The MAH AAC CET full form is Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test. The purpose of conducting the MAH AAC CET is to provide admission in to the fine arts courses offered by the institutes in the state of Maharashtra. The MAH AAC CET official website is cetcell.mahacet.org. MAH AAC CET will be conducted in online mode. The MAH CET cell authorities will release the important event dates through the official brochure online. Candidates are advised to appear for the MAH AAC CET along with the admit card and photo ID proof at the allotted exam centres.
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The MAH AAC CET is a state- level examination conducted once in a year for the undergraduates who are planning to obtain admission in to the Fine Arts programme. Candidates are advised to keep a track on the key dates at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Particulars | Details |
MAH AAC CET full form | Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test |
Short Exam Name | MAH AAC CET |
Conducting Body of MAH AAC CET | State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State |
Level of Exam | State Level Exam |
Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
MAH AAC CET Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MAH AAC CET stands for Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test. This state wise entrance exam is conducted by Maharashtra State CET cell to provide admission to a four-year full time degree course in Bachelor of Fine Arts. The programme covers a wide range of subjects within the fine arts.
The Maharashtra State CET cell conducts the MAH AAC CET for the admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts course. Aspirants seeking admission to Bachelor of Fine Art (Fine Art and Applied Art) degree courses in Maharashtra should appear for all the papers related to MAH AAC CET. The entrance examination will be conducted at various centres in Maharashtra. The purpose of MAH AAC CET exam for the undergraduate programme in fine arts is to evaluate the candidate’s creativity, foundational knowledge, and skills required for arts and design education.
Before proceeding to fill the application form, aspirants are advised to check the MAH AAC CET eligibility criteria. Candidates who are appearing for the MAH AAC CET must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent.
The candidates who are appearing for the qualifying examination 10+2 (HSC) or its equivalent exam with English as a language subject.
The minimum requirement of 45% marks in aggregate (40% for the reserved category, EWS and PWD candidates).
Should be a citizen of India.
There is no age limit.
Candidates planning to appear for the MAH AAC CET exam should check the exam pattern beforehand. With the help of the exam pattern of MAH AAC CET, candidates can get an idea on the types of questions that are asked in the entrance exam. Details such as duration, types of questions, total sections and more are made available through MAH AAC CET exam pattern.
| Group | Paper | Subject | Marks Per Question | Duration |
| Group-I (Practical) | 1 | Design Practical | 50 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
2 | Object Drawing Practical | 50 | 1 hour | |
3 | Memory Drawing Practical | 50 | 1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Group-II (Theory) | 4 | Objective Theory (General Knowledge) | 40 | 1 hour |
| Group-III (Grade exam marks) | Grade A - 10 M Grade B - 6 M Grade C - 4 M | 10 | - | |
| Total marks | 200 |
The CET Cell Maharashtra conducts the MAH AAC CET once a year. The MAH AAC CET number of attempts for the year 2025 is one. MAH AAC CET exam date will be announced online officially. Hence the candidates need to regularly check the official website for the updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MAH AAC CET stand for Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test.
MAH AAC CET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Maharashtra State CET cell for the admission to Fine Arts.
The purpose of conducting the MAH AAC CET exam for the undergraduate programme in fine arts is to evaluate the candidate’s creativity, foundational knowledge, and skills required for arts and design education.
Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent or who are appearing for the qualifying examination 10+2 (HSC) or its equivalent exam with English as a language subject. The minimum requirement of 45% marks in aggregate (40% for the reserved category, EWS and PWD candidates). The candidates should be a citizen of India and there is no age limit.
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Yes, you can be eligible , but it depends on how you passed Mathematics.
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You are eligible if:
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NIOS is a recognized board.
Having two marksheets is allowed.
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