
{"id":47543,"date":"2025-07-03T16:35:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=47543"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:14:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T04:44:33","slug":"guidance-note-faq-mah-b-design-cet-2025-admissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=47543","title":{"rendered":"GUIDANCE NOTE &#038; FAQ: MAH-B.Design CET 2025 ADMISSIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2vh||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_post_title comments=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>1. Overview:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Admission Authority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Courses Offered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 4-year full-time B.Des degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Entrance Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: MAH-B.Design CET 2025 (mandatory for Maharashtra\/All India\/Minority candidates).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exemption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: NRI\/OCI\/PIO\/Foreign Nationals\/Children of Indian Gulf workers are exempt from CET but must apply separately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">2. Key Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Academic Qualification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Passed 10+2 (HSC or equivalent) with:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>45% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for<\/span> <b>General candidates<\/b><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>40% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for SC\/ST\/EWS\/PWD <\/span><b>candidates from Maharashtra<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age Limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No upper age limit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Candidature Types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Type A to E<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Maharashtra State candidates (based on domicile\/education)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>All India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Indian nationals from any state<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Minority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Maharashtra-based linguistic\/religious minorities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>NRI\/OCI\/PIO\/Foreign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Must apply separately<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. MAH-B.Design CET 2025 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 115px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 27.2375px; background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Part<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 233.975px; background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Content<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 89.5px; background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 40.475px; background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 27.2375px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 233.975px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visualization &amp; Illustration (Sketching)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 89.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 40.475px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 27.2375px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 233.975px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design Thinking &amp; Problem Solving<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 89.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 40.475px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 27.2375px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 233.975px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCQs (General Knowledge)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 89.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 40.475px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 27.2375px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 233.975px;\"><b>Total Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 89.5px;\"><b>2 hrs 45 mins<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 40.475px;\"><b>200<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: English<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marking Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No Negative Marking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">4. Application Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Registration<\/b><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mahacet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mahacet.org<\/span> <\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on &#8220;<\/span><b>Candidate Registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill personal &amp; contact details, upload photo &amp; signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify mobile\/email via OTP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generate <\/span><b>Application ID <\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application Form Completion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (10 Steps)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose candidature type, home university, category, SSC\/HSC details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declare drawing exam details<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Upload:<\/b><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-size photo and signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required documents (see list below)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Required Documents<\/b><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Nationality Proof (Aadhaar\/Passport\/Birth Certificate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSC &amp; HSC Marksheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caste\/EWS\/PWD\/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fee Payment<\/b><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General\/All India: <\/span><b>\u20b9800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserved (Maharashtra): <\/span><b>\u20b9600<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online payment via debit\/credit\/UPI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verification<\/b><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>e-Scrutiny<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Upload online, no center visit required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Physical Scrutiny<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Visit FC with original documents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Admit Card<\/b><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download from CET portal before exam<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">5. Tentative Dates (Based on 2024 Schedule) (Tentative)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>#<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Activity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Start Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>End Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Jan 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late Jan 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CET Examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late Mar 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAP Round I Preferences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-Aug 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late Aug 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAP Round I Allotment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late Aug 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAP Round II &amp; III<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sep 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Admission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-Sep 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Final dates to be updated on<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mahacet.org<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">6. Centralized Admission Process (CAP)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3 CAP rounds for allotment based on CET rank and preferences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Steps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Option Form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fill college preferences online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Seat Allotment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Accept\/freeze or opt for betterment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Reporting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Submit documents and confirm admission at institute<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Rules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Freezing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Accepting 1st preference in Round I = auto-freeze<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Betterment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If not 1st preference, can opt for upgrade<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">7. Documents Checklist<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SSC &amp; HSC Marksheets <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&amp; Certificates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAH-B.Design CET <\/span><b>Admit Card &amp; Scorecard<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caste\/EWS\/Non-Creamy Layer\/Disability Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Domicile Certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for Maharashtra candidates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Photo ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Aadhaar\/Passport)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-size photograph<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td  style=\"background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>#<\/b><\/td>\n<td  style=\"background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td  style=\"background-color: #a8cf45;\"><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Is MAH-B.Design CET mandatory for all candidates?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, except NRI\/OCI\/PIO\/FN\/CIWGC candidates.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Can I edit my application after submission?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Use grievance redressal to correct mistakes post-verification.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What if I miss the CAP deadlines?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will only be considered for Non-CAP seats at institute level.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>How is Home University decided?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the district where you passed SSC\/HSC.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What is the seat acceptance fee?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,000 (non-refundable), payable online.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>6<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Are TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) seats available?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, for candidates with family income below \u20b98 LPA. Income certificate required.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Can I change my exam center after submitting the form?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the center is fixed once selected.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What materials are allowed in the sketching exam?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencils, color pencils, sketch pens, eraser, scale, cotton rag (paper provided).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>9<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>How to report merit list discrepancies?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise grievance online during the given window (typically 3 days after provisional list).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>10<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What if I lose my Application ID?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use &#8220;I can\u2019t access my account&#8221; on the login page to retrieve via registered email\/mobile.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>11<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Can I apply for both Maharashtra and All India quota?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but you must submit separate applications and pay separate fees.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>12<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>How many colleges can I list in my CAP Option Form?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can list as many as you wish based on preference and eligibility.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>13<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What happens if I don&#8217;t report to the allotted institute?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seat will be forfeited, and you may not be eligible for future rounds.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>14<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What is the mode of the CET exam?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline, pen and paper-based test.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>15<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What if I don\u2019t receive my admit card?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your registered email or login on the CET portal; if unresolved, contact helpdesk.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">Key Contacts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Helpline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 18002090191, 07969134401, 07969134402 (10 AM\u20136 PM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: cethelpdesk@maharashtracet.org<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mahacet.org<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: State CET Cell, 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b style=\"color: #000; background-color: #a8cf45;\">Note for Counselors<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 2024 schedule as reference; confirm dates via CET Cell site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress document authenticity \u2014 false claims lead to cancellation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guide NRI\/OCI\/PIO\/CIWGC candidates to apply separately via<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/bdesign2024.mahacet.org<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consolidated guidance helps students and parents plan ahead. 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