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MAH AAC CET Exam 2025: Merit List Out for Mop-up Round, Reporting to Allotted College

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Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on Nov 24, 2025 01:47 PM

About MAH AAC CET 2026

The Maharashtra CET Cell has notified the MAH AAC CET 2026 exam date on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. It will conduct the MAH AAC CET exam 2026 on April 10, 2026. The detailed MAH AAC CET 2026 notification will be released soon. The MAH AAC CET syllabus 2026 will evaluate the candidates on the design practical, object drawing, memory drawing, and theoretical knowledge about the arts. Candidates with a valid score in the MAH AAC CET 2026 exam will be able to participate in the counselling process. 

The authorities will tentatively conduct two rounds of MAH AAC CET 2025 counselling. The seat allotment will be done based on the college preferences and the ranks obtained by the candidate in the exam. Candidates who obtain MAH AAC CET seat allotment must report to the colleges within the prescribed deadline.

What is MAH AAC CET exam?

The CET Cell conducts the MAH AAC CET exam. The full form of MAH AAC CET is Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test. The Maharashtra AAC CET exam will be divided into two types: practical and general knowledge examination papers. The practical examination is further divided into object drawing, design, and memory drawing practical examinations. Candidates will be offered admissions into the fine arts programmes of participating colleges in Maharashtra.

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MAH AAC CET Exam 2025: Merit List Out for Mop-up Round, Reporting to Allotted College
MAH AAC CET Exam 2025: Merit List Out for Mop-up Round, Reporting to Allotted College

MAH AAC CET 2026 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
Participating Colleges
57

MAH AAC CET Important Dates

MAH AAC CET Maharashtra AAC Common Entrance Test (session 2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Where can I fill the MAH AAC CET 2024 application form?
A:

The application form of MAH AAC CET 2024 could be filled and submitted by clicking on the link provided in this article or by visiting the official website -cetcell.mahacet.org.

Q: How will the examination of MAH AAC CET 2024 be conducted?
A:

The eligibility criteria of MAH AAC CET differs as per the programme selected by the candidates. However, all candidates are required to have Indian nationality and the minimum eligibility academic qualifications (10+2).

Q: When will MAH AAC CET exam 2024 be conducted?
A:

The exam for the practical and General Knowledge Test of MAH AAC CET 2024 was held on May 12, 2024.

Q: When is the last date to apply for MAH AAC CET 2024?
A:

Candidates could submit the MAH AAC CET 2024 application form till March 28.

Q: When will the MAH AAC CET 2024 registration begin?
A:

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra started the MAH AAC CET registration 2024 on January 30 in online mode, which was closed on March 28.

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If you've completed a polytechnic diploma and are considering pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) through lateral entry at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT) Mumbai, here's what you need to know:

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Regarding your situation, it's absolutely fine to participate in the CAP counseling based on your MHT-CET score if you feel that's your stronger result. There's no requirement to use your JEE score if you don't want

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Please share important dates for MHT CET which was conducted in 2024

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The MHT CET Registration 2024 has concluded, according to the Maharashtra CET Cell. The deadlines for completing the MHT CET application form 2024 and making fee payments were March 15 and March 16, respectively. Additionally closed is the MHT CET 2024 form correction facility. From March 20 to

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