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Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test 2026 ( SMEAT )
Registration - 15 Dec '25 - 15 Mar '26
SMEAT Counselling 2026 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology conducts the counselling for SMEAT 2026 separately for each round. SMEAT Interview-Counselling will start from May 28, 2026, till June 12, 2026.
As part of the SMEAT 2026 counselling process, any SMEAT 2026 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 2026 counselling will be done based on SMEAT 2026 scores. Meanwhile, the allotment of seats for SMEAT 2026 will be done based on the merit rank of the candidate and the course opted for admission. Read on for detailed information.
- How to Check SMEAT Merit List 2026
- SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Documents Required for SMEAT 2026 Counselling
- Courses Offered Through SMEAT
- FAQs on SMEAT Counselling 2026
How to Check SMEAT Merit List 2026
Know how to check SMEAT merit list below.
- Visit SMEAT website - http://srishtimanipalinstitute.in/
- Click on 'SMEAT Merit List 2026' tab
- Merit list of SMEAT 2026 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 2026 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.
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 2026 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
Courses Offered Through SMEAT
UG and PG Programmes offered for Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology admissions 2026 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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Commonly asked questions
The application process for SMEAT 2026 is expected to OPEN now. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply before the last date. The application link will be given on this page. The last date to apply for SMEAT is March 15, 2026.
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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