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SMEAT Exam Dates - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology has released the important dates for SMEAT 2026. The important dates cover the registration date, application date, admit card date, exam date, and result date for SMEAT 2026.
The SMEAT admission process is conducted in three rounds. Separate applications and exams are conducted for each round. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for the program need to fill out the form before the last date.
The last date to apply for SMEAT B.Des was March 15, 2026. A detailed timeline will be announced soon. The last date to fill the form for M.Des was March 14, 2026 and the exams was conducted from March 28, 2026 to April 12, 2026 for Round 1. SMEAT Round 1 for B.Des was conducted on April 14, 2026.
Go through the detailed schedule for SMEAT 2026 below.
- SMEAT 2026 Overview
- SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SMEAT 2026 Schedule for B.Des
- SMEAT Schedule for M.Des 2026
- SMEAT Exam 2026 Application Process
- FAQs on SMEAT Dates
SMEAT 2026 Overview
Check the table below for important features or highlights of the SMEAT 2026 exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
SMEAT |
| Full form |
SMEAT Entrance Test |
| Conducting body |
Srishti Manipal University |
| Exam level |
Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of examination |
Computer-Based Test |
| Exam purpose |
UG and PG admission |
| Eligibility |
Minimum score in 12th class examination |
| Application window |
Open |
| Exam fees |
INR 2000 |
| Medium of examination |
English |
| Registration Official Website |
srishtimanipalinstitute.in |
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SMEAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SMEAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| May ' 26 | Round 1 M Des: Waitlist: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 B Des: Waitlist: Last Date to Pay 1st Instalment |
| May ' 26 | Round 1 M Des: Waitlist Opened |
SMEAT 2026 Schedule for B.Des
Applications are open for SMEAT Round 1 for B.Des and M.Des programmes.
Important Dates: SMEAT B. Des
The dates for B.Des are
| Event | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Open | December, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | April 28, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | March 15, 2026 | April 20, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| SMEAT Date | April 19, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| Result | April 30, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
| Last date to pay 1st Installment or Caution fee | May 07, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | July 11, 2026 |
| Waitlist Opens | May 15, 2026 | NA | NA |
| Wait list last date to pay Fees | May 22, 2026 | NA | NA |
SMEAT 2026 Examination Timing for Round 1 are
| Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
| Registration & Verification* | 8:00 to 9:00 AM |
| Test 1 (T1) | 9:00 to 9:50 AM |
| Test 2 (T2) | 9.50 to 11:00 AM |
* You must carry issued hall ticket along with a valid government-recognized ID, such as a Driving License, Passport, PAN, or Aadhar.
SMEAT Schedule for M.Des 2026
The dates for M.Des are
| Event | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Open | December, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Application Acceptance Last Date (SOP & EOC) | March 14, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | June 07, 2026 |
| Interview-Counselling (Online) | March 28, 2026 to April 12, 2026 | May 27, 2026 to June 07, 2026 | June 17, 2026 to June 28, 2026 |
| Result | April 29, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | July 03, 2026 |
| Last date to pay 1st Installment or Caution fee | May 06, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
| Waitlist Opens | May 13, 2026 | NA | NA |
| Wait list last date to pay Fees | May 22, 2026 | NA | NA |
Exam will be conducted in a center-based mode and will have two parts - Test 1 and Test 2. Test 1 (T1) is a General Test of Ability. Test 2 (T2) is a Test of Theme or Context-Based Test. Candidates need to appear in both Test 1 and Test 2. Test 1(T1) is of 40 minutes for 40 marks and Test 2 (T2) is of 80 minutes for 60 marks. The total duration of exam is 120 minutes and total marks are 100.
| Test | Exam Time | Marks and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Test 1 (T1) | 1:00 to 1:40 PM | 40 marks; 40 minutes |
| Test 2 (T2) | 1:40 to 3:00 PM | 60 marks; 80 minutes |
| Total | 100 marks; 120 minutes |
SMEAT Exam 2026 Application Process
Candidates need to fill out the application form for the SMEAT Exam in the following way.
- Application Form: The SMEAT 2026 application forms are now open. Before filling out the form, applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria.
- Admit Card: Candidates who successfully fill out and submit their application forms along with the application fee will be able to download their respective SMEAT admit cards from the website.
- SMEAT Exam: The Srishti Manipal Institute of Arts, Design, and Technology will conduct the SMEAT 2026 exam in multiple phases; the mode of the exam will be online. Candidates are advised to carefully check and go through the exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus before appearing for the entrance test.
Document Checklist for SMEAT 2026
The following documents will be required to fill the application form for SMEAT 2026.
- Valid Email ID
- Personal and Educational Qualification Details
- Government ID Card number (Aadhar/Passport/PAN/Voter)
- Caste / Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC(NC) candidate)
- Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities
- EWS Certificate if eligible
- Image of scanned photograph in jpg/jpeg format and size
- Image of scanned signature in jpg/jpeg format and size
- Debit / Credit Card details for making online payment against the Application Fee
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