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    MAH B.Design CET Syllabus 2026 Released, Section Wise Topics, Preparation Books

    MAH B.Design CET Syllabus 2026 Released, Section Wise Topics, Preparation Books

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 10 Feb 2026, 07:12 PM IST

    The State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra has released the MAH B.Des 2026 syllabus on its official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The syllabus of MAH B.Des 2026 includes three parts. The MAH BDes syllabus, part-A assess the visualisation and illustration ability, part-B includes topics on design thinking and problem-solving, and part-C includes questions from general knowledge. Candidates desirous of appearing for the MAH B.Des CET entrance exam must go through the syllabus to formulate a preparation strategy.

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    1. MAH B.Design CET Syllabus 2026 Details
    2. MAH BDes CET Syllabus 2026 Details
    3. MAH BDes Paper Pattern 2026
    4. Best Books for MAH BDes CET Preparation
    MAH B.Design CET Syllabus 2026 Released, Section Wise Topics, Preparation Books
    MAH B.Design CET Syllabus

    As per the MAH B.Des exam pattern, the MAH B.Des entrance exam will be conducted in offline mode. Read the complete article to know more about the MAH BDesign CET syllabus 2026, including sections, important topics, and more.

    MAH B.Design CET Syllabus 2026 Details

    The syllabus of MAH CET for the Design programme is divided into three parts. The table below provides a section-wise overview of the MAH B.Des CET 2026 syllabus. The exam is conducted for 2 hours 45 minutes. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in this test.

    MAH B.Des CET Section-wise Overview

    ParticularsDetailsMarks
    Part AVisualisation and illustration ability that comprises sketching, illustration using pencils, coloured pencils, and ink pens.40
    Part BDesign Thinking and Problem-Solving, which comprises the sketching of the product/idea using pencils and any suitable colouring/rendering medium, colour pencils/markers, sketch pens, and pens.60
    Part CGeneral Knowledge with multiple-choice objective-type questions and Numerical answer-type questions. Part-C is further divided into four sections: General Knowledge/ Awareness, Art & Design Fundamentals, Science & Technology related knowledge, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.100

    MAH BDes CET Syllabus 2026 Details

    The MAH B.Des CET syllabus is crafted to assess students’ aptitude abilities, including their capacity for detailed observation, innovative thinking, analytical prowess, visualisation skills, and manual dexterity. Designers who are curious about various facets of life should stay informed about the ongoing developments in diverse fields such as nature-humanity-technological development. The ability to view things impartially and challenge the existing norms empowers designers to adopt unique thought processes and bring fresh perspectives to problem-solving.

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    MAH B.Design CET Syllabus Section-wise Important Topics

    Topics

    No. of Questions

    Marks/ Question

    PART A (Duration: 45 mins)

    Visualization and Illustration Ability (45 mins): Sketching/illustrating situations, context, events, people and objects with attention to detail. With the right proportions, good line quality, composition, perspective, and shading.

    01

    40

    PART B (Duration: 60 mins)



    Design Thinking and Problem-Solving (60 mins): Understanding complex situations, going to root causes, identifying problems, generating alternative ideas/solutions, evaluating options, and developing final solutions.

    01

    60

    PART C (Duration: 60 mins)



    MCQ type (Duration: 60 mins)

    General Knowledge/Awareness (20 questions)

    Art & Design Fundamentals (20 questions)

    Science & Technology related knowledge (10 questions)

    Analytical & Logical Reasoning (10 questions)

    60

    100

    GK part will comprise of multiple choice objective type questions Numerical answer type questions.

    Total

    62 Questions

    200

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    MAH BDes Paper Pattern 2026

    The table below provides an overview of the MAH BDes 2026 Exam Pattern

    MAH B.Des Exam Pattern 2026

    ParticularsDetails
    No.of sections3 (Parts A, B and C)
    Duration2 hours 45 minutes
    ModeOffline
    MediumEnglish
    Total number of questions62
    Type of questionsMultiple Choice Questions + 2 drawing/sketching questions
    Total marks200
    Negative markingNo negative marking
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    Best Books for MAH BDes CET Preparation

    A vast selection of books, available both online and in physical stores, can provide valuable assistance to candidates preparing for the MAH CET B.Des exam. These resources can help clear any doubts they might have. Here are some of the Best Books for MAH BDesign CET Exam;

    • Design drawing by Francis D.K.Ching
    • Basic Rendering by Robert W.Gill
    • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
    • Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
    • Perspective Drawing Handbook by Joseph D'Amelio
    • Design Drawing by Francis Ching
    • Rendering in Pen and Ink by Robert Gill

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many questions will be there in the MAH B.Design Part A exam?
    A:

    The Part A exam of MAH B.Design is a 45-minute online test with 1 question. 

    Q: What is the MAH BDes CET Syllabus?
    A:

    The MAH BDes CET Syllabus tests candidates on their design aptitude, visual communication ability, general knowledge, and logical and analytical reasoning.

    Q: What are the sections in the MAH BDes CET Syllabus Part A ?
    A:

    Test Will be comprise of Visualisation and illustration ability - using pencils, colour pencils, ink pens

    Q: What is the format of the MAH BDes CET question paper?
    A:

    The MAH BDes CET question paper will be divided into two parts - Part A, Part B, and part C with a total of 200 marks. There will be 60 multiple-choice questions and 1 question each on sketching and visualisation & illustration ability.

    Q: What is the duration of the MAH BDes CET test?
    A:

    The duration of the MAH BDes CET test is 2 hours 45 minutes.

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