX) Design
Focuses on creating intuitive, user-friendly digital interfaces. Students gain expertise in research, prototyping, and interaction design.
Product Design
Encourages innovative thinking to create functional and aesthetic products. Students work on design processes, ergonomics, and sustainable solutions.
Interior Space Design
Trains students to design functional, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Focus is on spatial planning, materials, and human-centered design.
Graphic Design
Develops strong visual communication through typography, branding, and creative layouts for print and digital media. Students learn to craft impactful messages that connect with diverse audiences.

Eligibility for B.Des. Programmes

Essential academic qualifications, desirable aptitude, and provisional admission guidelines

Essential
Qualifying Examination
Passed 10+2 examination. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination. OR Passed D. Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.

Desirable
Creative Mindset & Skills
Applicants should demonstrate creativity, curiosity, keen observation, attention to detail, visual sensitivity and a willingness to explore ideas. An interest in design, adaptability to work in teams, problem-solving, experimentation and learning through making will help students thrive in the B.Des programme at SID Nagpur.

Appearing Candidates
Provisional Admission
Students appearing for their final 10+2 examination or 10+3 Diploma examination may also apply. However, they must have their final results declared by June/July of the admission year to be eligible for admission to the B.Des programme.

Nagpur Domicile (25% Reserved Seats)
Meaning of "Nagpur Domiciled" Candidates for admission to UG programmes: Persons who are domiciled in Nagpur for a period of 5 (five) years as on the date of commencement of the academic year, and who have class XII from Maharashtra State Board or equivalent exam or Degree certificate or are appearing for the qualifying examination of Nagpur University before admission to the programme.

Mandatory Domicile Documents:

Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority (Collector's office).
Standard XIIth Marksheet. Applicants appearing Standard XII can submit Bonafide certificate from the current institution and Standard Xth Mark sheet.
Last five year education documents which prove the Nagpur domicile category.

Eligibility Rules Amendment Rules

Admission Process for B.Des. Programme at SID Nagpur

The students desirous of taking admission at SID Nagpur should follow the steps as given below
Registration Guide
Please follow the below mentioned steps to Register Bachelor of Design [B. Des.] programme of Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune / B.Des. - Symbiosis Institute of Design, Nagpur
Keep the following ready before registering:

Passport Size Photograph
Recent photograph in .jpg, .jpeg, .png or .gif format (file size must not exceed 150 kb).

Class 10th Marks
Mark sheet / aggregate percentage obtained in Class X secondary board examination.

Class 12th Marks / Appearing
Class XII marks, or choose "Appearing" if you are yet to appear for the 12th exam this year.

Step-by-Step Registration Procedure
Follow this step-by-step procedure to complete your online registration and application for the B.Des. programme at Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design (SSPAD).

Step 1: Online Registration Portal
Click on Register on the official admission portal to begin your online application process.
Step 2: Accept Terms & Conditions
Read all the instructions carefully and then click on the 'I Agree' button to accept the Terms and Conditions.
Step 3: Fill Personal & Academic Details
Fill in the details requested on the registration page accurately (personal profile, communication address, and academic qualifications).
Step 4: Account Security & Credentials
Click on "Save and Continue" to choose a password and the hint questions that will be asked if you forget your password. Then click on "Submit" to register. The screen will now display your registration ID.
Step 5: Registration ID & Confirmation Email
After successful registration, you will receive an official email containing your registration ID and password. On completion, click on "Save and Continue".
Step 6: Application Fee Payment
Now the application will automatically redirect to the secure Payment Gateway page to complete the application fee payment via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Step 7: Mandatory Photo ID Proof Upload
Please upload a photo ID proof containing your latest photograph. This may be your 12th school/college ID card, driving license, Aadhaar card or passport.

Important: If you have not uploaded this document, you shall not be allowed to appear for SEED. No communication will be entertained in this regard.

Merit Based Selection
Final selection would be based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction as well as on the basis of the information provided by the candidate in the application form and the chosen specialization.

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED)

About Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) and How to Prepare for It
Exam structure, syllabus overview and preparation approach

The Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) is a design aptitude examination conducted as part of the B.Des. admission process. The examination assesses a candidate's creative thinking, visual understanding, observation, reasoning, design awareness and problem-solving abilities.

SEED evaluates skills and awareness relevant to undergraduate design education and may include questions related to visual sensitivity, observation, perception, reasoning, creativity, problem-solving, art, craft, culture, design and environment.

