The Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) offers a four-year bachelor of design (BDes) degree in communication design, fashion design and product design. The curriculum offers an optimum mix of traditional design skills, new design skills (with state-of-the-art software) and soft skills. Students are evaluated on the basis of daily performance and live projects. SID has a design cell, which provides consultancy and training to companies. Here professionals, faculty and students work together on live projects.

Eligibility

Candidates should have passed 10+2 (any stream) with a minimum of 50 per cent.

Entrance exam

The entrance exam is held in the first week of May in 13 cities. Foreign candidates do not need to take SET. In their case, admission decisions will be based on their portfolios.

Pattern of exam

The SET design aptitude test has three sections — English, quantitative ability and design aptitude. The English section has 25 questions (one mark each) and tests comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, syntax and the correct use of language. Twenty-five questions (of one mark each) in the quantitative section are a mix of arithmetic, algebra and geometry of Class X level. The section on design aptitude (worth 100 marks) tests an applicant’s creativity, drawing skill and visualisation skill.

How to prepare

To ace the design aptitude test, candidates need to be creative. They should have the ability to visualise (especially in terms of 2D and 3D) as well as to draw. One should also learn the basics of calligraphy. Consulting the NIFT and NID guide books on design aptitude would be helpful.