for SSPAD's B.Des through SEED

BACHELOR OF DESIGN (B. Des.)

About us

Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design (SSPAD), Nagpur is a premier institute that brings together the art and science of planning, architecture and design, all under one roof. Located at the western front of the city of Nagpur, we are a part of the legacy of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).


Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

The Bachelor of Design is a four-year programme offered by the Faculty of Architecture and Design at SSPAD. The degree is offered by Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune.

  • Please note:

    • Applying for the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) is mandatory in order to apply for the B.Des programme. Last date to apply for SEED is November 30th, 2022, Wednesday.


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Programme Highlights

The Bachelor of Design programme is aimed at sculpting professionals who:

  • Contribute to the highly dynamic world of design
  • Develop basic know-how of visual perception
  • Pertain professional attitudes
  • Spread awareness in the historical and modern aspects of design

First year (Foundation) comprises Semester 1 and 2 and is common for all disciplines of B. Des Programme.


The Bachelor of Design course further branches out into two disciplines

1. Communication Design

2. Industrial Design



1. Communication Design

Communication Design is a media-centric discipline. Our primary aim is to foster visual communication skills and design thinking in socio–political areas. It includes courses such as advertisement & packaging design, visual communication and brand identity design.

The Communication Design discipline have specialisation as follows:
  • Graphic Design:

    This specialisation enables students to create professional opportunities for themselves in the dynamic industry of brand communication & advertising design.



    • 2. Industrial Design

    In this programme students are encouraged to solve socially relevant problems during the course and interact with industries, institutions and social organizations during their project.

    The Industrial Design discipline have specialisation as follows:

    • Interior Space Design:

      This specialisation emphasizes on the construction of functional and aesthetic interior spaces.
      The course enables a student to enhance their visual understanding through site visits and develop their technical skills through training in computer aided drawings.


    Why SSPAD


    Lavish campus
    Spread across 70-acre of greenery
    Student exchanges
    In collaboration with international universities
    Smart classrooms
    Along with holistic and interactive learning
    Live project experience
    Learn from workshops and industry tie-ups
    Up-to-date design studios
    Equipped with contemporary and high-tech tools
    Gymnasium
    Along with other facilities like medical centre


    Admission Procedure

    No candidate is entitled to seek admission to SSPAD without a valid SEED score. Validity of SEED score is for one year only.


    • How to apply for SEED:

      • Register online for SEED at www.sspad.edu.in. Facility of payment of SEED fee and printing of Admit Card is available online. 

    • Follow these steps to apply to SEED:

      • 1. Register online by paying Rs. 2950/- (Rs.1950/- for SEED & Rs. 1000/- for SSPAD)

      2. Appear for the test on January 8th, 2023, Sunday.

    • For Indian students: 

      • All Indian students need to appear for the Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) to be eligible to apply for SSPAD. The exam will be held on January 8th, 2023,Sunday.

    • Last date to apply for SEED: November 30th, 2022, Wednesday.

    Apply now