SEED Mock Test 2026: Date, Official Practice Papers, Step-wise Process to Take Online Mock Test
Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design 2026 ( SEED )
Registration - 6 Jan '26 - 25 Apr '26
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) conducts online mock tests for the SEED Entrance Exam. SEED 2026 mock tests are intended to help candidates get insight into the difficulty level of the exam and learn time management.
Candidates may note that, unlike SEED 2026 sample papers, which one can solve very early on in one's exam preparation, mocks are meant to be taken closer to the SEED Entrance Exam. The purpose of SEED 2026 mock tests is to put the finishing touches on one's exam preparation. Keep reading to learn the full details about the SEED 2026 mock test, including how and where to take the test.
- Benefit of taking SEED 2026 Mock Test
- Topics for SEED Preparation
- SEED Syllabus 2026
- SEED Sample Papers
- Important SEED Mock Test FAQs
Benefit of taking SEED 2026 Mock Test
Appearing for SEED mock tests is important, as a candidate will learn about his/her preparation level. You can benefit from a mock test only if you revise your preparation strategy according to the result.
While attempting the SEED 2026 mock test
- Ensure to appear in the online mock test being conducted by SID.
- Practice at least one SEED sample paper every day.
- Be wary of the time while attempting the mock test and sample paper. Candidates should fix a time to ensure efficient use of the total hours for the exam.
- After attempting the mock test, note down your weak and strong areas and work on them accordingly
- Analyze the important topics from which most questions are asked in the mock test.
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To upload portfolio for SEED PRPI 2026:
- Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a Power Point Presentation of maximum of 15 slides.
- Convert this into a PDF of up to 5 Mb.
- Take pictures that are different from others. Do not copy others.
Yes, you need to participate in the SEED counselling even if you are a topper of Class 12 boards exam. Admission to Symbiosis Institute of Design is offered through SEED entrance exam.
SEED Entrance Exam is of 60 minutes and will have 60 questions. The test will be conducted online in computer based mode. The test will be of one hour long and will be conducted between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the test day.
Topics for SEED Preparation
Some of the topics for preparing for SEED 2026 are
- Principles of Design: Unity, Proportion, Emphasis, Rhythm, Balance, Gestalt, Golden
Ratios, etc - Elements of Design: Point, Line, Shape, Form, Color, Texture, Space, Basic Geometry,
Optical illusion, etc. - Visualization / Observations, Symbolic meanings (Semantics, Semiotics)
- Images from Sports, Culture, Performing Arts, etc – silhouettes and professions
- Creativity Thought Process, Brainstorming, Synectics, Reasoning, Problem-solving
- Sensitivity to environment, Cultures, Customs, Social issues & concerns
- History / Evolution of Art & Design
- Basic Science & Mathematics
- Knowledge of Materials ( Craft & Craft Skills)
- Technology Awareness
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SEED Mock test was conducted on January 7, 2026, on Wednesday. It was conducted online. All candidates who have filled application form were able to give SEED mock test.
No, there will be no Mock Test for SEED M.Des. No dates are given for M.Des Mock test in the schedule released by the SID. If Mock test is to be conducted, the information will be updated hered.
The seat reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD are as follows:
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Within the sanctioned intake | |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| Differently abled | 3.0% |
| Over and above sanctioned intake | |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 2 Seats |
| International Students ( For B. Des. ) | 15% |
| International Students ( For M. Des. ) | 20% |
SEED Syllabus 2026
The questions will be in the form of MCQs, Match the column, etc. The syllabus prescribed by Symbiosis Institute of Design is given below.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Visualization | Understanding and visualization of simple and complex 2D & 3D geometric shapes, their manipulations and spatial relationships through representations in pictorial and geometric forms. |
| Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities | Ability to read and see objects and information beyond obvious details, make connections, make comparisons, form opinions, draw meanings & conclusions. Analyze your observations, express your point of view, and present in a systematic and structured manner. |
| Creative and Problem-Solving abilities | Ability to visualize and relate images around us. Ability to identify a problem and attempt to provide solutions |
| Application of Basic knowledge of Science and Mathematics | Observing applications of basic principles of science and mathematics learned up to standard 10th in the day-to-day activities & objects and finding the interesting relevance. |
| Art, Craft, Culture, Design and Environment | General awareness of Art, Craft, Culture, Design and Environment in Indian as well as in Global context - Various topics and sub-topics, people, material, tools, techniques, issues & concerns, influences, period, and contemporary trends. |
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Portfolio submission is the 2nd stage of the SEED 2026 admission process. Candidates who are shortlisted for the PRPI need to upload portfolio and PRPI task starting in the last week of March 2026.
