SMEAT 2024: Eligibility Criteria, Application Process, Selection Process, Exam Centres

Sukriti Vajpayee

Updated On: March 14, 2024 11:14 am IST

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology conducts its institute-level exam called SMEAT for admission to its UG and PG courses. All the important details of SMEAT 2024 have been provided in this article.

SMEAT 2024

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology released the SMEAT 2024 application form on January 10, 2024 for the round I. The last date for the same is March 27, 2024. All students who fulfil the SMEAT eligibility criteria can fill out the application forms on the official website @srishtimanipalinstitute.in. The Srishti Manipal Entrance & Aptitude Test (SMEAT) is conducted in two parts - Test 1 and Test 2. Test 1 is a General Test of Ability while test 2 is a Test of Creative Competencies. The entrance exam for B Voc will be held on April 6, 2024, and B Des/BFA on April 7, 2024

The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology conducts this SMEAT entrance exam for around 300 undergraduate design SMEATs at both campuses in Bangalore and Pune. Students who intend to apply for this entrance exam must check out all details from exam dates to the selection process, exam pattern and more here!

SMEAT 2024 Highlights 

Check out the highlights for the SMEAT exam below:

Particulars 

Details 

Entrance Exam Name 

Srishti Manipal Entrance & Aptitude Test 

Commonly Known As 

SMEAT 

Conducting Body 

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology

Exam Level 

National 

Exam Purpose 

Admission to UG & PG Courses 

Exam Duration 

2 hours

Total Admission Intake 

300 

Exam Frequency 

Annually 

Application Mode 

Online 

Exam Mode 

Online (Computer-based test)

No. of Test Cities 

10 across India 

Exam Fee 

INR 5,000 

SMEAT 2024 Important Dates

To not miss out on any updates about the SMEAT exam's important dates, students are advised to refer to the official website or College Dekho page. Find the important dates below:

SMEAT Exam Round I Important Dates: 

The Round I dates are mentioned below:

SMEAT Round I Events 

Important Dates 

SMEAT Application Process 2024 (for PG & PGDP) 

February 1-March 24, 2024  

SMEAT Application Process 2024 (for B.Voc/BFA/BDes) 

January 10-March 27, 2024 

SMEAT Exam Date (B.Voc) 

April 6, 2024 

SMEAT Exam Date (BDes/BFA) 

April 7, 2024 

Counselling Round for PG/PGDP 

April 7-12, 2024 

Result (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)/(PG& PGDP)

April 18, 2024 

Last date to pay fees for the selected applications (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)/(PG& PGDP)

April 25, 2024 

Last date to pay balance fees (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)/(PG& PGDP)

May 2, 2024 

Waitlist opened for admission (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)/(PG& PGDP)

May 9, 2024 

Waitlist applications last day to pay fees (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)/(PG& PGDP)

May 16, 2024 

SMEAT Exam Round II Important Dates: 

The Round II dates are mentioned below: 

SMEAT Round II Events 

Important Dates 

SMEAT Application Process 2024 (for PG & PGDP) 

April 26-May 28, 2024

SMEAT Application Process 2024 (for B.Voc/BFA/BDes)

April 26-May 30, 2024 

SMEAT Exam Date (B.Voc)  

June 8, 2024 

Counselling Round for PG/PGDP

June 2-9, 2024 

SMEAT Exam Date (BDes/BFA)

June 9, 2024 

Result (PG/PGDP)

June 14, 2024 

Last date to pay fees for the selected applications (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)/(PG& PGDP)

June 21, 2024 

Last date to pay balance fees (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)/(PG& PGDP)

June 28, 2024

SMEAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria of SMEAT 2024 for all the programmes offered at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology have been given here. Every applicant must make sure that he/she qualifies the conditions of eligibility for the course in which he/she seeks admission. Aspirants from any nationality are eligible to apply for SMEAT 2024.

SMEAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses

  • The candidates have to complete their class 12th (or higher secondary education) from any of the following:
    • Schools under national and international boards like ISC/ CBSE/ AICE/ IB/ A Level
    • Schools affiliated to state boards, junior colleges, intermediate, PUC, HSSC, senior secondary
    • Completion of NSQF Certification Level IV
    • NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), New Delhi - Senior Secondary
    • Any State Board of Technical Education - Diploma
    • High School Diploma (from the USA or Canada)
  • The applicant must have received passing marks in all the subjects of class 12th/ qualifying degree
  • The aggregate marks of the student should not be less than 45%
  • There is no age limit for candidates to apply for bachelor programmes

SMEAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria for PG Professional Courses

  • The applicant must have completed his/ her qualifying exam by anyone of the below-mentioned college/ board:
    • A four-year undergraduate degree from a national or international university
    • Five-year undergraduate degree from a professional institute
    • Four-year graduation (undergraduate diploma in design) from a design institute
  • It is mandatory for the applicant to have received passing marks in all the exams of his/ her qualifying degree
  • The aggregate score of the candidate must be at least 45 to 50%
  • There is no age limit for the applicants who wish to take admission to the masters level programmes of the institute

SMEAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Arts Courses

  • The candidates who seek admission to the courses of MA (Full Mode), MA (Dual Mode), or PG Diploma course at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology need to have a relevant degree which can be any one of the following:
    • Three-year bachelor degree
    • Four-year undergraduate degree done from a national or international university
    • Five-year undergraduate degree from a professional institute
    • Four-year graduation (undergraduate diploma in design) from a design institute
  • Scoring passing marks in all the exams of the qualifying degree is mandatory
  • No age limit has been set by the institute for the candidates who wish to apply for the postgraduate arts courses

SMEAT 2024 Application Process 

The application process of Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology can be completed in the offline mode. All candidates interested in applying for admission can find the step-by-step guide on how to apply for SMEAT 2024 below. It is important that the application process is carried out without any errors for the admission process to be smooth.

  • Step 1. Visit the official website: The candidates will have to log on to the official website of Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
  • Step 2. Register: On the website, they will get the option of registering themselves as new users
  • Step 3. Download the application form: Once the registration is done, the candidate can download the application form of SMEAT for admission. 
  • Step 4. Enter required details: The student will have to enter the personal and educational details that are asked in the form. It is essential that the applicant enters all the information that is valid and correct because any discrepancy can lead to the cancellation of his/ her form
  • Step 5. Attach the prescribed documents: After filling out the application form, the candidate will have to attach self-attested photocopies of the documents that are required with the application
  • Step 6. Pay the application fees: The payment of the application fee is done through a demand draft. The application fee of SMEAT 2024 is Rs. 5,000. The applicant will have to draw the demand draft in favour of Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, payable at Bangalore. When all these steps have been done successfully, the candidate can post the form to the following address:
- Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology,
- N3 Campus, No. 40/D, 2nd Cross, 5th Main, Marilingiah Building
- Shiva Mandir Road (Near 5th Phase Bus Stop),
- KHB Industrial Area, Yelahanka, Bangalore, 560 106
- Phone No.: 080-49000800

Also Read:Importance of a Portfolio for Admission in Design Courses

SMEAT Admission Process 2024

The SMEAT exam admission process is very important after the entrance exam completion. So, refer to the same below:

  • Step 1. Eligible students have to sit for the SMEAT exam. 
  • Step 2. Shortlisted students in the written entrance exam will be called for the portfolio and counselling rounds. 
  • Step 3. Check out the final merit list which will be released on the official website. 
  • Step 4. Pay the prescribed fees by Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, & Technology to secure admission.

SMEAT Exam Centres 2024

Here is the list of exams centres for SMEAT 2024. Candidates can choose any city as per their preference while filling the application form.

  • Delhi
  • Bangalore
  • Ahmedabad
  • Chennai
  • Jaipur
  • Hyderabad
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • Pune
  • Mumbai

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SMEAT Result 2024

The SMEAT 2024 results will be made available on Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology's official website. Candidates should be able to access the SMEAT result using their application number and password as their login information. Candidates who are qualified must submit their records for official verification. Therefore, admittance is not guaranteed by a candidate's SMEAT 2024 qualification alone.

SMEAT 2024 Selection Process

All Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test 2024 (SMEAT) qualified applicants would have to submit their portfolio (design related work). Candidates will need to show up and go through the interview phase of the screening process for SMEAT 2024. The following day, applicants' records must still be examined. If the applicants are found to be eligible for final entry, they must pay the full fees set by the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. Payment of the fees is required to confirm the assigned SMEAT.

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FAQs

How do I apply for SMEAT?

Candidates must follow the below instructions to apply for the SMEAT:

- Fill out the application form with different academic, contact and other details.

- Pay the application fees.

- Download the admit card. 

- Appear for the entrance exam. 

- Check out the results.

Is the SMEAT exam tough?

SMEAT is regarded to be a moderately difficulty entrance exam. Students have to prepare following the prescribed exam pattern and syllabus. They can refer to the tips and tricks to prepare more efficiently.

When is SMEAT 2024?

The SMEAT exam will be conducted in two parts - Test I and II. The round I exam for B.Voc will be conducted on April 6, 2024, and BDes/BFA is on April 7, 2024. The round II exam for B.Voc is on June 8, 2024, and BDes/BFA is on June 9, 2024. It will be held in computer-based test mode. More details about this exam can be found in this article.

What is the SMEAT syllabus?

The SMEAT syllabus for test I includes - language & expression, analytical reasoning, imagination & visualisation, observation & curiosity and exploration & persistence. The test II syllabus comprises contextual awareness, language & expression, critical thinking, viewpoint & perspective, critical thinking, imagination & visualisation.

What is the SMEAT exam pattern?

The SMEAT exam pattern includes two parts- Test I and Test II. Test I is for General Test for Ability and Test II is for Creative Competencies test. All students have to appear in both parts. Each test is for 50 marks and 90 minutes duration.

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