Private Design Colleges Prepare to Announce Merit Lists and Interview Schedules

As February concludes, private design institutions are finalizing their selection rounds for the upcoming academic year. Institutions such as the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) and Pearl Academy are moving into the merit list phase for their B.Des programs. This period is a high-activity window for aspirants who have qualified through exams like SEED 2026 and are now gearing up for personal interaction rounds.

SEED Result and PRPI Slot Booking

Following the SEED results declared in January, the Symbiosis Institute of Design is preparing for the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) Phase 1. Shortlisted candidates are currently required to book their slots for the interaction through the official portal to ensure their participation in the final selection tier.

• The PRPI Admit Card is expected in the third week of March, with portfolio uploads starting in the final week.
• The final merit list for SID will be prepared based on the cumulative score of the SEED entrance exam and the PRPI round.
• Candidates are advised to keep their login IDs and passwords secure to download the results and merit lists from the official sid.edu.in website.

Rolling Admissions and Scholarship Rounds

Many private colleges like IIAD and ISDI Mumbai are conducting rolling interview rounds for their subsequent admission cycles. March 2026 also marks the beginning of scholarship evaluations, where meritorious students with high NID or UCEED scores are considered for fee concessions.

• The IIAD admission cycle for February is concluding, with the next merit list expected by mid-March.
• Private academies emphasize that the personal interaction is less about testing knowledge and more about assessing a "designer's mindset."
• The table below provides the timeline for private design merit lists in 2026:

Conclusion

In conclusion, the month of March 2026 is a critical period for private design college aspirants to finalize their admission status. As the merit list and interview schedules are released, candidates must remain vigilant about document uploads and fee payment deadlines to secure their seats.

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