The portfolio and PRPI upload link will be available on the SID website after the candidate has booked the Personal Interaction slots.
Candidates are not required to submit an elementary drawing exam certificate for the Admission Procedure at SID. The candidate merely needs to meet the academic, qualifting exam, and age criteria. Eligible candidate next needs to appear in the SEED 2026. Those qualifying in the exam will have to next appear in a PRPI round. The final results would be prepared by giving weightage to the SEED 2026 exam and the PRPI.
Candidates who are included in SEED waiting list will be considered for admission only if there are any vacancies. The seat allotment for waiting list candidates will be conducted if any vacant seats remain.
The allotment of seats in this case will be based on SEED 2026 merit ranks.
For any admission-related queries, the candidate can contact the admission officials at the following numbers: +91 020 - 26557200
S.No. 231/ 3A-4, Viman Nagar, Pune- 411014, Maharashtra, India
SEED Sample Papers
It is also equally important to solve sample papers along with mock tests. Attempting the SEED sample paper gives candidates exposure to all types of questions asked in the exam, which ultimately benefits the candidate during the exam. Apart from that, it provides candidates with a clear understanding of the SEED pattern and helps in identifying the important topics for the exam.
The candidate can start solving sample papers very early in their exam preparation. Meaning, if you haven't yet started solving sample papers, you must do it now. For instance, after completing a topic, you can solve the questions related to that topic.
Remember, the more sample papers you solve, the better you will get at understanding the various concepts and how to use them for solving a variety of problems.
Benefits of Solving SEED Question Papers
Advantages of solving SEED question paper are:
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Helps understand pattern and difficulty level.
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Certain SEED topics are repeated each year. By solving SEED papers of previous years, students can know important topics
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Helps improve management skills.
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Helps analyse preparation level
How to Attempt SEED Question Paper?
- Sove atleast one SEED previous year question paper after completing SEED syllabus of selected subjects.
- Focus on questions that are not attempted and revise those topics
- Create a different exam-taking strategy for each question paper until perfect
- Note SEED most repeated questions subject-wise.
Commonly asked questions
As per information on SID website, the institute does not promote or is aware of any coaching classes/preparatory classes. So, the candidate can decide whether they want to join any coaching institute or not. Note that there are many coaching institutes that offer preparation classes for exams like NIFT, NID DAT, etc.
Candidates can also download online study material after paying charges.
As per SEED syllabus, question paper will include questions from Visual Sensitivity and Judgement, Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities, Problem Solving, Basic knowledge of Logic of Science and Mathematics, Art, Craft and Culture, Design and Environment. The candidate may solve previous years’ question papers to get an idead regarding the types of questions asked and difficulty level.
The follwing types of questions will be asked in SEED 2026 - MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension based. The duration of the SEED exam will be 60 minutes, while there will be 60 questions.
Admission to the SEED M.Des programme will be conducted based on the performance of the candidate in
- Studio Test & Portfolio Review
- Personal Interaction
Important SEED Mock Test FAQs
Check below frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to SEED 2026 mock test.
Important topics that candidates need to prepare for SEED 2026 exam are Visual Sensitivity and Judgement, Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities, Problem Solving, Basic knowledge of Logic of Science and Mathematics, Art, Craft and Culture, Design and Environment.
Note that a majority of questions will be asked from the important topics.
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) conducted mock tests for the SEED 2026 exam on January 07, 2026. Mock tests were hosted online at the SID admission portal - sid.edu.in.
