MAH BCA CET 2026 Eligibility: Minimum Marks and Document Checklist for Maharashtra Candidates

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell conducts the MAH BCA CET for admission to BCA across various colleges in Maharashtra. Learn about the exam in detail, the eligibility criteria for MAH BCA CET 206, latest exam guidelines, and the mandatory documents required.

What is MAH BCA CET 2026

Maharashtra Bachelor of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (MAH BCA CET) is a state-level entrance test conducted by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra. The exam is held for admission to BCA programme offered by universities and colleges across the state.

The online application registration schedule and information brochure for MAH BCA CET 2026 are available for download from the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.

MAH BCA CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set by the CET Cell. Eligibility is based on citizenship, educational qualification, and minimum marks.

Nationality Requirement

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Non-Indians are not eligible to apply for MAH BCA CET 2026.

Here is a simplified table-

Educational Criteria for BCA CET 2026

How to Calculate Aggregate Marks 

Candidates should clearly understand how aggregate marks are calculated, for eligibility verification.

• Aggregate marks mean the grand total of marks obtained in subjects considered by the respective board for class declaration.
• Only subjects approved by the board for calculating the final result are going to be considered.

CGPA or Grade-Based Results

If your board awards grades or CGPA instead of marks, the conversion to percentage should be done according to the below methods-

Mandatory ID Requirements for MAH BCA CET 2026 Registration

The State CET cell has made the below two documents compulsory for CET registration-

Aadhaar Details Update

Ensure your Aadhaar card details are accurate and up to date, and exactly match your official school certificates. Do verify-

• Your name 
• Date of birth (as per your Class 10 certificate)
• Address
• Father’s name
• Recent photograph
• The mobile number linked to the Aadhaar must be current and active for communication.

How to Generate APAAR ID?

1. Via DigiLocker (Recommended)

• Log in to your DigiLocker account.
• Search for "APAAR ID" or "Academic Bank of Credits".
• Enter the required details (Aadhaar number, DOB, and current school/college).
• Provide consent for Aadhaar-based authentication to generate the ID.

2. Via ABC Portal

• Visit the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) portal https://www.abc.gov.in/.
• Select "Student Login"
• Sign in to your account via DigiLocker
• Follow the prompts to generate your 12-digit ID

3. Via Your School/College

Many institutions generate APAAR IDs for their students. Contact your current high school or college office and request your APAAR ID.

#If you do not have a valid Aadhaar and APAAR ID, you won't be able to apply for MAH BCA CET 2026. 

MAH BCA CET 2026 Document Checklist (Maharashtra Candidates)

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before registering-

MAH BCA CET 2026 Application Fees

Application fee for MAH BCA CET 2026 has been revised and is as follows-

Important Points to Remember

• Meeting the CET eligibility does not guarantee admission. Final admission depends on:
• CET score
• Cut-off marks
• Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds
• All documents must be original and valid at the time of admission.

Official Updates

Candidates should rely only on official sources for accurate information.

Official Portal: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/#  

Regularly check the portal for-

• Application dates
• Exam schedule
• Information brochure
• CAP process updates
• Admit card and result notifications