
{"id":47795,"date":"2025-07-11T14:09:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=47795"},"modified":"2025-07-19T09:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T03:51:37","slug":"dont-just-dream-buildings-design-them-maharashtra-b-arch-admissions-2025-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=47795","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Just Dream Buildings, Design Them! Maharashtra B.Arch Admissions 2025 OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||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;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; 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header_4_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#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; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><b><\/b><b>Overview<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide explains the <\/span><b>Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> admission process in Maharashtra, conducted by the <\/span><b>State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the academic year <\/span><b>2025\u201326<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admissions to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first year of the 5-year full-time B.Arch degree program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are carried out through the centralized counseling process (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAP rounds<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) based on merit derived from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NATA or JEE (Paper 2) score<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>12th or Diploma marks.<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><\/b><b>Official Details<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CET Cell Website:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cetcell@mahacet.org<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Helpline Numbers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 918068636170 \/ 18002129422 (10 AM \u2013 6 PM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activity Schedule 2025 PDF:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/B_ARCH_Activity_Schedule_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/B_ARCH_Activity_Schedule_1.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information Brochure 2025 PDF:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/cet-brochure-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/cet-brochure-english.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Admission Process Timeline <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(as per Activity Schedule 2025)<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Activity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Registration &amp; Document Upload<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 July 2025 \u2013 15 July 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5:00 PM)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document Verification (E-Scrutiny or Physical)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 July 2025 \u2013 16 July 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5:00 PM)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display of Provisional Merit List<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 July 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission of Grievances<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 July 2025 \u2013 21 July 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5:00 PM)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display of Final Merit List<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 July 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAP Round Option Forms, Seat Allotment &amp; Reporting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be notified after Final Merit List<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passed 10+2 examination with Physics &amp; Mathematics as compulsory subjects + one of Chemistry\/Biology\/Technical Vocational Subject\/Computer Science\/IT\/Informatics Practices\/Engineering Graphics\/Business Studies, with at least:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45% marks (General)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% marks (Reserved Categories of Maharashtra)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR Passed 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45% marks (General)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% marks (Reserved Categories of Maharashtra)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Aptitude Test<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have qualified <\/span><b>NATA (Council of Architecture)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>JEE Main Paper 2 (NTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Nationality<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian nationals and eligible categories (NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign Nationals, Children of Indian Workers in Gulf) as specified in the brochure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Application &amp; Registration<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration is to be done online at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the specified dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload personal &amp; academic details, NATA\/JEE scores, and required documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the registration fee online:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91000 \u2014 General Category &amp; All India Candidates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9800 \u2014 Reserved Categories (Maharashtra), Orphan, Transgender<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your preferred document verification mode:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>E-Scrutiny (Online)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Physical Scrutiny (at designated center)<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Document Verification<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents are verified based on the mode chosen (E-Scrutiny or Physical).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If errors are found, candidates must correct &amp; re-upload before the deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications not verified by the deadline will not be considered for CAP seats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Merit Lists &amp; CAP Rounds<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provisional Merit List<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates can view their rank and submit grievances, if any.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Final Merit List<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prepared after resolving grievances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Option Form Filling &amp; CAP Rounds<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates fill their choices of colleges &amp; courses.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seat allotment is done based on merit, preferences, and reservation policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seat Acceptance &amp; Reporting<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates pay the acceptance fee &amp; confirm admission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Seat Acceptance Options: Freeze, Betterment &amp; Auto-Freeze<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a candidate is allotted a seat in any of the CAP rounds, they need to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accept the seat and choose an option for subsequent rounds<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Option<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>What does it mean?<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>When to choose?<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Freeze<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are satisfied with the allotted seat &amp; do not wish to participate in further rounds.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you want to confirm the current seat &amp; exit CAP.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Betterment (Non-Freeze)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You accept the current seat <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also want to participate in the next round to try for a higher-preference seat.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you like the seat but want to aim for a better one.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Auto-Freeze<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re allotted your <\/span><b>first preference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is automatically frozen, and you cannot participate in further rounds.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happens automatically if your top choice is allotted.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b> Tips:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freeze<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you cannot participate in further CAP rounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">betterment<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get a higher-preference seat, the earlier seat is forfeited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always pay the <\/span><b>seat acceptance fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (usually \u20b91000) within the deadline to confirm your seat, regardless of the option chosen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you fail to act within the specified time after allotment, you risk losing your seat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why It Matters:<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the correct option ensures you secure the best possible college according to your merit &amp; preferences, without risking your admission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: Understand your priorities and select the right option based on what you\u2019re willing to risk or accept.