What is the minimum passing marks of MAH MCA CET?

The Maharashtra CET Cell do not release any minimum passing marks for MAH MCA CET. The basis of admission is merit list which is released by considering the marks obtained in MAH MCA CET and graduation. Candidates who appear in the exam are given percentile scores on the basis of marks scored. The percentile scores in MAH MCA CET and percentage in graduation is used to arrive at an All India Rank which will be used for admission at the institutes.

Will there be any break in MAH MCA CET exam?

The total duration of the MAH MCA CET exam will be 90 minutes, and the exam will be conducted continuously without any break. Candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall as per the scheduled time and can leave only after the completion of the paper. The exam will have a total of 100 questions from sections: Mathematics & Statistics, Logical/ Abstract Reasoning, English comprehension & verbal ability and Computer Concepts. There will be no negative marking for this test. The medium of the exam will be English.

Can I change the language of the question paper during the MAH MCA CET exam?

Question paper during the exam will be visible only in English. As there will be only one language of the MAH MCA CET question paper, candidates will not have the option to switch the language of question paper during the exam.

What is a good score in MAH MCA CET?

Candidates seeking admission in a good college through MAH MCA CET should score at least 100-120 marks. There is no minimum passing mark or cutoff in MAH MCA CET and the admission is based on All India Rank. Candidates having scores above 120 can get admission in top government and aided colleges. To check cutoff rank of admission in previous year, candidates can check Shiksha page.

What is the syllabus of MAH MCA CET exam?

The syllabus of MAH MCA CET exam consists of four subjects which are Computer concepts, English language, Mathematics & statistics and Logical reasoning. The topics included in Computer concepts is similar to what students study in their BCA/BSc IT or BTech computer Science subjects and thus this subject can be easily covered by studying the course books. The other three subjects will include questions from undergraduate level and thus can be covered by studying NCERT textbooks or any other book from the market like R.D. Sharma.

In how many languages MAH MCA CET exam will be conducted?

Maharashtra CET Cell conducts MAH MCA CET only in English language. Candidates can attempt any question at any point of time within these 1.5 hours (90 minutes). All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the four answers to a question only one will be the correct answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/correct. The alternative/ option that you have clicked on will be treated as your answer to that question. There is no negative marking System for this test. Unanswered questions will carry zero marks. Candidates are advised, not to mark answers by random guessing.

When will the MAH MCA CET admit card 2025 be released?

The MAH MCA CET 2025 admit card date has not been announced. The authorities will release the MAH MCA CET 2025 admit card in online mode. Candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official website or from the direct link provided on this page as well.

Is it compulsory to carry admit cards to the exam centre on the exam day?

Yes, it is mandatory to carry admit cards to exam centre on the day of the exam. Candiates will not be allowed to appear in the exam without admit cards.

What details will be required to download MAH MCA CET admit card?

To download the MAH MCA CET admit card, candidates need to login to the website by using their application number and date of birth. In cases of discrepancies, candidates must report them to the conducting portal. An admit card is an important document without which a candidate will not be able to sit for the exam. Therefore, it is compulsory for a candidate to carry their admit card along with them while giving the exam.

How is the MAH MCA CET exam centre allotted?

The conducting authority will allot an exam centre to the candidates accordingly. It is allotted as per availability and also on the basis of who filled in the option first. It is to be noted that once the exam centre is allotted, it will not be changed under any circumstances.

What are the documents required for the MAH MCA CET counselling process?

The list of documents required for the MAH MCA CET Counselling Process is mentioned below: MAH MCA CET Admit card Printout of MAH MCA CET application form Mark sheets of class 10th and 12th Passing certificate of class 10th and 12th Graduation certificates (for PG courses - If applicable) MAH MCA CET scorecard/rank card or any other entrance test scorecard Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/Pan Card/ School Certificate) Registration MAH MCA CET fee payment receipt Three recent passport size photographs

What are the stages of MAH MCA CET counselling?

The stages of MAH MCA CET counselling are: Publishing of information brochure regarding dates, the process of CAP on the website Filling of online application form and choices of colleges by the candidates Display of merit list Choice filling Allotment of seats

What details will be printed on the MAH MCA CET result?

