UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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MAH AAC CET Exam Date:10 Apr' 26 - 10 Apr' 26
The Maharashtra State CET cell will release the MAH AAC CET eligibility criteria 2026 online at cetcell.mahacet.org. Aspirants planning to obtain fine arts admission must have the foundational knowledge and qualifications required to apply for the MAH AAC CET. The basic eligibility criteria required to apply for MAH AAC CET exam is that the candidates must have passed their 10+2 with 45% as minimum aggregate marks (40% for reserved category). Read the complete article to get a detailed explanation of the MAH AAC CET eligibility criteria 2025 and age limit, etc.
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Candidates can check MAH AAC CET exam eligibility criteria through the official brochure that will be released online at cetcell.mahacet.org. The MAH AAC CET 2026 eligibility criteria include details on the minimum qualification to appear for Maharashtra fine arts entrance exam and also the age limit. Eligibility for BFA admission to first year visual art courses (fine art and applied art) is available in table below.
Particulars | MAH AAC CET Eligibility |
Educational Qualification |
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Age Limit | There is no age limit to appear for the MAH AAC CET exam. |
Aspirants can below check MAH fine arts exam eligibility as per the candidature type.
Maharashtra State Candidature
A Candidate can claim only one type of Maharashtra State Candidature Type from Type A to E.
Eligibility Criteria for MAH AAC CET Exam
Type | MAH AAC CET Exam Eligibility Criteria |
Type-A | Candidates passing SSC and also HSC from a recognized institution in Maharashtra State. Candidate who is either Domicile of Maharashtra and/or is born in Maharashtra. |
Type-B | A Candidate who does not fall in Type-A above, but who or whose Father or Mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and possesses Domicile Certificate. |
Type-C | A Candidate who does not fall in either Type-A or Type-B but whose Father or Mother is an employee of the Government of India or Government of India Undertaking and who has been posted and reported to duty in Maharashtra State before the last date for submission of Application Form for CAP. |
Type-D | A Candidate who does not fall in any of the above Type-A, Type B and Type-C but whose Father or Mother is an employee or retired employee of the Government of Maharashtra or Government of Maharashtra Undertaking. |
Type-E | Candidates passing SSC and/or HSC Examination from a recognized institution located in a disputed Maharashtra Karnataka Border Area and whose mother tongue is Marathi. |
All India Candidature - Candidates who have Indian Nationality are eligible under this Category.
Minority Candidature - Candidate belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community from State of Maharashtra and as notified by the Government are eligible under this Category.
NRI Candidature – The Candidate who fulfils the conditions as mentioned in the official brochure are eligible.
Foreign Student or OCI or PIO Candidature - The eligibility criteria for the Foreign Student Candidates, the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidate, and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) are mentioned in the MAH AAC CET official brochure.
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Note: For the candidates belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature, Minority Candidature, All India Candidature Candidates and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidature Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Fine Art (B.F.A.), it is mandatory to appear for MAH AAC CET 2026.
Aspirants planning to appear for the MAH AAC CET 2026 need to check their eligibility before filling out the registration form. The Maharashtra State CET cell will release the MAH AAC CET 2026 application form at its official website - cetcell.mahacet.org as per their schedule. Candidates are advised to submit the MAH AAC CET application form before the deadline. Below are steps to fill out the MAH AAC CET 2026 registration form:
Visit the MAH AAC CET official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.
Fill and complete the registration process by providing the personal information such as name, mobile number, gender and email Id.
Click on the MAH AAC CET application form.
Enter the login credentials.
Fill in personal and academic details in the MAH AAC CET application form.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the MAH AAC CET application fee as per the category they belong to.
Submit the MAH AAC CET application form online.
Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Maharashtra State CET cell will release the eligibility criteria for MAH AAC CET exam in January 2026 tentatatively through the official brochure.
The minimum eligibility criteria for MAH AAC CET exam is that candidates must pass their 10+2 with 45% minimum aggregate marks.
There is no MAH AAC CET exam age limit as per the previous year, however the MAH AAC CET eligibility 2026 is yet to be released.
The eligibility criteria for Maharashtra State candidature candidates are as follows:
Should be an Indian National.
Pass 10+2 (any stream) from Maharashtra State Board or equivalent, with English as a subject.
Minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (40 % marks for Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category from Maharashtra).
Obtained non-zero score in CET conducted by the Competent Authority.
On Question asked by student community
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Yes, you can be eligible , but it depends on how you passed Mathematics.
JEE Main
You are eligible if:
You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Mathematics was passed as a full subject from NIOS.
NIOS is a recognized board.
Having two marksheets is allowed.
You are not eligible if:
Mathematics was taken only as an improvement or additional without passing it as a full subject.
MHT-CET
You are eligible if:
You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Mathematics from NIOS is shown as a passed subject.
NIOS is recognized for Maharashtra admissions.
Mathematics was passed before the admission year.
You are not eligible if:
Mathematics is not shown as a passed subject.
Important
Mathematics must be a separate and passed subject.
Keep both marksheets during counselling.
Always check the current year information brochure before applying.
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The registration for MH CET Law (5-year LLB) for the next cycle (likely 2026) hasn't started yet, but don't worry, it will open again around January/February, with the 2025 window closing in March. This means you can expect the same for the 2026 sessions.
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A non-local student does not get full fee reimbursement through MHT-CET or WBJEE. Full fee reimbursement is usually given only to students who belong to the home state and satisfy the state-specific eligibility rules. In MHT-CET, only Maharashtra domicile candidates under valid categories are eligible for government fee reimbursement. In WBJEE, only West Bengal domicile students can get the state benefits and fee waivers. If you are a non-local candidate in either state, you can still take admission, but you will not receive full fee reimbursement from the state government.
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