MAKAUT CET 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation, Results

MAKAUT Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAKAUT CET )

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MAKAUT CET 2026: CET Board, on behalf of, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, conducts MAKAUT CET exam for admission to PG courses in the state. Candidates can check the MAKAUT CET dates on the official website, cetmat.formflix.com. Candidates passing MAKAUT CET 2026 will be eligible for the counselling process for admission to BBA, BCA, BSc, MSc, among other non-AICTE courses. Scroll down to know more about the latest developments on MAKAUT CET 2026.

Q:   What are the courses offered based on MAKAUT CET?
A: 

Common Entrance Test is conducted for admission to non-AICTE courses. Courses offered based on the performance in the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology Common Entrance Test including Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor in Computer Application, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, BBA Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM), and Master of Tourism and Travel Management, among others. 

Q:   What colleges offer admission based on MAKAUT CET?
A: 

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology and its affiliated colleges offer admissions based on the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology Common Entrance Test (MAKAUT CET). A total of 86 colleges accept the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology Common Entrance Test (MAKAUT CET) scores for admission. Colleges: 1- Heritage Institute Of Technology. 2- University College Of Engineering And Technology. 3- Biyani Institute Of Science And Management, etc. 

Table of contents
  • What is MAKAUT CET?
  • MAKAUT CET 2026 Dates
  • MAKAUT CET 2026: Highlights
  • MAKAUT CET 2026: Application Process
  • MAKAUT CET 2026: Admit Card
  • MAKAUT CET 2026: Exam Pattern
  • MAKAUT CET 2026: Syllabus
  • MAKAUT CET 2026: Result
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What is MAKAUT CET?

MAKAUT CET or MAKAUT Common Entrance Test (CET) is an all-India level examination for admission to the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology and its affiliated colleges. This exam is the gateway to more than 100 non-AICTE UG and PG courses, including BBA, BCA, BSc, MSc, BTTM, MTTM, and others. CET Board, constituted by MAKAUT, conducts and releases the results for CET every year. Applicants can take the MAKAUT CET exam from home using their PC, Laptop, or Mobile. The courses offered for admission through MAKAUT CET are divided into three parts based on the variation in the pattern and syllabus. All UG courses share an identical syllabus from four sections: General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Numerical Ability. Read more details on MAKAUT CET including pattern, syllabus, eligibility, and more.

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Q:   What is MAKAUT CET exam?
A: 

MAKAUT CET or MAKAUT Common Entrance Test (CET) is an all-India level examination for admission to the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology and its affiliated colleges. It is conducted for admission to over 100 non-AICTE UG and PG courses, that cover BBA, BCA, BSc, MSc, BTTM, MTTM, and others. CET Board, constituted by MAKAUT, is resposible for conducting and releasing the results for CET every year. 

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for MAKAUT CET?
A: 
Candidates who have qualified in Class 12 or equivalent are eligible to apply for UG courses offered through MAKAUT CET. Whereas, PG course aspirants need an honours degree or should have completed a course having 140 credit points for a relevant subject.

MAKAUT CET 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAKAUT CET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26 - Jun ' 26

MAKAUT CET Registration

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

Issuance of MAKAUT CET Admit Card

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

Declaration of MAKAUT CET Results

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
Jul ' 25

MAKAUT CET Exam Date

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MAKAUT CET 2026: Highlights

The table below mentions the key highlights of the MAKAUT CET 2026:

Features

Details

Exam name

MAKAUT CET

MAKAUT CET full form

MAKAUT Common Entrance Test

Conducting body

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT)

Exam level

All India level

Frequency

Once a year

Mode of examination

Remotely Proctored

Duration

60 minutes

Syllabus

UG: General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Numerical Ability

PG 1: General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Mathematics/Biology

PG 2: General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Numerical Ability

Number of questions

50 MCQs

Marking Scheme

(+)2 mark are awarded for a correct answer; no negative marking

Language

English

Application fees

Unreserved categories: INR 500

Reserved categories: INR 250

Courses offered

BBA, BCA, BSc, MSc, MTTM, M.Optom, and more

Official website

https://makautwb.ac.in

Also Read: MAKAUT CET 2026 Exam Dates

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MAKAUT CET 2026: Application Process

DeskCalendarRegistration: Apr ' 26 - Jun ' 26

Check MAKAUT CET registration process here:

  1. Visit the official examination website, i.e. cetmat.formflix.com
  2. Complete one-time registration by entering basic details
  3. Login using credentials generated during one-time registration
  4. Fill in the information, including personal details, academic details, communication details and exam details
  5. Upload documents in the prescribed format
  6. Pay online application fee based on the category

MAKAUT CET 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The table below mentions all UG courses offered based on performance in MAKAUT CET exam:

UG Courses

B.Sc. in 3D Animation Film Making

B.Sc. in VFX Film Making

B.Sc. in Sustainable Fashion Design and Management

B.Sc. in Animation, Film Making, Graphis, & VFX

B.Sc. with Mathematics and Computer Application

B.Sc. in Hotel and Hospitality Administration

B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry

B.Sc.in Film & Television

B.Sc. in Hotel, Catering and Aviation Studies

B.Sc. in Astrophysics

B.Sc.in Yoga

B.Sc. in Interior Designing

B.Sc. in Behavioural Science & Applied Psychology

Bachelor of Optometry

B.Sc. in International Hotel and Tourism Administration

B.Sc. in Bioinformatics

BBA

B.Sc. in IT

B.Sc. in Biotechnology

BBA (Accountancy, Taxation & Auditing)

B.Sc. in IT (Artificial Intelligence)