Details about marks secured in the exam and All India Rank will be mentioned on the scorecard of MAH MCA CET. Below are the details, have a look: Name of the candidate MAH MCA CET exam roll number Candidate's Date of Birth (DOB) MAH MCA CET registration number Category of the candidate Rank of the candidate Marks of the candidate Photograph of the candidate

Will I get my result details on my email ID or through post of MAH MCA CET?

No, candidates will not get their results in Emai ID or post. Candidates need to check their results online on the website. The result is the performance indicator of the Maharashtra Masters in Computer Application Common Entrance Test. The result will tell the student how well he or she scored on the entrance exam.

What are the details required to download the MAH MCA CET Answer Key?

After a few days of the completion of the MAH MCA CET exam, the answer key will be released. Candidates will be required to provide details like their application number, date of birth, and hall ticket number to download the answer key. The MAH MCA CET answer key will consist of the correct answers to each question asked in the entrance exam.

Do I need to attempt all the questions in MAH MCA CET exam?

It is not compulsory to attempt all the question in exam. Students can attempt any number of questions out of total 100 questions in the exam. Students do not have internal choices. Students are advised to attempt only those questions for which they can arrive at the answer/solutions. Questions for which the answer is not sure should be left. Students must note that there are no minimum marks in MAH MCA CET that students need to score. Students gets All India Rank based on the marks they secure in exam and gets admission based on that rank.

How can I apply for MAH MCA CET?

The application form for MAH MCA CET 2025 will be released on the official website. The last date to apply for MAH MCA CET 2025 will be announced soon. Candidates will have to fill out all of the required personal, academic and contact details in the MAH MCA CET 2025 application form. No other mode of application will be accepted by the authorities.

Can I apply for MAH MCA CET in offline mode?

No, the application form of MAH MCA CET 2025 will be available only in online mode. The MAH MCA CET application form 2025 will be available tentatively in February 2025 in online mode on the website cetcell.mahacet.org. Interested candidates will have to fill out the application form within the specified dates to appear in the exam.

Where can I check the syllabus of MAH MCA CET?

The authorities have released the MAH MCA CET syllabus online at cetcell.mahacet.org. No other mode will be used to release the MAH MCA CET syllabus. The list of subjects, units and topics for the entrance examination are released through the syllabus of MAH MCA CET.

What type of questions are asked in MAH MCA CET?

The MAH MCA CET paper will have Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will have 4 options with only one correct answer. Candidate have to select the correct answer from the available options.

What is the eligibility to apply for MAH MCA CET 2024?

The eligibility criteria will be announced along with the release of the application form. The basic criteria is that candidates need to have passed BCA/BSc IT or BA/BSc/BCom with the computer as a subject or studied Computer as a subject in 10+2 level.

What type of questions are asked in MAH MCA CET?

The MAH MCA CET paper will have Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will have 4 options with only one correct answer. Candidate have to select the correct answer from the available options.

From where can I get MAH MCA CET mock test for free?

The authority will release the MAH MCA CET mock test link online at cetcell.mahacet.org. MAH MCA CET mock tests will be free and can accessed online. It is very important that the candidates regularly solve mock tests. It will help them in analyzing their preparation level and also give experience of appearing in the real exam. It is advised that students solve mock tests in a planned manner. For each subject, students should solve subject/topic wise mock tests during the preparation and solve full length mock tests one month before the exam.

How is MAH MCA CET conducted, online or offline?

Maharashtra CET Cell conducts MAH MCA CET exam in online mode as a computer based test. MAH MCA CET exam is conducted for MCA admission. The exam is held across various test cities in India. The question paper has a total of 100 questions and the total duration of exam is 1.5 hours.

How many questions are asked in MAH MCA CET exam?

The MAH MCA CET exam has a total of 100 questions from all four subjects. The exam has 30 questions each from Mathematics & statistics and Logical reasoning and 20 questions each from English language and Computer concepts. All the 100 questions are multiple choice questions. Students need to complete all the 100 questions in 1.5 hours.

What was the difficulty level of MAH MCA CET exam?

The overall difficulty level of the MAH MCA CET exam is expected to be similar to the graduration level examination. Students can crack MAH MCA CET with preparation along with their graduation. As the MAH MCA CET exam is conducted to assess a candidate’s skills in computer concepts, math problem-solving, analytics, and language proficiency, students are required to solve mock tests from the previous year mock tests and enhance their problem-solving skills in all subjects asked in the exam.

Is the MAH MCA CET Syllabus and Marking Scheme released?

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MAH MCA CET 2025 Syllabus and Marking Scheme on the official website. The Online CET comprises 4 sections viz. Mathematics & Statistics, Logical / Abstract Reasoning, English comprehension and verbal ability and Computer Concepts of total 200 marks, with composite time of 90 minutes duration.

A candidate scored 55% in graduation. Will he or she be eligible for MAH MCA CET?

Yes, candidates with 50% marks will be able to fill the form. In the MAH MCA CET eligibility criteria it is mentioned that a candidate should obtain at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation (at least 45% in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, economically weaker section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State); Or Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for CET.

I am in my last year of BBA (CA). My last year will be completed in May. Can I appear for the 2025 MCA entrance test?

Yes, you are eligible, but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms. The Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test, or MAH MCA CET, is conducted once a year. The registration process for MAH MCA CET 2025 will start on the official website. The MAH MCA CET application form 2025 will be available tentatively in February 2025 in online mode on the website cetcell.mahacet.org.

Will I be eligible for MCA? I am a B.Com graduate and had statistics as my subject. I appeared for MAH MCA CET in past for MCA.

Hi Vivek, For being eligible to apply for MCA, you have to have mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level or statistics as one of the subjects at graduation level. If you fulfill these criteria you are eligible for MCA. As far as other information regarding MCA is concerned, we would like to state that most of the entrance tests are conducted in April or May. Notifications are out in January or February. The combined MCA entrance tests held in India are: NIMCET for NITs, CET Maharashtra for Maharashtra colleges, UPMCAT for most colleges in UP, Andhra Pradesh CET for Colleges in AP,Orissa State MCA Test for all Colleges in Orissa, MET for All college under Punjabi Univ. GNDU, & PTU in Punjab, MP-Pre MCA Test for all colleges in MP, Kerala MCA Test for all colleges in Kerala. The most reputed universities and colleges offering MCA degree in India are: Delhi University, Pune University, Jawahar Lal Nehru university, New Delhi, IIT Roorkee, NIT Trichy, VJTI, Mumbai, Banaras Hindu University, MNNIT Allahabad, ICSE Indore, Thapar University. Other colleges offering MCA are NITs, Vellore Institute, PSG Coimbatore, Hyderabad Central University, BITS Mesra, Jalgaon University, and Punjab University etc. Hope this helps. Wish you luck.

Can I get admission for MCA without MAH CET?

Hello, Without appearing for the MAH-CET exam and clearing the required cutoff, one cannot get direct admission for MCA in any reputed college. Admission is given purely on merit-basis.

What is the MAH MCA CET application fee?

Application fee for unreserved category candidates is INR 1200 while for reserved category candidates, application fee is INR 1000. Candidates interested in pursuing MCA courses in Maharashtra required to fill out the MAH MCA CET 2024 application form by the deadline.

When will the MAH MCA CET 2025 application form be available?

The MAH MCA CET 2025 application form is out at official website cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates will be able to access the MAH MCA CET 2025 application form until the last date - February 10, 2025. The process of filling out the application form for MAH MCA CET 2025 includes online registration, filling out the detailed form, uploading a scanned image of the photo, signature, and payment of the application fee.

Who is the conducting body of MAH MCA CET 2025?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is the conducting body of the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam. It is a Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test, commonly known as MAH MCA CET, for admission to MCA courses offered by several government and private colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted every year in an online mode as a Computer Based Test.

