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SEED 2026 Exam on Jan 11, 2026! The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) has announced the important dates for the SEED exam. The registration process was activated on Aug 1, 2025. While the last date to fill out the SEED 2026 application form for the B.Des programs is Nov 30, 2025. You are advised to check the SEED exam schedule and mark them for your reference. The application process for the M.Des program will start in the third week of Aug 2025.
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) conducts the SEED 2026 every year. The exam will be held in online home-based mode in a single shift.
SEED Important Date 2026
Have a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the SEED 2026 exam.
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SEED Events |
SEED 2026 Important Dates |
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SEED 2026 Online Registration |
Aug 1- Nov 30, 2025 |
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SEED 2026 Admit Card |
Jan 5, 2026 |
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SEED 2026 Mock Test |
Jan 7, 2026 |
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SEED 2026 Exam |
Jan 11, 2026 |
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SEED Result Release Date 2026 |
Jan 19, 2026 |
| SEED PRPI Admit Card Date |
March 2026 |
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SEED Portfolio Uploading Date |
March 2026 |
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SEED PRPI Phase 1 Exam 2026 |
March 2026 |
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SEED PRPI Phase 2 Exam 2026 |
April 2026 |
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SEED Final Merit List Release Date |
April 2026 |
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SEED Fee Payment and Online Registration Starts |
April 2026 |
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SEED Commencement of the Program |
July 2026 |
SEED Exam Shifts and Timing 2026
The SEED 2026 exam will be held in a home based online mode. The ones willing to take the exam must have fulfilled the SEED 2026 eligibility criteria and a laptop with a strong internet connection. The exam will be held in a single shift. The SEED exam timing and SEED exam shift has been mentioned below for your reference.
- SEED 2026 Exam Timing- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
- SEED Exam Duration- 60 Minutes
- SEED 2026 Shifts- Single shift
You are advised to go through the dates carefully to not miss out on any of the events.
FAQs on SEED Exam Dates
Q: When will the SEED 2025 application form open?
The SEED 2025 application period began on August 16, 2024. The application must be completed online at SID's official website, sid.edu.in. The institute's admissions portal provides a thorough application timeline. Candidates who match the specified requirements were supposed to apply by December 25, 2024. The SEED 2025 application form was for admission to the B.Des programmes offered by participating colleges.
Q: When will SEED 2025 application form open for M.Des?
The SEED 2025 application form for the M.Des program is now open. Candidates who meet the stated qualifying conditions could apply between August 14 and December 25, 2025. The application form must be filed online at sid.edu.in (application link provided on this page). As part of the application process, the candidate must register, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the application cost. The SID admission registration cost is Rs. 3250/-. (Rs. 2250 for SEED and Rs. 1000 for SID).
Q: When can I upload my portfolio for PRPI round of SEED 2025?
Candidates can upload portfolios on the website which will begin on March 27, 2025. The portfolio upload link will be provided on the SID admissions portal. When uploading the portfolio, the candidate is required to follow the stated requirements. The portfolio should include the following elements: Sketches, mixed media illustrations, digital artwork, collaging photos, 2D and 3D articles, Photography, and 3D items including sculptures, cloth products, gadgets, and art-inspired products.
Q: How many times is the SEED exam conducted in a year?
The Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) is a national entrance exam administered by Symbiosis International University. The exam is administered once a year. The SEED exam is administered as a home-proctored exam, which applicants can take from the comfort of their choice. The exam scores are used to determine admission to the B.Des programs offered by participating universities. The SEED 2025 application form is available on the official website.
Q: When will the SEED 2025 written exam be conducted?
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) administered the SEED 2025 written test on January 12, 2025. The exam lasted for one hour (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The exam slot assigned to the candidate will be indicated on the admit card. On exam day, the candidate must be prepared an hour before the exam to ensure that all pre-exam formalities are completed on time. The SEED exam will be administered through an online proctored method.
