The Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra will notify the number of students who appeared for MAH AAC CET 2026 on its official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The higher the students' participation, the higher the competition, which can increase the MAH ACC CET 2026 cut-off. The total estimated number of students appearing for the MAH ACC CET exam is expected to be more than 3000+. Read the complete article by Careers360 to understand how many students appear for the MAH ACC CET 2026 exam, the MAH ACC CET exam overview, and other important details.
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The MAH ACC CET exam was conducted on April 12, 2026. Through the MAH AAC CET entrance exam, candidates will be admitted into the fine arts programme of participating colleges in Maharashtra.
Particulars | Details |
Full exam name | Maharashtra AAC Common Entrance Test |
Short exam name | MAH AAC CET |
MAH ACC CET Conducting body | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
Frequency of conduct | Once a year |
Exam level | State Level |
Languages | English |
The MAH ACC CET 2026 exam was conducted on April 12, 2026. As of now, the number of students appearing for the exam is not available. Students can check the MAH ACC seat intake to understand the level of competition. Candidates can also refer to the previous year’s data on students who appeared for the exam.
Particular | Details |
No of Candidates Registered for AAC CET | Will be notified |
No of Candidates Appeared for MAH AAC CET | Will be notified |
Based on previous years’ data for the MAH ACC CET, student participation has remained consistently high, with a strong percentage of registered candidates actually appearing for the exam. In 2023–24, around 88% of students (3047 out of 3460) appeared, while in 2022–23 the participation was a bit lower at approximately 81% (3223 out of 3992). In 2021–22, about 89% (2985 out of 3349) of registered candidates took the exam. Overall, the participation trend over the years ranges between 81% and 89%, indicating that a large majority of applicants follow through and appear for the examination.
Particular | Details (2025-26) |
No of Candidates Registered for AAC CET | 2789 |
No of Candidates Appeared for MAH AAC CET | 2492 |
MAH ACC CET (2024 – 25) |
Registered Candidates | 3181 |
Appeared Candidates | 2758 |
MAH ACC CET (2023 – 24) |
Registered Candidates | 3460 |
Appeared Candidates | 3047 |
MAH ACC CET (2022 – 23) |
Registered Candidates | 3992 |
Appeared Candidates | 3223 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A total of 3,047 students appeared out of 3,460 registered candidates.
In 2022–23, approximately 3,223 candidates appeared for the examination.
Around 2,985 candidates appeared out of 3,349 registered applicants.
Yes, the number of candidates varies each year depending on registrations and interest levels.
The participation rate usually ranges between 80% and 90% of registered candidates.
As there are limited seats, there is slightly higher competition in the exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Dear Student,
With a 97.5 percentile in MHT CET, you have a strong chance of securing admission to CSE, AI & ML, AI & DS, and related branches in several reputed engineering colleges across Maharashtra. While admission to highly competitive branches at colleges such as COEP and VJTI may
Hello Dear Student,
With 52 marks in MHT CET, your estimated percentile may fall in the range of 60 to 82. While admission to top government engineering colleges may be difficult, your SC category reservation can improve your chances in several private and affiliated colleges.
Some colleges where you may
Hello Dear Student,
With a 90 percentile in MHT CET and VJNT category, you have a good chance of securing admission in several reputed engineering colleges across Maharashtra.
Some colleges and branches you can consider are:
VJTI Mumbai – Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Textile Engineering
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli
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With 64.74 percentile and SC category , getting top Pune law colleges like Indian Law Society Law College may be difficult, but you still have good chances in several decent private and mid-tier colleges through Maharashtra CAP counselling.
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