MAH B.Des CET Exam 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

The CET Cell prescribes the MAH B.Des CET 2026 eligibility criteria in the information brochure. Interested applicants need to ensure that they meet the MAH B.Design CET 2026 eligibility criteria before proceeding with the registrations. The MAH BDes 2026 eligibility criteria are given below.

• Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 exam or its equivalent examination with minimum aggregate marks of 45% (40% for the reserved categories, EWS, and PWD candidates).

• Students appearing for their class 12 exams are also eligible to apply provided they qualify the exam with the prescribed minimum marks by the time of admission

• The nationality of the candidate must be Indian.

• There is no age limit prescribed for the aspirants to appear for the MAH BDes CET

The MAH BDes CET application form 2026 will be opened online on the official website - mahacet.cetcell.org, tentatively in January 2026. Interested applicants must complete the registration before the last date and pay the application fee.

Steps to fill out the MAH BDes 2026 application form

• Visit the official website - mahacet.cetcell.org.
• Click on the link “New Registration”.
• Fill in basic details such as name, email id and mobile number to complete the registration.
• The candidates will be issued with a user ID and password as login credentials.
• Log in using the allotted credentials.
• Fill in the required fields in the MAH BDes application form 2026.
• Upload the scanned photograph and the required documents.
• Pay the MAH BDes application fee online as per the category.
• Submit the application form. 

Application Fee for MAH BDes

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.

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.

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.

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 -

• Start off by setting up a timetable with adequate time divided for theory, mock tests and revision
• Regularly read newspapers and fashion magazines to remain updated with current affairs and the latest trends in the fashion industry
• Work on improving drawing and sketching skills, as the subjective part is a crucial component of the MAH B.Des CET exam pattern
• Practise with mock tests to build speed and get an accurate assessment of one's level of preparation.

The CET Cell Maharashtra will issue the MAH B.Des CET 2026 admit card tentatively a week before the exam. 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.

• PAN card
• Indian Passport
• Driving license
• Voter’s Card
• Bank passbook with a photograph
• Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead, along with a photograph
• Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead, along with the photograph
• Recent identity card issued by a recognized school/college
• Aadhaar card / E-Aadhaar card with a photograph

How to Download the MAH BDes CET admit card 2026?

Candidates can download the admit card of MAH B.Des CET 2026 by following the steps given below-

• Visit the official site - cetcell.mahacet.org.
• Click on the link - MAH BDesign CET admit card.
• Log in using the login credentials (registration number/roll number, DOB).
• The MAH BDes admit card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and take a printout of the MAH BDes CET admit card for future use.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release the MAH BDes CET Answer Key 2026 in online mode on the official website - mahacet.cetcell.org. To download the MAH BDesign CET 2026 answer key pdf, the candidates have to use their login credentials. The authorities will also open a window to raise objections.

Steps to download MAH BDes CET answer key 2026

• Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org”.
• Check and click on the link “MAH BDesign CET 2026 answer key”.
• Enter the login credentials (application number & password).
• Click on the download button to download the MAH BDes CET answer key pdf.
• Compare the answers with the response sheet.
• Calculate the MAH BDes CET 2026 score.

The CET Cell Maharashtra will declare the MAH B.Des CET 2026 result tentatively in June 2026. Candidates will be able to download the MAH B.Des CET result 2026 through their login. 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.

How to check and download MAH BDes CET Result 2026?

• Candidates are to visit the Maharashtra State CET cell official website, mahacet.cetcell.org.
• Click on the 'MAH BDesign CET Result 2026' link.
• Log in with the required credentials
• The MAH BDesign CET2026 result will be displayed on the screen
• Download the result for future reference

The CET Cell Maharashtra will release the MAH B.Des CET cutoff 2026 for each round of counselling. Only those candidates who clear the MAH BDes cutoff will be able to secure admission.

How to Download MAH B.Des Cutoff 2026 PDF?

The steps to download the MAH B.Des cutoff 2026 PDF are given below-

• Visit the official website- cetcell.mahacet.org
• Under the CAP tab, click on 2026-27
• Next, click on B.Design
• On the next page, click on the MAH B.Design CET cutoff for the desired round
• The MAH B.Des CET cutoff PDF will be displayed on the screen
• Download and save the cutoff for future reference

The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will notify the counselling schedule on its CAP portal. It will tentatively conduct four rounds of MAH B.Design CET counselling 2026. Candidates have to register for the counselling process through their login. The seat allotment will be 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. The CET Cell will conduct multiple MAH B.Des CET CAP rounds.

MAH BDesign CET Counselling 2026 Process

Please follow the instructions below to register for the MAH BDes CET 2026 counselling.

• Candidates have to register online from the official CAP portal
• Upload the required documents and fill out the specified information
• Scrutiny of documents by the authorities
• Publication of merit list of eligible candidates for the counselling process
• Filling out the web options
• Publication of seat allotment based on the rank and preferences submitted by the candidate.
• Payment of admission fee and reporting to colleges.

Documents required during the counselling process 

• MAH BDes CET admit card 
• 10th class mark sheet
• Mark sheet of class 12
• Caste/category certificate, if applicable
• MAH BDes CET scorecard