In order to get admission into the B.Des programs at the Symbiosis Institute of Design, Symbiosis International University conducts the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED), a test of design aptitude. Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune will specify the SEED eligibility criteria 2025 for the students who want to seek Undergraduate Design Programs admission. Refer to these eligibility criteria and get prepared that your application for SEED Exam 2025 might not get rejected.
- Students can apply for SEED 2025 if they have completed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent test from a recognized board in any stream, or an equivalent government-approved diploma (10+3), with a minimum grade point average of 50% (45 percent for SC/ST). Know the SEED Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern here.
- Before submitting an application for SEED 2025, candidates should confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements. Fulfilling the academic requirement as mentioned in the SEED eligibility criteria 2025 is crucial for candidates to be eligible to appear for the SEED exam 2025.
- Relevant portfolios of the students will be given priority in the institute.
SEED 2025 Entrance Exam Eligibility
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | - Candidates must possess a 10+2 or equivalent diploma or a State Board of Technical Education-approved 10+3 diploma. - Candidates who are taking the 10+2 grade final exam or the 10+3 diploma final exam may also apply as long as their results are released by June of the admission year. |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
| Number of Attempts | No Limit on Number of Attempts |
| Aggregate Marks in Qualifying Exam | Students must have scored at least 50% aggregate marks in the final examination (45% for ST/ SC). |
SEED 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria on Nationality
The candidates who are citizens of India are eligible for applying for this entrance examination. They must have proof of the same. The candidates who are showing their nationality as fake, and not providing their nationality, will be rejected by severe actions. There will be proper authenticity check about the documents related to the nationality, such as Aadhar Card, Passport, UID, PAN Card, etc
SEED 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria for Foreign/ NRI Students
If a candidate has passed their 12th (10+2) or any equivalent examination from a foreign university or board, then the candidate must obtain an equivalent certificate from the Association of Indian Universities. Admission procedures for international students are only managed by the Symbiosis International Office. In order to know the comprehensive admission procedure for the Degree Programme of Design, a student needs to log on to the official website.
SEED Exam Reservation Policy 2025
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |