
SOFT CET Results 2026 - The MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) will declare the results of the SOFT CET 2026 on its admission portal. Candidates can check SOFT CET 2026 results by following the link that will be provided here.
The merit list of SOFT CET 2026 will be available for download soon. This will be followed by the release of the 1st waitlist. The merit list will be released on the admission portal of the institute.
The SOFT CET results will be released as per the program and then bifurcated into the candidate's category (Open Category, OBC Category, Reserved Category). The list will be released for the following programs:
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Communication
- Textile Design
- Jewellery Design
The SOFT CET 2026 exam for UG and PG programmes will be conducted on January 09, 2026 and January 10, 2026.
- SOFT CET Exam Overview 2026
- SOFT CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Steps to Check SOFT CET Result 2026
- SOFT CET Eligibility 2026
- FAQs related to SOFT CET Results
SOFT CET Exam Overview 2026
The key highlights related to the SOFT CET exam have been given in the table below.
| Particulars |
Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) Common Entrance Test (CET) |
| Conducting Institute |
School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) |
| Exam Type |
Institute level |
| Exam Frequency |
Annually |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Exam Mode |
Online and Offline (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission to BDes and MDes courses |
| Exam Duration |
1 hour 30 minutes |
| Exam Fee |
INR 4,000 |
| Official Website |
https://soft.ac.in/index.html# |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, SOFT CET exam dates for both the examinations is the same. As per the official website, all the examinations will be conducted on the same date. The candidate can check the detailed schedule in the admission portal.
SOFT CET 2026 will be conducted online. The exam will be conducted on January 09, 2026.
SOFT CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SOFT CET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 09 Jan ' 26 - 10 Jan ' 26 | SOFT CET 2026 Exam for B.Des |
Steps to Check SOFT CET Result 2026
Candidates who qualify in the exam will be given at least four days to pay the seat-acceptance fee and confirm their admission. The fee can be paid via online or offline mode in the form of a Demand Draft.
Given below is the procedure to check the results for the design aptitude test.
- Go to the website of MKSSS' School of Fashion Technology (MKSSS' SOFT)
- Select the 'Results' tab
- Now, click on the programme you appeared for
- View SOFT CET merit list and find your name
- Download and save SOFT CET result
Note: Candidates who make it to the merit list of SOFT CET need to confirm their admission by means of an email and thereafter pay the admission fee. The admission fee varies as per the programme opted for.
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Commonly asked questions
SOFT CET exams will be on January 09, 2026 and January 10, 2026. The exam will include three tests: 1) General Ability Test, 2) Studio Test, and 3) Personal Interview + Portfolio Statement of Purpose. The applications are open for UG and PG programmes.
MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune, will start the academic session around the last week of June 2026. The academic session will commence once counseling and seat allotment process is over.
The SOFT CET 2026 result will be announced sometime around the last week of May 2026. The result will be released in the form of a merit list.
SOFT CET Eligibility 2026
The eligibility for B.Des and M.Des is:
1. SOFT CET Eligibility Criteria for B Design Courses: The eligibility for B.Design Courses is:
- XIIth Pass in any Stream: Arts/Commerce/Science/Home-Science/Minimum Competency Vocational Course (MCVC)including National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)/ other State Govt. Technical Education full-time diploma of minimum three years after Std Xth (any stream)
- For NRI & Foreign students with equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi
2. SOFT CET Eligibility for Diploma Programme: Aspirants can apply for admission under this course if they have cleared Class XII in any stream, including the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
3. SOFT CET Eligibility for M.Design Programmes: The M Des programme is also associated with S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai. The eligibility criteria for the MDes course offered at SOFT Pune is given below.
- Full-time Degree of minimum 4 year duration in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Architecture
- Three Year Bachelor Degree from any recognized University, in B Design/ Fashion Technology, B Tech. / 3 years Diploma of Government Polytechnic + Any Bachelor’s Degree & Industry Experience, B.Sc. Textile Science in Apparel Design, B. Sc .Fashion Design. NOTE: For three year Degree program the students will have to do a bridge course of 8 credits in their first year ( 4 credits each Sem I and Sem II)
- Under graduate in any discipline from any institute / university recognized by law in India having an aptitude as well as private diploma certificates in the related field of fashion. ( for this candidate will have to undergo test at college level.) for such candidates university Bridge Program is mandatory as prescribed in curriculum.
- Design Conceptualization – Th &Pr
- Technical Drawing – Pr
- Computer Application – Pr
4. SOFT CET Eligibility for PG Diploma Programmes: Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for PG diploma programmes offered through the SOFT CET exam if they have completed their graduation.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates appearing in SOFT CET exam will have to appear in a Studio Test round, which will be conducted online via Google meet. The Google meet link (or Link 1) will be shared with the candidate one day prior to the groups.
The Studio Test will be held online from 11 am to 12.15 pm.
All instructions for the Studio Test will be shared with the candidate by moderators in the meet.
The SOFT CET 2026 exam will have the following THREE components:
- General Ability Test
- Studio Test
- Personal Interview + Portfolio Statement of Purpose
The weightage carried by each of the exam components is shown in the table below.
| Online Test | 60 Marks |
| Studio Test / Group Discussions | 140 Marks |
| Personal Interview (Portfolio + Statement of Purpose) | 50 Marks |
FAQs related to SOFT CET Results
Check the FAQs for SOFT CET.
Commonly asked questions
The eligibility criteria for SOFT B.Des is
- XIIth Pass in any Stream – Arts/Commerce/Science/Home-Science/Minimum Competency Vocational Course (MCVC), including National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)/ other State Govt. Technical Education full-time Diploma of minimum three years after Std Xth (any stream)
- For NRI & Foreign students with equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi
The SOFT CET exam is conducted by MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune. SOFT CET 2026 will be conducted on January 09 and 10, 2026. The detailed schedule will be released at the official admission portal.
The SOFT CET exam has the following components:
- General Ability Test
- Studio Test
- Personal Interview + Portfolio Statement of Purpose
The final merit list of SOFT CET 2026 will be prepared by giving weightage to each of these test components.
SOFT CET 2026 will be conducted online. The exam will be conducted on January 09, 2026.
SOFT CET registration fee for all the programmes is non-refundable and non-negotiable. So it will not be returned if you have not appeared for the exam.
SOFT CET Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
SOFT CET Entrance Examination will consist of General Ability Test + Creative Ability Test / Group Discussions + Personal Interview. All candidates must give all three tests.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The eligibility critria for SOFT M.Des is
- Full-time Degree of minimum 4 year duration in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Architecture
- Three Year Bachelor Degree from any recognised University, In B Design/ Fashion Technology, B Tech. / 3 years Diploma of Government Polytechnic + Any Bachelor's Degree &
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The eligibility criteria for SOFT B.Des is
- XIIth Pass in any Stream – Arts/Commerce/Science/Home-Science/Minimum Competency Vocational Course (MCVC), including National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)/ other State Govt. Technical Education ful
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The application fee for SOFT CET 2026 is INR 4,000 for B.Des and M.Des programes. The applications are open for all the programmes. The institute has not specified the last date.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
SOFT CET exams will be on January 09, 2026 and January 10, 2026. The exam will include three tests: 1) General Ability Test, 2) Studio Test, and 3) Personal Interview + Portfolio Statement of Purpose. The applications are open for UG and PG programmes.
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Contributor-Level 10
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