MAH M.Arch CET 2027 will not be held. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra stopped its own M.Arch entrance test from 2025-26, and M.Arch seats are now filled on scores of PGETA, the Council of Architecture’s national test. You take PGETA 2027 (expected May to June 2027) and then register for the State CET Cell’s M.Arch CAP.
MAH M.Arch CET 2027
This page explains how M.Arch admission in Maharashtra works now that MAH M.Arch CET is not held: dates, the PGETA test, the CAP process, eligibility and the merit list.
| Full name | Maharashtra M.Arch admission through CAP; MAH-M.ARCH-CET discontinued from 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | State CET Cell, Maharashtra (CAP); entrance test PGETA by the Council of Architecture |
| Exam level | State admission process (Maharashtra) based on a national test (PGETA) |
| Courses / Purpose | First year of the 2-year M.Arch at Maharashtra architecture institutes |
| Selection | Merit on your PGETA score through State CET Cell CAP rounds |
| Exam date | No state CET; PGETA 2027 expected May to June 2027 |
| Application | PGETA registration expected April 2027; M.Arch CAP expected July to September 2027 |
| Application fee | PGETA Rs 1,750 per test (Rs 1,250 SC/ST/EWS/PwD, Rs 1,000 transgender), 2026 |
| Eligibility | B.Arch with at least 50% aggregate; 45% for Maharashtra backward class, EWS, PwD in 2024 rules |
| Mode | PGETA: computer-based test, 100 questions, 2 hours |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Is MAH M.Arch CET 2027 being held?
No. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra stopped its own M.Arch entrance test from the 2025-26 academic year. Its notice of 25 November 2024 says that, because the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi now runs PGETA (Post Graduate Entrance Test in Architecture) and the M.Arch course has few candidates, admission from 2025-26 is made on the basis of PGETA instead of a separate state CET.
MAH-M.ARCH-CET is also missing from the State CET Cell’s CET schedules for 2025-26 and 2026-27. The last state test was MAH-M.ARCH-CET 2024, held for 2024-25 admission. The State CET Cell still runs the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for M.Arch seats, so in 2027 you take PGETA and then apply through CAP.
Maharashtra M.Arch Admission 2027 Important Dates
No 2027-28 schedule is out yet, so the 2027 dates below are expected months based on the 2026 PGETA tests and the 2026-27 admission deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PGETA 2027 registration (2027-28) | April 2027 Expected |
| PGETA 2027 tests (2027-28) | May 2027 Expected |
| Counselling (2027-28) | July 2027 Expected |
| Last date for M.Arch admission (2027-28) | September 2027 Expected |
How to Get M.Arch Admission in Maharashtra in 2027
You need two things: a valid PGETA 2027 score from the Council of Architecture, and a registration on the State CET Cell’s M.Arch CAP portal. In 2026 the CAP portal was march2026.mahacet.org.in; the 2027-28 link will be announced on the State CET Cell website.
Apply Online for MAH M.Arch CET 2027
Applications for MAH M.Arch CET 2027 are expected in April 2027.
- Register for PGETA 2027 on pgeta.in when the Council of Architecture opens it. In 2026 registration opened on 21 April.
- Take one or more PGETA attempts. In 2026 you could sit up to three tests, and your best score was counted.
- When the State CET Cell opens the M.Arch CAP portal for 2027-28, register, fill in your personal, B.Arch and entrance test details, upload your documents and pay the CAP fee online.
- Complete document scrutiny (the 2026 portal offered e-scrutiny), check the provisional merit list and raise a grievance if any detail is wrong.
- After the final merit list, fill the option form for each CAP round, accept your allotted seat and report to the institute before the admission deadline.
| PGETA 2026 fee (per test) | Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (non-creamy layer) | Rs 1,750 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwD | Rs 1,250 |
| Transgender | Rs 1,000 |
The fee above is the Council of Architecture’s PGETA fee for 2026 and is non-refundable. The CAP registration fee is set separately in the State CET Cell’s CAP information brochure for each year.
Who can apply for M.Arch admission in Maharashtra in 2027?
You can get an M.Arch seat if you hold a B.Arch degree with the required marks and have qualified PGETA for the same academic year.
- B.Arch or an equivalent degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (COA Post-Graduate Guidelines 2022).
- Under the last State CET Cell rules (2024 brochure), Maharashtra candidates from Backward Class, EWS and PwD categories needed at least 45%.
- A PGETA score for the admission year. A PGETA 2026 score is valid for 2026-27 only, so 2027-28 admission needs PGETA 2027.
- Final-year B.Arch students can take PGETA, but must pass B.Arch with the required marks before admission.
The CAP merit list ranks candidates at All India and state level, so both Maharashtra State and All India candidates take part. Reservation and any relaxation in marks are decided by the State CET Cell, not the Council of Architecture, so confirm them in the 2027-28 CAP brochure.
What is the PGETA exam pattern for M.Arch 2027?
PGETA is a 2-hour computer-based test of 100 questions in four modules, based on the COA minimum standards. The 2026 pattern is below; check the 2027 brochure for changes.
| Part | Details (PGETA 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test at centres across India |
| Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) |
| Module I: Architecture and Design | 64 questions |
| Module II: Building Sciences and Applied Engineering | 14 questions |
| Module III: Professional Electives | 6 questions |
| Module IV: Professional Ability and Skill Enhancement | 16 questions |
| Attempts | Up to 3 in the year; best score counts |
| Result | Percentile score, valid for one academic year |
How is the Maharashtra M.Arch CAP merit list prepared?
Your rank depends on the entrance test percentile used for merit, which is PGETA under the State CET Cell’s 2024 notice. The 2026-27 merit list on the CAP portal also printed your B.Arch aggregate and your Class 12 and Class 10 marks; the exact tie-break order is set in each year’s CAP brochure.
The 2026-27 list also gave separate state-level merit numbers for category, female, EWS, PwD, defence and TFWS candidates, where they apply.
What is the last date for M.Arch admission in Maharashtra?
For 2026-27 the last date was 30 September 2026. The State CET Cell’s circular of 11 September 2026, following a Council of Architecture circular of the same date, moved it from 15 September 2026.
This deadline covered every CAP round and institute-level round. Admission, fee payment and reporting on the portal all had to be done by that date, and no admission was allowed after it. Expect a similar deadline around September 2027.
What was the old MAH M.Arch CET exam pattern?
The last state test, MAH-M.ARCH-CET 2024, was an online test of 50 multiple-choice questions worth 2 marks each (100 marks) in 60 minutes, with no negative marking. It had 10 questions each on Building Technology; Environment; Architecture History and Humanities; Settlement, Design and Planning; and Current Architecture Practice.
This pattern no longer applies. For 2027, prepare for PGETA using the syllabus in the Council of Architecture’s PGETA brochure.
Maharashtra M.Arch Admission 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027-28 notice has been issued yet. The State CET Cell’s notice on PGETA, the latest PGETA brochure and the 2026-27 deadline circular are listed below.
- PDFState CET Cell notice: no MAH-M.ARCH-CET from 2025-26, M.Arch admission through PGETA (25 November 2024)Official site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- PDFPGETA 2026 Information Brochure, Council of Architecture (latest)Official site · pgeta.inOpen
- PDFCircular: last date for 2026-27 B.Arch and M.Arch admission revised to 30 September 2026 (11 September 2026)Official site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- LINKState CET Cell, Maharashtra official websiteOfficial site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- LINKPGETA official website (Council of Architecture)Official site · pgeta.inOpen