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    MAH BDes CET Counselling 2027: Registration Date, Round Wise Schedule, Seat Allotment, Merit List

    MAH BDes CET Counselling 2027: Registration Date, Round Wise Schedule, Seat Allotment, Merit List

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 03 Nov 2026, 10:47 AM IST
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    The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will tentatively open MAH BDes CET 2027 counselling registrations in July 2027 on its official website: cetcell.mahacet.org. All the shortlisted candidates with valid scores in the MAH BDes CET 2027 result will be eligible to register for the counselling process. The MAH BDes CET counselling process will be held in multiple rounds. After counselling registration, candidates must submit documents for verification and fill in their college preferences for MAH BDes CET 2027 seat allotment. The seat allotment will be done as per the candidate’s rank in MAH BDes CET 2027 and the college preferences given by them. Candidates must clear the MAH BDes CET 2027 cutoff for each round of counselling to secure the seat allotment. Read the complete article to know about the MAH BDes CET 2027 counselling, registration process, including dates and other details.

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    1. MAH BDesign CET Counselling Dates 2027
    2. What is MAH CET BDes Counselling 2027?
    3. MAH CET B.Des CAP 2027 Counselling Process
    4. MAH BDes CAP Statistics (Previous Year's)
    5. MAH BDes CET Merit List 2027
    6. MAH BDes CET CAP 2027 Choice Filling
    7. MAH BDes CET CAP Allotment 2027
    MAH BDes CET Counselling 2027: Registration Date, Round Wise Schedule, Seat Allotment, Merit List
    MAH BDes CET 2027 Counselling

    The MAH CET B.Des counselling 2027 process includes steps such as registration, publication of the merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to colleges. Through the MAH B.Design Common Entrance Test, candidates will at offered admission into a 4-year B.Des programme of participating colleges in Maharashtra.

    MAH BDesign CET Counselling Dates 2027

    CET Cell Maharashtra will release the MAH BDes CET 2027 counselling schedule on its official website: cetcell.mahacet.org. The centralised counselling rounds will be followed by institute-level counselling.

    MAHthe option form for2027 Counselling Schedule for Maharashtra State/ All India candidates

    MAH BDes Events

    Dates

    Counselling Registration and uploading of required documents

    Second week of July 2027

    Document verification and confirmation of the application form for admission through online mode

    July 2027

    MAH BDes Provisional merit list

    Third week of July 2027

    Submission of grievances

    Fourth week of July 2027
    Display of the final merit listJuly 2027
    Provisional category-wise seatsJuly 2027
    Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form for CAP Round I through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate.July/August 2027
    Display of provisional allotment for CAP Round 1First week of August 2027
    Acceptance of the seat by the candidateFirst week of August 2027
    Reporting to collegesSecond week of August 2027
    Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IIAugust 2027
    Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through the candidate’s Login by the Candidate.Second week of August 2027
    Display of provisional seat allotment for CAP Round 2Third week of August 2027
    Acceptance of the seatThird week of August 2027
    Reporting to the instituteThird week of August 2027
    Display of vacant seats CAP Round - 3August 2027
    Online Submission & Confirmation of the option form of CAP Round-III through the candidate’s login by the candidate.Fourth week of August 2027
    Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IIIAugust 2027
    Acceptance of the seatAugust 2027
    Reporting to the institute
    August 2027
    Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IVFourth week of August 2027
    Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-IV through the candidate’s Login by the CandidateLast week of August 2027
    Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IVFirst week of September 2027
    Acceptance of the seat by the candidateSeptember 2027
    Reporting to the instituteSeptember 2027

    Institute-level option form filling

    August/September 2027
    Transfer of the institute-wise candidate list to the respective instituteSeptember 2027
    Institute Quota and Vacant Seats after CAP and admission processSeptember 2027
    Last date for cancellation of seat with fee refundSecond week of September 2027
    Cut-off Date for all types of admissions for the Academic Year 2027-28Third week of September 2027

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    Counselling Round at “Terna Engineering College, Plot No. 12, Sector-22, Opp. Nerul Railway Station, Phase-II, Nerul (W), Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, 400706Second week of August 2027
    Reporting to the Allotted Institute and confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and fees, as per Final Allotment.Third week of August 2027

    What is MAH CET BDes Counselling 2027?

    The MAH B.Design CET 2027 counselling is the centralised process conducted by the CET Cell, Maharashtra, for admissions into the B.Des programme of participating colleges in Maharashtra. The counselling process is also known as the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). In the multiple CAP rounds of the MAH CET BDes counselling, candidates who clear the cut-off for each CAP round will be eligible for seat allotment.

    MAH CET B.Des CAP 2027 Counselling Process

    Given below are the steps involved in the MAH B.Des CET counselling process.

