SMEAT Exam Pattern 2025 (OUT): Paper Pattern, Number of Questions & Marking Scheme

Q: What is SMEAT application fee?

The application fee for SMEAT exam is INR 5,000. Also, for every additonal course, the candidate has to pay another INR 1,000. The fee has to be paid online. In case the application fee isn't paid, the application form will be considered incomplete. The application form for SMEAT 2025 will open for Round I in January 2025. Note SMEAT 2025 admission will be conducted in multiple rounds.

Q: What is the SMEAT exam pattern?

The SMEAT exam is conducted in two parts - Test 1 and Test 2. The duration of each test is 90 minutes and carries 50 marks. Both the parts are mandatory. Test 1 (T1) is a General Test of Ability, while Test 2 (T2) is a Test of Creative Competencies. The candidate needs to carefully go through the exam pattern to prepare for the exam.

Q: What is the last date to apply for SMEAT exam?

The application process for SMEAT 2025 is expected to OPEN in January 2025. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply before the last date. The application link will be given on this page. Note that SMEAT applications are open in THREE rounds. The application form for Round 2 will open once application closes for Round I.

Q: Is the SMEAT exam easy?

According to students, SMEAT exam is in the range of average, which is neither too easy and nor too tough. The candidate, however, has to know the syllabus and its core subjects thoroughly in order to score well. Candidates appearing for SMEAT can also appear in other popular private entrance exams like MITID DAT, Pearl Academy, and FDDI AIST. There are then the top-tier entrance exams like NIFT, NID, and UCEED.

Q: Will the SMEAT exam be conducted offline or online?

The SMEAT 2025 exam will be conducted in an online mode at 10 cites across India. The exam will be conducted in multiple rounds. The exam for Round I for BDes was held on April 19, 2025 and the result will be out on April 30, 2025. The exam for Round II will be on May 12, 2025 and the results will be out on May 23, 2025.

Q: When will the results for SMEAT exam (Round 1) be announced?

The results for the Round I of SMEAT 2025 entrance exam will be declared on April 30, 2025. The results will declared online at the admission portal of the institute. To check their results, candidates need to log in using their candidate credentials. The SMEAT 2025 exam for Round I will be conducted on April 16-17, 2025. Note that the SMEAT 2025 exam will be conducted in multiple rounds.

Q: Does Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology offer Diploma courses through SMEAT exam?

Yes, Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology offer one-year PG Diploma course. The PGDP programme allows the individual to choose among two course offerings, the Bridge and the Finish, each of which have been designed to align to different levels of learning. The SMEAT 2025 exam for Round I will be conducted around the 1st week of April 2025. The application form will open in January 2025 (tentative).

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

UG Programmes PG Professional Programmes PG Arts Programmes

Updated on Sep 18, 2025 14:22 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

SMEAT exam pattern 2025 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology has released the exam pattern for the SMEAT 2025 exam.

The exam pattern provides insights into the exam mode, question type, marking scheme, and section-wise questions. Candidates by consulting the SMEAT 2025 exam pattern can effectively prepare for the exam.

The SMEAT 2025 will be conducted in THREE rounds. The entrance exam for the 1st round was held on April 19, 2025, for B Des, and between April 02 to April 19, 2025, for M Des. As per the SMEAT exam pattern 2025, the exam will have two parts - Test 1 and Test 2. Test 1 (T1) is a General Test of Ability, while Test 2 (T2) is a Test of Creative Competencies. Applicants needed to appear in both tests. Each test will be 90 minutes long and carry 50 marks. The exam conducting institute reserves the right to make any changes to the exam pattern that it may deem fit. So, the candidate must follow the updated pattern only for exam preparation. The application form for SMEAT 2025 was open for M Des till May 17, 2025.

Also read:

Q: Will the SMEAT exam be conducted offline or online?

Q: When will the results for SMEAT exam (Round 1) be announced?

Q: Does Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology offer Diploma courses through SMEAT exam?

Table of content

SMEAT Test Pattern for Undergraduate Course Admissions
SMEAT 2025 - Material Requirements
SMEAT Exam Pattern 2025
FAQs on SMEAT Exam Pattern 2025

SMEAT Test Pattern for Undergraduate Course Admissions

The exam pattern for SMEAT is mentioned below:

Questions	Number of Questions	Marks
Contextual Awareness	20	20
Observation and Curiosity	10	10
Analytical Reasoning	20	20
Imagination and Visualisation	10	10
Language and Expression	20	20
Critical Thinking	10	10
Domain Literacy	10	10

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the SMEAT exam easy?

SMEAT 2025 - Material Requirements

Candidates must carry the following materials that will be useful to complete the Test tasks:

Basic stationery like pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, and a 12-inch ruler.
Basic art materials such as colored pencils, oil pastels, water/poster colors, brushes, sketch pens, and glue sticks.

However, please note that electronic gadgets and any other similar items that may be used to gain an unfair advantage in the exam are not allowed inside the exam hall. If a candidate is found carrying such items, he or she may be disqualified.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the SMEAT exam pattern?

Q: What is the last date to apply for SMEAT exam?

SMEAT Exam Pattern 2025

The admission process is given below:

SMEAT

Condition

Test 1 (T1)

This is a General Test of Ability.

Applicants who have taken the UCEED 2024 exam can choose to be exempt from Test 1 if their All India Rank is 600 or below, provided they are able to submit this result at the time of application.
Applicants who have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) between March 2023 and June 2025 and whose composite score is 1100 or above can choose to be exempt from test 1, provided they are able to submit this result at the time of application.

Test 2 (T2)

This is a Test of Creative Competencies.
All applicants are required to undertake Test 2.

All applicants are required to undertake Test 2, a studio-based activity test. This test will be based on a given theme or context, which will be sent to the applicant after verification of eligibility and other required documents.
Applicants are advised to mail hard copies of completed forms with all necessary annexures/attachments at the earliest giving them time for test preparation.
It is mandatory for all applicants to take Tests 1 and 2 unless they are exempt from Test 1.

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