SEED 2024: Slot Booking for Personal Interaction (Till Feb 5)

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Jan 31, 2024

SEED 2024 slot booking started for PRPI on Jan 30, 2024, and last date to book slots is Feb 5, 2024.  Taking into account the candidate's cumulative performance in the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), Portfolio Review, PRPI Task, and Personal Interaction, the final merit list for admission to the B.Des program will be created.

Students can download the SEED scorecard 2024 from the official website. Candidates have been shortlisted for a Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) round based on their SEED result 2024.  

SEED exam was conducted from 10 am to 4 pm on Jan 14, 2024. SEED exam was administered in an online, remote-proctored mode, and included 60 questions. The question types included - MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based, and comprehension-based. 

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) is a Design Aptitude Test conducted by Symbiosis International University for admission into B.Des programs at Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design (SSPAD). SEED is a national-level entrance test that is conducted once every year.

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SEED Exam Dates 2024

SEED 2024 results were released by the exam conducting body on Jan 24, 2024. The result for PRPI round slot booking is ongoing from Jan 30, 2024, to Feb 5, 2024. Candidates can find the tentative schedule in the table below.

SEED 2024 Exam Dates
Events Dates
Upcoming Exam Events
Slot Booking for Personal Interaction Jan 30 - Feb 5, 2024
Admit Card Release Date for PRPI Round Mar 18, 2024
Portfolio and PRPI Task Upload Mar 28, 2024
Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction Round Mar 29 - Mar 31, 2024
Declaration of First Merit List Apr 18, 2024
Fee Payment and Registration Apr 18 - Apr 30, 2024
Beginning of the Session Jul 2024
Past Exam Events
SEED 2024 Application Form Start Date Aug 26, 2023
SEED 2024 Application Form End Date Dec 31, 2023
SEED 2024 Last Date to Pay Application Fee Dec 31, 2023
SEED 2024 Admit Card Jan 6 - Jan 14, 2024
SEED 2024 Online Mock Test Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2024
SEED 2024 Exam Date Jan 14, 2024
SEED 2024 Results Jan 24, 2024 (Out)
Publication Shortlist for PRPI Jan 30, 2024

SEED Counselling 2024

SEED 2024 first merit list will be declared on the official website after the announcement of the results. Candidates can check their merit list by entering their login credentials, such as ID and password. Candidates who will qualify and will be on the merit list can register for the counselling process. The online registration and fee payment window will commence after the authorities announce the dates.

Portfolio Review, PRPI Task, and PI Round

The results of the SEED 2024 written test will be used to select candidates for the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) phase. The PRPI will be held from April 16 to 21, 2024. Candidates on the PRPI shortlist must reserve their slots between Jan 30, 2024, and Feb 5, 2024.

They will then have to upload their portfolios and portfolio tasks beginning Apr 15, 2024. The PRPI will be conducted online from Apr 16 to 21, 2024. On May 2, 2024, the Symbiosis Institute of Design will announce its inaugural merit list for design admissions 2023 at SIU. 

SEED counselling 2024 will have four different phases. Candidates must qualify for all four stages to be selected for seat allotment. The phases include a written exam, portfolio review, personal interview, etc.

SEED 2024 counselling seat allotment will be held after all the procedures are completed, based on the merit ranking secured by the candidates. The conducting authority will find qualified candidates based on their performance throughout all the steps. Candidates can get the courses also according to their preferences and the availability of the seats based on the merit list.

SEED 2024 Studio Test and Personal Interaction

SID does not hold any counseling but a two-step process for admission. One is the Studio Test, and the other is Personal Interaction.

Venue: Both the Studio Test and Personal Interaction are held on the same day at the SID campus at Vimannagar, Pune, Maharashtra.

Final Selection: Final selection is based on the cumulative performance of the candidate in SEED, Studio Test and Personal Interaction, and based on the information provided by the candidate in the application form and their first preference of the disciplines offered.

SEED Admit Card 2024

SEED 2024 admit card was released by the exam authorities on Jan 6, 2024, on the official website. Admit card contains the details like your full name, test centre address, date of exam, test timing, and instructions. Candidates should download the Hall-Tickets from the University website SEED 2024 PRPI admit card and the shortlisted candidates can download the admit card from the official website - sid.edu.in

Candidate must carry government ID proof such as Voter Id, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, and Passport along with the Admit Card. Candidates are advised to read the instructions on the admit card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination. You should not discard the admit card after the SEED must preserve this authenticated Admit Card for further PI-WAT processes in the future.

