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The State CET Cell Maharashtra will open the MAH BDes CET application form 2027 tentatively in January 2027. Interested candidates can submit the MAH BDes CET 2027 application form online on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The CET Cell will conduct the MAH BDesign CET 2027 tentatively in April 2027 in offline mode. The syllabus of MAH BDesign CET 2027 will evaluate candidates on their visualisation and illustration ability, problem-solving and design knowledge and aptitude. In this article, get complete details of MAH BDes CET 2027, including dates, eligibility, and more.
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Through the MAH BDes CET entrance exam, candidates will be admitted into the Bachelor of Design programmes of participating colleges in Maharashtra.
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Maharashtra Bachelor of Design Common Entrance Test 2027 |
Short name | MAH BDesign CET 2027 |
Conducting body | Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra |
Frequency | Once a year |
Mode | Offline |
Medium | English |
Courses offered | Bachelor of Design |
The MAH BDes CET exam date 2027 will be notified on the official website. Candidates appearing for the exam must track the dates to successfully appear for the exam. The table provides the dates for MAH BDesign CET.
Events | Dates |
MAH BDesign CET 2027 Application Form Opening Date | Fourth week of January 2027 |
Last date to apply | February 2027 |
Application correction window | Will be notified |
MAH BDesign CET 2027 Admit Card/Hall Ticket | One week before the exam |
MAH BDesign CET 2027 Exam Date | First week of April 2027 |
MAH BDes CET 2027 result date | Second week of June 2027 |
The CET Cell Maharashtra will notify the MAH BDes CET 2027 eligibility criteria in the information handbook. Interested applicants must make sure they fulfil the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form.
The details of the MAH BDes 2027 eligibility criteria are given below.
Candidate must be an Indian citizen
Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate marks of 45% (40% for the reserved categories, EWS, and PWD candidates).
Students appearing for their class 12 exams are also eligible to apply, provided they qualify the exam with the minimum required marks and submit their certificate at the time of admission
There is no age limit
In addition to the above, candidates must also fulfil the eligibility criteria with respect to the types of candidature under which they are applying, such as Maharashtra candidates, Outside Maharashtra candidates, among others.
The CET Cell Maharashtra will open the MAH BDes CET application form 2027 tentatively in the fourth week of January 2027. Candidates have to complete their registration online.
Visit the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org
Click on the new registration link under the CET tab
Enter basic details such as name, mobile number and email address to create login ID
Next, log in and fill out the application form, which includes details such as personal details, academic details, and communication details
Make the application fee payment
Submit the application form
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Category | Fee |
Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC and EWS] Person with Disability (PWD), belonging to Maharashtra State Only. 2.Orphan and Transgender (Other) Candidates. | Rs 1700 |
MAH B.Des CET Fee for General (Maharashtra) and All India Candidates | Rs 2200 |
The MAH BDes CET 2027 syllabus has a subjective and objective section. The syllabus of the MAH BDes CET informs candidates about the important topics and sections covered in the exam. The MAH BDesign CET exam syllabus evaluates candidates on their visual design and illustration ability, and design knowledge and aptitude.
Sections | Details |
Part A - Visualisation and Illustration ability | Sketching illustration using pencils, colour pencils, ink pens |
Part B - Design thinking & Problem Solving | Sketching the Product/idea using pencils and any suitable colouring/rendering medium, such as colour pencils, markers, sketch pens, pens |
Part C - General Knowledge | Multiple-choice objective-type questions and numerical answer-type questions. |
The MAH BDes CET exam pattern informs the candidates about the structure and modalities of the exam, such as question and marks distribution, duration and so on. The details of the exam pattern are given below.
Sections | Duration | Questions | Total Marks |
Part A - Visualisation and Illustration ability | 45 minutes | 1 | 40 |
Part B - Design thinking & Problem Solving | 60 minutes | 1 | 60 |
Part C - General Knowledge – MCQ type | 60 minutes | 60 | 100 |
Candidates can follow some quick and easy tips to prepare for the MAH BDes CET. Given below are a few suggestions -
Review the syllabus carefully to understand what the exam demands
Prepare a study plan as per one’s convenience and strengths and weaknesses, allocating more time to weak areas
Practise with sample papers to develop familiarity with the exam pattern and know one’s level of preparation
Keep practising with drawings and illustrations to improve design skills
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The CET Cell Maharashtra will release the MAH BDesign CET 2027 admit card tentatively one week before the exam. Registered candidates can download the admit card through their login. The admit card of MAH BDes CET 2027 is a mandatory document and candidates must carry a printed copy on the exam day. The admit card contains important details such as the candidate’s name, application number/roll no, exam date and time, test centre details, and exam instructions.
The CET Cell Maharashtra does not release the MAH BDes CET answer key. However, it will release the MAH BDesign answer sheet on the official website. Candidates can download the answer sheet through their login. They can make use of the answer sheet and compare it with their score and submit objections if any.
The CET Cell Maharashtra will declare the MAH BDes CET 2027 result tentatively in June 2027. Candidates can download the result through their login. The authorities will also allow candidates to submit their grievances through their login. After considering the valid complaints, the authorities will issue the grievance redressal.
The CET Cell Maharashtra will conduct MAH BDes CET 2027 counselling tentatively in July 2027. The authorities will conduct tentatively four rounds of MAH BDes counselling. Candidates who have a valid non-zero score in the result will be eligible to register for the counselling process and provide their choices. The seat allotment will be done based on the candidate’s rank and score.
MAH BDes Events | Dates (tentative) |
Counselling Registration and uploading of required documents | Fourth week of June 2027 |
Document verification and confirmation of the application form for admission by online mode | First week of July 2027 |
MAH BDes Provisional merit list | Third week of July 2027 |
Submission of grievances | Third week of July 2027 |
Display of the final merit lists | Fourth week of July 2027 |
Provisional category-wise seats | Fourth week of July 2027 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate. | Fourth week of July 2027 |
Display of provisional allotment | Fourth week of July 2027 |
Acceptance of the seat by the candidate | Fourth week of July 2027 |
Reporting to colleges | Fourth week of July 2027 |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II | First week of August 2027 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate. | First week of August 2027 |
Display of provisional seat allotment CAP round 2 | First week of August 2027 |
Acceptance of the seat | Second week of August 2027 |
Reporting to the institute | Second week of August 2027 |
Display of vacant seats | Second week of August 2027 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III through the candidate’s login by the candidate. | Second week of August 2027 |
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III | Third week of August 2027 |
Acceptance of the seat | Third week of August 2027 |
Reporting to the institute | Third week of August 2027 |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IV | Fourth week of August 2027 |
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-IV through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate (Last date) | Fourth week of August 2027 |
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV | Fourth week of August 2027 |
Acceptance of the seat by the candidate | Fourth week of August 2027 |
Reporting to the institute | Fourth week of August 2027 |
Institute Level Option Form filling | Fourth week of August 2027 |
Transfer of the institute-wise candidate list to the respective institute | Fourth week of August 2027 |
Institute Quota and Vacant seats after CAP | First week of September 2027 |
Last date for cancellation of seat with full fees refund | First week of September 2027 |
Cut-off Date for all types of admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 | Second week of September 2027 |
Schedule of Activities for J&K Migrant Candidates | |
Counselling Round at “Terna Engineering College, Plot No. 12, Sector-22, Opp. Nerul Railway Station, Phase-II, Nerul (W), Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, 400706 | Third week of August 2027 |
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and fees, as per the final Allotment. | Third week of August 2027 |
The authorities will release the MAH BDes CET 2027 cutoff on the official admission portal. The cutoff will be released for each counselling round separately for Maharashtra and All India candidates. Only those candidates who clear the MAH BDesign CET cutoff 2027 for each round will be offered admission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CET Cell Maharashtra will open the MAH BDes CET application form 2027 tentatively in January 2027.
The MAH BDes CET exam 2027 will be conducted tentatively in April 2027.
The MAH BDesign CET 2027 will be conducted in offline mode.
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