The MAH B.Design CET 2027 syllabus has three parts: Visualization and Illustration Ability (Part A), Design Thinking and Problem Solving (Part B) and a 60-question MCQ paper (Part C) on general knowledge, art and design, science and reasoning. The 2026 syllabus from State CET Cell is the latest and is expected to stay the same.
MAH B.Design CET Syllabus 2027
Part-wise topics, marks and timing, how the sketching papers are judged and where to get the official PDF.
Free PDF on AglaSem Docs
What is in MAH B.Design CET Part A (Visualization and Illustration)?
Part A is one sketching question for 40 marks in 45 minutes. You are given a situation in a paragraph, with a context or event, and must draw people and objects to illustrate it using pencil sketching and shading.
- Observation skills
- Creative and imaginative presentation
- Composition of the drawing
- Right proportions and good line quality
- Perspective and shading
What is in MAH B.Design CET Part B (Design Thinking and Problem Solving)?
Part B is one question for 60 marks in 60 minutes. You get a problem situation or design guidelines and must work out a creative solution from your own experience and observation.
- Draw a proportionate sketch that highlights the essential elements or new features of your idea.
- Colour or render it with a suitable colour scheme, using colour pencils, markers or sketch pens.
- Write a short description or annotation that explains the idea clearly.
What is in the MAH B.Design CET Part C MCQ syllabus?
Part C has 60 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, in four sections:
- General Knowledge and Awareness: general knowledge, basics of computers and current affairs.
- Art and Design Fundamentals: elements and principles of design, perception of form and shape, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory and colour schemes, basic art history, Indian culture, Indian dance forms, Indian classical music, important arts and crafts, tribal art forms of India and their origin, and world cultures such as Egypt, Rome, Mughal and Harappa.
- Science and Technology Knowledge: basics of physics, geometry and mathematics, practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts, and knowledge of materials.
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning: reading and analysing data, recognising patterns, and sequences or relationships between shapes and images.
| Part C section | Questions | Marks each | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Awareness | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Art and Design Fundamentals | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Science and Technology Knowledge | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 100 |
What is the MAH B.Design CET 2027 marking scheme?
The test carries 200 marks: 40 for Part A, 60 for Part B and 100 for Part C. There is no negative marking and no choice of questions, and you must attempt all three parts.
| Part | Paper | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Visualization and Illustration Ability (sketching) | 1 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Part B | Design Thinking and Problem Solving (sketching and rendering) | 1 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Part C | General Knowledge MCQs (20 of 1 mark, 40 of 2 marks) | 60 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 62 | 200 | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Where can I download the MAH B.Design CET syllabus PDF?
State CET Cell posts the syllabus and marking scheme on the syllabus page of its website. The latest is the 2026 syllabus, which you can also read on AglaSem Docs. The 2027 syllabus will come with the 2027 brochure.
How should I prepare for MAH B.Design CET 2027?
- Sketch daily: people, objects and scenes from memory, with attention to proportion, perspective and shading, as Part A is judged on these.
- Practise Part B by solving small everyday design problems, rendering your idea in colour and adding a short note.
- Time yourself: 45 minutes for one Part A drawing and 60 minutes for one Part B solution.
- For Part C, give extra time to Art and Design Fundamentals, which carries 40 of the 100 marks.
- Revise Indian art forms, crafts and culture, and read current affairs regularly.
- Answer every MCQ, as there is no negative marking.