SMEAT Exam 2025: Application (OPEN), Exam DATE (OUT), Admission Process, Eligibility, Syllabus, Seat Matrix

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology conducts the SMEAT exam for admission to its UG and PG courses. The SMEAT exam is conducted in various cycles.

The candidate can apply for admission in any of these cycles. 

The duration of the SMEAT exam is three hours.

Note that the question paper is designed by the exam conducting body based on the syllabus. The exam pattern is outlined in the information brochure. So, read the guidelines and fill out the form before the last date.

The scorecard of SMEAT is valid only for admission to design courses offered by the institute. Candidates who have cleared UCEED, CEED, and SAT can also apply for admission.

The following courses are offered at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology:

• 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)

 

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology accepts applications for SMEAT 2025 in three rounds. 

The application form for Round I opened on December 15, 2024. The last date to apply for the round is March 15, 2025.

How to apply for SMEAT 2025

Step 1: Fill out the Application Form

Register by entering your name, mobile number, and email ID. After the candidate account is created, log in to fill in the rest of the details. Here you will have to enter academic, personal, and contact details. Also, upload your documents and pay the application fees. 

Step 2: Pay the application fee

Candidates will have to pay an application fee of INR 5,000. The fee has to be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Step 3: Download SMEAT Admit Card

Admit cards will be sent to the registered email ID of the candidate after the successful completion of the registration process. The admit card will contain the link and the timings of the exam as all the tests of SMEAT will be conducted as a Remote Proctored Computer-based Online Test.

Step 4: Appear for Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT)

SMEAT is a written examination of three hours duration. The maximum mark candidates can score in the SMEAT exam is 100 marks. Aspirants need to clear the SMEAT written exam to secure admission to design programs offered at Srishti.

Step 5: Check SMEAT Results

Candidates can check their results for SMEAT exam on the official website of Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology by entering their admit card number.

SMEAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The candidate must ensure they meet the SMEAT 2025 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Note that all documents will be verified at the time of counseling. If any anomaly is found, the candidate may be disqualified.

Eligibility Criteria for UG Programme

Applicants should have successfully completed any ONE of the following minimum educational qualifications:

• National and international boards like – CBSE/ISC/IB/AICE/A Level
• State Board, Junior College, Intermediate, HSSC, PUC, Senior Secondary
• National Institute of Open Schooling, New Delhi (NIOS)– Senior Secondary
• NSQF Certification Level 4
• High School Diploma (USA/Canada) – Senior Secondary completed with equivalence as per AIU
• State Board of Technical Education – Diploma equivalent to PUC/Class 12

Note: Please note that all awarding bodies must be recognized by state and/or central government institutions. Attach two copies of the relevant certificates.

Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates to apply for UG course admissions at the Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. However, the official website informs that in case students above 30 years of age want to apply for the UG programs then they are informed that the average age of the class at Srishti is 18 to 25 years. 

Eligibility Criteria for PG Professional Programme

Applicants should have successfully completed any ONE of the following:

• NSQF Certification Level 8 in the relevant industry sector
• National and International Universities – 3 year Undergraduate Degree + 1 year Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP) from a recognized University
• National and International Universities – 4 year Undergraduate Degree
• Professional Institute – 5 year Undergraduate Degree

Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates to apply for PG courses. However, candidates may be informed that the average age of the class at Srishti is 25 to 35 years.

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Arts Programme

Aspirants seeking admission in MA Full Mode, MA Dual Mode as well as PG Diploma courses at Srishti need to fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

• National and International Universities – Three years Undergraduate Degree
• National and International Universities – Four-years Undergraduate Degree
• Design Institutes – Four-years Undergraduate Diploma in Art and/or Design
• Professional Institutes – Five-years Undergraduate Degree
• NSQF Certification Level 7 in relevent industry sector

Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates to apply for PG course admissions at Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. However, the official website informs that in case students above 35 years of age want to apply for the PG programmes then they are informed that the average age of the class at Srishti is 25 to 35 years.

