Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

Ans. Details of available B.Des specialisations are given in the table below:

• Animation Film Design
• Graphic Design
• User Experience Design
• Interior Space Design
• Game Design

Ans. SSPAD accepts SEED examination scores for admission to its B.Des program. The exam will consist of 60 questions, and the maximum time provided will be 60 minutes. The exam will include objective questions (MCQs) on general design awareness, visual observations, creative thinking abilities, color, geometry, awareness of Indian culture, crafts and traditions, etc. Moreover, there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

Ans. Admission to SSPAD (Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design) includes a quota reservation of 25% of seats for candidates domiciled in Nagpur. These candidates must have lived in Nagpur for at least five years as of the academic year's start and meet specific educational criteria, such as passing the 10+2 exam or equivalent from a Maharashtra State Board, or be appearing for the qualifying exam of Nagpur University. The domicile category requires documentary proof, including domicile certification and education certificates. Apart from this Nagpur domicile quota, general admission is merit-based through the SEED exam and portfolio review for other candidates, with no explicit mention of other specific quotas for reservation within the general application process.

Ans. Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design (SSPAD), Nagpur, offers several scholarships to support students. These include a 25% Merit Scholarship, a 15% Nagpur Domicile Concession, and SIU Sports Scholarships. Additionally, there are scholarships such as the Late Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship for SNAP/SET female toppers, the SCOPE Scholarship for girl students from adopted villages, merit scholarships for semester toppers at both UG and PG levels, and special scholarships for students from the North-East Region (NER). These scholarships are designed to reduce fee burdens and reward academic and extracurricular excellence for students across different programs.

Ans. At the time of admission to SSPAD courses, the required documents include a domicile certificate issued by the competent authority (Collector's office), Standard XII mark sheet or a bonafide certificate if appearing for Standard XII, and Standard X mark sheet. Additionally, candidates must provide education documents proving Nagpur domicile if applying under that category. For B.Des admission, candidates also need a valid SEED score, along with minimum 50% marks in 10+2. Identity proof, entrance exam admit card, and scorecards are also part of the admission documentation. Candidates with relevant portfolios are preferred, especially for B.Des, and portfolios must be uploaded for review. Other standard academic certificates and photo ID proofs such as Aadhar card, passport, or school ID may also be asked.