SEED 2026 result will be declared on January 19. Candidates can check the PRPI shortlist on January 23 via the official SID portal. See full schedule here.

Following the successful completion of the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED 2026) on January 11, the focus has shifted entirely to the upcoming evaluation phase. Thousands of design aspirants who appeared for the remote-proctored online test are now closely monitoring the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) portal for their performance reports. As of today, January 12, the institute has confirmed that the evaluation process is underway, with the first major result announcement scheduled for the third week of the month.

Timeline for Result and PRPI Shortlisting

The admission process for the 2026-27 academic session follows a strictly calibrated timeline. Unlike many other entrance exams that take weeks to process, the SEED 2026 cycle is designed for a rapid transition into the second level of selection, which involves more personalized creative assessments.

• Scorecard Declaration: The official result will be made available on the SID website on January 19, 2026. Candidates will need their BDes ID and password to download their scorecards.
• Shortlist Publication: Just four days after the scores are released, on January 23, the institute will publish the list of candidates shortlisted for the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) rounds.
• Specialization-Based Selection: It is important to note that the shortlisting for PRPI is based specifically on the specialization—such as Fashion Design or Communication Design—that the candidate selected during the initial registration.

Post-Result Admission Roadmap

For those who successfully clear the written entrance test, the journey toward securing a seat at SID Pune or SSPAD Nagpur becomes significantly more hands-on. The selection criteria shift from general aptitude to specific creative execution and portfolio presentation.

Candidates are reminded that the written exam score is only one part of the final equation. The ultimate merit list will be prepared by aggregating the scores from the January 11 test, the uploaded portfolio, and the performance in the personal interaction sessions.

Conclusion

As the academic community waits for the January 19 milestone, students are encouraged to begin documenting their creative journey for the upcoming rounds. The selection process at Symbiosis is renowned for its depth, and the brief window between the result and the PRPI tasks means that early preparation is vital. The institute has advised all candidates to remain vigilant and check the official "Know Your Admission Status" link regularly for updates. Once the shortlists are live on January 23, the portal will immediately open for slot booking, marking the final sprint for design aspirants seeking entry into one of India's premier design schools.

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