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MAH AAC CET Exam 2025: Exam Date (April 5), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation, Admit Card

Updated on 03rd March, 2025 by Isha Jain

About MAH AAC CET 2025

CET Cell Maharashtra announced the MAH AAC CET exam date 2025. Candidates seeking admission to fine arts in Maharashtra can appear for the MAH AAC CET 2025 exam on April 5. The authorities released a notification regarding the Maharashtra AAC CET exam 2025 at cetcell.mahacet.org. MAH AAC CET 2025 registration was open from January 15 to February 27.

Before proceeding with the application form, the applicants were required to check the NMIMS eligibility criteria 2025. The eligibility criteria is available at cetcell.mahacet.org.  

Candidates planning to appear for the MAH AAC CET 2025 exam are advised to check the syllabus and exam pattern beforehand. The authorities have released the MAH BDesign CET syllabus and exam pattern at the official website. 

CET Cell Maharashtra is expected to release the MAH AAC CET admit card 2025 in the last week of March. Once issued, aspirants have to visit cetcell.mahacet.org to download the admit card of MAH AAC CET 2025. 

The Maharashtra AAC CET exam will be divided into two types - Practical and General knowledge examination paper. The practical examination is further severed into object drawing practical, design practical, and memory drawing practical examination. The MAH AAC CET exam duration varies depending upon the subject opted by the candidates.

Result of MAH AAC CET will be declared at the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who qualify the entrance exam can participate in the counselling and seat allotment process. 

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MAH AAC CET 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Maharashtra AAC Common Entrance Test
Short Exam Name
MAH AAC CET
Conducting Body
State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
State Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
offline +1 more
Application Fee
Online : 1700
Mode Of Counselling
online
Participating Colleges
54

MAH AAC CET Important Dates

MAH AAC CET Maharashtra AAC Common Entrance Test (session 2025)

15 Jan' 2025 - 27 Feb' 2025 . Online
Application Date
Online registration & confirmation of application form on website (extended)
15 Jan' 2025 - 27 Feb' 2025 . Online
Others
Fee payment - only through online mode (extended)
05 Apr' 2025 - 05 Apr' 2025 . Offline
Exam Date

Educational Qualification - Candidate should have completed 10+2 examination in any discipline from a recognized university. Further, candidates must also have pursued English as one of the language subjects.

Minimum required marks - Candidates belonging to the general category of Maharashtra and all categories from other states are required to have passed their qualifying exam with a minimum of 45%, while the SC/ST candidates of Maharashtra must have completed their graduation with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks.

Age Limit - There is no age limit to appear in the MAH AAC CET examination.

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Candidates could access the MAH AAC CET application form 2025 at cetcell.mahacet.org till February 27. The form filling process for MAH AAC CET 2025 included the following:

  • Registration

  • Detailed filling of application form

  • Uploading documents as per specified format

  • Payment of registration fee

The application fee of MAH AAC CET 2025 could be paid in online mode for which the service charges, as per rules, shall be applicable in addition to the fee. The amount to be charged as the MAH AAC CET application fee was non-refundable in nature.

Documents Required at Exam MAH AAC CET 2025

Maharashtra AAC Common Entrance Test 2025

  • Admit card
  • Aadhar card
  • Pan card
  • Driving licence
  • Passport
  • Voter ID card

MAH AAC CET 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Mumbai Suburban
Thane
Palghar
Raigad
Pune
Ahmednagar
Solapur
Satara
Sangli
Kolhapur
Ratnagiri
Sindhudurg
Jalgaon
Dhule
Nandurbar
Nashik
Aurangabad
Jalna
Beed
Osmanabad
Nanded
Parbhani
Latur
Hingoli
Buldhana
Akola
Washim
Amravati
Yavatmal
Wardha
Nagpur
Bhandara
Gondia
Chandrapur
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The exam pattern of MAH AAC CET 2025 is prescribed by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. It is essential for candidates to go through the exam pattern as it will help them to prepare well. The MAH AAC CET exam is conducted in online mode and consists of objective questions based on food production, food and beverage operation, English, rooms division and questions related to the hospitality industry. 

