The Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design, commonly referred to as SEED, is one of the entrance examinations for candidates aspiring to enroll in the B.Des courses at the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune. After administering the SEED 2025 exam, the institute is going to release the cutoff of the SEED 2025 which will be a key milestone benchmark for the applicants for moving on for the other rounds of the selection procedure. This round will cover Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction, which is also obligatory for final selection.
The SEED 2025 cutoff will be determined considering a number of factors including overall performance of candidates in the exam, the number of seats available, and the difficulty level of the exam. The cutoff marks will help the institute shortlist candidates for the subsequent rounds of the selection process.
Here’s a breakdown of how the SEED 2025 cutoff works and what candidates can expect:
Factors Affecting the SEED 2025 Cutoff
The cutoff for SEED 2025 will be influenced by various factors, such as:
- Number of Candidates Appearing for the Exam: The total number of candidates appearing for the SEED 2025 exam will have an impact on the cutoff. A large number of candidates can lead to a higher cutoff.
- Difficulties to Achieve in the Examination : If the exam seems tougher, the cut off must be lower in order for a sufficient number of the candidates to pass the remaining stages. However, in case the exam seems quite easy, then the cut-off may be more.
- Number of Seats Available: The total number of seats available in the B.Des program will also play a significant role. The institute will need to ensure that it selects enough candidates to fill the available seats.
- Category of the Candidate: SEED can have different cut off criteria for different categories of candidates, like General, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS. Candidates belonging to reserved categories may have lower cutoffs than those in the General category.
How the SEED 2025 Cutoff Will Be Determined?
The cutoff for SEED 2025 will be based on the following:
- Performance in the Written Exam: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the SEED 2025 written exam. The exam is designed to test the candidates' design aptitude by assessing their creativity, problem-solving skills, visual perception, and analytical thinking abilities.
- Eligibility for Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction : Candidates who clear the cutoff for the written exam get eligible for the Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI). The cutoff marks will decide which candidates reach this all-important second level.
- Total Score: The total score will be taken as the final cutoff which is a combination of SEED exam and Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction. This cumulative performance will help SID to shortlist candidates for final admission.
Expected Cutoff Ranges for SEED 2025
Although the exact cutoff for SEED 2025 can only be predicted when results of the exam are known, candidates can still predict a range for cutoffs. From previous years' trends, the cutoff of SEED is likely to vary as follows:
- General Category: The general category candidates are expected to score within the top 10-20% of the total candidates. The cutoff could be around 70-80% of the total available marks in the written exam.
- Reserved Categories: Candidates belonging to the reserved categories of SC/ST/OBC may have slightly lower cutoffs, at about 55-70% of the total available marks, depending on the overall performance of candidates belonging to those categories.
Role of Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction in Cutoff
Cutoff for SEED 2025 will not just be based on the written exam score but also include performance in Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI). This means that if a candidate meets the cutoff for the written exam, the final decision would depend on how they do in the PRPI stage.
- Portfolio Review: The candidates have to present a portfolio that would show the creativity, design skills, and previous work done by them. It is evaluated by a panel of experts, and a strong portfolio can boost the chances of selection, especially if the candidate is on the borderline of the written exam cutoff.
- Personal Interaction: In the personal interaction round, candidates will present their ideas, discuss their portfolio, and show off their passion for design. This round is critical for final selection.
Post-Cutoff Process
Post the announcement of the SEED 2025 cutoff, those students qualifying for the cutoff would proceed to the PRPI round. This is what follows:
- Download the PRPI Admit Card: All the candidates who are selected on the basis of cutoffs in SEED are eligible to appear for the PRPI round. For that, they have to download their PRPI admit card from the SID portal.
- Prepare for Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction: Candidates should prepare their portfolios and practice for the personal interaction. The PRPI stage is the final selection stage, and candidates must prove their creative skills and design potential.
- Final Selection: After the PRPI round, the final selection will be based on a combined performance in the SEED exam, Portfolio Review, and Personal Interaction. The candidates who meet the overall selection criteria will be offered admission to the B.Des program at Symbiosis Institute of Design.