Steps to Download SEED 2024 Admit Card

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to successfully download the SEED 2024 admit card.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - sid.edu.in
  • Step 2: Click on the "SEED Admit Card Link" under the latest announcements section.
  • Step 3: Candidates will be redirected to the admit card portal.
  • Step 4: Candidates will have to log in using their registered credentials.
  • Step 5: Now, the candidates can download their admit card and take a print for future reference.

Read More: SEED 2024 Admit Card

About SEED Exam

Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) is a design aptitude test conducted by Symbiosis International University (SID) to offer admissions in B.Des programs and other designing programs. Since 2019, admissions in B.Des courses offered at Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design (SSPAD), Nagpur have also been done through the SEED exam.

SEED entrance exam 2024 is held to evaluate candidates on different parameters such as color, geometry, visual observations, general design awareness, creative thinking abilities, and awareness of Indian culture, craft, traditions, etc., involved in designing. SEED is an objective exam with multiple-choice questions.

SEED Exam Pattern 2024 SEED Syllabus 2024

Based on candidates performance in the SEED Exam, they are offered admission in Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs offered in disciplines such as Graphic Design (GD), Video Film Design (VFD), Animation Film Design (AFD), User Experience Design (UED), Product Design (PD), Interior Space Design (ISD), Fashion Design (FD) and Fashion Communication (FC) offered at SID.

SEED Exam Highlights
Exam Name SEED
Full Form Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design
Conducting By Symbiosis International University
Level National
Mode Online i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT)
Medium English
Duration 150 minutes
Official Website sid.edu.in
Helpdesk admissions@sid.edu.in+91 020 2663 4546 / 47 / 48

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SEED Eligibility Criteria 2024 

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or 10+3 (Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized university/board with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC/ ST category candidates. This is no upper age limit to apply for SEED. Candidates of both Indian nationals and foreign nationals can seek admission through SEED.

SEED 2024 Eligibility
Education 10+2 or equivalent
Age Limit No Age Limit

Read More: SEED Eligibility Criteria 2024

SEED Application Form 2024

SEED Application Form 2024 link was activated on Aug 26, 2023, on the official website at sid.edu.in. Candidates were able to register for the exam till Dec 31, 2023. Candidates must fill out the application form and pay the application fee before the deadline.

Candidates must pay the registration fee of INR 2750 (INR 1750 for SEED and INR 1000 for the institute). Candidates can pay the Application Fee through Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card. 

SEED 2024 Application Form Highlights
Application Mode Online
Registration Fee INR 2750 (INR 1750 for SEED and INR 1000 for the institute)

How to Apply for SEED 2024?

Students must acknowledge that it is essential for them to complete their application inorder to qualify for further procedures. Step by step process of applying for SEED application form 2024 is given below.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website, i.e.,sid.edu.in
  • Step 2: Click on the link provided for the application form.
  • Step 3: Fill your personal and academic details.
  • Step 4: Select the exam centre while filling up the form.
  • Step 5: Payment of Application Fee.
  • Step 6: Upload Photo and Signature.
  • Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of it.

SEED Exam Centres 2024

SEED 2024 exam will be held in over 80 cities in India. The table below represents the SEED Exam Centres 2024.

SEED 2024 Exam Centre
Agra Aurangabad Cuttack Hooghly Kanpur Madhurai Patiala Siliguri
Ahmedabad Bareilly Dehradun Hyderabad Karnal Meerut Patna Surat
Ahmednagar Bengaluru Gurugram Indore Kochi/Ernakulam Mumbai Port Blair Thane
Ajmer Bhilai Dhanbad Jabalpur Kolhapur Mysuru Pune Thiruvananthapuram
Aligarh Bhopal Dibrugarh Jaipur Kolkata Nagpur Raipur Thrissur
Allahabad Bhubaneswar Faridabad Jalandhar Kota Nashik Rajkot Udaipur
Ambala Bilaspur Gandhinagar Jammu Kottayam Navi Mumbai Ranchi Vadodara
Amravati Chandigarh/Mohali Gangtok/Bardang Jamshedpur Kozhikode Noida - G Noida - Ghaziabad Roorkee Varanasi
Amritsar Chennai Guwahati Jhansi Lucknow Panipat Shillong Vijayawada
Asansol Coimbatore Gwalior Jodhpur Ludhiana Panjim Shimla Vishakapatnam

SEED Exam Pattern 2024

SEED 2024 will be conducted offline i.e. Pen & Paper-based Test (PBT) at 80 test cities across India. The question paper will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). SEED 2024 will consist of 150 questions for 150 marks. The time given to complete the examination is 2 Hours 30 Minutes i.e. 150 minutes. The question paper will be in English.

