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The Maharashtra CET Cell has started online registration for BFA admissions under the 2026–27 Centralised Admission Process. Eligible candidates can apply until July 14, while physical document verification will be held from July 8 to July 15. The provisional merit list will be released on July 17.

Mumbai, July 8, 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has commenced the online registration process for admissions to the four-year Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) programme for the academic year 2026–27 under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Eligible candidates can submit their applications from July 7 to July 14.

Registration Process Begins

According to the admission notification issued by the CET Cell, the process includes online registration, uploading of documents, physical verification of original documents at designated Physical Scrutiny Centres (PSCs), confirmation of the application form, option form filling, seat acceptance and institute reporting. Candidates are required to complete document verification in person at the nearest PSC for their applications to be considered valid for CAP admissions.

Candidates from Maharashtra, All India, and the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are eligible to apply. Applicants must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination or its equivalent with English as one of the subjects, secured at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories from Maharashtra), and obtained a non-zero score in the MAH-AAC-CET conducted by the Competent Authority. Separate eligibility provisions apply to NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC and foreign national candidates.