The institute level admissions for MAH BBA CET 2026 for any vacant seats after CAP is being done between September 7 to 15, 2026. The institutes will publish the merit list of selected candidates on their respective website. Earlier, the Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, published the MAH BDes CAP round 4 seat allotment on September 2, 2026. Allotted candidates were required to accept their seats and report to the colleges from September 3 to 5. Candidates can also check the MAH BDes CAP round 4 cutoff for MH candidates on its official website. The CET Cell had earlier published the MAH BDes CET CAP round 3 seat allotment on August 25, 2026. The CET Cell conducted the MAH BDes CET counselling process in four CAP rounds. Only those candidates who clear the MAH B.Design cut-offs for each round will be eligible for seat allotment to design programmes at participating colleges in Maharashtra.
The MAH CET B.Des result was earlier declared as the MAH BDesign CET 2026 result on June 12, 2026. Earlier, the Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, conducted the MAH B.Design CET 2026 on April 5, 2026. The MAH B.Des CET syllabus is divided into three parts: A, B, and C, which evaluate the candidates on visualisation and illustration ability, design thinking and problem-solving, and GK MCQs, respectively. The MAH BDes CET 2026 registrations closed on February 27, 2026.
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The State Common Entrance Test Cell conducts the BDes exam to provide admissions to the 4-year full-time Bachelor of Design courses in the colleges of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts the MAH BDes entrance exam once a year in offline mode. The MAH BDesign CET exam is a state-level design entrance exam for admission into Bachelor of Design programmes of participating colleges in Maharashtra.
| Full Exam Name | Maharashtra Bachelor of Design Common Entrance Test |
| Short Exam Name | MAH B.Design 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 | online |
| Application Fee | Online : 2200 |
| Mode Of Exam | offline |
| Mode Of Counselling | offline |
| Participating Colleges | 3 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours 45 Minutes |
MAH B.Design CET Maharashtra Bachelor of Design Common Entrance Test (session 2026)
The institute-level admissions for vacant seats after MAH BBA CAP is being conducted between September 7 to 15, 2026. The institutes will release the merit list of selected candidates on their respective websites. The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, earlier published the MAH BDes CAP round 4 seat allotment on September 2, 2026. All the allotted candidates were required to accept their seats and report to the colleges from September 3 to 5.
The MAH BDes CET 2026 counselling was conducted in four CAP rounds. The seat allotment is done based on the candidate's rank and college preferences. The allotted candidates have to pay the admission fee and report to the colleges within the prescribed deadline.
Please follow the instructions below to register for the MAH BDes CET 2026 counselling.
The CET Cell prescribes the MAH B.Des CET 2026 eligibility criteria in the information brochure. Interested applicants must meet the MAH B.Design CET 2026 eligibility criteria before proceeding with registration. The MAH BDes 2026 eligibility criteria are given below.
The MAH BDes CET applications for 2026 has been closed. The application correction window for all the registered candidates has been closed on their cetcell.mahacet.org, The registration closed on February 27, 2026.
The candidates applying for the MAH BDes 2026 have to pay the application fee in online mode only through the online payment gateway. Candidates to note that this application fee is non-refundable and also non-transferable.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS, Person with Disability (PWD), belonging to Maharashtra State Only | Rs. 1700/- |
Orphans and Transgender (Other) candidates | Rs. 1700/- |
General category candidates from Maharashtra State only | Rs. 2200/- |
All other Indian candidates | Rs. 2200/- |
The CET Cell Maharashtra has notified the MAH B.Des CET 2026 syllabus and exam pattern in its information brochure. It will conduct the MAH B.Design CET in offline mode at various exam centres. The MAH BDes CET exam pattern gives the candidates a clear idea about the question pattern, exam timings, marking scheme, and maximum marks, etc.
The MAH BDes CET question paper comprises three parts - Part A, B, and C. The candidates are required to check the details below in the table.
Part | Subject | Paper type | No. of questions | Duration | Total marks |
| Part A | Sketching illustration using pencils, colour pencils, and ink pens | Visualisation and illustration ability | 1 | 45 minutes | 40 |
| 15-minute break | |||||
| Part B | Sketching the Product/idea using pencils and any suitable colouring/rendering medium, such as colour pencils, markers, sketch pens, pens | Design thinking and problem solving | 1 | 60 minutes | 60 |
| 30-minute break | |||||
| Part C | Multiple-choice objective-type questions, numerical answer-type questions | General Knowledge - MCQ type | 60 | 60 minutes | 100 |
| Total | 62 | 2 hours and 45 minutes | 200 |
The candidates seeking admission to BDesign courses must appear for all papers of MAH BDesign CET 2026. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Candidates will be provided with OMR answer sheets with the question paper for the objective section. At the end of the paper, the candidate will hand over the OMR Answer sheet to the invigilator.
Part-C: Art & design fundamentals: Unit 01
Part-C: Science-technology related knowledge: Unit 02
Part-C: Analytical and logical reasoning: Unit 01
Part-C: Analytical and logical reasoning: Unit 02
The MAH B.Des CET is one of the top state-level design entrance exams in India. Candidates can make use of the following tips to prepare for MAH B.Design CET -
The CET Cell Maharashtra has issued the MAH B.Des CET 2026 admit card on March 31, 2026 on their official website. Candidates will be able to download the MAH B.Design CET admit card 2026 through their login. Candidates must download and take a printout of the MAH BDes CET admit card 2026. A copy of the admit card is required to be carried to the exam centre on the exam day.
The candidates must also carry any of the valid photo identity proofs listed below.
Candidates can download the admit card of MAH B.Des CET 2026 by following the steps given below-
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released the MAH BDes CET Answer Key 2026 in online mode on the official website - mahacet.cetcell.org. Any objections to the results can be submitted from June 12 – 14, 2026. Authorities will release the final results on the objection about marks raised by the candidates on June 18, 2026. To download the MAH BDesign CET 2026 answer key PDF, the candidates have to use their login credentials.
The CET Cell Maharashtra has declared the MAH B.Des CET 2026 result on June 12, 2026. Candidates can download the MAH B.Des CET result 2026 through their login. The images of answer sheet (for practical papers) have been uploaded. Candidates can submit their grievances for MAH BDes CET result from June 12 to 14. The redressal of grievances will be released on June 18.
The MAH BDes CET scorecard 2026 contains the all-India rank (AIR) and the subject-wise marks obtained by the candidates. Candidates who have a valid score in the exam will be able to register for the counselling process.
The CET Cell Maharashtra has released the MAH BDes CET cutoff for CAP Round 4. The MAH BDes cutoff has been released for each round of counselling. Only those candidates who clear the MAH BDes cutoff will be able to secure admission.
The steps to download the MAH B.Des cutoff 2026 PDF are given below-
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The registration process for MAH CET BDes 2026 has been closed.
The MAH B.Des CET is conducted in offline mode.
Candidates who completed a class 12 (10+2) examination with 45% of aggregate marks (40% for reserved/ PWD/ EWS) are eligible to apply for MAH B.Des CET.
The MAH B.Des CET syllabus 2026 will have sections on visualisation and illustration ability, design thinking and problem solving, and GK.
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