MAH B.Design CET 2027 is the offline entrance test of the State CET Cell, Maharashtra for admission to the 4-year B.Design degree in Maharashtra colleges for 2027-28. It has two sketching papers and an MCQ paper for 200 marks. Dates are not out yet; registration is expected in January and the exam in April 2027.
MAH B.Design CET 2027
Expected dates, how to apply, fee, eligibility and the exam pattern of the Maharashtra B.Design entrance test.
| Full name | Maharashtra Bachelor of Design Common Entrance Test (MAH-B.Design CET) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai (State CET Cell) |
| Exam level | State (Maharashtra); All India candidates can also apply |
| Courses / Purpose | First year of the 4-year full-time B.Design degree in Maharashtra, 2027-28, through CAP |
| Exam date | Expected April 2027 (5 April in 2026) |
| Application | Expected from January 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 2,200 Open (Maharashtra) and All India; Rs 1,700 Maharashtra reserved, EWS, PwD, orphan, transgender (2026) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with 45% aggregate (40% Maharashtra reserved, EWS, PwD); appearing students can apply; no age limit |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR sheet for Part C), English only |
| Questions and marks | 62 questions, 200 marks: Part A 40, Part B 60, Part C 100 (60 MCQs) |
| Duration | Part A 45 minutes and Part B 60 minutes, then Part C 60 minutes (2 hours 45 minutes) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MAH B.Design CET 2027 Important Dates
State CET Cell has not released the 2027 schedule, so the months below are expected from 2026, when registration opened on 22 January and the exam was held on 5 April 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | January 2027 Expected |
| MAH-B.Design CET 2027 | April 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
| B.Design CAP | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for MAH B.Design CET 2027
You apply online only, through the candidate registration link on the State CET Cell website. Forms sent by post or courier are rejected, and only one form per candidate is allowed. In 2026 registration ran from 22 January to 27 February 2026, after a final extension.
Apply Online for MAH B.Design CET 2027
Applications for MAH B.Design CET 2027 are expected in January 2027.
- Open cetcell.mahacet.org and click Candidate Registration for MAH-B.Design CET 2027 when it goes live.
- Enter your personal details, a valid email ID and mobile number. Your application number is sent to both by email and SMS.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication and APAAR ID verification through DigiLocker; mismatched details can delay or reject the form.
- Upload a recent colour photo (2 x 2 inch, 100 KB to 5 MB, plain light background) and your signature.
- Pay the fee online, choose your exam centre, upload the documents asked for and print the registration confirmation.
The fee below is from the 2026 brochure. It is paid only through the online gateway, plus gateway charges, and is non-refundable. The 2027 fee will be confirmed in the new brochure.
| Category | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open category (Maharashtra) and All India candidates | Rs 2,200 |
| Maharashtra SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS and PwD; orphan and transgender candidates | Rs 1,700 |
How to log in to the MAH B.Design CET 2027 candidate portal?
You log in to the State CET Cell candidate portal to complete your application and pay the fee, download your admit card before the exam and get your score card after the result.
- Open the official State CET Cell website and click the candidate login for MAH-B.Design CET 2027. The 2027 login will open with registration, expected in January 2027.
- First-time users click Candidate Registration and create an account with their email ID and mobile number.
- To sign in, enter your application number and password from your registration confirmation.
- Your dashboard shows your application and payment status, and the links live at that stage, such as the admit card before the exam and the score card after the result.
Lost your application number? It is on your registration confirmation printout and in the email and SMS sent at registration. For password or login problems, call the State CET Cell helpline on 1800-209-0191 (toll free), 07969134401 or 07969134402 (10 AM to 6 PM), or raise a ticket on the State CET Cell support portal.
Who can apply for MAH B.Design CET 2027?
You can apply if you are an Indian national who has passed or is appearing for Class 12 or an equivalent exam. The rules below are from the 2026 brochure.
- Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate marks, or 40% for reserved category, EWS and PwD candidates from Maharashtra.
- Any stream can apply, and there is no age limit.
- Candidates who passed a D.Voc in the same or an allied sector are also eligible for admission.
- You must appear in all three parts and get a non-zero score to be eligible for CAP admission.
- All India candidates can use a UCEED score instead; in CAP, UCEED candidates are preferred over MAH B.Design CET candidates for All India seats.
Children of NRI, OCI and PIO candidates, children of Indian workers in the Gulf and foreign nationals do not need to take the CET.
What is the MAH B.Design CET 2027 exam pattern?
MAH B.Design CET is an offline test of 62 questions for 200 marks, in English only, with no negative marking. Parts A and B are sketching papers in the morning; Part C is an MCQ paper on an OMR sheet after a 30-minute break.
| 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 |
You must bring your own colours, brushes, pencils, scale, eraser and other drawing material. See the MAH B.Design CET syllabus for the topics in each part.
MAH B.Design CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFMAH-B.Design CET 2026 Information Brochure (latest)Official site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- LINKState CET Cell, Maharashtra official website: cetcell.mahacet.orgOfficial site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen