The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) is set to open the SEED 2026 M.Des application process soon. According to official sources, the registration for the Master of Design (M.Des) programme will begin in January 2026, and the online application form will be available on the official SID website. The SEED (Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design) is a university-level entrance examination conducted annually for admission into undergraduate and postgraduate design programmes offered by Symbiosis. The M.Des programme at SID is among the most sought-after postgraduate design courses in India, attracting aspirants with a strong creative background and academic excellence.
SEED M.Des 2026 Application Form Highlights
The SEED 2026 application form for the M.Des programme will be available online. Candidates must keep the required documents, such as academic certificates, identity proof, and scanned photographs, ready before starting the registration process.
Applicants must pay the application fee of ₹3,250 online using debit/credit cards or net banking.
SEED M.Des 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the SEED M.Des 2026 must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree of minimum four years duration in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
- Should have secured at least 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes).
- Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria by the time of admission.
SEED M.Des Admission Process 2026
The admission process for SEED 2026 M.Des programme will be conducted in multiple stages. The process is designed to evaluate a candidate’s creativity, technical understanding, and design aptitude. The SEED M.Des Admission Process Includes:
- SEED M.Des Registration – Candidates must fill out the online application form on the official website.
- Studio Test & Portfolio Review – Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a creative assessment round.
- SEED 2026 Entrance Exam – The entrance examination will assess design thinking, visualization, and innovation.
- Shortlisting – Based on performance in the entrance exam and studio test.
- Personal Interaction (PI) – A personal interview to evaluate the candidate’s motivation and design aptitude.
- Final Merit List – Prepared based on the cumulative scores from all evaluation stages.
The SEED 2026 entrance exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of May 2026. The detailed admission schedule will be released soon after the official notification.
M.Des 2026 Seat Intake at Symbiosis Institute of Design
The seat intake for the SEED M.Des 2026 programme has been structured to accommodate both domestic and international applicants.
The institute may release additional specialisations or seats in other design streams, depending on academic and institutional policies for 2026.
