Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru admits students to its art and design UG programmes through the Srishti Entrance (a design aptitude/SMEAT-style test) along with a studio test and interview. It is one of India's premier art-and-design schools.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Aptitude test + studio test + interview
Duration:Approx. 2-3 hours
Total Marks:Composite
Marking Scheme:Composite of aptitude test, studio test/portfolio and interview
Sections
Design Aptitude & Visual Reasoning
Varies Questions•Varies Marks
Creative Writing / General Awareness
Varies Questions•Varies Marks
Studio Test & Portfolio
- Questions•Qualitative Marks
Interview
- Questions•Qualitative Marks
Syllabus
Design Aptitude
Visualisation & Observation
Material & Form Sense
Conceptual Thinking
General Awareness
Art & Design Awareness
Environment & Society
Creative Writing
Eligibility Criteria
Passed/appearing Class 12 from any stream
Portfolio/creative work expected
Open to all-India candidates
Important Dates
Applications open
November 2027
Test windows
January-May 2027
Decisions
Through 2027
Application Process
Apply on the Srishti Manipal portal
Pay the fee and schedule the test
Take the aptitude and studio tests
Attend the interview with a portfolio
Accept the offer
💡 Preparation Tips
Curate a portfolio showing range and process
Practise idea generation and rapid sketching
Read about contemporary art and design
Be ready to discuss your work in the interview
❓ FAQs
Is a portfolio mandatory?
Creative work/portfolio is a key part of the evaluation for Srishti Manipal's design programmes.