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. The MAH AAC CET result 2026 was declared on June 8. 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 |
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