Particular	Details
Examination	Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED)
Mode	Online Proctored (Laptop / PC)
Duration	60 minutes
Number of Questions	60 Questions
Question Types	Objective, image-based, comprehension-based
Negative Marking	No negative marking

There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

Syllabus for SEED
SEED is a Design Aptitude Test and would have following topics. These are indicative topics and questions might also be drawn from similar and relevant topics.

Visualization
Understanding and visualisation of simple and complex 2D and 3D geometric shapes, their manipulation and spatial relationships through pictorial and geometric representations.
Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities
The ability to observe objects and information beyond obvious details, identify relationships, make comparisons, form opinions, draw conclusions and communicate observations in a systematic manner.
Creative and Problem Solving abilities
The ability to visualise ideas, understand situations, identify problems and develop creative and appropriate solutions.
Basic Science and Mathematics
Application of basic principles of science and mathematics learned up to the secondary-school level to everyday activities, objects and situations.
Art, Craft, Culture, Design and Environment
General awareness of Indian and global art, craft, culture, design and environment, including people, materials, tools, techniques, issues, influences, historical periods and contemporary trends.
Syllabus for SEED
Download Syllabus

Portfolio Guidelines
Your digital portfolio should be a compilation of your best works showcasing your skills, passion and interest in a variety of areas and techniques. Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a PowerPoint Presentation of maximum 15 slides. Convert this into a PDF of size up to 5 MB. Do make sure to include the work you are proudest of. Try to be different and include unique and interesting things.

Important Notice: If any incidence of unfair means in the making of your portfolio is observed, your candidature will automatically stand cancelled.

Your portfolio may contain:
- Sketches, mixed media illustrations and digital work
- Collaging of images, 2D and 3D articles
- Photography & Creative Visual Documentation
- 3D objects like sculpture, fabric products, gadgets, art inspired products etc.

During the online interaction, you may be asked for a quick demonstration of your skill so keep your basic art stationery (paper and pencils) handy.

This list is in no way exhaustive and you are free to include any other stuff which you feel represents your passion for design best. We are looking for creative thinkers and people who do not follow the crowd; impress us!

Crucial: Remember, you will lose out on 60% marks if you fail to upload your portfolio.

SEED Sample Papers
Download previous sample question papers and official syllabus for Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design preparation.

SEED Sample Paper 1	SEED Sample Paper 2	SEED Sample Paper 3	SEED Sample Paper 4
SEED Sample Paper 5	SEED Sample Paper 6	SEED Sample Paper 7	SEED Sample Paper 8
SEED Sample Paper 9	SEED Sample Paper 10	SEED Sample Paper 11	SEED Sample Paper 12
SEED Sample Paper 13	SEED Sample Paper 14	SEED Sample Paper 15	SEED Sample Paper 16

Admissions Schedule

Sl. No.	Description	Dates
1	Commencement of Registration	29th September 2026
2	Closure of Registration	25th December 2026
3	Admit Card Generation	To be declared later
4	Mock Test	To be declared later
5	SEED Date	To be declared later
6	Result Declaration	To be declared later
7	Shortlist Declaration	To be declared later
8	PIWAT/GEPIWAT/PRPI Dates	To be declared later
9	Merit List Date	To be declared later
10	Programme Commencement	12th July 2027 (Tentative)

Seat Matrix

Reservation seat categories and specialization-wise seat distribution for Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
Reservation Seat

Sl. No.	Category	Reservation
1	SC (In Percentage)	15%
2	ST (In Percentage)	7.5%
3	Persons with Disabilities (In Percentage)	3%
4	Kashmiri Migrants (In Seats)	2 seats
5	International Students (In Percentage)	25%

Specialization-wise Seat Intake

Specialization	Indian Students Seats
Graphic Design	15
User Experience Design	30
Product Design	15
Interior Space Design	30
Fashion Design	15
Total Intake	105 Seats

SEED Resources & Guidelines

Direct downloads and guidelines for SEED examination preparation

Syllabus for SEED
Click here to Download

Portfolio Guidelines
Click here to View

SEED Sample Papers
Click here to Download

CONTACT
020 26557229, 020 26557231 (Admission)
+91 72004 95273, +91 99620 27165 (Technical Queries)
admissions@sid.edu.in

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Edited By: Sahadeb

Edited On: 07 Nov 2026

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