MAH AAC CET 2025 Exam Pattern - General Knowledge Test

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Online

Language in which exam will be conducted

English

Total Number of questions that will be asked

40

Total marks

40

Duration of the exam

60 Minutes

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Marking scheme

There is no negative marking for any incorrect answer.

One mark will be awarded for every correct answer

MAH AAC CET 2025 Exam Pattern - Design Practical

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Offline

Language in which exam will be conducted

English

Total Number of questions that will be asked

50

Total marks

50

Duration of the exam

90 Minutes

Marking scheme

There is no negative marking for any incorrect answer.

One mark will be awarded for every correct answer

MAH AAC CET Exam Pattern 2025 - Object Drawing Practical

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Offline

Language in which exam will be conducted

English

Total Number of questions that will be asked

50

Total marks

50

Duration of the exam

60 Minutes

Marking scheme

There is no negative marking for any incorrect answer.

One mark will be awarded for every correct answer

MAH AAC CET 2025 Exam Pattern - Memory Drawing Practical

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Offline

Language in which exam will be conducted

English

Total Number of questions that will be asked

50

Total marks

50

Duration of the exam

90 Minutes

Marking scheme

There is no negative marking for any incorrect answer.

One mark will be awarded for every correct answer

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MAH AAC CET 2025 Syllabus

MAH AAC CET Maharashtra AAC Common Entrance Test Syllabus

The State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra will issue the MAH AAC CET 2025 admit card in online mode. Candidates have to download the same from the official website by entering the requisite details. It may be noted that the candidates who successfully fill the application form will be able to access their MAH AAC CET admit card 2025. 

Steps to download MAH AAC CET admit card 2025 

  • Visit cetcell.mahacet.org 

  • Click on the link to download MAH AAC CET hall ticket

  • Enter application number and password 

  • Upon successful login, the admit card of MAH AAC CET will be displayed on the screen

  • Download and take a printout of the same. 

The MAH AAC CET 2025 result will be declared in online mode at cetcell.mahhacet.org. Those candidates who appear in the MAH AAC CET exam can check their results by entering their credentials on the portal. The MAH AAC CET 2024 result will be announced in online mode only. Candidates can download their MAH AAC CET scorecard 2025 by entering their details. The scorecard of MAH AAC CET 2025 is shared in the form of a merit list which makes it easy to access. The qualified candidates have to proceed with the counselling process for admission.

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will conduct the counselling of MAH AAC CET 2025 in online mode. During the counselling, the candidates will be allotted seats through a Centralized Allotment Process (CAP). Three rounds of counselling will be conducted by the authorities. The counselling process will consist of the following steps:

  • Registration: Firstly, the candidates will have to register through the official website. Personal, contact and category details have to be provided and a security question has to be selected and answered. Candidates will also have to create a password.

  • Qualifying Details: Next, the candidates will have to provide their 10th and 12th standard subject-wise and total scores. Details about MAH AAC CET exam also has to be entered.

  • Uploading of Scanned Images: Photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned by the authorities have to be uploaded.

  • Payment of Counselling Fee: The candidates who did not register for MAH AAC CET will have to pay the counselling fee in online mode.   

  • Print out of Counselling Form: Candidates will have to print out the counselling form verification purpose.

  • Documents E-verification: The original documents have to be submitted for E-verification by the candidates in online mode for Application Form confirmation. (Online Scrutiny of Documents through CAP Agency).

  • Merit List: The names of the shortlisted candidates will be present in the merit list. Candidates can submit grievances in case of any issue. The final merit list will be published by the authorities after the grievance submission window is closed.

Candidates will be allotted seats according to their merit, preferences, category and availability of seats. The selected candidates will have to download their allotment letter and report to their nearest admission reporting centres to practise any of these options - freeze, float or slide. Finally, the candidates will have to report to their allotted institute to confirm their admission.

