About Us
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology (SMI), Bengaluru, is a constituent institution of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Formerly known as Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, the institute has been offering interdisciplinary education in art, design, technology and creative practices for nearly three decades.
SMI offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across design, fine arts, animation, filmmaking, visual communication, creative computation and other disciplines.
Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
1. Four-Year Undergraduate Professional Programme – Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
- Business Services and Systems Design
- Creative and Applied Computation
- Creative Education
- Human Centered Design
- Industrial Arts and Design Practices
- Information Arts and Information Design Practices
- Spatial Design
- Textile Futures
- Visual Communication & Strategic Branding
2. Four-Year Undergraduate Arts Programme – Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Contemporary Arts Practice
- Digital Media Arts
- Film
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Programmes – B.Des. and BFA
Applicants must have:
- Successfully completed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- A minimum of 45% aggregate marks or an equivalent qualification (NSQF Certification Level 4).
International qualifications such as A Levels, IB Diploma/Certificate and equivalent high-school qualifications are also accepted, subject to the institute’s requirements.
Admission Process
Admissions to Srishti Manipal Institute are conducted through the Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT) and the applicable programme-specific assessment process.
The admission process generally involves:
- Online application through the official admission portal.
- Selection of the preferred programme(s) in order of preference.
- Appearing for the prescribed entrance tests and completing the required submissions.
- Interview/counselling, wherever applicable.
- Declaration of results and completion of admission formalities.
Applicants must check the official admission guidelines for the specific requirements applicable to their chosen programme.
SMEAT 2027 – Important Dates
As per the admission information currently published by the institute:
| Particulars | Dates |
| Round 1 Applications Open | 9 October 2026 |
| Round 1 Application Deadline | 15 March 2027 |
| Round 1 Entrance Test (MET/SMEAT) | 15 April 2027 |
| Round 1 Result | 26 April 2027 |
Important: The above dates are based on the institute’s published admission schedule. Applicants should check the official website regularly for updates, additional rounds and programme-specific timelines.
Application Fee and Programme Fees
The institute has published separate fee schedules for the General and Foreign/NRI categories.
Applicants can refer to the official fee structure for the applicable programme:
Website: https://srishtimanipalinstitute.in/