The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is expected to open the MAH B.Design CET 2026 application form in January 2026 for candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes in institutes across Maharashtra. Eligible students planning to appear for the entrance exam should regularly check the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org for the registration link and updates.
MAH B.Design CET 2026 Registration and Exam Date
The MAH B.Design CET 2026 application window is likely to begin in the first week of January 2026, with registrations remaining open until the last week of March 2026, based on previous year trends. Once published, candidates must complete the online application before the deadline. The MAH B.Design CET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on 05 April 2026 in offline mode at designated test centres across the state. This exam will assess candidates on creative aptitude, general awareness and design-related skills through a mix of objective and drawing-oriented questions.
MAH B.Design CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the basic eligibility conditions to apply for MAH B.Design CET 2026:
- Educational Qualification: Completion of Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. Minimum qualifying marks are typically 45% aggregate (40% for reserved category students).
- Age Limit: As prescribed in the official notification once released.
Applicants are advised to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before submitting the application, as failure to satisfy the requirements may lead to rejection.
How to Apply for MAH B.Design CET 2026?
Candidates should follow the steps below when the application link is activated:
- Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the MAH B.Design CET 2026 registration link.
- Enter personal and academic details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications.
- Pay the requisite application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.
The application form will require candidates’ details such as educational information, contact addresses, and handwriting samples where applicable.
What After MAH B.Design CET 2026 Registration?
After the completion of applications, the CET Cell will issue MAH B.Design CET admit cards before the exam date. Candidates should download the hall ticket using their login credentials once it is available on the official portal. Following the entrance exam, results will be declared tentatively in June 2026, and qualified candidates will become eligible for counselling and seat allotment in participating design institutes. Candidates are advised to regularly check cetcell.mahacet.org for official notifications related to the MAH B.Design CET 2026 application, fees, and exam instructions.
