MAKAUT CET 2027: Exam Date, Application, Eligibility

MAKAUT CET 2027 (Common Entrance Test) is the admission test of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (formerly WBUT) for BBA, BCA, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Optom, M.Optom and MHA seats at its in-house and affiliated colleges. It is expected in June 2027, with online applications around May 2027.

Latest (9 October 2026): MAKAUT has not announced CET 2027 yet; the CET portal still shows the 2026 cycle, which ended with e-counselling (8 to 11 July) and allotment cards in July 2026.

MAKAUT CET 2027

Dates, application steps and fee, eligibility, exam pattern, courses and the admission process for MAKAUT CET 2027.

MAKAUT CET 2027 overview
Full name	Common Entrance Test (CET), MAKAUT WB
Conducted by	Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (MAKAUT, formerly WBUT)
Exam level	State level university admission test (West Bengal)
Courses / Purpose	BBA, BCA, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Optom, M.Optom and MHA at MAKAUT in-house and affiliated colleges
Exam date	Expected June 2027 (CET 2026 was held on 2 June 2026)
Application	Online only on the CET portal; expected May 2027
Application fee	Rs 600 General/OBC, Rs 300 SC/ST/PwD (2026), online payment only
Eligibility	UG: Class 12 passed or appearing; PG: 3 or 4-year Bachelor's degree
Mode	Online computer-based test (CBT)
Questions and marks	50 MCQs, 2 marks each, 100 marks
Duration	60 minutes
Official website	makautwb.ac.in

MAKAUT CET 2027 Important Dates

MAKAUT has not released the CET 2027 schedule, so the dates below are expected months based on 2026, when applications ran from 2 to 25 May and the online test was held on 2 June 2026.

Event	Date
Online application	May 2027 Expected
Admit card	May 2027 Expected
Exam	June 2027 Expected
MAKAUT CET 2027 rank card	June 2027 Expected
Counselling	July 2027 Expected

How to Apply for MAKAUT CET 2027

You apply for MAKAUT CET 2027 online on the CET portal run by MAKAUT; there is no offline form. The application link is expected to open in May 2027.

Expected May 2027

Apply Online for MAKAUT CET 2027

Applications for MAKAUT CET 2027 are expected in May 2027.

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Click Apply Online on the CET portal and register. Your application (registration) number and password are sent by SMS and email; check the spam folder too.
Open Applicant Login and sign in with your registration number, password and the security code shown.
Fill in your name, gender, date of birth, category, PwD status, educational qualification, email, mobile number and address.
Upload a recent stamp-size colour photograph (white background preferred) and your signature in blue or black ink, each as a JPG/JPEG file of 30 to 50 KB.
Pay the fee through the online payment gateway.
Review the details, tick the declaration, submit, then download and print the completed form for future reference.

Category	Application fee (2026)
General / OBC	Rs 600
SC / ST / PwD	Rs 300

The fee is non-refundable, and MAKAUT asks candidates not to pay more than once for the same application. The 2027 fee will be confirmed in the new brochure.

Who can apply for MAKAUT CET 2027?

Students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply for the UG programmes, and graduates or final-year students can apply for the PG programmes. The 2026 rules were:

UG: Higher Secondary (10+2) passed or appearing, in the general or vocational stream, from WBCHSE or an equivalent board
B.Sc Mathematics and Computing needs Mathematics in Class 12, B.Sc Robotics needs Physics and Mathematics, and B.Sc Biotechnology needs Biology or an allied subject
PG: a 3 or 4-year Bachelor’s degree (Honours or Major) from a recognised university; the brochure says at least 120 credit points, while the portal says 140
Degrees from IGNOU or an open university within state jurisdiction are accepted
There is no upper age limit
Foreign students are not eligible

Each M.Sc programme also asks for a related subject in graduation, so check the programme-wise eligibility table in the brochure before you apply.

What is the MAKAUT CET 2027 exam pattern?

MAKAUT CET is a 60-minute online test with 50 multiple-choice questions worth 2 marks each, for 100 marks. The sections depend on the group of your programme. This was the 2026 scheme; MAKAUT will confirm the 2027 pattern in the new brochure.

Group	For	Sections
UG	BBA, BCA, B.Sc and other UG programmes	General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability
PG 1	Science M.Sc programmes (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Data Science) and Master of Optometry	General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Mathematics, Biology or Chemistry
PG 2	M.Sc in Clinical Psychology, Media Science, Yoga and similar programmes, MHA, Master of Public Health	General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability

MAKAUT does not publish section-wise marks. Sample topics are on the MAKAUT CET syllabus page.

Which courses can I join through MAKAUT CET 2027?

MAKAUT CET is used for UG and PG admission at MAKAUT’s own campus and at its affiliated colleges. The 2026 brochure listed these in-house programmes:

Level	In-house programmes (2026)
UG	BBA, BBA (Hospital Management), BBA (Business Analytics), BCA, and B.Sc in Mathematics and Computing, IT (Artificial Intelligence), IT (Data Science), IT (Cyber Security), Food Science and Technology, Robotics, Animation, Film Making, Graphics and VFX, Biotechnology, Forensic Science
PG	M.Sc in Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, IT (Data Science), Microbiology, Applied Statistics and Analytics, Food Science and Technology, Media Science

Affiliated colleges offer more programmes through the same test, including Master of Optometry, MHA and Master of Public Health. MAKAUT says its list of colleges and courses can change, and the affiliated college list is on the university website.

How does admission work after MAKAUT CET 2027?

After the test MAKAUT issues rank cards, then runs one e-counselling and choice filling round for CET, PGET and JEMAT, followed by allotment cards. In 2026 rank cards came out on 20 June and choice filling ran from 8 to 11 July 2026. Details are on the MAKAUT CET result page.

MAKAUT CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads

MAKAUT CET 2027 FAQs

Can students from other states apply for MAKAUT CET?

The 2026 rules ask for Class 12 from WBCHSE or an equivalent board and do not mention West Bengal domicile. The brochure lists recognised boards from across India.

Can I apply if my Class 12 or degree result is pending?

Yes. Both the UG and PG rules accept candidates who have passed or are appearing in the qualifying exam.

Is there negative marking in MAKAUT CET?

The 2026 scheme of examination does not mention negative marking. It only says 50 MCQs of 2 marks each in 60 minutes.

Is MAKAUT CET the same as JEMAT or WBJEE?

No. JEMAT is MAKAUT’s separate test for MBA, and WBJEE is West Bengal’s engineering entrance test. CET covers BBA, BCA, B.Sc, M.Sc, optometry and MHA programmes.

Where can I get help with the MAKAUT CET application?

The CET portal’s Helpdesk page lists a technical helpline and email for application problems during office hours. Quote your programme and application number in the email subject.

MAKAUT CET 2027: Exam Date, Application, Eligibility, Pattern