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    MAH AAC CET 2026: Round 2 Counselling (Started), Choice Filling (Open), Seat Allotment, Merit List

    MAH AAC CET 2026: Round 2 Counselling (Started), Choice Filling (Open), Seat Allotment, Merit List

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 05 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM IST

    The CET cell, Maharashtra, has opened the MAH AAC CET 2026 round 2 choice filling portal from August 5 to 8, 2026. All the shortlisted candidates in the final merit list and also the candidates who appeared for the round 1 seat allotment will be able to complete the choice filling for the round 2 seat allotment process. Candidates can complete their choice filling through the candidates' portal. The MAH AAC CET 2026 round 2 seat allotment will be published on August 10, 2026. Shortlisted candidates can also check the MAH AAC CET 2026 round 2 seat matrix on the official website. Earlier, authorities published the MAH ACC CET 2026 round 1 seat allotment on July 29, 2026. There will be two rounds of MAH AAC CET 2026 seat allotment for admissions into the fine arts programme. The MAH AAC CET 2026 counselling process includes steps such as registration, publication of the merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to colleges. Earlier, the CET Cell conducted MAH AAC CET 2026 on April 12, 2026. The result for the exam was declared on June 8. Read the complete article to get complete details about MAH AAC CET counselling 2026, including dates, admission process, and more.

    This Story also Contains

    1. MAH AAC CET 2026: Overview
    2. MAH AAC CET: Full Form
    3. MAH AAC CET 2026 Dates
    4. MAH AAC CET Result 2026
    5. MAH AAC CET 2026 Counselling
    6. MAH AAC CET 2026 Counselling Schedule
    7. MAH AAC CET Eligibility 2026
    8. MAH AAC CET Application Form 2026
    9. MAH AAC CET Syllabus 2026
    10. MAH AAC CET Exam Pattern 2026
    11. MAH AAC CET Admit Card 2026
    MAH AAC CET 2026: Round 2 Counselling (Started), Choice Filling (Open), Seat Allotment, Merit List
    MAH AAC CET 2026

    Through the scores obtained in the MAH AAC CET entrance examination, candidates will be admitted into the 4-year BFA programmes of participating colleges in Maharashtra. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know about the MAH AAC CET 2026 admit card dates, syllabus, exam date, eligibility, exam pattern, and other important details.

    MAH AAC CET 2026: Overview

    Particulars

    MAH AAC Details

    Full exam name

    Maharashtra AAC Common Entrance Test

    Short exam name

    MAH AAC CET

    Conducting body

    Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell

    Frequency of conduct

    Once a year

    Exam level

    State Level

    Languages

    English

    Application fee

    • For all India candidates: Rs. 1900
    • For General Category Candidates from Maharashtra State only: Rs. 1900
    • For reserved category candidates: Rs. 1400

    MAH AAC CET: Full Form

    The MAH AAC CET stands for Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts - Common Entrance Test. The MAH AAC CET is conducted every year for the desired candidates who are planning to obtain admission into the Bachelor’s programme.

    MAH AAC CET 2026 Dates

    MAH AAC CET Events

    MAH AAC CET Dates 2026

    MAH AAC CET application form release date

    January 29, 2026

    MAH AAC CET 2026 application form last date

    March 16, 2026

    MAH AAC CET 2026 application edit facilityMarch 17-19, 2026

    MAH AAC CET 2026 admit card release date

    April 5, 2026

    MAH AAC CET exam date

    April 12, 2026 (revised)

    MAH AAC CET result date

    June 8, 2026

    MAH AAC CET Result 2026

    The MAH AAC CET 2026 results were declared on June 8, 2026, on its official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, in the form of a scorecard. Candidates need to use their login credentials to view and download the MAH AAC CET results 2026. The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for MAH CET AAC 2026 counselling for the further admission process.

    MAH AAC CET 2026 Counselling

    The MAH AAC CET 2026 complete counselling schedule has been published on its official website. Presently, the MAH AAC CET round 2 choice filling portal is open from August 5 to 8, 2026. The counselling process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and payment of the admission fee, etc.

