SMEAT Admit Card 2026: Steps to Download Hall Ticket Here

Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test 2026 ( SMEAT )

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SMEAT Admit Card 2026 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology will release the admit cards for SMEAT 2026 a few days before the exam. The admit card will be sent to the candidate's registered email address, the one entered by the candidate when filling out the SMEAT 2026 application form. Take a clear printout of the downloaded admit card. It is advised that aspirants keep two copies of their SMEAT 2026 admit card. On the day of the SMEAT 2026 exam, you need to bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

SMEAT 2026 exam for Round I will be conducted on March 28, 2026, and the SMEAT 2026 application form is open till March 15, 2026.

The hall ticket for the SMEAT exam is a mandatory document, and candidates need to ensure that they carry the same along with a valid photo ID card on the day of the design entrance exam. Any candidate who is not carrying a valid hall ticket, as well as a photo ID card on the day of the Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT), would not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam and thus would not be able to secure admission at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

Table of contents
  • SMEAT Admit card Overview
  • SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Steps to Download SMEAT 2026 Admit Card
  • Details to Check-in SMEAT 2026 Admit Card
  • Documents to Carry Along with SMEAT Admit Card 2026
  • FAQs on SMEAT Admit Card
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SMEAT Admit card Overview

SMEAT admit card 2026 is an online document and mentions applicant's personal and exam paper details. Candidates will have to log in to the exam official website to download hall ticket in PDF format. The following table provides an overview of the SMEAT 2026 admit card

SMEAT  Admit Card Overview

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SMEAT  City Intimation Slip 2026 Release Date NA
SMEAT  Admit Card 2026 Release Date

March-April 2026

Format of SMEAT  2026 Admit Card PDF
Mode of Downloading SMEAT  2026 Admit Card Online
URL to Download SMEAT  2026 Admit Card srishtimanipalinstitute.in
Content of SMEAT  Admit Card 2026 Candidate's personal details, exam paper, date, time, and instructions
Validity of SMEAT UG and PG Admit Card 2026 Till the date of examination

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When is the right time to solve sample papers for SMEAT 2026?
A: 

Sample papers can be solved as part of one’s exam preparation strategy very early on. 

If you have completed a few topics given in the SMEAT 2026 syllabus, you may solve all the relevant problems related to the chapters that you have completed. Once you have completed the syllabus, you will be able to attempt the entire sample paper.

It is recommended to solve as many sample papers it is possible.

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

SMEAT 2026 entrance exam result for Round 1 will be declared on April 29, 2026. Results will be declared online at admission portal of the institute. To check results, candidates need to log in using their credentials. Last date to pay the caution money is May 13, 2026.

SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
15 Dec ' 25 - 15 Mar ' 26

SMEAT 2026 Application Form Date (Round 1)

ONGOING
Apr ' 26

SMEAT 2026 Exam Date

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

Round 1 M Des: Last Date to Pay Caution Deposit / 1st Instalment

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

Round 1 B Des: Last Date to Pay Caution Deposit / 1st Instalment

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

Round 1 B Des: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment (minus Caution Deposit)

TENTATIVE
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Steps to Download SMEAT 2026 Admit Card

Check SMEAT admit card download process below

  1. Go to the website of Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology.
  2. Click on the SMEAT Admit Card link.
  3. Enter login details.
  4. Click ‘Submit’
  5. View and download the SMEAT admit card 2026.
  6. Candidates must take a clear print of the admit card for the Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is SMEAT application fee?
A: 

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.

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

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 is March 15, 2026.

 

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Details to Check-in SMEAT 2026 Admit Card

Aspirants need to ensure that the below-mentioned information is correctly represented in their admit card.

Name

Roll number

Programme name

Photograph

Test centre address

Examination date

Reporting time

Examination duration

Instructions for SMEAT exam

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the SMEAT exam easy?
A: 

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?
A: 

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. 

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Documents to Carry Along with SMEAT Admit Card 2026

Along with SMEAT admit card, candidates need to carry a valid photo ID on the day of All India Entrance Examination for Design to their test centre. Aspirants can carry any ID card from the list mentioned below:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter's ID
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Driving Licence
  • ID card issued by the institute last attended

SMEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The candidate must ensure they meet the SMEAT 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Note that all documents will be verified at the time of counseling. If any anomaly is found, the candidate may be disqualified.

Eligibility Criteria for the UG Programme

Applicants should have completed any ONE of the following minimum educational qualifications:

  • National and international boards like CBSE/ISC/IB/AICE/A Level
  • State Board, Junior College, Intermediate, HSSC, PUC, Senior Secondary
  • National Institute of Open Schooling, New Delhi (NIOS)– Senior Secondary
  • NSQF Certification Level 4
  • High School Diploma (USA/Canada) – Senior Secondary completed with equivalence as per AIU
  • State Board of Technical Education – Diploma equivalent to PUC/Class 12

Note: Please note that all awarding bodies must be recognized by the state and/or central government institutions. Attach two copies of the relevant certificates.

Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates applying for UG course admissions at the Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. However, the official website informs that in case students above 30 years of age want to apply for the UG programs, they are informed that the average age of the class at Srishti is 18 to 25 years. 

Eligibility Criteria for PG Professional Programme

Applicants should have completed any ONE of the following:

  • NSQF Certification Level 8 in the relevant industry sector
  • National and International Universities – 3-year Undergraduate Degree + 1-year Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP) from a recognized University
  • National and International Universities – 4-year Undergraduate Degree
  • Professional Institute – 5-year Undergraduate Degree

Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates to apply for PG courses. However, candidates may be informed that the average age of the class at Srishti is 25 to 35 years.

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Arts Programme

Aspirants seeking admission in MA Full Mode, MA Dual Mode, as well as PG Diploma courses at Srishti need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • National and International Universities – Three-year Undergraduate Degree
  • National and International Universities – Four-year Undergraduate Degree
  • Design Institutes – Four-year Undergraduate Diploma in Art and/or Design
  • Professional Institutes – Five-year Undergraduate Degree
  • NSQF Certification Level 7 in the relevant industry sector

Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates to apply for PG course admissions at Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is SMEAT fee structure?
A: 

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

Q:   What is SMEAT application fee?
A: 

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.

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FAQs on SMEAT Admit Card

Here are a few FAQs related to SMEAT admit card and exam.

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

SMEAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in an online mode in 10 cities. The exam will be conducted in multiple rounds. 

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

SMEAT 2026 entrance exam result for Round 1 will be declared on April 29, 2026. Results will be declared online at admission portal of the institute. To check results, candidates need to log in using their credentials. Last date to pay the caution money is May 13, 2026.

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

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 is March 15, 2026.

 

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