The last date to pay the fee for the B.Des and M.Des programmes at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology is today. All the candidates who are eligible for admission at SMEAT 2025 must pay the fees today to secure a seat. Read in detail to know more.
Today is the last day for the waiting list applicants to pay the first installment for the SMEAT Round 1 B.Des and M.Des programme. The SMEAT waitlist Admission opened on May 15, 2025, for Round 1 for B.Des and M.Des.
Fee Details for SMEAT B.Des
The following table shows the fee details for the B.Des programme:
| Particulars | Year-1 2025–26 | Year-2 2026–27 | Year-3 2027–28 | Year-4 2028–29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | ₹50,000 | – | – | – |
| (Part 1) Total | ₹50,000 | – | – | – |
| 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 |
| Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2) | ₹8,08,000 | ₹7,58,000 | ₹7,58,000 | ₹7,58,000 |
Fee Details for SMEAT M.Des
The following table shows the fee details for the M.Des programme:
| Particulars | Year-1: 2025–26 | Year-2: 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | ₹50,000 | – |
| (Part 1) Total | ₹50,000 | – |
| Tuition Fee | ₹3,42,000 | ₹3,42,000 |
| Other Academic Fee | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,73,000 |
| (Part 2) Total | ₹6,15,000 | ₹6,15,000 |
| Grand Total (Part 1 + Part 2) | ₹6,65,000 | ₹6,15,000 |
Stay tuned for more updates.
SMEAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in an online mode in 10 cities. The exam will be conducted in multiple rounds.
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