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Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test 2025 ( SMEAT )
Exam On - 18 Jun '25 - 28 Jun '25
SMEAT Syllabus 2025 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology postulates the syllabus for the SMEAT entrance exam. Make sure that you follow the updated and official syllabus for SMEAT 2025. Questions in the entrance exam will be asked from the SMEAT 2025 syllabus only. The syllabus will include the section-wise topics the candidate needs to prepare for the entrance exam.
The SMEAT syllabus for both the UG and PG levels consists of items that include visual and verbal responses, and written and practical exercises, using a range and variety of mediums and media that are appropriate to each level and context. To improve your chances of getting a good score in SMEAT Entrance Exam 2025, you must prepare for all the topics and go through the SMEAT Pattern.
The SMEAT exam is being conducted in three rounds. The SMEAT 2025 entrance exam for Round II for B Des will be on June 22, 2025, and for M Des between June 18, 2025, to June 28, 2025. The application form for SMEAT 2025 is closed for B.Des and M.Des.
The SMEAT exam is conducted in two parts - Test 1 and Test 2. The duration of each test is 90 minutes and carries 50 marks.
Both the parts are mandatory.
Test 1 (T1) is a General Test of Ability, while Test 2 (T2) is a Test of Creative Competencies.
The candidate needs to carefully go through the exam pattern to prepare for the exam.
The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology will conduct the SMEAT 2025 exam around the 1st week of April 2025.
The SMEAT entrance exam is conducted in multiple rounds (THREE or more). The candidate has the option to apply in any of the admission rounds.
The application form for SMEAT 2025 is expected to open for Round I tentatively in the 2nd week of January 2025. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply.
The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology, which conducts the SMEAT exam, offers the following courses:
- Undergraduate Programmes: 3-year skill-based vocational programme (BVoc), 4-year professional programme (BDes, BFA)
- Postgraduate Programmes: 1-year Diploma programme (PGD), 2-year professional programme (MDes, MFA, MPlan), 2-year Arts programme (MA) and 2-year Arts programme: Professional Practices (MA)
The admission to these programs will be on the basis of SMEAT 2024 merit rank.
- SMEAT 2025 Syllabus for Test 1
- SMEAT Syllabus 2025 for Test 2
- FAQs on SMEAT Syllabus
SMEAT 2025 Syllabus for Test 1
Srishti Manipal Entrance & Aptitude Test 1 for UG, PG, Integrated Doctoral and Doctoral Programs includes one or more of the parameters mentioned below:
- Analytical Reasoning: In questions on this topic, the candidate’s ability to review information and be able to analyse, reason, infer and predict are analysed.
- Exploration and Persistence: This topic analyses that whether a candidate has the ability to persist and explore the domain or not.
- Imagination and Visualisation: In questions on this topic, the candidate’s ability to imagine, visualise and represent an idea, using any of the given medium is analysed.
- Language and Expression: In questions on this topic, the candidate’s ability to comprehend, articulate, and express in English is checked.
- Observation and Curiosity: In questions on this topic, the candidate’s ability to observe, explore, and enquire emphasizes details and uses multiple ways of seeing.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
SMEAT Syllabus 2025 for Test 2
Srishti Manipal Entrance & Aptitude Test 2 for UG, PG, Integrated Doctoral and Doctoral Programs includes one or more of the parameters mentioned below:
- Contextual Awareness: In questions on this topic, aspirants are evaluated on how well they are able to reflect on the environmental, social, political, economic and cultural factors; and their implications on art and design.
- Critical Thinking: In questions on this topic, aspirants are evaluated basis ability to analyse, formulate and express a position or point of view, for a given context.
- Imagination and Visualisation: In questions on this topic, the candidate’s ability to imagine, visualise, and represent an idea, using any of the given media.
- Language and Expression: In questions on this topic, the candidate’s ability to comprehend, articulate, and express in English.
- Viewpoint and Perspective: A candidate is judged on the basis of his/her viewpoint on the given question or scenario.
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).
FAQs on SMEAT Syllabus
Here are few FAQs related to SMEAT Syllabus 2025 and exam.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 | - | - | - |
Registration Fee | 50,000 | - | - | - |
(Part 1) Total | 1,00,000 | - | - | - |
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 | - |
Consumables | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Online Thesis/Capstone Showcase | - | - | - | 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 |
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 form for SMEAT 2025 will open in January 2025.
Candidates can fill the application form online at admission portal of Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted.
The last date to fill out the SMEAT 2025 application form for Round I will be notified on the admission portal of the institute.
Note that only such candidates who meet the prescribed elgibility criteria should apply.
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The Fee for B.Des programme are as follows. The caution Deposit is paid one time.
Fee Component | Year 1 (2025–26) | Year 2 (2026–27) | Year 3 (2027–28) | Year 4 (2028–29) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caution Deposit (Refundable) | ||||
Caution Deposit (Interest-Free) | 50,000 | – | – | – |
Part 1 Total | 50,000 | – | – | – |
Annual Fee | ||||
Tuition Fee | 4,32,000 | 4,32,000 | 4,32,000 | 4,32,000 |
Other Academic Fee | 3,26,000 | 3,26,000 | 3,26,000 | 3,26,000 |
Part 2 Total | 7,58,000 | 7,58,000 | 7,58,000 | 7,58,000 |
Total (Part 1 + Part 2) | 8,08,000 | 7,58,000 | 7,58,000 | 7,58,000 |
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