Srishti Manipal SMEAT 2025 Round 1 Exam on April 19

The Srishti Manipal SMEAT 2025 Round 1 exam for B.Des admission will be held on April 19, 2025. Candidates must appear for the entrance test to secure a chance at admission to the institute’s design programs.

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology will conduct the SMEAT 2025 Round 1 exam for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program on April 19, 2025. This entrance test, known as the Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT), is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate design courses at the institute.

The exam will be held in two parts: Test 1 (a General Test of Ability) and Test 2 (a Theme or Context-Based Test), with a total duration of 120 minutes and a maximum of 100 marks. Registration and verification will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by Test 1 from 9:00 to 9:50 AM and Test 2 from 9:50 to 11:00 AM. Candidates must carry their admit card along with a valid government-issued ID to the exam center.

Applicants who clear Round 1 will be shortlisted for further selection stages, which may include interviews or portfolio reviews. The results for this round are expected to be announced on April 30, 2025, on the official admission portal of the institute.

Candidates who missed the March 28, 2025, deadline for Round 1 registration can prepare for subsequent rounds, as SMEAT is conducted in multiple phases throughout the year. For more details on the exam pattern, schedule, and admission process, candidates should visit the official Srishti Manipal website.

This exam is a crucial step for aspiring design students aiming to join one of India’s leading institutes for art, design, and technology