MAH MCA CET 2025: Registration (Last Date Re-Extended), Exam Date (OUT), Mock Test (OUT), Syllabus, Pattern, Old Papers

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Registration - 25 Dec '24 - 10 Feb '25

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 13:22 IST

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MAH MCA CET 2025 application form has been released by the authorities of the State Common Entrance Test Cell. The candidates can now access the official MAH MCA CET 2025 registration link online at cetcell.mahacet.org. The MAH MCA CET 2025 application form last date has been re-extended until February 10, 2025. The authorities have also released the official MAH MCA CET information brochure on the official website. MAH MCA CET 2025 will be conducted tentatively on March 23, 2025, as a computer-based test. The other important MAH MCA CET 2025 dates like admit card and result declaration dates will be available soon. Registered candidates will be able to access the MAH MCA CET 2025 admit card online by logging in using the required credentials. The scores obtained in the entrance exam will be announced through the MAH MCA CET 2025 result. The authorities will conduct MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling as a Centralized Admission Process (CAP). Read to know more about MAH MCA CET 2025.

MAH MCA CET 2025 mock tests have been released under the CET - ATAL (Assessment, Tests and Learning). Candidates can now access their set of 5 MAH MCA CET mock tests 2025 by registering and paying a fee of INR 500. The payment of the mock test has to be done online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI.

Q: What is the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam date?

The MAH MCA CET 2025 exam date has been announced. The authorities will conduct MAH MCA CET 2025 tentatively on March 23, 2025. MAH MCA CET is a national-level entrance exam that was conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell for admissions into MCA courses offered by several government and private colleges in the state. The MAH MCA CET 2025 admit card will be released online on the official website, and candidates will have to download the admit card successfully.

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Q: When will the MAH MCA CET CAP 2025 start?

The MAH MCA CET 2025 CAP dates have not been announced yet. The authorities will conduct the MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling process online for all eligible candidates. Allotted candidates will have to confirm their admission by login to the official website. After online confirmation of admission, candidates need to physically report to the institute to submit documents and pay admission fees.

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Q: When will the MAH MCA CET 2025 result be declared?

MAH MCA CET 2025 result date has not been announced yet. The authorities will release the MAH MCA CET result online on the website at cetcell.mahacet.org. No other mode will be used to release the online result. To access the result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials.

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What is MAH MCA CET Exam?

Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test, commonly known as MAH MCA CET is the entrance exam for admission to MCA courses offered by various government and private colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted every year by the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell in online mode as a Computer Based Test. Candidates seeking admission in the MCA course in Maharashtra have to qualify the entrance exam.

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MAH MCA CET 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check the important highlights of MAH MCA CET 2025 below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test or MAH MCA CET
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Level	Postgraduate Exam at National level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Computed Based Test (CBT)
Courses offered through Entrance Exam	MCA
Exam Fees	INR 1200 (Unreserved Category) INR 1000 (Reserved CAtegory)
Exam Duration	90 Minutes
No. of Papers and Total Marks	1 Paper of 200 marks
Total Questions	100
Marking Scheme	2 for each correct response No Negative marking
Language/Medium of Exam	English
Colleges Accepting Exam Score	Around 98 Institutes
Official Website	cetcell.mahacet.org
Information Brochure	Download here
Contact Details	Telephone Number: +022-22016153/57/59 Email ID: maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com

MAH MCA CET 2025 Application Form - OUT

DeskCalendar Registration: 25 Dec '24 - 10 Feb '25

MAH MCA CET 2025 application form has been released online. Candidates will have to fill out and submit the MAH MCA CET application form before the re-extended final date i.e., February 10, 2025. The process of filling out the MAH MCA CET application form includes online registration, uploading scanned images of photos, signatures, and payment of application fees. While filling out the application form of MAH MCA CET 2025, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. No offline applications will be accepted.

How to fill MAH MCA CET 2025 application form?

Go to cetcell.mahacet.org.
Click on MAH MCA CET 2025 registration link
Fill in the required details and complete the registration
After registration, fill out the detailed application form
Upload scanned images of photo and signature
Pay application fees

The application form will be submitted automatically after the payment of the required fees. Candidates will have to download and take a printout of their filled application form and keep it safe until the completion of the admissions process.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The official MAH MCA CET 2025 eligibility criteria will be released online. Before registration, the candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria carefully. Ineligible candidates will not be considered for MAH MCA CET 2025 admissions.

