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Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test 2026 ( SMEAT )

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Updated on Sep 18, 2025 14:39 IST

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SMEAT Admit Card 2025 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology will release the admit cards for SMEAT 2025 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 2025 application form. Take a clear printout of the downloaded admit card. It is advised that aspirants keep two copies of their SMEAT 2025 admit card. On the day of the SMEAT 2025 exam, you need to bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

SMEAT 2025 exam for Round I was conducted on April 19, 2025, and the SMEAT 2025 application form was open till March 28, 2025.

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.

Q:   What is SMEAT fee structure?
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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

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-

-

Registration Fee

50,000

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-

-

(Part 1) Total

1,00,000

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-

-

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

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Consumables

10,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

Online Thesis/Capstone Showcase

-

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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.

The application form for SMEAT 2025 will open for Round I in January 2025.

Note SMEAT 2025 admission will be conducted in multiple rounds.

Table of content
  • Steps to Download SMEAT 2025 Admit Card
  • SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Details to Check-in SMEAT 2025 Admit Card
  • Documents to Carry Along with SMEAT Admit Card 2025
  • FAOs on SMEAT Admit Card
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Steps to Download SMEAT 2025 Admit Card

Candidates need to follow the steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

Step 2: Click on the SMEAT Admit Card link.

Step 3: Enter login credentials.

Step 4: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 5: View & download the SMEAT admit card 2025.

Step 6: Take a clear print of the admit card for the Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test.

SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25 - Mar ' 26

SMEAT 2026 Application Form Date (Round 1)

TENTATIVE
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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Details to Check-in SMEAT 2025 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 2025 exam for Round I will be conducted around the 1st week of April 2025. The application form will open in January 2025 (tentative).

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Documents to Carry Along with SMEAT Admit Card 2025

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
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FAOs on SMEAT Admit Card

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

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

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?
A: 

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

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. 

 

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