SEED 2024 Exam Pattern
Mode Offline i.e Pen and Paper-Based Test
Question Type Multiple Choice Question
Duration 150 minutes
Total Marks 150
Marking Scheme

1 Mark for the Correct Answer

No Negative Marking

Medium English

Read More: SEED 2024 Exam Pattern

SEED Syllabus 2024

You should keep in mind that SEED is a Design Aptitude Test and the followings are indicative topics. The questions might also be drawn from similar and relevant topics.

  • Visualization: Understanding and visualization of simple and complex 2D & 3D geometric shapes, their manipulations and spatial relationships through representations in pictorial and geometric forms.
  • Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning Abilities: Ability to read and see objects and information beyond obvious details, make connections, make comparisons, form opinions, draw meanings & conclusions. Analyze your observations, express your point of view and present in a systematic and structured manner.
  • Creative and Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to visualize and relate images around us. Ability to identify a problem and attempt to provide solutions.
  • Application of Basic knowledge of Science and Mathematics: Observing applications of basic principles of science and mathematics learned up to standard 10th in the day-to-day activities & objects and finding interesting relevance.
  • Art, Craft, Culture, Design, and Environment: General awareness of Art, Craft, Culture, Design, and Environment in Indian as well as in Global context - Various topics and sub-topics, people, material, tools, techniques, issues & concerns, influences, period, and contemporary trends.

Read More: SEED 2024 Syllabus

SEED Mock Test 2024

SEED 2024 mock test link is activated prior to the exam on the official website. Candidates who registered for SEED 2024 exam are advised to take the mock test for better exam preparation. According to the schedule, SEED mock test 2024 will be conducted on Jan 11 and Jan 12, 2024, for tests 1 and 2 respectively. 

The mock test will be held according to the SEED 2024 exam pattern, allowing candidates to estimate the probable questions, case studies, time required for each question, and more. A mock test is also considered a good preparation technique to spot the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates, based on which the candidate can focus on the weakness and prepare better.

SEED Results 2024

SEED results 2024 have been announced by SID on Jan 24, 2024, at sid.edu.in. The candidate can download the SEED scorecard from the official website. All candidates who appeared for the Entrance Test were awarded SEED 2024 test-wise Ranks as per marks secured in the test. There is no provision for revaluation or personal verification of the OMR answer sheet.

Steps to Check SEED Results 2024

Candidates can follow the steps given below to check their SEED results 2024.

  • Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website of SEED - sid.edu.in 
  • Step 2: Check for 'Know your admission status' and click on the link.
  • Step 3: Candidates can use the ID and password which was generated at the time of registration.
  • Step 4: The SEED results will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 5: Candidates can download and print out a copy of the results.

Read More: SEED 2024 Result

SEED Exam Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), S No. 231/4A, Viman Nagar, Pune - 411 014, Maharashtra, India

  • E-mail: admissions@sid.edu.in
  • Website: sid.edu.in
  • Contact: +91 020 2663 4546 / 47 / 48

FAQs

When can students expect the SEED results 2024 to release?

SEED Results 2024 have been released on the official website. Students can download the official scorecard as of Jan 24, 2024.

Can I get admission in SID without attempting SEED?

No, candidates must take SEED 2024 exam and secure good scores in order to get admission in SID.

How many times is SEED conducted?

SEED is conducted once every year.

What are the factors considered in shortlisting students for SEED?

Candidates are shortlisted for SEED 2023 based on various factors such as preferences of the programs, performance in the PRPI and number of seat vacancy.

Does SEED 2024 have negative marking?

No, the SEED exam 2024 does not have a negative marking. 150 questions will be asked, and one mark will be given for each correct answer.

When will the SEED 2024 exam results release?

SEED 2024 results have been announced on the official website on Jan 24, 2024.

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