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Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test 2025 ( SMEAT )
Registration - 15 Dec '24 - 15 Mar '25
SMEAT Counselling 2025 - Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology will conduct the counseling for SMEAT 2025 separately for each round.
The counseling for Round I will start on May 7, 2025. Eligible candidates will have to pay caution deposit money or 1st installment total to confirm their seats.
As part of the SMEAT 2025 counseling process, any SMEAT 2025 applicant who is allocated a seat has to pay the fees (Part 1 or Part 2) before the given deadline.
Part I, Part 2, and any balance fees have to be paid by the given deadline.
The shortlisting of candidates for SMEAT 202 counseling will be done based on SMEAT 2025 scores.
Meanwhile, the allotment of seats for SMEAT 2025 will be done based on the merit rank of the candidate and course opted for admission.
Q: What is the last date to apply for SMEAT exam?
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.
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Q: Where can I fill the SMEAT application form?
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.
Upvote Q: What is SMEAT application fee?
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.
Upvote - How to Check SMEAT Merit List 2025
- SMEAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Documents Required for SMEAT 2025 Counseling
- Courses Offered Through SMEAT
- FAQs on SMEAT Counselling 2025
How to Check SMEAT Merit List 2025
To view the merit list, follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website - http://srishtimanipalinstitute.in/
Step 2: Click on the 'SMEAT Merit List 2025' tab
Step 3: The merit list of SMEAT 2025 will be displayed on the screen
Step 4: Look out for your name OR press Ctrl+F and then type your name
Step 5: You can now check if you have been shortlisted or not
Note: The SMEAT 2025 Merit list- will include information such as the candidate's name and roll number, category, and program name. Shortlisted candidates must confirm their acceptance by paying the appropriate amount within the deadline. Candidates who fail to pay the admission fee by the deadline risk losing their admission claim.
Commonly asked questions
Q: When will the results for SMEAT exam (Round 1) be announced?
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.
Upvote Q: What is SMEAT fee structure?
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 |
Upvote Q: Will the SMEAT exam be conducted offline or online?
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 will be held on April 16-17, 2025. The application form for the exam is now open.
The candidate can select their exam city when filling out the application form.
Upvote SMEAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SMEAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
16 Apr '25 - 17 Apr '25 | SMEAT 2025 Exam Date |
Documents Required for SMEAT 2025 Counseling
Some of the documents that candidates need to carry at the time of counselling round are mentioned below:
| Class 10 mark sheet and certificate |
Class 12 mark sheet and certificate |
| The graduation mark sheet and degree |
Caste certificate (if applicable) |
| Proof of date of birth |
Passport size photographs |
Commonly asked questions
Q: Does Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology offer Diploma courses through SMEAT exam?
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).
Upvote Q: Is the SMEAT exam easy?
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.
Upvote Courses Offered Through SMEAT
UG and PG Programmes offered for Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology admissions 2025 is mentioned below:
| UG Technical Programme (3 years) |
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|---|---|---|
| Creative Coding (BVoc) |
Design and Build - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) (BVoc) |
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| UG Professional Programme (4 years) |
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| Business Services and System Design (BDes) |
Creative Education (BDes) |
Human Centered Design (BDes) |
| Industrial Arts and Design Practices (BDes) |
Information Arts and Information Design Practices (BDes) |
Public Space Design (BDes) |
| Visual Communication and Strategic Branding (BDes) |
Contemporary Art Practice (BCrA) |
Creative Writing (BCrA) |
| Digital Media Arts (BCrA) |
Experimental Media Arts (BCrA) |
Film (BCrA) |
| Film (BCrA) from Srishti Films |
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| PG Professional Programme (2 years) |
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| Design led Innovation (MDes) |
Earth Education and Communication (MDes) |
Heritage Design, Planning and Management (MDes) |
| Human Centered Design (MDes) |
Industrial Arts and Design Practices (MDes) |
Information Arts and Information Design Practices (MDes) |
| Public Space Design (MDes) |
Strategic Design and Brand Leadership (MDes) |
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| PG Arts Programme (2 years) MA Full Mode |
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| Aesthetics and Visual Cultures |
Digital Humanities |
Knowledge Systems and Practice |
| Land and Livelihood Studies |
Public History and Heritage Interpretation |
Screen Studies |
| PG Arts Programme (2 years) MA Dual Mode |
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| Design in Education |
Experience Design |
Impact Entrepreneurship |
| Oral History |
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| Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP) in Art & Design |
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| Postgraduate Program in Design (MDes) |
Postgraduate Program in Creative Arts (MCrA) |
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FAQs on SMEAT Counselling 2025
Here are a few FAQs related to SMEAT 2025 counseling and exam.
Commonly asked questions
Q: What are the courses offered through SMEAT exam?
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.
Upvote Q: What is the SMEAT exam pattern?
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.
Upvote Q: When will SMEAT 2025 exam be conducted?
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.
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