MAH M.Arch CET 2025: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern & More

Updated By Dewesh Nandan Prasad on 22 Oct, 2024 16:36

The MAH M.Arch CET 2025 exam will be conducted in March 2025 and the application form for the MAH M.Arch CET exam is expected to be released for registration in January 2025. Check the complete details of the MAH MArch CET 2025 exam on the page.

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MAH M.Arch CET 2025

MAH M.Arch CET 2025: The State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra, will release the Maharashtra Master of Architecture Common Entrance Test (MAH MArch CET) soon on the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam have to fill out the application form on the official website. The application fee for the MAH MArch CET exam is INR 1000 for unreserved candidates and INR 800 for reserved categories.  Candidates also have to meet the MAH MArch CET eligibility criteria 2025 to appear for the MAH M.Arch CET exam 2025. The basic eligibility to appear for the MAH M.Arch CET exam is to hold a bachelor's degree in architecture along with being a citizen of India.

About MAH M.Arch CET

Maharashtra Architecture Common Entrance Test, commonly known as MAH M.Arch CET, is a state-level entrance examination is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra). The exam is organized for admission into the first year of a 2-year full-time PG degree course in Architecture i.e M. Arch.

Commissioner, State CET Cell is the competent authority that organises the MAH M.Arch CET as per the Provisions of 2 (e) and Section 10(2) of the Act. More than 2000 educational institutions in the state use the exam score. The Directorate is responsible for maintaining and improving the overall standard of technical education. In order to achieve its objective, CET Cell lays down its policies that guide aided as well as private institutions and interact with the industry and national level institutions. 

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Highlights of MAH MArch CET 2025

The State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra conducts the MAH MArch for admissions into PG programmes in Architecture. Candidates can find the synopsis of the exam in a tabulated form below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

MAH MArch CET

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Exam Level

Postgraduate exam at the state level

Exam Frequency

Annual

Mode of Exam

Computed Based Test (CBT)

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

Master of Architecture

Exam Fees

INR 1,000 (General category)

INR 800 (Reserved category)

Exam Duration

60 minutes

Total Marks

100

Total Questions

50

Marking Scheme

  • One mark for each correct entry
  • No negative marking scheme

Language/Medium of Exam

English

Contact Details

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001

Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM)

 +91-9513850008

MAH M.ARCH CET 2025 Conducting Body

Commissioner, State CET Cell is the competent authority which organizes the MAH M.ARCH CET as per the Provisions of 2 (e) and Section 10(2) of the Act. More than 2000 educational institutions in the state use the DTE Maharashtra exam score. The Directorate is responsible for maintaining and improving the overall standard of technical education. In order to achieve its objective, DTE ( Directorate of Technical Education) lays down its policies that guides aided as well as private institutions and interacts with the industry and national level institutions. 

MAH MArch CET 205 Exam Dates

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MAH M.Arch CET exam dates on the official website. Candidates can check the expected MAH M.Arch CET 2025 dates in the table below.

Event

Expected Dates 

MAH MArch CET 2025 Registration Start Date

January 11, 2025

Last Date to Apply for MAH MArch CET 2025

February 1, 2025

MAH MArch CET Admit Card 2025 Release Date

February 28, 2025

MAH MArch CET 2025 Exam Date

March 11, 2025

MAH M.Arch CET Answer Key Date

March 28, 2025

MAH M.Arch CET Answer Key Objections Date

March 27 to 29, 2025

Result Date

April 8, 2025

CAP Portal Activation of MAH M.Arch 

July 9, 2025

Counselling process of MAH MArch CET 2025

July 9, 2025

Deadline for MAH M.Arch CET Counselling Registration 2025

July 29, 2025

Release of Provisional Merit List

August 1, 2025

Objections against Provisional Merit List

August 2 to 4, 2025

Final Merit List Release Date

August 6, 2025

Note: The MAH MArch CET 2025 exam dates that are provided in the table are tentative and based on the previous year's exam trends. The exact dates will be mentioned in the table as soon as they are released on the official website.

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MAH MArch CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Maharashtra's State CET Cell prescribes the eligibility requirements that applicants must meet in order to sit for the MAH M.ARCH CET 2025 exam, including those related to academic requirements, passing percentages, age restrictions, and others. Any candidate who does not meet one of the required eligibility requirements will not be permitted to sit for the MAH M.ARCH CET 2025 exam.

Before filling out the MAH M.ARCH CET 2025 application form, it is advised that all applicants carefully review the eligibility requirements. The MAH MArch CET 2025 eligibility criteria will include information about the prerequisite exam, age, academic qualifications, etc.

Criteria

Details

Nationality

The candidate should be an Indian citizen

Educational Qualifications

Candidate should have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the All India Council for Technical Education or Council of Architecture or Central or State Government institutions or equivalent examination

Minimum Marks

For General Category candidates, it is mandatory to score at least 50 % marks in the aggregate, while 45 % for Backward class categories, along with persons with disabilities belonging to Maharashtra State only

Qualifying exam

Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for CET.

