Design Aspirants Get Extension: SEED 2026 Application Deadline Pushed to December 28
In a significant announcement that brings relief to numerous design aspirants, the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) has extended the registration deadline for the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) 2026. The new final date to submit the application form for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program is now December 28, 2025, replacing the earlier deadline of November 30, 2025.
This extension provides a crucial opportunity for students to finalize their applications for admission into the B.Des programs at SID, Pune, and the Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture & Design (SSPAD), Nagpur. Aspiring designers are urged to utilize this extra time wisely and avoid the last-minute rush.
Revised SEED 2026 Admission Schedule
The extension of the application deadline has necessitated a slight shift in the subsequent key dates for the online entrance examination.
| Event | Previous Deadline | Revised Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Last Date | November 30, 2025 | December 28, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 5, 2026 | January 5, 2026 (No Change) |
| SEED Mock Test | January 7, 2026 | January 7, 2026 (No Change) |
| SEED 2026 Exam Date (Online) | January 11, 2026 | January 11, 2026 (No Change) |
| SEED Result Declaration | January 19, 2026 | January 19, 2026 (No Change) |
It is important to note that while the application deadline has moved, the date for the SEED 2026 entrance exam remains fixed for January 11, 2026. Candidates must complete their application process—including the payment of the non-refundable application fee of ₹3,250—before the new December 28 deadline to be eligible to download the admit card in January.
The Two-Stage Selection Process
Admission to the B.Des program is based on a comprehensive two-stage process:
- Stage 1: Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED): This is a mandatory 60-minute Online Proctored Test (CBT) covering key areas like Visual Ability, Quantitative Ability, General Awareness, and Design Aptitude. Qualifying this stage is essential for shortlisting.
- Stage 2: Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI): Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction round, where their creative skills, clarity of thought, and career motivation are assessed.
Aspirants are strongly encouraged to use the next few weeks to not only submit their application but also to focus on rigorous preparation for the SEED exam, which is now less than a month away, followed by compiling a strong Portfolio for the PRPI stage.
For registration steps, syllabus details, and continuous updates on the declaration of the shortlist for the PRPI round, follow Only Education News. Ensure your application is submitted by December 28.
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