Candidates aspiring for admission to the B.Des program at Srishti Manipal Institute should take note of the upcoming SMEAT 2025 Round 1 examination—read in detail for complete details and important dates.
SMEAT 2025
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology is all set to conduct the SMEAT 2025 Round 1 Entrance Exam for admission into its Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program on April 19, 2025. Aspiring design students aiming for undergraduate admission at Srishti Manipal must appear for the Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT) as part of the selection process.
SMEAT 2025 – Key Highlights
| Exam Name | Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT) |
| Round | Round 1 |
| Exam Date | April 19, 2025 |
| Program | B Des |
Candidates who successfully complete Round 1 will be shortlisted for the subsequent selection rounds, which, depending on the program, may include interviews or portfolio reviews.
Stay tuned for updates on admit cards, result announcements, and further admission procedures.
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on December 21, 2025.
The B.Des exam will be held around 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held around 10 am - 12.30 am. The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates' closing time is 9.30 am.
The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may include both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc., will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card.
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