General Information

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the MAH AAC CET 2025 registration begin?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra started the MAH AAC CET registration 2025 on January 15. 

2. What can a candidate do in case they forget MAH AAC CET password?

Simply, click on forgot password. Enter your Registration number, email ID as well as mobile number. You will receive confirmation about ID & Password. Simply re-login using the same.

3. How would a candidate know that their MAH AAC CET application 2025 has been accepted?

Once the candidates click on the submit button, they would be able to see the "Registration Number." and "Password". This is the indication of a successful registration.

4. When is the last date to apply for MAH AAC CET 2025?

MAH AAC CET 2025 application form dates January 15 to February 27.

5. When will MAH AAC CET exam 2025 be conducted?

MAH AAC CET 2025 exam date is April 5. 

6. What type of questions are asked in MAH AAC CET?

MAH AAC CET include MCQ questions. 

7. Where can I fill the MAH AAC CET 2025 application form?

The application form of MAH AAC CET 2025 was released at cetcell.mahacet.org.

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Questions related to MAH AAC CET

Have a question related to MAH AAC CET ?

Hello there,

Yes, the MHT CET 2025 provisional answer key has been released. Candidates can download it along with their response sheets and question papers from the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org (https://cetcell.mahacet.org) . The provisional answer key was made available on May 15, 2025.

If you believe there are discrepancies in the answer key, you can raise objections. The objection window opened on May 15, 2025, and is expected to close around May 17–18, 2025. Each objection requires a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1,000. Objections can be submitted through the official portal by logging in with your registered credentials.

After reviewing the objections, the Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the final answer key, which will be used to calculate the results. The final answer key is expected to be published in late May 2025, with results anticipated in early June 2025.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org .


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello there,

The MHT CET 2025 question paper for May 2, Shift 3 is currently unavailable. As of now, official releases and memory-based question papers have been provided for earlier shifts, such as April 19 to April 27, but not for May 2.

Possible Reasons:

  • The official answer key and response sheets are expected to be released around May 15, 2025 , by the State CET Cell.

  • The May 2, Shift 3 paper might be part of a retest or special session , leading to delays in the release of its materials.

What You Can Do:

  • Regularly check the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org (https://cetcell.mahacet.org) for updates.

  • Monitor educational platforms like Careers360 (https://collegedunia.com/exams/mht-cet/question-paper-2025) for the release of the specific shift's question paper.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

HELLO,

To download MHT CET answer key you need to follow some steps:-

1.You need to visit their official website that is - cetcell.mahacet.org (//cetcell.mahacet.org)

2.Then after opening the website there is an option of MH CET answer key download link click on it .

3.Then you have enter your details like Candidate ID means roll no and date of birth.

4.Then the answer key of MH CET will be displayed on the screen

5. You can download it or take printout if you need that in future.

For any other help or more information refer to this link- https://www.careers360.com/exams/mht-cet

hope this helps!

HEY THERE!!!
The official website for MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is:

  • https://cetcell.mahacet.org
  • All official information about MHT CET 2025 is available here, including application forms, admit cards, answer keys, results, and counseling information.


HEY THERE!!

How to see your MHT CET Law (LLB 5-year) 2025 result,Here is the step to step guide for it :

  1. Visit the official website of State CET Cell Maharashtra: cetcell.mahacet.org.
  2. Tap on the link for "Result CET 2025" or the respective link for "5-Year LLB Result" if released.
  3. Log in with your application number and date of birth (or registered email ID and password, as directed on the portal).
  4. Tap on the "Score Card" option to see your result.
  5. Your scorecard will appear on the screen. Download and print several copies to refer to later (admission and counselling).

Note :

The result is announced only online and will be put up approximately during the third or fourth week of May 2025 for the 5-year LLB course. In case you encounter any problem in viewing your result, try again after a while, check your internet connection, clear your browser cache, or call the CET Cell helpline.

Official Website:

[cetcell.mahacet.org]

You can use this link to check your result.

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