    Stage 1: Registration

    • Step 1: Candidates must apply and register themselves for the counselling process. Candidates can register online. To register, candidates have to enter personal details like name, contact information, category, mailing address, email ID, etc.
    • Step 2: Proceed further by filling in the educational qualifications to participate in the centralized admission process, i.e., MAH CET BDes 2027.
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    Stage 2: Verification of Documents

    • Step 3: Candidates will have to upload the documents as per the specifications provided by the authorities.
    • Step 4: Meanwhile, the State Common Entrance Test Cell will release the provisional merit list of selected candidates. Candidates facing any problems can submit their grievances. The final merit lists will be displayed on the official website.
    • Step 5: Candidates can view category-wise seats, i.e., the seat matrix for CAP rounds I and above (if any).

    Stage 3: Preference Filling and Seat Allotment

    • Step 6: Candidates are allowed to submit their college preferences in order of their preference. Candidates can obtain the seat allotment only in those colleges that are part of their preferences.
    • Step 7: The State Common Entrance Test cell will display the provisional allotment list of CAP rounds. The seat allotment will be done based on the candidate's rank and the college preferences given by them. The CET Cell will also publish the MAH B.Des CET cut-off along with the seat allotment.
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    Stage 4- Reporting to Colleges

    • Step 8: Shortlisted candidates are required to report and, if admitted, accept the seats offered as per the CAP allotment round of the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC).
    • Step 9: More than 340 FCs, i.e., Facilitation Centres in participating institutions of MAH CET BDes, are expected to be set up by the State Common Entrance Test Cell for admission
    • Step 10: If the candidates are not satisfied with the allotment, they can surrender their seats to participate in the next CAP round

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    MAH BDes CAP Statistics (Previous Year's)

    Candidates can find the MAH BDes CAP statistics of previous years as provided below in the table.

    Particulars2024-25 Statistics for MAH BDes
    Total intake (SI + Over and above)381
    Total admitted students - Male28
    Total admitted students - Female71
    Total admitted (SI + Over and above)99


    Particulars2023-24 Statistics for MAH BDes
    Total intake (SI + Over and above)170
    Total admitted students - Male25
    Total admitted students - Female66
    Total admitted (SI + Over and above)91

    MAH BDes CET Merit List 2027

    The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will publish the MAH BDes CET 2027 provisional merit list on its official website. Candidates will be able to submit their grievances for any sort of corrections within the prescribed deadline. After considering the valid grievances, authorities will release the MAH BDes CET 2027 final merit list.

    MAH BDes CET CAP 2027 Choice Filling

    CET cell, Maharashtra will open the MAH BDes CET 2027 choice filling tentatively in the fourth week of August 2027.  Candidates can fill in the choices online through their login on the admission portal. There is no limit on the number of choices, so candidates can select the maximum number of choices.

    MAH BDes CET CAP Allotment 2027

    CET cell, Maharashtra will release the MAH B.Des CET 2027 seat allotment will be tentatively released in September 2027. Candidates can check the seat allotment results of MAH BDes CET Counselling from the admission portal and download the seat allotment letter. All the allotted candidates should accept the seat and report to the colleges on the prescribed dates. In the MAH BDes CET seat allotment will be released in multiple rounds. All the applicants will be given three options in the Common Admission Process, as mentioned below:

    • Auto Freeze - If a candidate gets one among the first preferences (in CAP 1), the first three preferences (in CAP 2), and the first six preferences (in CAP 3), the seat is automatically frozen, and the candidate is not allowed to participate in further rounds.
    • Freeze: Candidates who accept the seats offered to them (which are not their first preference) and do not wish to participate in further rounds of seat allotment have the option to freeze their seats. Such candidates will not be called for further admission rounds.
    • Betterment: Candidates who have accepted the seat allotted in the CAP rounds but wish to be considered for further rounds of admission can choose to freeze. However, this option will be available only to those candidates who have not got the first preference in CAP round 1, have not got the first three preferences in CAP round 2, and have not got the first six preferences in CAP round 3.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who conducts the MAH B.Des CET 2027 counselling?
    A:

    The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will conduct the MAH B.Des CET counselling.

    Q: What is the CAP for MAH BDesign CET 2027?
    A:

    CAP is the Centralised Allotment Process for seat allotment in the participating institutes of MAH BDesign CET. It is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell based on the scores of the candidates in the exam.

    Q: How many CAP rounds will be conducted for MAH BDesign CET 2027?
    A:

    The CET Cell will tentatively conduct four CAP rounds of MAH B.Design CET 2027 counselling.

    Q: Will there be an institute level admission round after the counselling rounds?
    A:

    Institute-level admission rounds will be announced during the counselling session on its official website. The institute-level admission rounds will be conducted after the centralised counselling rounds. Each participating institute will conduct its admission separately for any vacant seats.

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