Candidates should be of Indian Nationality.
Candidates should have passed BCA or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering or an equivalent degree.
Candidates having passed B.Sc. or B.Com. or B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University).
Obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation (at least 45% in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, economically weaker section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State); or Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for CET.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Exam Pattern

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will conduct MAH MCA CET 2025 exam online i.e., as a computer-based test. As per the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam pattern, the paper will have a total of 100 questions and the total duration of the paper will be 1.5 hours.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Question	Marks per Question
Mathematics and Statistics	30	2
Logical Reasoning	30	2
English comprehension and verbal ability	20	2
Computer Concepts	20	2

MAH MCA CET 2025 Syllabus

MAH MCA CET 2025 syllabus has been released. Questions in the exam will be prepared from Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, English and Computer concepts. Candidates can check here the topics that will be covered in the syllabus of MAH MCA CET 2025.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Syllabus

Subject	Topics
Mathematics and Statistics	Algebra; Co-ordinate Geometry; Differential Equations; Trigonometry; Probability and Statistics; Arithmetic; Basic Set Theory and Functions; Mensuration
Logical Reasoning	Questions to measure how quickly and logically you can think. This section will cover logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage. This test shall check the problem-solving capability of the candidate
English comprehension and verbal ability	Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidate's general understanding of the English language. There will be questions on topics such as Basic English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, synonyms antonyms, sentence correction, words & phrases, jumbled paragraph
Computer Concepts	Computer Basics; Data Representation; Computer Architecture; Computer Language; Operating System Basics

MAH MCA CET 2025 Admit Card

DeskCalendar Admit Card: 28 Feb '25

MAH MCA CET 2025 admit card will be released online. Registered candidates will be able to download the MAH MCA CET admit card by logging in using the application number and date of birth. Detailed information about the address of the exam centre, date and time of the exam, paper for which candidates are appearing, and candidate basic details like name, photo, signature, and exam day guidelines were available through the MAH MCA CET admit card 2025. Candidates will have to carry their admit card to the exam centre, failing which they will not be allowed to appear in the exam.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Answer Key

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release the provisional MAH MCA CET 2025 answer key. Candidates will be able to access the provisional answer key of MAH MCA CET 2025 by logging in using the application number and password. The correct answers to the question paper will be released through the MAH MCA CET 2025 answer key. The authorities will accept objections against the provisional answer key. The submitted objections will be checked carefully and the authorities will prepare the final MAH MCA CET 2025 answer key.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Result

DeskCalendar Result: 31 May '25

MAH MCA CET 2025 result will be declared online. Candidates will be able to access the MAH MCA CET result 2025 by logging in using the required credentials. The scores and ranks obtained in the entrance examination will be announced through the result of MAH MCA CET 2025. Qualified candidates will have to participate in the MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling process.

How to Check MAH MCA CET 2025 Result?

Open the official website cetcell.mahacet.org
Click on MAH MCA CET result 2025 link.
Login using the application number and date of birth.
The scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
Download and take its printout

MAH MCA CET 2025 Counselling

MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling will be held as a Centralized Admission Process (CAP). To participate in the MAH MCA CET counselling 2025 process, the candidates will have to register and fill out their choices. The selection of choices has to be done in order of preference. MAH MCA CET 2025 seat allotment will be released online. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability. Once the candidates accepted the seat, they had to visit the allotted institute for verification of documents and scrutiny of certificates. The candidates' admission process was finally completed after successfully verifying documents.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Question Paper

The question papers for MAH MCA CET 2025 will be released online. The question paper will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions to be answered in a stipulated time. Along with the question paper, the exam-conducting authority will also release the students' response sheets and answer keys. Candidates will be able to use the question paper, candidate response sheet, and answer key to calculate their expected score in the exam.

State Common Entrance Test Cell
305, Government Polytechnic Building,
49, Kherwadi, Bandra (E)
Mumbai-400051

Official Website: http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/approvedinstitues/StaticPages/HomePage.aspx