MAH M.Arch CET 2025 Exam Pattern

Before starting their preparation, candidates should be aware of the basic exam structure. The MAH MArch exam pattern 2025 provides insight into the mode of exam, type and number of questions asked, marking scheme, and so on.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the Examination

Online/Offline

Types of Questions

Objective type (MCQs)

Question Paper Type

50 MCQ type questions 

Total Marks

100

Exam Duration

60 minutes

Exam Language

English

Marking Scheme

No Negative Marking

MAH MArch CET 2025 Syllabus

The MAH MArch CET syllabus 2025 will include the topics that applicants must study for the test. Candidates are encouraged to review the MAH MArch CET syllabus before beginning their preparation, as it will aid in their studies. Topics covered in the MAH MArch CET 2025 syllabus include Building Technology, Environment, Architecture History and Humanities, Settlement, Design and Planning, Current Architecture Practice, etc. The syllabus will provide applicants with a complete understanding of the topics that must be covered for the test.

MAH MArch CET 2025 Application Form

MAH M.Arch CET application form 2025 will be released in January 2025 in online mode. Candidates will have to include information on their personal information, educational background, communication, and other requirements in the online application form.

Steps to fill out the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 Application form

Follow the step-by-step process given below in order to fill out the MAH M.ARCH CET 2025 application form:

Step 1: Online Registration:

Go to the official website of MAH M.Arch CET - mahacet.org/ and fill in the details and register as a new user. 

Step 2: Filling the Form:

In this step, you have to provide your details such as Name, Parent's and Guardian's name, Aadhaar Card Number, Address, Gender, Nationality, class 10 and 12 marks, Graduation Mark sheet percentage, and so on.

Step 3: Uploading the Documents:

You will be required to upload your recent Photograph and Signature as per the given specifications.

Step 4: Payment of Fees:

The payment of the application fee can be made by using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets. The fees is Rs.1000 for General, Transgender and Orphan categories and Rs.800 for other categories. 

Step 5: Confirmation Page:

After the registration process is complete, take a printout of the confirmation page for further admission rounds.

MAH M.Arch CET 2025 Preparation Tips

Tips for MAH MArch CET 2025 preparation are crucial for candidates to succeed in the entrance test. In order to provide MArch admissions into the participating state institutions, the authorities will hold MAH MArch CET 2025. The candidates should be well-prepared for the exam in order to achieve high scores on the entrance exam. For better entrance test preparation, candidates are encouraged to read the MAH MArch CET preparation tips 2025. The applicants will be able to score well and have a larger probability of admission into their desired colleges by adhering to the MAH MArch CET 2025 preparation strategy.

  • Candidates must go through the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus to understand the marking scheme, subjects covered, exam mode, exam duration, etc.

  • Following that, candidates should prepare a proper study plan. Your study plan should include all the topics of the syllabus and sufficient breaks too. 

  • As per the study plan, you should begin your exam preparation. Learn the important formulas and equations. Study the theory part by understanding the concepts. Solve practical questions. 

  • Attempt various MAH M.Arch CET previous year papers and mock tests to analyse your preparation and find out where you are lacking. Likewise, you should work on your shortcomings.

  • Improve your time management skills.

  • You should do a timely revision.

MAH MArch CET 2025 Admit Card

MAH M.Arch CET admit card 2025 will be released in February 2025 tentatively. To access the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 admit card candidate have to provide their login information such as registration mail ID and password. The MAH MArch CET entrance exam date and time, the address of the examination centre, the candidate's name, and the name of their father will be included on the admit card. When accessing the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 admit card, candidates are advised to double-check all pertinent information, including name and contact information. The MAH M.Arch CET 2025 must be saved in an offline format and carried out by each candidate on the day of the exam. To find out the location of their exam, candidates must carry a printed copy of their MAH M.ARCH CET admit card.

The MAH M.ARCH CET 2025 must be saved in an offline format and carried out by each candidate on the day of the exam. Candidates must have their Aadhar Card, a ballpoint pen (blue or black), and identification documentation (The one which verifies all the details mentioned in the admit cards such as a Driving Licence or PAN card).

MAH M.Arch CET 2025 Result

MAH M.Arch CET result 2024 will be released in May 2025 as per the previous exam trend. To view the MAH MArch CET 2025 result, applicants will have to provide the necessary information, including their registration number, roll number, password, and date of birth. Candidates should be aware that the MAH MArch CET 2025 result in hard copy will be required at the time of counselling. Only those applicants who have achieved the necessary percentage will be permitted to move on to the next round. Candidates should be aware that the MAH M.ARCH CET scorecard displays the candidates' combined admission exam marks. Additionally, only those applicants who pass the entrance exam are given a MAH M.ARCH CET scorecard, which they must carry before attending the counselling session.

MAH MArch CET 2025 Counselling

MAH M.Arch CET counselling will be conducted in 3 rounds in online mode. Candidates who qualified the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 exam will be eligible to participate in the MAH M.Arch CET counselling process. 

Candidates can go through the MAH MArch CET counselling 2025 process given below:

  • Counselling Registration: The first step of MAH MArch CET 2025 counselling is the registration process. Candidates must visit the official website and click on the registration link. Candidates must enter all the required information like educational qualifications, residential details, and category details and upload the required documents, 
  • Option Form Filling: After the registration, candidates need to provide their preferred option of college during the choice filling process. While selecting colleges during choice filling process, candidates must do thorough research about the college, their faculty, curriculum, placement statistics, etc. 
  • Seat Allotment: The MAH MArch CET 2025 seat allotment is announced online by the authorities after the choice filling window is closed. The allocation is based on choice, rank, and seat availability. The seat allotment is done in various rounds. If candidates are satisfied with the seats assigned to them in the round 1 they must confirm it, or if they aren't satisfied, they can participate in the further rounds of counselling and seat allotment. 
  • Seat Confirmation: Once the seat has been assigned to candidates and they are satisfied with it they must confirm the seats. Candidates must visit the centre to confirm their seats, provide the relevant papers, and pay the tuition fees.

Documents Required for MAH M.Arch 2025 Counselling Process

The following documents will be needed during the MAH M.Arch counselling 2025 that the candidate must keep ready. 

  • Class mark sheet
  • Class 12 passing certificate
  • Qualifying Examination mark sheet
  • Certificate of Indian Nationality (If applicable)
  • MAH MArch CET 2024 Score Card
  • MAH MArch CET 2024 Application form
  • MAH MArch CET Admit Card 2025
  • If a candidate claims to be from Maharashtra then they need to submit a Domicile/Birth/Leaving certificate
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Candidates' father/mother employer certificate who is a Central govt or govt of India undertaking employee is presently posted in Maharashtra

MAH M.Arch CET 2025 Exam Centres

All the expected exam centres for MAH M.Arch CET 2025 are mentioned below.

State/UTTest Centres
MumbaiMumbai, Mumbai Sub Urban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad
PunePune, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Satara
Miraj (Sangli)Sangli, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurga
DhuleJalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik
AurangabadAurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Osmanabad
NandedNanded, Parbhani, Latur, Hingoli
AkolaBuldhana, Akola, Washim, Amravati, Yavatmal
NagpurWardha, Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli

Contact Details

Address: Directorate Of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai 

3, Mahapalika Marg, Post Box No.1967, 

Opp. Metro Cinema, Mumbai 400 001.

Phone No.: (022) 2264 1150, 2264 1151, 2262 0601, 2269 0602 

Fax: (022) 2269 2102, 2269 0007

Official Website: www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in

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FAQs about MAH-M.Arch-CET

What is the duration of the MAH MArch CET exam 2025?

The MAH M.Aarch CET 2025 exam will be conducted for 1 hour (60 minutes). 

Who is conducting the MAH MArch CET exam 2025?

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will conduct the MAH MArch CET 2025 for admissions to postgraduate architecture courses.

 

What is the last date to apply for the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 exam?

The last date to apply for the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 is yet to be released by the State Cell. The last date for filling out the MAH MArch CET application form will be informed through the notification brochure released by the State Cell, Maharashtra on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. 

 

Will there be a negative marking in the MAH MArch CET 2025 exam?

No, there will be no negative marking in the MAH MArch CET exam 2025. The candidates will be awarded +1 mark for correct answers and no marks will be deducted for incorrect answers or unanswered questions. 

 

What documents are required to carry along with the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 admit card?

Documents like a valid photo ID proof Aadhar card, passport, driver's licence, etc. are required to carry along with the MAH MArch CET admit card 2025.

How to apply for the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 exam?

To apply for the MAH MArch CET exam 2025 visit the official website and click on the application form link. Complete the registration process by providing the required details like mobile number, email ID, date of birth, etc. Then, fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the fees.

How to prepare for the MAH M.Arch CET exam 2025?

To prepare for the MAH MArch CET 2025 exam you must understand the exam pattern and syllabus, use recommended best books, practice with previous papers, attempt mock tests, and, do a timely revision.

What is the eligibility criteria for the MAH M.Arch CET exam 2025?

To be eligible for the MAH MArch CET 2025 exam candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in Architecture from an All India Council for Technical Education or Council of Architecture accredited institution or an equivalent examination.

 

Will the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 exam be held in online mode?

Yes, the MAH M.Arch CET exam 2025 will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) online mode. 

 

What is the date of the MAH M.Arch CET 2025 exam?

MAH M.Arch CET exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on March 11, 2025 tentatively. The official dates are yet to be announced by the authoritites. 

 

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Related Questions

cant find the previous years question papers for MAH M.Arch CET .please help

-shwetagoreUpdated on June 18, 2020 09:46 AM
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Sakunth Kumar, Content Team

Dear Student,

As of now, the previous year papers for MAH M.Arch CET are not available and we will update the same as and when they are available. 

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