Maharashtra State CET Cell launched the Centralised Admission Process for Bachelor of Fine Arts programmes for 2026-27, officials said. A total of 1,324 candidates have confirmed applications. CAP Round 1 runs from July 24–27, with provisional allotment on July 29. Students must accept seats online by August 3 and report to allotted institutes with documents and fees.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced the schedule for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for undergraduate Fine Arts programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. With the registration process now complete, 1,324 candidates have successfully verified and confirmed their applications and will participate in the admission rounds for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) courses across the state.

CAP Round 1 Option Forms Submission Underway from July 24 to July 27

Admissions are being conducted for four-year full-time Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programmes in disciplines including Painting, Sculpture, Textile Design, Ceramics, Interior Design, Metal Work and Applied Art. The first round of the CAP process began on July 24 and will continue until July 27. During this period, candidates must submit and confirm their online option forms by logging into the CET admission portal.

According to the CET Cell, the seat matrix for CAP Round 1 has already been published. The provisional allotment list for the first round will be announced after 5.30 pm on July 29. Candidates allotted seats must accept their allotment online between July 30 and August 3, after which they are required to report to the allotted institute with the necessary documents and admission fees to confirm their seats.