Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Admission Procedure
The admission process starts tentatively from January or February. All admission updates are available on our website from time to time.
Every year we have Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) but for 2021 the Admission process is modified and details are available on
http://sid.edu.in/index.php/programmes/admission-process
Every year we have Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) but for 2021 the Admission process is modified and details are available on
http://sid.edu.in/index.php/programmes/admission-process
The registration fee is Rs.750, to be paid via online mode only.
For registration visit our website www.sid.edu.in and click on
https://siu.ishinfo.com/BDES/Register/Index.aspx to register. After registration, the applicant has to pay Rs.750 via online transaction
Elementary drawing exam certificate is not mandatory for applying for Admission at SID.
The SID Admission process is modified this year and will include Registration, Portfolio Review & Personal Interaction. For details visit
http://sid.edu.in/index.php/programmes/admission-process
SID does not promote or is aware about any coaching classes/preparatory classes.
SID does not have any provision for direct admission to second year.
All the admissions for international Students are handled only through Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). To know the detailed admission procedure for Degree Programme of Design, a student needs to log on to website
www.scie.ac.in or write on
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The admit card will be available on our website on 14th June 2021. You will have to download & keep a hard copy or soft copy ready for the PI round. It is compulsory to display your admit card as a proof of identity.
The merit list will be displayed on our website on 1st July 2021.
Portfolio Review & Personal Interaction
The portfolio upload link will be available on our website after Personal Interaction slot is booked by you between 27th May 2021 to 3rd June 2021.
For an experienced faculty, it is not very difficult to distinguish work which is self-made or ready-made. During the PI round, you will be asked questions based on your portfolio. If any unfair means are observed, your candidature will stand cancelled.
Your digital portfolio should be a compilation of your best works showcasing your skills, passion and interest in a variety of areas and techniques. Do make sure to include the work you are proudest of. Try to be different and include unique and interesting things.
You can be asked to. You should have basic stationery including pen, paper, and pencils available with you during your PI session.
Based on skills sets displayed in the Portfolio, Design Knowledge, General Knowledge related to your field of interest, Personality Traits and Communication Skills.
Slot booking for PI round will start from 27th May 2021 to 3rd June 2021. The link will be available on our website.
You will have to click pictures of best work, compile it in and upload the PDF format on the given link. You cannot show your portfolio during PI as it is compulsory to upload it before your slot for interaction.
You will be intimated about the same through email. The same will be sent to you on your email address shared during registration.
B.Des Programme and Specializations
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) is a 4-year full time degree Programme.
B.Des degree is awarded by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), which is established under Section 3 of UGC act 1956 by notification No. F.9-12/2001-U3 Government of India and hence it is a recognized degree worldwide.
SID offers B.Des Programme in four disciplines and eight specializations. To know in detail about each specialization, visit
http://sid.edu.in/index.php/programmes/b-design
B.Des degree is recognized by UGC and the degree nomenclature is included in Section 22 of UGC.
SID presently offers only UG courses in design.
There is no short term / distance course offered by SID. SID presently offers only full time Under- Graduate degree courses.
Yes. We are offering specialization in Interior Space Design under Industrial Design discipline since the year 2013.
Eligibility for Admissions
There is no age limit for taking admission to SID.
A candidate must have passed 10+2 (in any stream, Eg. Science, Commerce, Arts) or equivalent OR 10+3 diploma approved by State Board of Technical Education with minimum 50% aggregate marks obtained in the final examination to be eligible for the above-mentioned program. A candidate appearing for the final examination of 10+2 grade or 10+3 Diploma program may also apply provided the results of the examination should have been declared by June of the admission year or prior to be eligible for the above-mentioned program.
A candidate from any stream having completed or appeared for 10+2 can apply for any specialization in design at SID
Yes. If you do not clear the basic eligibility for the programme, your admission cannot be confirmed. Eligibility criteria are mentioned in detail on
http://sid.edu.in/index.php/programmes/eligibility
Accommodation/ Transportation/ Loan and other Facilities
Symbiosis has collaboration with Credila - An HDFC Ltd. Company for Education Loan.
Yes, SID has hostel facility at Viman Nagar within a radius of 1 km from the campus.
The Academic Fees can be paid in two installments.
Visit
http://sid.edu.in/index.php/programmes/fee-structure to know all details about hostel details and fees.
Internationalization or Study Abroad Opportunities
Symbiosis has collaboration with Credila - An HDFC Ltd. Company for Education Loan.
- Leeds Beckett University UK
- Swinburne University, Australia
- Carlos University, Spain
- Ontario International Network, which gives access to several universities in Ontario, Canada
Usually in the 3rd or 4th year
There will be central selection process where interviews are conducted. If you clear that, you can apply to the University.
Courses of students selected for exchange are mapped with those of the host university. The students’ scores at the host university are reflected in SID results.
Usually the cost ranges between 3 lakhs to 7 lakhs (INR).
If you are selected for Semester Exchange, only living travel expenses and no tuition fees are to be borne by you.
If you are selected for Semester Abroad, you have to bear the tuition fees as well as living expenses.
Internships/ Placements
Design is primarily leaned by doing and practicing. SID believes in imparting skills and thinking abilities to its students and build an impressive portfolio. Students are assisted while seeking internship during the final semester for degree project as well as for summer internships. The SID placement cell assists students to find suitable employment based on rules and regulations for placement at SID.
Design is primarily leaned by doing and practicing. SID believes in imparting skills and thinking abilities to its students and build an impressive portfolio. Students are assisted while seeking internship during the final semester for degree project as well as for summer internships. The SID placement cell assists students to find suitable employment based on rules and regulations for placement at SID.