It will take a little more than 6 months to complete the SEED exam syllabus. However, if your fundamentals are strong, you can complete the syllabus in less time. SEED 2026 syllabus will include Visual Sensitivity and Judgement, Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities, Problem Solving, Basic knowledge of Logic of Science and Mathematics, Art, Craft and Culture, Design and Environment.
It is recommended that the candidate not wait for the last few months to prepare for SEED exam. If one starts exam preparation early, then one will have enough elbow room to tweak one’s preparation is the situation demands.
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) conducted the SEED 2026 written exam on January 11, 2026.
SEED exam will be of 1 hour duration (to be conducted between 10 am to 4 pm). The exam slot allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the admit card.
On exam day, the candidate has to be ready an hour so before the exam to ensure all pre-exam formalites are comleted on time. The SEED exam will be being conducted in an online proctored mode.
The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) hasn't notified that taking the mock tests is mandatory for admission to the B.Des programme or appearing in SEED 2026. So, it is the discretion of the candidate whether they appear in the mocks or not. That being said it is recommended that the candidate takes the mock tests.
It is because the exercise will help the candidate check out the technicalities of the online proctored exam. This in turn will ensure that there are no unnecessary surprises on exam day.
SEED 2026 exam will be conducted online. The duration of the exam will be one hour. There will be 60 questions. Question paper will include MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension.
Eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Des programme through SEED 2026 is given below.
There is no age limit for admission to the B.Des program
Candidate must have passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized board or 10+3 Diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education.
Candidate needs to have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes) in the qualifying exam.
Candidate from any stream having completed or appeared for 10+2 can apply for any specialization in design at SID.
The SEED 2026 application form was open till December 28, 2025 for B.Des. Applications had to be filled out online at SID official website - sid.edu.in. The detailed application schedule was released by the institute on its admission portal.
The application form of SEED 2026 is open for the M.Des program. The application form has to be submitted online at sid.edu.in (application link also given on this page).
As part of the application filling process, the candidate has to get registered, fill in the form, upload documents, and pay the application fee. The SID admission registration fee is Rs. 3250/- (Rs. 2250 for SEED & Rs. 1000 for SID)
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Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) has released the updated syllabus for the SEED 2026 exam. You can download the syllabus online at the website.
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Candidates can download the syllabus of SEED 2026 from the official website of the Symbiosis Institute of Design.
- Go to the homepage of SID,
- click on Admission Process under Programmes.
- The window that opens will contain information on the SEED syllabus.
- The candidate can note down the syllabus.
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There are 24 seats in Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) M.Des programme. 4 Seats are reserved for International students.
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SEED 2026 written exam will be 60 minutes. The question paper will include 60 questions. Question paper will have MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions.
| SEED Entrance Exam | Details |
| Mode | Computer based |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| No. of Questions | 60 |
| Question will be based on |
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- Click good quality pictures of these and compile them in a PowerPoint presentation of a maximum 15 slides. Convert this into a PDF of up to 5 Mb.
- Take pictures that are different from others. Do not copy others.
- Try to include Sketches, mixed media illustrations and digital work, college of images, 2
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The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) does not have any provisions for direct admission to the second year. So, candidates have to compulsory take admission in the first year of the B.Des program. Note that admission to the B.Des is only through the SEED 2026 exam.
Scores of the qualifying exam wil
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Yes, a portfolio is required to get admission to SEED B.Des and M.Des programmes. You are required to present a digital portfolio that should contain all of your best work. Portfolio should be in the form of a PDF.
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You can find SEED Sample papers on the website of Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID). The sample papers are available at sid.edu.in/programmes-offered/admission-process.
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In SEED Entrance Exam, MCQ, Match the Columns, Fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension-based questions can be asked.
The question paper will contain a mix of questions related to Visual Sensitivity and Judgement, Observational, Perceptual and Reasoning abilities, Problem Solving, Basic know
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Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design conducts mock test for SEED entrance exam. SEED Mock test will be conducted for B.Des programme for all the candidates who have filled SEED Application form.
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