Candidates seeking admission to Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology will have to follow the process as under:

Step 1: The Candidate has to first appear in the SMEAT entrance exam.

Step 2: Portfolio Review & Counselling

Candidates will be shortlisted for the portfolio and counseling round based on their performance in the written exam. The mode of conducting the interview round is conversational and the interviewer tries to determine “the suitability of the candidate to the culture and pedagogy of Srishti”, informs the official website.

Step 3: View the Final Merit List

The final result for SMEAT 2025 will be declared on the official website of the design college. The seat allotment will be based on the final merit list. 

Step 4: Pay the application fee

Successful candidates are given some time to secure their admission by depositing the prescribed fees online along with the necessary documents.

Test Centres: Check the list of SMEAT test centers.

SMEAT Selection Protocols 2025

The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology has listed a set of selection protocols for its various programs. Candidates need to carefully go through these protocols before submitting their applications.

Selection Protocol for Under Graduate Professional Program (UGPP)

The protocols for the UGPP programs include the following protocols:

• Nationality
• Application Submission
• Eligibility Criteria
• Age of the applicant
• Application rounds - A round represents a specific timeframe comprising a set of published dates and times, within which applicants can apply. Note that an applicant can apply for only ONE Round in a given academic year.
• The candidate needs to apply for SMEAT 2024 UGPP. 
• Testing Procedures and Processes - The SMEAT exam comprises Test 1 (T1) and Test 2 (T2). 
• Candidates with UCEED 2024 merit rank 600 or below can choose to be exempt from Test 1. 

Candidates seeking admission to the design courses at the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology need to carefully go through the SMEAT 2025 exam syllabus.

This is because questions in the design entrance exam will be conducted as per the official syllabus only. By conducting the syllabus, the candidate will know the section-wise questions, question type, difficulty level, and much more.

As per the SMEAT syllabus 2025, both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate question papers will 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. SMEAT Test 1 includes parameters like Analytical Reasoning, Exploration and Persistence, Imagination and Visualisation, Language and Expression, Observation and Curiosity. SMEAT Test 2 includes parameters like Contextual Awareness, Critical Thinking, Imagination and Visualisation, Language and Expression, and Viewpoint and Perspective. Check the SMEAT Syllabus Details here.

SMEAT exam pattern 2025 is such that, the design aptitude test will be conducted in three hours duration. Candidates are informed that they do not need to appear for SMEAT exam for UG admissions under the below-mentioned circumstances:

SMEAT	Condition
Test 1 (General Test of Ability)	Applicants who have taken the UCEED exam can choose to be exempt from test 1 if their All India Rank is 600 or below, provided they can submit this result at the time of application. Applicants who have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) between March 2024 and June 2025 and whose composite score is 1100 or above can choose to be exempt from test 1, provided they can submit this result at the time of application.
Test 2 (Test of Creative Competencies)	All applicants are required to undertake Test 2, a studio-based activity test. This test will be based on a given theme or context which will be sent to the applicant after verification of eligibility and other required documents. Applicants are advised to mail hard copies of completed forms with all necessary annexures/attachments at the earliest giving them time for test preparation.
Synchronous Group Discussion	A team-based activity and a group/individual counseling session will follow Test 2. The counseling session is conversational in style. All applicants are required to participate in this test.

Note: It is mandatory for all applicants to take Test 1 and 2 unless they are exempt from Test 1 as described above. 

The candidate needs to follow the following tips to prepare for the SMEAT 2025 exam:

1. Go through the SMEAT 2025 exam pattern
2. Follow the updated syllabus and make a study plan accordingly
3. Take notes during the study
4. Make sure that you solve enough sample papers.
5. Closer to the exam, you need to take mock tests. These tests will help you get aligned with the exam and fix last-minute errors.
6. Work on your sketching and observation skills.