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Round 1 of SMEAT at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE is scheduled to be held around mid-April (tentatively). This exam is part of the institute's multi-round entrance process that evaluates creative, analytical, and design aptitude. Official dates and any updates are communicated to applicants through the admissions portal.

Yes. You can still appear for the exam. Please note that your eligibility will be restricted to General category seats in Private (Self-Financing) Institutions only. You will not be eligible for any seats in Government Colleges or any reserved category benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/TFW).

 some of the roles in which students from Istituto Marangino are placed are provided in the table below:

For Round 1 admissions to the BFA programme at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE, the application form had to be submitted by 15 March. This deadline applies to all undergraduate design-related programmes including BFA and B.Des. Applicants must ensure their forms and fees are completed by this date to be considered for the first round of SMEAT assessment.

BFA course application process started in November when SMEAT registration opened online. Those who are interested in undergraduate programmes need to register and complete their application on official admissions portal. Check official website time to time for any updates or additional application windows.

DCU is a public university situated in the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. There are three campuses and five faculty members at DCU. Around 20,000 students are admitted to this university. Recently, DCU Ireland has ranked among the Top 350 Universities in Times Higher Education rankings 2026. 

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE, BFA course admission is based on performance in the Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT). This test assesses creativity, aptitude, and critical thinking. After that, an additional evaluation round will take place as specified by this institute.

For Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology, MAHE, BFA course, you must pass 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate from a recognised board/NIOS. You can also possess equivalent international qualifications (e.g., A-levels, IGCSE/IB/High School Diploma) as per institute norms.

Charles Darwin University is among the top public universities located in the Australia. According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Charles Darwin University is ranked at #456 in World and #29 in Australia. CDU students body features 12,000+ international students.

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, MAHE offers BFA course which offers specialisations such as Contemporary Art Practice, Digital Media Arts, Film, and Creative Writing. Students are trained properly within their creative field in an interdisciplinary environment.

Yes, Charles Darwin University is among the top choice of international students to continue higher education in Australia. TEQSA accredits Charles Darwin University. CDU student body features more than 12,000 international students. CDU offers best academic programs attracts international students the most.

Arizona State University USA is considered the better choice over U of A. ASU is bigger and offers more diverse programs, and better resources. ASU ranks at #173 in the world as part of the QS Rankings 2026. On the other hand, the University of Arizona ranks #287.

• ASU offers a more diverse campus environment, better STEM programs, and a better student life
• UofA stands out for its courses in Astrophysics, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences
• University of Arizona has a more traditional college town feel

Given below is the how ASU has performed as part of the university rankings given by prominent university platforms like US News, QS, and THE, in the last few years.

Yes, Charles Darwin University is one of the most prominent universities for higher education in Canada. CDU offers various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. Charles Darwin University is accredited by TEQSA. CSU placement rate attracts international students the most.

There are 11 research specialisations available for PhD courses at IIT Guwahati. These specialisations may or may not be available under all categories of PhD courses at IIT Guwahati. PhD specialisations at IIT Guwahati include the following:

• Computer Science and Engineering    
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering    
• Civil Engineering    
• Design
• Biosciences and Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics        
• Humanities and Social Sciences

The ASU QS Ranking 2026 is #173 in the world. The university has improved 27 spots from its 2025 ranking, when it was placed #200 globally, by QS. 

ASU has ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for several years as part of the QS rankings, as can be seen below.

Yes, the hostel services are offered to PhD students of IIT Guwahati. However, only the regular category PhD course students receive hostel service from IIT Guwahati.

Non regular category PhD students are not offered any hostel services and are required to find off site arrangements.

The PhD students of IIT Guwahati who secured admissions under the Industry-Sponsored category will be charged INR 5 Lacs per semester as PhD fees.

This makes the total PhD fees for these students INR 40 Lacs at IIT Guwahati. However, this is the only fees mentioned for these students on the website.