The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology has announced the dates for SMEAT 2026 on its official website, srishtimanipalinstitute. in. The SMEAT 2026 application form opened in November 2025. Candidates must apply online before the SMEAT 2026 registration deadline. The SMEAT 2026 round 3 applications for M.Des have been opened on May 10, 2026, on its official website. All the candidates will have to submit their applications on or before June 15, 2026. The institute will release the SMEAT Round 2 M.Des results on June 1, 2026, on its official website before the Round 3 application deadline. SMEAT authorities will close the SMEAT 2026 round 2 applications for B.Des/BFA on May 17, 2026, on its official website. The institute will conduct SMEAT 2026 in online mode at designated exam centres. Through the SMEAT exam, candidates will be offered admission into B.Des, BFA, and M.Des programmes. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know complete details about the SMEAT 2026 exam schedule and also more about the SMEAT registration date, admit card date, and SMEAT result date 2026.
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The SMEAT 2026 is conducted to offer admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. Candidates taking the SMEAT exam can refer to the table below for upcoming events and important dates for the SMEAT exam 2026.
The tables given below provide the dates for SMEAT UG and PG admissions. While there is an entrance exam for admission into UG programmes, admission into PG programmes is done through an interview.
Events | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
SMEAT 2026 Application Form release date | November 2025 | March 24, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
SMEAT Registration End Date | March 15, 2026 | April 26, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
SMEAT 2026 exam date | April 14, 2026 | May 24, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
SMEAT 2026 result date | April 24, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
| Last date to pay caution deposit or 1st instalment | May 4, 2026 | June 8, 2026 | - |
| Last date to pay caution deposit minus 1st instalment | May 11, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
| Waitlist opened for admission | May 14, 2026 | - | - |
| Waitlist applicant's last date to pay the application fee | May 21, 2026 | - | - |
Events | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
SMEAT M.Des Application Form 2026 release date | November 2025 | March 16, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
SMEAT 2026 Registration End Date | March 14, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | June 7, 2026 |
SMEAT interview counselling 2026 (online) | March 28 to April 12, 2026 | May 27 to June 7, 2026 | June 17 to June 28, 2026 |
| SMEAT 2026 PG result date | April 29, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
| Last date to pay caution deposit or 1st instalment | May 6, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | - |
| Last date to pay caution deposit minus 1st instalment | May 13, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
| Wait list opened for admission | May 15, 2026 | - | - |
| Last date to pay the 1st instalment for waitlisted candidates | May 22, 2026 | - | - |
The authorities will announce the SMEAT exam timings 2026. The SMEAT exam dates 2026 for all the rounds will be released at the official website based on the schedule. The exam timings for both SMEAT Test 1 (T1) and Test 2 (T2) will be announced by the authorities. As per the SMEAT exam pattern, the total duration of paper is expected to be 120 minutes for UG. Candidates are required to finish both SMEAT Test 1 (T1) and Test 2 (T2) within the specified time frame.
Activity | Timings 2026 (tentative) |
Registration & Verification* | 12:00 to 1:00 PM |
Test 1 (T1) - General Test of Ability | 1:00 to 1:40 PM |
Test 2 (T2) - Theme or Context-Based Test | 1:40 to 3:00 PM |
The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology will release the official notification along with the SMEAT exam dates 2026 at its official website - srishtimanipalinstitute. in. Stay updated for the SMEAT entrance exam 2026 dates notification.
The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology has opened the application form for SMEAT 2026 online in November 2025. The SMEAT application form for UG & PG is available in online mode only. Eligible candidates have to fill out the SMEAT registration form by paying the application fee before the deadline.
The SMEAT admit card 2026 will be issued online by the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology to the successfully registered applicants for the UG programme. The SMEAT 2026 admit card will be sent to the registered email ID of the applicant. Students need to download the SMEAT admit card by using the login credentials, such as their registered email ID and mobile number.
The admit card for SMEAT 2026 contains important information, including the candidate’s name, roll number, exam centre location, exam timing, and guidelines to be adhered to during the examination. In case of any discrepancies found in the details on the SMEAT 2026 admit card, candidates are advised to promptly report the issue to the examination authority.
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SMEAT is a university-level entrance test conducted by the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology. The SMEAT exam serves as a gateway for students seeking admission into B.Des, B.F.A., and M.Des programmes. The SMEAT examination is conducted in a computer-based test format. The SMEAT exam dates 2026 for B.Des/BFA is May 24 for round 2 and June 27 for round 3. The SMEAT PG round 2 interviews will be conducted from May 27 to June 7, 2026
The authorities will declare the SMEAT results 2026 on the official website. Candidates must use their login credentials, such as application number and password, to download the SMEAT result 2026. The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology will declare the SMEAT 2026 results at srishtimanipalinstitute. in for B.Des and M.Des programmes.
The SMEAT 2026 counselling admission schedule is available on the official website - srishtimaniplainstitute.in. Candidates who are shortlisted for admission into the UG and PG programmes have to pay the first instalment of fees and complete other admission formalities as per the specified timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The SMEAT exam dates for B.Des is May 24 for round 2 and June 27 for round 3.
Yes, the SMEAT exam is conducted in multiple rounds, namely rounds 1, 2 & 3.
The SMEAT registrations have opened in November 2025.
The SMEAT 2026 application form last date for the BDes programme for round 2 will be notified.
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