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Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test 2026 ( SMEAT )
Registration - 15 Dec '25 - 15 Mar '26
SMEAT exam centres 2026 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology releases the list of SMEAT exam centres on its official portal. SMEAT 2026 exam is expected to be held in the following 10 Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad.
The exam will also be conducted outside India in the following four locations - Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Shillong, and Colombo.
The candidate has to select their choice of exam centre when filling out the SMEAT 2026 application form.
SMEAT centres are allocated in various cities in the country, depending on the applications received from a particular area. The name and address of the exam centre will be mentioned on the admit card.
SMEAT 2026 exam will be conducted for Round I in April 2026.
The design exam will be conducted in online mode (Computer-based test) by the Srishti Manipal Institute of Arts, Design and Technology. Given below are the tentative names of cities where the entrance exam will be conducted.
- SMEAT Exam Centres
- SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to select SMEAT 2026 exam city
- FAQs on SMEAT Exam Centre
SMEAT Exam Centres
SMEAT test centres have been declared yet. The exam will be held in the below-mentioned cities.
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Ahmedabad
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Bangalore
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Chennai
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Delhi
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Hyderabad
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Jaipur
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Kolkata
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Mumbai
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Kochi
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Pune
SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SMEAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming 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 |
How to select SMEAT 2026 exam city
Candidates can select exam city while filling SMEAT application form for exam. There are 10 cities available for SMEAT exam. The details of the exam centre, name and complete address will be mentioned in SMEAT admit card. Candidates must plan travel for the exam day only when admit card is released.
Commonly asked questions
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.
SMEAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in an online mode in 10 cities. The exam will be conducted in multiple rounds.
FAQs on SMEAT Exam Centre
Here are a few FAQs related to the SMEAT 2026 exam center and exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
SMEAT is mandatory for BFA admissions at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE. This test evaluates aptitude and readiness for undergraduate study. Admission decisions are made on merit based on SMEAT performance, except in specific cases where eligible UCEED candidates may r
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Round 1 of SMEAT at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE is scheduled to be held around mid-April (tentatively). This exam is part of the institute's multi-round entrance process that evaluates creative, analytical, and design aptitude. Official dates and any updates are com
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