MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Analysis: Moderate Difficulty, Lengthy Math Section
MAH MCA Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH MCA CET )
Exam On - 30 Mar '26
The MAH MCA CET 2026 (March 30) saw a moderate difficulty level. While English and Reasoning were scoring, Maths was lengthy and tough. With no negative marking, high accuracy in Math will be the key to hitting the 99th percentile for top colleges like VJTI and SPPU. Check here the detailed analysis of MAH MCA CET 2026.
Moderate Difficulty, Lengthy Math Section
MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Analysis: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducted the MAH MCA CET 2026 on March 30 successfully. As per the feedback received from candidates who appeared in the exam across various shifts the overall difficulty level of the MAH MCA CET exam was of moderate level. The MAH MCA CET question paper followed a similar, expected structure as based on past year trends, time-management played a crucial role due to a Maths section being challenging for students. As per the initial feedback received, the MAH MCA CET 2026 expected cut off can be around 65-75 marks.
Also read: MAH MCA CET 2026 College Predictor
The MAH MCA CET 2026 Question Paper PDF will be released soon. We will also share some memory-based questions shortly, meanwhile candidates can check the analysis of MAH MCA CET 2026 here.
- MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Analysis: Section-Wise Breakdown
- MAH MCA CET 2026 Good Attempts
- MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Analysis: Student Sentiment & "Good Attempts"
- What’s Next after the MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam is over?
MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Analysis: Section-Wise Breakdown
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Key Analysis & Topics |
Student Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics |
30 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Lengthy calculations; focused on Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, and Probability. |
Make or break section; very time-consuming for the 90-minute limit. |
| Logical / Abstract Reasoning |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
Highest scoring section; included Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, and Puzzles. |
Finished quickly by most to save time for the Math section. |
| English Comprehension & Verbal Ability |
20 |
Easy |
Straightforward; covered RC, Synonyms/Antonyms, and basic Grammar. |
Very direct with short passages and standard vocabulary. |
| Computer Concepts |
20 |
Easy to Moderate |
Theory-based; covered OS, Networking, and Computer Architecture. |
Focused more on concepts than intensive programming. |
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MAH MCA CET 2026 Good Attempts
| Section |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
10-14 |
| Logical Reasoning |
18-22 |
| English |
12-16 |
| Computer Concepts |
10-14 |
| Overall |
55-65 questions |
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MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Analysis: Student Sentiment & "Good Attempts"
As the test didn’t have negative marking, it encouraged students to attempt 100% of the question paper. However, as per the feedback received by test takes, the accuracy in Mathematics section will be the primary differentiator for top percentiles.
- Average "Good" Attempts: 60-70 questions with high accuracy.
- Expected Cutoff Trends: For top-tier institutes like VJTI (Mumbai) or SPPU (Pune), a score above 150-160 is likely required to stay in the 99.5+ percentile bracket.
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First of all, candidates must keep their MAH MCA CET admit cards safe for the upcoming Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds starting in June. Now as the exam is over, the authorities will release the provisional answer key within the next week. The MAH MCA CET answer key will be released on the exam body’s official website, followed by the MAH MCA CET results in the early week of April.
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