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Reservation Policy (For Maharashtra State Candidates)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Reservation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VJ\/DT (NT-A)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NT-B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NT-C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NT-D<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Backward Classes (OBC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEBC (Maratha)**<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economically Weaker Section (EWS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persons with Disability (PwD)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orphan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female Candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% (within each category)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: SEBC reservation is subject to court decisions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Candidature Types (for seat allocation purposes)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each applicant must fall under one of the following categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #a8cf45;\"><b>Home University Consideration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born and passed both 10th &amp; 12th\/Diploma in Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Father or mother domiciled in Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent is a central\/state govt. employee posted in Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent is a Maharashtra govt. employee (posted\/retired)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates from Maharashtra-Karnataka border area with Marathi as mother tongue<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside Home University<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Other Candidature Categories:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>All India Candidature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (open to all Indian nationals)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minority Candidature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (specific linguistic\/religious minority in Maharashtra)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NRI\/OCI\/PIO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Non-Resident Indian, Overseas Citizen, Persons of Indian Origin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foreign Students \/ CIWGC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jammu &amp; Kashmir \/ Ladakh Migrant Candidature<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Documents Required<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10th &amp; 12th (or Diploma) Marksheets &amp; Passing Certificates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NATA\/JEE (Paper 2) Scorecard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School Leaving Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domicile Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caste &amp; Validity Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWS Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwD Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orphan Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-size photographs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key Points<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit is based on <\/span><b>NATA\/JEE + 12th\/Diploma marks.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No separate CET for B.Arch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep original documents &amp; sufficient photocopies ready.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply early to secure higher chances in better colleges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAP rounds are conducted entirely through the official CET Cell website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Fee Structure &amp; Refund Policy<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fee varies by institute: approx. \u20b918,000 (Government) to \u20b92.5+ lakhs (Private).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) available for eligible Maharashtra candidates (income &lt; \u20b98 lakhs\/year).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refunds are processed as per CET Cell norms &amp; deadlines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Helpful Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register &amp; complete document verification well before the deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill all 300 choices in the option form to maximize chances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay updated on announcements at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully check the merit list &amp; grievance deadlines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Contact Information<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State CET Cell, Maharashtra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, Fort, Mumbai \u2013 400001<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> Website<\/strong>:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> Email<\/strong>: cetcell@mahacet.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> Helpline<\/strong>: 918068636170 \/ 18002129422 (10 AM \u2013 6 PM)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Additional Reference Links<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make informed decisions, students and parents can refer to past data and documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/cet-brochure-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Brochure for Admission 2025-<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span> <b><i>(PDF) (Current Year)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/B_ARCH_Activity_Schedule_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Activity Schedule 2025-<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span> <b><i>(PDF)(Current Year)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MH-DTE-B.Arch-2024-List-of-Architecture-Colleges-Order-of-Priority-Cut-offs.-All-Caste.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>List of Arch Colleges in Maharashtra with Cutoffs in 2024-25 <\/u><\/a><b><i>(Excel Sheet) (Previous year)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cut offs 2024-25 for Round 1, 2, 3 MH Candidates <\/span><b><i>(3 PDFs) (Previous year)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 1 &#8211; Not Published on Website\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 2 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/DEAxr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/DEAxr<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round 3 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/Q9qZX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/Q9qZX<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/fD3jP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisional Seat Matrix 2024-25<\/span><\/a> <b><i>(PDF)<\/i><\/b> <b><i>(Previous year)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. List of Documents required for CAP Registration 2024-25 <\/span><b><i>(PDF) <\/i><\/b><b><i>(current year)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend applying as early as possible, keeping all documents ready, and following the official updates closely. Wishing you success in securing admission to your dream architecture college!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Final Word<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dream of becoming an architect starts here.<br \/>Act fast, secure your place, and start building your future today.<br \/>Higher merit + early action = better chances. Don\u2019t miss your opportunity!<br \/><\/span><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>CAP Round Registration &amp; Seat Allotment &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Students,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve compiled answers to your most common questions regarding the CAP rounds, including details on the Freeze and Betterment options and editing the Option Form. Please read through the information carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>General Queries<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> How do I register for CAP rounds?<br \/><\/b>A. Candidates must register online on the official CAP portal by filling in personal details, uploading necessary documents, and paying the application fee.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> What is the Freeze option?<br \/><\/b>A. Selecting &#8220;Freeze&#8221; means the candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat and will not participate in further rounds. They must confirm their admission by paying the seat acceptance fee and reporting to the allocated institute.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> What is the Betterment option?<br \/><\/b>A. &#8220;Betterment&#8221; allows the candidate to participate in subsequent rounds for a potentially better seat allocation. If a new seat is allotted in the next round, the previous allotment will be cancelled. If no new seat is allotted, the candidate retains the previous seat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> Can I edit the Option Form after submission?<br \/><\/b>A. Yes, the Option Form will reopen between rounds to allow candidates to add, remove, or change preferences. However, previously allotted colleges will be removed from the list once a seat has been accepted.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> What documents are required during registration?<br \/><\/b>A. Candidates need their CAP registration number, identity proof, academic transcripts, caste certificates (if applicable), and domicile certificates for verification purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Freeze and Betterment Options<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> I selected the Freeze option and accepted my seat. What next?<br \/><\/b>A. You must report to the allotted institute, submit the required documents, and complete the admission formalities by the given deadline. No further participation in the CAP rounds is allowed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> I selected the Betterment option and accepted the seat. What should I do next?<br \/><\/b>A. You will retain your seat until the next round of seat allocation. If you are allotted a better seat in the subsequent round, your previous allotment will be cancelled. If no better seat is allotted, you will keep your original seat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> What happens if I don&#8217;t get a better seat in the next round?<br \/><\/b>A. If no better seat is allotted, you will retain the seat allocated in the previous round. Ensure you follow up on reporting to the institute to confirm admission.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> Will I lose my seat if I select Betterment but get no new allotment in the next round?<br \/><\/b>A. No, you will not lose your seat if no new allotment is made. You will retain your previously allotted seat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\"><b> Is the Option Form open for editing after the first round?<br \/><\/b>A. Yes, the Option Form will reopen after each round, allowing candidates to modify their preferences. However, any previously allotted seat will be removed from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This should provide clarity for the CAP process. 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