SEED Counselling 2025: Important Dates, Seat Allotment, Documents Required

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Aug 27, 2024

SEED Counselling 2025: The SEED test consists of two parts an online exam and a portfolio review. First, candidates take an online exam. This section assesses their scientific and mathematical knowledge, as well as their creativity and problem-solving skills. 

The top performers go to the next level, the Portfolio Review and Personal Interview (PRPI) phase. Candidates show their portfolios and interact with the panel. Both exam scores and PRPI performance influence the ultimate selection.

SEED Counselling Process 2025

Candidates willing to attend SEED counselling should know the complete procedures of SEED. SEED Counselling 2025 had 4 different phases. The students are supposed to qualify for all 4 steps to be selected for seat allotment. The phases include a written exam, portfolio review, personal interview, etc. The counselling stages are as follows.

  • Step 1: Candidates are supposed to attend a video conferencing for their first round through the link that will be shared with the selected candidates. This round will mainly include the personal interview, interaction, and portfolio review.
  • Step 2: Students should upload their portfolios in the correct size and time without delay. The file should be in a PDF format and of 3 MB size. It is appreciated for the candidate to share every piece of their work using quality images and upload them in the PPT. Candidates can fill up to 15 pages of the PowerPoint presentation. There is a significant involvement in uploading the portfolio. Failing to do this can result in a lose of 60% marks for the students.
  • Step 3: Students can book their preferred slots for the admission process. Candidates can pick the date and time according to their choice.
  • Step 4: Students who have completed their slot booking will be given a call letter or admit card to come and participate in the admissions.
  • Step 5: Candidates will receive the link to the video conferencing on the registered email from SID Pune.
  • Step 6: Students should sign the declaration that no video of SID Pune admissions will be shared outside through any media.
  • Step 7: Candidates should carry minimal stationery during their personal interaction session as they will be asked to create something quick and demonstrate it to check their creativity.

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SEED Counselling 2025 Dates

SEED 2025 online registration and fee payment window will commence soon after the announcement by the authorities. Candidates appearing on the merit list will participate in the counselling process. The seats will be allotted based on the merit rank of the candidates for B.Des program.

SEED counselling 2025 dates are important for students to know in order to not miss any important event regarding the SEED exam. Candidates can refer to the below table to know about the tentative dates related to SEED 2025.

Events

Dates

SEED 2025 Online Registration (Ongoing)

16 Aug 2024 - 25 Dec 2024

SEED 2025 Admit Card

02 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2025

SEED 2025 Mock Test

09 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2025

SEED 2025 Exam

12 Jan 2025

SEED 2025 Result

17 Jan 2025

SEED 2025 PRPI Shortlist

21 Jan 2025

SEED 2024 Slot Booking for PI

21 Jan - 29 Jan 2025

PRPI Admit Card 

21 Mar 2025

Portfolio Upload Date

27 Mar 2025

PRPI Phase 1

28 Mar - 20 Mar 2025

PRPI Phase 2

11 April - 13 April 2025

Declaration of Final Merit List

21 April 2025

Fee Payment Period for Shortlisted Candidates

21 April - 2 May 2025

Commencement

1 July 2025

SEED Seat Allotment 2025

The seat allotment for SEED will be done after all the procedures are completed. The conducting authority will find capable candidates based on their performance throughout all the steps. The seat allotment will be done based on the merit ranking secured by the candidates. The candidates will get the courses also according to their preferences and the availability of the seats based on the merit list. The course-wise seat intake table is represented below.

SEED Seat Allotment 2025
Sections Seat for Indian Students Seats for International Students Total Seats Fee Details
Communication Design 80 12 92 Fee differs depending on the courses and categories.
Industrial Design 45 7 52
Fashion Communication 26 4 30
Fashion Design 29 4 33
Total 180 27 207

SEED 2025 Category-wise Seat Reservation

In SEED 2025 counselling, the seats are allotted to students based on their categories like General, SC/ST/OBC or Pwd. Candidates can refer the table below to know the SEED category-wise seat reservation.

SEED 2025 Category-wise Seat Reservation
Category Reservation Percentile
Within Sactioned Intake
SC 15%
ST 7.50%
Differently Abled 3.0%
Over and Above Sactioned Intake
Kashmiri Migrants 2 Seats
International Students 15%

Key Points for SEED Counselling 2025

There are a few things the candidate needs to make a note of at the time of counselling. A few of them are mentioned below.

  • Candidates are supposed to register themselves for the Personal Interaction Round.
  • The candidates will be called based on the merit list ranking. 
  • Candidates will be informed about their PI slots through the registered email ID.
  • Candidates can upload the best of their portfolio in a PPT format at registration.
  • Candidates cannot showcase their portfolios during the PI round.

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Documents Required for SEED Counselling 2025

Students will require a specific set of documents on the SEED Counselling Day 2025. The necessary documents to carry at the time of counselling are mentioned below.

  • SSLC Marks Card
  • Class 12th Marks Card
  • SEED Admit Card
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • SEED Score Card

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SEED 2025 Participating Colleges

Below is the list of colleges participating for admissions with SEED scores. There are various design programs under these colleges.

SEED 2025 Participating Colleges
Discipline Specialization Indian Students
Communication Design Graphic Design 80
User Experience Design
Animation Film Design
Video Film Design
Industrial Design Product Design 45
Interior Space Design
Fashion Design   29
Fashion Communication   26
  Total 180
SEED 2025 Participating Colleges
Discipline Specialization International Students
Communication Design Graphic Design 12
User Experience Design
Animation Film Design
Video Film Design
Industrial Design Product Design 7
Interior Space Design
Fashion Design   4
Fashion Communication   4
  Total 27

FAQs on SEED Counselling

Q: When will SEED first merit list 2024 be released?

A: SEED first merit list 2024 will be released soon on official website, since the the results have been released on Apr 18, 2024.

Q: When will SEED counselling 2024 begin?

A: SEED counselling 2024 online registration window will commence on Jan 30, 2024.

Q: What is the last date to pay the fee for SEED 2024 counselling?

A: Candidates must pay the SEED 2024 counselling registration fee by the tentative date of Apr 18, 2024.

Q: When will the seat allotment for SEED counselling 2024 commence?

A: SEED counselling 2024 seat allotment will be done from Apr 18, 2024 to Apr 30, 2024.

Q: When will the classes start after SEED 2024 counselling?

A: SEED 2024 classes will commence from the tentative month of Jul 2024.

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