MAH AAC CET 2026 The application form has opened for the Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test.This is the state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, for admission to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs (4-year courses in Applied Art, Fine Art, etc.) in government, aided, and unaided colleges across Maharashtra.
MAH AAC CET 2026 Latest Updates
- Registration Started: January 29, 2026.
- Application Form Available: On the official website.
- Last Date to Apply: March 3, 2026 (tentative; confirm on site as no extension announced yet).
- Exam Date: April 10, 2026 (offline/practical-based; includes Object Drawing, Design Practical, Memory Drawing, and General Knowledge sections).
- Mode: Offline (practical drawing tests + objective GK).
- Result: Expected in May 2026 (tentative).
- Admit Card: To be notified (likely 1-2 weeks before exam).
The registration notice and Information Brochure for A.Y. 2026-27 were released on January 29, 2026.
Official Website & Portal
- Main site: cetcell.mahacet.org (check announcements, download brochure/notice).
- Registration portal: portal-2026.maharashtracet.org (or linked from main site for CET 2026-27).
- Download the Registration Notice and Information Brochure directly from cetcell.mahacet.org under “MAH-AAC-CET” section.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit cetcell.mahacet.org or the 2026 portal.
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number (create profile).
- Fill personal, academic details (including APAAR ID if required this year).
- Upload scanned documents: Photo, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, etc.
- Pay application fee (details in brochure; usually online modes).
- Submit and take printout.
MAH AAC CET 2026 Eligibility
- Maharashtra State Candidature Candidates
- (i) Must be an Indian national.
- (ii) Passed HSC examination from Maharashtra State Board (any stream) or equivalent with English as a subject, securing at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for Backward Classes, EWS, PwD from Maharashtra State), plus non-zero score in CET by Competent Authority
- All India Candidature, J&K/Ladakh Migrant Candidates
- (i) Indian national.
- (ii) Passed HSC from Maharashtra State Board (any stream) or equivalent with English, achieving 45% aggregate (40% relaxed for Maharashtra Backward Classes/EWS/PwD), and non-zero CET score.
- NRI/OCI/PIO, Gulf Workers’ Children, Foreign National Candidates
- (i) Passed HSC from Maharashtra State Board (any stream) or equivalent with English, obtaining 45% aggregate (40% for Maharashtra Backward Classes/EWS/PwD).
- (ii) Additional criteria as declared by appropriate authority periodically.
MAH AAC CET 2026 Exam Pattern:
- Practical papers: Object Drawing, Design, Memory Drawing.
- Theory: General Knowledge (objective).
- Duration and marking: As per brochure (focus on drawing skills + basics of art/GK).
Preparation Tips:
- Practice drawing daily (still life, compositions, memory sketches).
- Study art history, current affairs for GK.
- Join crash courses if needed (many institutes offer for MAH AAC CET).
Important:
- Always verify from cetcell.mahacet.org—avoid unofficial sources.
- No extension announced yet; apply soon to avoid last-minute rush.
- After exam → Merit list → Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds for seat allotment.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| I | Design Practical | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| II | Object Drawing Practical | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| III | Memory Drawing Practical | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| IV | General Knowledge | 40 | 1 | 40 |
Candidates receive separate OMR answer sheets alongside the question paper for the General Knowledge section.
Answer Sheet Protocol
- Submission: Hand over the OMR sheet to the invigilator at the end of the paper.
- Marking Method: Use only a black ink ballpoint pen to fully blacken the correct circle corresponding to the question’s serial number.
- Selection Rule: Fill exactly one circle out of the four options per question.
Scoring and Penalties
- Positive Marking: Each correct answer awards the specified mark(s).
- No Negative Marking: Wrong answers incur no penalty.
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Warning
Changing answers is strictly prohibited. Candidates must confirm accuracy before marking, as alterations by any method render the response invalid/incorrect. Once marked, the answer is final.
Candidate should completely darken one and the only one best response (circle)
Candidate should not use any other method for answering i.e. half circle, dot, tick mark, cross etc. This may not be read by the scanner. Answer sheet of each candidate will be evaluated by computerized scanning method only (Optical Mark Reader). There will not be any manual checking during evaluation.
FAQs
The application form started on 29 January for Fine Art admission in the state
You have maharashtra domicile and 10+2 pass out with 45 percent marks
Yes other state candidate can also apply
