What skills are tested in a Design Aptitude Test (DAT)?

Skills that are tested in DAT include Design ability, Observation skills, Illustration skills, Problem-solving skills, Imaginative skills, Space Visualization. To get a good score on DAT, candidate must work on each of these skills. Some of skills are natural and some of them are acquired.

What are the important guidelines for SMEAT 2026?

On the day of the SMEAT exam, follow the rules given below. Carry SMEAT admit card and an ID proof Reach the exam centre on time. Latecomers may be barred from entering the exam Follow the exam guidelines. Follow instructions given by the invigilator.

What is the SMEAT exam pattern?

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.

What is the last date to apply for SMEAT exam?

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.

Do I need to carry any photo ID proof in SMEAT 2026 exam?

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology will conduct the SMEAT exam for admission to design courses offered by it. On exam day, candidates must bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof on exam day. Without these documents, the candidate will not be allowed to take the exam. The id proof must be displayed when asked by exam officials.

When will the draft answer key for SMEAT 2026 be released?

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology will not release any draft answer key for the SMEAT 2026 exam. Since there is no keys, there will be no answer key challenge option as well. SMEAT office will directly release the SMEAT 2026 exam results on its admission portal. Log in to the result portal to check your results.

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

SMEAT 2026 entrance exam result for Round 1 was declared on April 29, 2026. The results were declared online at admission portal of the institute. To check results, candidates need to log in using their credentials.

SMEAT Result 2025 Round 1 & 2 (OUT): B.Des/M.Des Scorecard Link, Merit List, Qualifying Status

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

SMEAT Result 2026 - SMEAT will release the result for B.Des Round 1 on April 29, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can check their results now. The SMEAT exam is conducted in three rounds. The results of SMEAT 2026 will be declared separately for each round. The results for Round 2 for M Des will be out on June 17, 2026. The direct link to check the results will be provided here. To check your result, log in using your candidate credentials.

The SMEAT 2026 entrance exam (Round I) will be held in mid April, 2026. The scorecard of SMEAT 2026 will include details like sectional and overall scores, merit rank, and SMEAT 2026 qualifying status. The scores of the SMEAT 2026 entrance will be used to shortlist candidates for counselling.

Table of contents

When and Where to Download SMEAT Scorecard 2026?
SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Steps to Check SMEAT 2026 Result
SMEAT Result Criteria
SMEAT 2026 Fee Structure
FAQs on SMEAT Result

When and Where to Download SMEAT Scorecard 2026?

SMEAT 2026 result will be released online. Check the table below to know when and where to download the SMEAT 2026 scorecard:

SMEAT 2026 Result Features	Details
SMEAT scorecard 2026 direct link	srishtimanipalinstitute.in
Conducting body	Srishti Manipal
Status of SMEAT result 2026	To be updated
SMEAT result date 2026	April 29, 2026
Mode of result declaration	Online
SMEAT 2026 expected cutoff	Varies as per the university/college

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SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SMEAT 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
May ' 26	Round 1 M Des: Waitlist: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment
May ' 26	Round 1 B Des: Waitlist: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment
May ' 26	Round 1 M Des: Waitlist Opened
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Steps to Check SMEAT 2026 Result

Know how to check SMEAT 2026 results below:

Visit official website of Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology.
Click on the Result.
Enter SMEAT 2026 details.
Click Submit button.
View SMEAT 2026 result.
Take a printout of SMEAT result.

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SMEAT Result Criteria

Candidates will have to appear for the SMEAT test. Applicants must take Test 1 and Test 2, as well as a portfolio review (where applicable). These are conducted to shortlist aspirants for admission in programmes offered by Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology. Next, the candidates will need to check the SMEAT Test results. After the test is over, candidates will need to check the final results for Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology admissions.

Candidates who have cleared the UCEED and CEED exams are also eligible to apply for SMEAT admissions. The SMEAT score is valid for admission only for one academic year. Thus, the SMEAT score will be valid only for the 2026-2027 academic session.

SMEAT 2026 Fee Structure

The fee structure for the Undergraduate Professional Program (8 Semesters/4 Years) Bachelor of Design (B.Des) / Fine Arts (BFA) is given in the table below.

The fee structure for SMEAT B.Des 2026 is.

Particulars	Year-1	Year-2	Year-3	Year-4
Caution Deposit (Refundable)
Caution Deposit (Interest Free)	₹50,000	–	–	–
Part 1 Total	₹50,000	–	–	–
Annual Fee
Tuition Fee	₹4,32,000	₹4,32,000	₹4,32,000	₹4,32,000
Other Academic Fee	₹3,26,000	₹3,26,000	₹3,26,000	₹3,26,000
Part 2 Total	₹7,58,000	₹7,58,000	₹7,58,000	₹7,58,000
Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2)	₹8,08,000	₹7,58,000	₹7,58,000	₹7,58,000

Fee Structure for M.Des

The fee structure for SMEAT M.Des 2026 is:

Particulars	Year-1	Year-2
Caution Deposit (Refundable)
Caution Deposit (Interest Free)	₹50,000	–
Part 1 Total	₹50,000	–
Annual Fee
Tuition Fee	₹3,42,000	₹3,42,000
Other Academic Fee	₹2,73,000	₹2,73,000
Part 2 Total	₹6,15,000	₹6,15,000
Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2)	₹6,65,000	₹6,15,000

FAQs on SMEAT Result

Here are few FAQs related to SMEAT 2026 results and exam.

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: 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 2026 exam for Round I will be conducted around the 1st week of April 2026.

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.