Final Deadline for Pearl Academy Nears; NID & SEED Applications Open

The race to secure a spot in a top design school is on, and for aspirants, September is a month of critical deadlines. While the academic year is concluding for some institutions, others have already opened their doors for the 2026 intake. For students with a passion for creativity, staying on top of these dates is the first step toward a successful career.

Final Call for Pearl Academy Admissions 2025

The most time-sensitive deadline is for Pearl Academy (https://www.pearlacademy.com/), which has opened its final admission cycle for the current academic year. Students who may have missed earlier application windows now have one last chance to apply for a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The last date to submit your application is September 30, 2025. This is a crucial opportunity for late applicants to join a top-tier design institution.

On-Going Applications for the 2026 Season

The new academic year is already in motion with the application processes for some of the most sought-after entrance exams now open.

• NID DAT 2026: The application window for the National Institute of Design's (NID) entrance exam is now open for both B.Des and M.Des programs. The application portal opened on September 11, and the deadline to apply is December 1, 2025. The DAT Prelims exam is scheduled for December 21, 2025.
• SEED 2026: The application for the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) has also commenced. Aspirants can apply online until November 30, 2025. The exam itself is slated for January 11, 2026.

Upcoming Announcements & Deadlines

• UCEED & CEED 2026: Students preparing for the IIT-level design exams should be ready for the official notifications to be released on October 1, 2025. Both the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) are scheduled to be held on January 18, 2026.
• Srishti Manipal (SMEAT): For those considering Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, the application form for SMEAT 2026 is expected to open in December 2025.

Aspirants are advised to carefully note these dates and plan their applications and exam preparations accordingly. Don't leave things to the last minute to avoid any technical glitches. For regular updates on admission notifications and exam schedules, follow Only Education News.

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