B.Sc. in Culinary Science

BBA (Heritage Tourism)

B.Sc. in IT (Big Data Analytics)

B.Sc. in Cyber Security

BBA in Aviation Operations

B.Sc. in IT (BlockChain Technology)

B.Sc. in Cyber Security and Networking

BBA in Banking and Financial Services

B.Sc. in IT (Cryptography & Network Security)

B.Sc. in Data Science

BBA in Business Analytics

B.Sc. in IT (Data Science)

B.Sc. in Data Science & Analytics

BBA in Digital Marketing

B.Sc. in IT (Cyber Security)

B.Sc. in Digital Art

BBA in Entrepreneurship

B.Sc. in IT (Internet of Things)

B.Sc. in Economics

BBA in Global Business

B.Sc. in Materials Science

B.Sc. in Environment Science

BBA in Hospital Management

B.Sc. in Media Science

B.Sc. in Fashion Design & Management

BBA in Insurance & Risk Management

B.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology

B.Sc. in Food Science & Technology

BBA in Real Estate Management

B.Sc. in Microbiology

B.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition

BBA in Risk Management

B.Sc. in Molecular Biology

B.Sc. in Forensic Science

BBA in Sports Management

B.Sc. in Multimedia Science, Augmented & Virtual Reality

B.Sc. in Gaming and Mobile Application Development

BBA in Supply Chain Management

B.Sc. in Multimedia, Animation & Graphics

B.Sc. in Gaming and Mobile Application Development

BBA in Travel and Tourism Management

B.Sc. in Nautical Science

B.Sc. in Genetics

BCA

B.Sc. in Physiotherapy Management & Health Care Science

B.Sc. in Hospitality Administration

BHM (Bachelor’s in Hotel Management)

B.Sc. in Psychology

B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies and Catering Services

BMS (Pharmaceutical Management)

B.Sc. in Robotics & 3D Printing

B.Sc. in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

BTTM (Bachelor’s in Tourism and Travel Management)

B.Sc. in Statistics

Candidates applying for MAKAUT CET for any of the above-mentioned courses must have qualified Class 12. Candidates who have been waiting for the Class 12 final results are also eligible to apply for the exam. Based on the course selected by the candidate, he/she might have to take a special prerequisite bridge course as decided by the colleges.

MAKAUT CET Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses

PG Courses

M.Sc. (Data Science & Analytics)

M.Sc. in IT (Internet of Things) [IOT]

M.Sc. (Information & Cyber Security)

M.Sc. in Materials Science

M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry

M.Sc. in Microbiology

M.Sc. in Applied Economics

M.Sc. in Molecular Biology

M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics

Master of Optometry

M.Sc. in Applied Statistics & Analytics

M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology)

M.Sc in Bioinformatics

M.Sc.(Dietetics and Nutrition)

M.Sc. in Biotechnology

M.Sc. (Digital Films)

M.Sc. in Clinical Genetics

M.Sc. (Fashion Management)

M.Sc. in Computer Science

M.Sc. (Visual Communication)

M.Sc in Environmental Science

M.Sc. (Yoga)

M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition

M.Sc. in Applied Psychology

M.Sc in Food Science & Technology

M.Sc. in Film and Television Production

M.Sc in Forensic Science

M.Sc. in Hospitality Management

M.Sc. in Genetics

M.Sc. in Media Science

M.Sc. in Human Computing & Artificial Intelligence

Master of Public Health

M.Sc. in Information Science

Master of Tourism & Travel Management

M.Sc. in IT (Big Data Analytics) [BDA]

M.Sc. in IT (Data Science) [DS]

M.Sc. in IT (Cryptography and Network Security) [CNS]

M.Sc. in IT (Artificial Intelligence) [AI]

M.Sc. in IT (Cyber Security) [CS]

M.Sc. in IT (BlockChain Technology) [BCT]

Candidates aspiring for any of the above-mentioned courses must have completed an Honours course or should have earned a degree that has minimum of 140 credit points in relevant subjects.

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MAKAUT CET 2026: Admit Card

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: Jun ' 26

Applicants of MAKAUT CET are able to download the admit card until the exam date. The exam is conducted from a remote location, candidates have to download and print admit card. Candidates who do not download admit card are not allowed to take exam. Candidates have to provide the login credentials generated at time of registration to download the MAKAUT CET admit card. Admit card of MAKAUT CET exam includes several details like exam time, course level, course name, and some personal details of the candidate.

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MAKAUT CET 2026: Exam Pattern

The table below mentions the MAKAUT CET 2026 exam pattern:

Elements

Features

Mode of exam

Remote proctored mode

Type of questions

MCQ

Number of questions

50

Duration of exam

60 minutes

Number of sections

4

Maximum marks

100

Marking scheme

(+) 2 marks for each correct response, no negative marking

Note: The above exam pattern remains common for all three categories of course type.

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MAKAUT CET 2026: Syllabus

The syllabus for all three categories of the courses offered for admission based on MAKAUT CET differs from one another. The table below mentions the sections for all three types of MAKAUT CET courses:

Course Category

MAKAUT CET Sections

UG

General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability

PG1

General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, Mathematics or Biology or Chemistry

PG2

General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability

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MAKAUT CET 2026: Result

DeskCalendarResult: Jul ' 26

MAKAUT, WB releases the CET result online at the official website. Candidates will be allowed to download the CET scorecard using the login credentials generated at the time of registration. The scorecard of MAKAUT CET 2026 will be used during the counselling process. Candidates who are not able to produce the scorecard during the counselling will be debarred from the admission process.

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