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    SMEAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria Released for UG & PG: Age Limit, Educational Qualification

    SMEAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria Released for UG & PG: Age Limit, Educational Qualification

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 21 Sep 2026, 11:09 AM IST

    The Srishti Manipal Institute will release the SMEAT 2027 eligibility criteria online on its official website - srishtimanipalinstitute.in. Candidates who are planning to register for the SMEAT 2027 exam should carefully read the eligibility criteria to know the age limit and educational qualification for the SMEAT entrance exam. SMEAT exam eligibility is released separately for each course. In this article, candidates can check SMEAT eligibility criteria for UG and PG courses and other relevant details.

    SMEAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria Released for UG & PG: Age Limit, Educational Qualification
    SMEAT Eligibility Criteria

    Through SMEAT 2027, the institute offers B.Des, BVoc, and BFA for its undergraduate design programmes and M.Des course for its post-graduate design admissions.

    SMEAT Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027

    The candidates planning to obtain admission into the Srishti Manipal Institute have to meet the SMEAT eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for SMEAT 2027 relate to the academic qualifications the students must have and the age limit, if any. Candidates can check the below-mentioned SMEAT eligibility criteria for each programme:

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    Undergraduate Programmes (BDes/BVoc/BFA) for Skill-Based Vocational Programme (UPSBVP)

    The SMEAT 2027 eligibility criteria for UG programmes are given below:

    For BVoc (3 years)

    Indian Boards

    • The candidate must have cleared their 10+2 from any of these boards: State Board, ISC, CBSE, PUC, HSSCC, intermediate, junior college, senior secondary, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Senior Secondary, New Delhi
    • (or) must have passed National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) - level 4 certification with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks
    • Applicants who are awaiting the results of their qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.
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    International Boards

    • For international boards, the candidates must have cleared a minimum of 2 or 3 subjects in the ‘A’ level and 5 Passes in IGCSE/GCSEGCSE including English. The Minimum requirement is an average ‘D’ grade.
    • And IB Diploma or IB Certificate with 3 subjects at HL and 3 subjects at SL with an overall minimum of 24 points.
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    Eligibility Criteria for BDes/BFA (4 years)

    Indian Boards:

    • Candidates must have passed their high school (12th class from either the Indian board or the International board).
    • State Boards, CBSE, ISC, HSSCC, PUC, Junior College, Intermediate, Senior Secondary, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), New Delhi - Senior Secondary
    • NSQF Certification Level IV completed with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks

    International Boards:

    • High School Diploma (USA/Canada)
    • Senior Secondary completed with equivalence as per AIU.
    • Must have cleared 3 subjects in the ‘A’ level and 5 passes in IGCSE / GCSE, including English (minimum of ‘D’ grade)
    • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with 3 subjects at HL and 3 subjects at SL (minimum of 24 points overall)
    • Candidates who appeared on their 10+2 exam may also apply.

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

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    SMEAT Eligibility Criteria for Post Graduation (PG) Professional Program (MDes - 2 years)

    Candidates must fulfil at least one of the following educational requirements:

    • Must have completed an undergraduate degree of 3 years + a one-year Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP) from a recognized national or international university.
    • Must have obtained a four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university, either national or international.
    • Must have completed a 5-year undergraduate degree from a professional institute.
    • Must have attained National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) - level 8 in the relevant industry sector.

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

    SMEAT Exam Eligibility 2027: Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PG Diploma) (1 year)

    To be eligible, the candidate must have completed any one of the following educational qualifications that should be recognised by state and/or central government institutions.

    • A 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree from a recognised university that could be either a national or international university.
    • A 4-year undergraduate diploma in Art and/or design from the design institutes.
    • A 5-year undergraduate degree from a recognized professional institution.
    • Candidates must have cleared the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) - level 7 or level 8.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the qualification for Srishti Manipal?
    A:

    Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board to be eligible for B.Des programmes at Srishti Manipal.

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