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SMEAT Sample Papers 2026 - Candidates planning to appear in the SMEAT 2026 entrance exam must solve sample papers for exam preparation. By solving sample papers, you can better understand the concepts and learn how to use them to solve various types of problems.
Sample papers for SMEAT Entrance Exam 2026 can be solved at any stage of exam preparation. For example, after completing a topic, candidate can solve all related problems given in the sample paper.It can therefore be a good indication of one's progress and can help identify problem areas. Solving the sample papers will help you get familiar with exam patterns, marking schemes, and types of questions that will be asked in SMEAT 2026.
Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology will conduct SMEAT exam in three rounds. SMEAT 2026 exam for B Des will be held in April, 2026, and for M Des, the exam started on March 28, 2026, and lasted up to June 07, 2026. The application form for SMEAT 2026 is open.
- SMEAT Exam Overview
- Prep Guides
- SMEAT Test Pattern for Undergraduate Course Admissions
- When to Start Practicing SMEAT Sample Papers 2026
- FAQs on SMEAT Question Papers 2026
SMEAT Exam Overview
Candidates preparing for SMEAT must be updated with the important information. Check the table below to know SMEAT exam highlights:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | SMEAT |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test |
| SMEAT 2026 Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hrs |
| STAGES | Two stages: SMEAT Test 1 (General Test) and SMEAT Test 2 (Creative Test) |
| Number of Languages | One; English |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Marks for Correct Answer | 1 |
| Type of Question | Multiple choice questions, Sketching |
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Prep Guides
SMEAT Test Pattern for Undergraduate Course Admissions
The pattern for SMEAT 2026 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 |
When to Start Practicing SMEAT Sample Papers 2026
One must solve SMEAT sample papers only after they complete syllabus. Solving sample papers will be useless if candidates do not know answers to most questions. Therefore, first complete the syllabus, make sure to go thorough with all topics and then move to solving sample paper. The ideal time to start solving them is two months before exam.
FAQs on SMEAT Question Papers 2026
Here are few FAQs related to SMEAT 2026 sample papers and exam.
The SMEAT fee structure is given below.
Undergraduate Professional Program (8 Semesters/4 Years) Bachelor of Design (B.Des) / Fine Arts (BFA) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Particulars | SEM 1-2 2023-24 (Fee in INR) | SEM 3-4 2024-25 (Fee in INR) | SEM 5-6 2025-26 (Fee in INR) | SEM 7-8 2026-27 (Fee in INR) |
Registration Fee & Deposit | ||||
Interest-free Caution/Security Deposit | 50,000 | - | - | - |
Registration Fee | 50,000 | - | - | - |
(Part 1) Total | 1,00,000 | - | - | - |
Annual Fee | ||||
Tuition Fee | 1,25,200 | 1,35,300 | 1,44,200 | 1,56,000 |
Software | 22,500 | 22,500 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
Health & Accident Insurance | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
Co-Curricular Activities | 20,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | - |
Consumables | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Online Thesis/Capstone Showcase | - | - | - | 50,000 |
Development Fee | 63,000 | 68,000 | 73,500 | 80,000 |
Establishment Fee | 1,25,000 | 1,35,000 | 1,45,800 | 1,60,000 |
SMEAT exam is conducted in two parts, Test 1 and Test 2. Both tests are mandatory. The duration of each test is 90 minutes and the total marks are 50 for each test.
Test 1 (T1) is a General Test of Ability and Test 2 (T2) is a Test of Creative Competencies.
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.
Application process for SMEAT 2026 is open now. Candidates who meet prescribed eligibility criteria can apply before last date. Last date to apply for SMEAT was March 15, 2026, for Phase 1.
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