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SMEAT Counselling 2025 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology conducts the counselling for SMEAT 2025 separately for each round. SMEAT Interview-Counselling started from May 28, 2025, till June 07, 2025. Round 3, Interview-Counselling started on June 18, 2025, to June 28, 2025. SMEAT 2025 M.Des Results were out on June 16, 2025, for Round 2 and on July 04, 2025, for Round 3.
As part of the SMEAT 2025 counselling process, any SMEAT 2025 applicant who is allocated a seat has to pay the fees (Part 1 or Part 2) before the given deadline. Part I, Part 2, and any balance fees have to be paid by the given deadline.
The shortlisting of candidates for SMEAT 202 counselling will be done based on SMEAT 2025 scores. Meanwhile, the allotment of seats for SMEAT 2025 will be done based on the merit rank of the candidate and the course opted for admission. Read on for detailed information.
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.
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.
- How to Check SMEAT Merit List 2025
- SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Documents Required for SMEAT 2025 Counselling
- Courses Offered Through SMEAT
- FAQs on SMEAT Counselling 2025
How to Check SMEAT Merit List 2025
Know how to check SMEAT merit list below:
- Visit SMEAT website - http://srishtimanipalinstitute.in/
- Click on 'SMEAT Merit List 2025' tab
- Merit list of SMEAT 2025 is displayed on screen.
- Look out for your name, OR press Ctrl+F and type your name
- You can now check if you have been shortlisted or not
Note: The SMEAT 2025 Merit list will include information like candidate's name, roll number, category, and program name. Shortlisted candidates have to confirm acceptance by paying fee before deadline.
Commonly asked questions
SMEAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in an online mode in 10 cities. The exam will be conducted in multiple rounds.
SMEAT 2026 entrance exam result for Round 1 will be declared in last week of April 2026. The results will be declared online at admission portal of the institute. To check the results, candidates need to log in using their credentials.
SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SMEAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | Round 1: SMEAT Result BDes and M Des TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 M Des: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment (minus Caution Deposit) TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 M Des: Waitlist Opened TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 B Des: Waitlist Opened TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 M Des: Waitlist: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 B Des: Waitlist: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment TENTATIVE |
Documents Required for SMEAT 2025 Counselling
Some of the documents that candidates need to carry at the time of the SMEAT Counselling round are mentioned below.
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Graduation mark sheet and degree
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of date of birth
- Passport-size photographs
Commonly asked questions
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.
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).
Courses Offered Through SMEAT
UG and PG Programmes offered for Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology admissions 2025 are mentioned below:
| UG Technical Programme (3 years) |
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|---|---|---|
| Creative Coding (BVoc) |
Design and Build - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) (BVoc) |
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| UG Professional Programme (4 years) |
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| Business Services and System Design (BDes) |
Creative Education (BDes) |
Human Centered Design (BDes) |
| Industrial Arts and Design Practices (BDes) |
Information Arts and Information Design Practices (BDes) |
Public Space Design (BDes) |
| Visual Communication and Strategic Branding (BDes) |
Contemporary Art Practice (BCrA) |
Creative Writing (BCrA) |
| Digital Media Arts (BCrA) |
Experimental Media Arts (BCrA) |
Film (BCrA) |
| Film (BCrA) from Srishti Films |
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| PG Professional Programme (2 years) |
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| Design-led Innovation (MDes) |
Earth Education and Communication (MDes) |
Heritage Design, Planning and Management (MDes) |
| Human Centered Design (MDes) |
Industrial Arts and Design Practices (MDes) |
Information Arts and Information Design Practices (MDes) |
| Public Space Design (MDes) |
Strategic Design and Brand Leadership (MDes) |
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| PG Arts Programme (2 years) MA Full Mode |
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| Aesthetics and Visual Cultures |
Digital Humanities |
Knowledge Systems and Practice |
| Land and Livelihood Studies |
Public History and Heritage Interpretation |
Screen Studies |
| PG Arts Programme (2 years) MA Dual Mode |
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| Design in Education |
Experience Design |
Impact Entrepreneurship |
| Oral History |
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| Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP) in Art & Design |
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| Postgraduate Program in Design (MDes) |
Postgraduate Program in Creative Arts (MCrA) |
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FAQs on SMEAT Counselling 2025
Here are a few FAQs related to SMEAT 2025 counselling and exam.
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.
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