    MAH AAC CET 2026 Counselling Schedule

    MAH AAC CET CAP 2026 Dates

    Counselling events
    Dates
    MAH AAC CET counselling 2026 online registration and document upload

    July 7-19, 2026 upto 11:59 pm

    MAH AAC CET counselling 2026 document verification and confirmation of application form

    July 8-20, 2026 upto 5:30 pm

    Visiting Physical Scrutiny Centre for document verification

    10:30 AM to 05:30 PM
    (Excluding July 11 and 12, 2026)

    Display of the provisional merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates on the website

    July 21, 2026, after 5 pm

    Submission of grievances, if any, for all types of candidates

    July 21-22, 2026, up to 11:59 pm

    Display of the final merit list of Maharashtra State/All India candidates on the website

    July 23, 2026 after 5 pm

    Display of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAPJuly 24, 2026
    Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP round 1 through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate

    July 24 - 27, 2026

    Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round 1

    July 29, 2026 (After 5:30 PM)

    Acceptance of the seat by the candidate

    July 30 - August 3, 2026 (Up to 4:00 PM)

    Reporting to the colleges

    July 30 - August 3, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Excluding August 1 & 2)

    Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II

    August 4, 2026 (After 5:30 PM)

    Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through the candidate’s Login by the Candidates.

    August 5 - 8, 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)

    Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II

    August 10, 2026 (After 5:30 PM)

    Acceptance of the seat by the candidate

    August 11 - 13, 2026 (Up to 4:00 PM)

    Reporting to the colleges

    August 11 - 13, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)

    (For Government/ Unaided Private Institutes) For Vacant seats, if any, the mop-up round
    Display of vacant seats on website www.mahacet.orgAugust 14, 2026
    Invite online application form for registered candidates.

    August 15 - 19, 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)

    Prepare and Display Merit List

    August 20, 2026 (After 5: 30 PM)

    Mop-up Round for All India Candidates (Separate Instructions will be published)August 21, 2026 (From 11: 30 AM)
    Mop-up Round for Maharashtra State Candidates (Separate Instructions will be published)
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    MAH AAC CET Eligibility 2026

    Before proceeding to fill out the application form, the applicants are advised to go through the MAH AAC CET 2026 eligibility criteria, which are as follows.

    • Candidates should have completed 10+2 examinations in any discipline from a recognised board. Further, candidates must also have pursued English as one of the language subjects.
    • Candidates belonging to the general category of Maharashtra and all categories from other states are required to have passed their qualifying exam with a minimum of 45%, while the reserved category (SC/ST) candidates of Maharashtra must have obtained a minimum of 40% aggregate marks.
    • There is no age limit prescribed for candidates to appear for the MAH AAC CET 2026.

    MAH AAC CET Application Form 2026

    The MAH AAC CET 2026 application form correction window closed on March 19, 2026. The MAH AAC CET 2026 registration was open from January 29 to March 16. The MAH AAC CET application process includes registration, form filling, required documents upload and payment of the application fee online.

    Steps to fill out the MAH AAC CET Application form are as follows.

    • Visit the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.
    • Click on the candidate registration button
    • Once the registration page is opened, fill in the mandatory fields
    • Candidates will be allotted login credentials
    • Click on the ‘apply’ button and log in using the login credentials
    • Fill the MAH AAC CET application form
    • Upload the required documents
    • Pay the application fee online
    • Click submit
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    MAH AAC CET Syllabus 2026

    Applicants need to be aware of the MAH AAC CET syllabus to prepare for the entrance exam. The MAH AAC CET Syllabus includes theory and practical papers, which are designed to be practical, object drawing practical, memory drawing practical, and general knowledge.

    MAH AAC CET Exam Pattern 2026

    The MAH AAC CET 2026 exam pattern helps students know about the question types, duration and the total marks allotted for each section. The MAH AAC CET exam pattern 2026 is as follows.

    Papers

    Subject

    No. of questions

    Marks per question

    Total marks

    Duration

    Paper - 1

    Design practical

    1

    50

    50

    1 hr 30 minutes (90 min)

    Paper - 2

    Object drawing practical

    1

    50

    50

    1 hr (60 min)

    Paper - 3

    Memory drawing practical

    1

    50

    50

    1 hr 30 minutes (90 min)

    Paper - 4

    General knowledge

    40

    1

    40

    1 hr (60 min)

    MAH AAC CET Admit Card 2026

    The State CET Cell of Maharashtra has issued the MAH AAC CET 2026 admit card in online mode on April 5, 2026, to the successfully registered applicants. Candidates can download the MAH CET AAC admit card 2026 from the official website by using their login credentials. It is mandatory to carry the MAH AAC CET 2026 admit card to the exam centre on the day of the examination.

    Steps to download MAH AAC CET admit card 2026

    • Visit cetcell.mahacet.org - the official website
    • Click on the link to download the MAH AAC CET hall ticket
    • Enter the login credentials: application number and password
    • Upon successful login, the MAH AAC CET admit card will be displayed on the screen
    • Download and take a printout of the MAH AAC CET 2026 admit card.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will MAH AAC CET 2026 application edit window open?
    A:

    The MAH AAC CET 2026 application correction window was open from March 17 to 19, 2026.

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