Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design (SSPAD) is a constituent institute of Symbiosis International, Deemed to be University (SIU). SSPAD is one of the institutes of SIU Nagpur campus. SIU is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is re-accredited with an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The institute offers UG and PG programmes in Architecture, Design and Planning. The flagship course of the institute is a five-year BArch programme. The BArch offered by the institute is designed by the Council of Architecture, the legal statutory body of India.

SSPAD admissions are conducted online through the official website of the institute. At the UG level, the institute offers BArch and BDes programme whereas, MDes is the only programme offered at the PG level.

UG Courses:

• Admission to BArch is based on NATA/ JEE Main Paper II scores
• Candidates, who have completed Class 12 with PCM, can apply for BArch programme
• BDes admissions are based on merit
• Candidates, who have completed Class 12 in any stream, can apply for the same

PG Course:

• Admission to MDes is done on merit basis
• Candidates, who have completed graduation in any stream, can apply for the same

The institute accepts NATA/ JEE Paper-II for admission to BArch programme. Given below are the important exam dates for SSPAD 2021 admission:

The institute offers a full-time four-year BDes programme with a total of eight semesters. BDes is majorly offered in two specialisations, namely Communication Design and Industrial Design along with four sub-specialisations. Each specialisation has a seat intake of 30 students. Candidates, who have completed Class 12 in any stream, can apply for BDes programme. The final selection of students will be based on their performance in Portfolio Review and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can upload the portfolio through the official website of the institute. Eligibility criteria for the same is as follows:

Apart from the BDes programme, the institute also offers a five-year BArch programme at the UG level. The programme is spread across 10 semesters with a seat intake of 40 students. Admission to BArch programme is based on national level entrance exams such as NATA/ JEE Main Paper II. Candidates, who have completed Class 12 with PCM can apply for the same. However, the final selection of students is based on the entrance exam scores and the performance in PI. Given below is the eligibility criteria for BArch programme:

The final selection of BArch students will be based on scores obtained in qualifying exam, entrance exam and the performance in PI. Out of which, entrance exam scores have a weightage of 50% of the total marks. The weightage for each component is given in the table below:

At the PG level, the institute offers a full-time two-year MDes programme. The programme is spread across two semesters. Admission to MDes programme is done on merit basis. Candidates, who have completed graduation in the relevant stream, can apply for the same. However, the final selection of students will be based on the graduation scores and the performance in PI. Eligibility criteria for the same is given below:

Candidates can apply online through the official website of the institute for SSPAD application process. Given below is the course-wise application process for all UG and PG programmes:

Application process for BDes programme:

Candidates need to first register for SEED exam, followed by the course registration. After the successful registration, candidates need to register for the BDes programme through the official website of the institute. The application fee for BDes programme is Rs 1,000. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete application process:

1. Register on the official website by filling the required details
2. Login using your email id and password
3. Upload the scanned copy of your signature and a passport-size photograph
4. Pay the application fee of Rs 1,000 online via debit/ credit cards or net banking

For offline fee payment, candidates need to send a DD at the below address:

Symbiosis Test Secretariat

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Gram, Tal: Mushi, Dist: Pune-412115

Application process for BArch/ MDes programme:

Candidates applying for BArch and MDes programme, can register directly through the official website of the institute. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete SSPAD application process:

1. Visit the official website of the institute, www.sspad.edu.in
2. Register yourself by using your email id and phone number
3. Login using your email id and password
4. Fill the registration form by entering your personal and qualification details
5. Submit the application form along with a passport-size photograph
6. Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Graduation certificate
• Character certificate
• Migration certificate
• Caste/ category certificate (if required)
• Recent passport-size photographs
• SEED scorecard

In each programme, some of the seats are reserved for SC, ST and PwD category candidates. The highest share of reservation went to candidates domiciled in Nagpur i.e. 25%, followed by SC and international students with a 15% reservation. Given below is the category-wise reservation criteria:

The institute also offers various scholarships and financial support to the economically weak candidates. Scholarships are offered on merit-basis for Indian and foreign national students. Scholarships given to international students are administrated by the Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). Name of the scholarships are given below:

• SIU scholarship through SCIE for foreign national students
• EDCIL (India) ltd through SCIE for foreign national students
• SPDC for Nepal citizens through SCIE
• UG merit SIU scholarship
• NHFDC Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Q. What all courses are offered by the institute?

A. At the UG level, the institute offers BArch and BDes programme whereas, MDes is the only programme offered at the PG level.

Q. How can I take admission to SSPAD?

A. Candidates need to apply online through the official website of the institute. Register on the website and fill an application form for the complete application process.

Q. What is the selection criteria for BDes programme?

A. Candidates, who have completed Class 12 in any stream, can apply for BDes programme. The final selection of students will be based on the SEED scores and the performance in Portfolio Review and Personal Interview (PI).

Q. Does this institute offer scholarships?

A. The institute also offers various scholarships and financial support to the economically weak candidates. Scholarships are offered on merit-basis for Indian and foreign national students. Scholarships given to international students are administrated by the Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE).

Q. What is the selection criteria for MDes programme?

A. Admission to MDes programme is done on merit basis. Candidates, who have completed graduation in the relevant stream, can apply for the same. However, the final selection of students will be based on the graduation scores and the performance in PI.

Q. What is the seat intake for BDes (Communication Design)?

A. BDes is majorly offered in two specialisations, namely Communication Design and Industrial Design along with four sub-specialisations. Each specialisation has a seat intake of 30 students.

Q. How can I take admission to BArch programme?

A. Admission to BArch programme is based on national-level entrance exams such as NATA/ JEE Paper II. Candidates, who have completed Class 12 with PCM can apply for the same. However, the final selection of students is based on the entrance exam scores and the performance in PI.

Q. What is the seat reservation policy of SSPAD?

A. In each programme, 15% of the seats are reserved for SC students whereas, ST and PwD category candidates have a seat reservation of 7.5% and 3%, respectively.

Q. What is the seat intake for BArch programme?

A. BArch programme has a seat intake of 40 students.

Q. How can I pay the SEED application fee online?

A. Candidates can pay the SEED application fee offline via DD in favour of Symbiosis International. Candidates need to send a DD the below address:

Symbiosis Test Secretariat

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)

Gram, Tal: Mushi, Dist: Pune-412115

Q. Is there any relaxation available for SC/ ST candidates in qualifying marks?

A. Yes, SC/ ST category candidates will get a relaxation of 5% in the minimum qualifying exam, in each course.

Q. What is the application fee for BDes programme?

A. The application fee for BDes programme is Rs 1,000. Candidates can pay the application fee online through debit/ credit cards or net banking.