MAH BCA CET 2026: Admit Card (Soon), Exam Date (April 28-30)

MAH BCA CET 2026 ( MAH BCA CET )

Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 17:27 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

Overview

MAH BCA CET Dates 2026: The exam conducting body is expected to release the MAH BCA CET admit card 2026 soon. Candidates will be able to download the admit card till the MAH BCA CET 2026 exam date which is April 28 - 30, 2026 from cetcell.mahacet.org.  The test will be held in a computer-based test, proctored online to select candidates for admission into the BCA courses offered by the participating institutes of Maharashtra.

Prior to this, the exam body opened the MAH BCA 2026 correction window from March 30 to April 1. Registered candidates could login to edit their name, DOB, gender, photo, and signature during this phase. The authorities extended the MAH BCA CET 2026 application form filling date to March 18, 2026, earlier the last date to apply was March 4. Check here all the important dates related to the MAH BCA CET 2026.

Table of contents
  • MAH BCA CET 2026 Dates
  • MAH BCA CET 2026 Application Form Dates
  • MAH BCA CET Admit Card 2026 Date
  • MAH BCA CET Exam date
  • MAH BCA CET 2026 Answer Key Date
  • MAH BCA CET 2026 Result Date
  • MAH BCA CET Counselling Date
  • MAH BCA CET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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MAH BCA CET 2026 Dates

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

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May ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 answer key objection

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May ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 answer key

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Jun ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 application form for additional attempt

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Jun ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 Result Date

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Jul ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 additional attempt admit card

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Jul ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 additional attempt exam

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DatesPast Exam Dates
28 Apr ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 Exam Dates

Apr ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 application correction

Apr ' 26

MAH BCA CET 2026 Admit Card Date

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MAH BCA CET 2026 Application Form Dates

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The state CET started the MAH BCA CET 2026 application form process online from January 14, 2026 onwards, at cetcell.mahacet.org. To be eligible for the exam, candidates had to register before the last date to submit the MAH BCA CET 2026 application form. The last date to register is February 16, 2026. The MAH BCA CET 2026 application correction facility was also available till April 1, 2026. 

Note that as per the latest notification, Aadhaar authentication and APAAR ID generation was required for all candidates registering for MAH BCA CET 2026 and other professional courses under Technical and Higher Education for the 2026-27 academic year. PwD candidates must also submit UDID.

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Q:   When will the MAH BCA CET 2026 application form be released?
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The MAH BCA CET 2026 application form is available from January 1, 2026 on the official State CET Cell portal. Candidates can apply till March 18, 2026.

Q:   Can I raise objections against the MAH BCA CET answer key?
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Yes, candidates can raise objections against the provisional MAH BCA CET answer key. The online facility allows candidates to raise objections and submit the supporting proof. For every objection, the candidate had to pay a required fee. All of the objections submitted will be checked by the authorities.

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MAH BCA CET Admit Card 2026 Date

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Registered candidates could access the admit card by logging in with their credentials. Details regarding the allotted exam centre, exam dates, and more will be available on the admit card. If candidates are unable to present their admit card at the centre, they will not be allowed to attempt the exam. When reporting to the exam centre, candidates must present their hall ticket and a valid identity proof (Voter ID/Aadhaar Card/PAN card/Passport/Student ID).

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Q:   Can I apply for MAH BCA CET 2026 if I am currently in Class 12?
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Yes you are! Students appearing for their 12th exam or equivalent in 2026 are eligible to apply for the MAH BCA CET 2026. They would need to provide their final marksheet during admission.

Q:   Is there a slot booking for MAH BCA CET?
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No, the authorities will not conduct any slot booking process for MAH BCA CET. The allotted exam date will be made available to the candidates through MAH BCA CET admit card. Candidates will have to check the details present in the MAH BCA CET admit card carefully to know when they have to report to the exam centre for the entrance examination.

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MAH BCA CET Exam date

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will conduct the MAH BCA CET 2026 exam on April 28 - 30, 2026. Candidates with MAH BCA CET admit card accompanied with a valid givernment issued photo ID proof will be allowed entry inside the exam hall.

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Q:   What is the division of questions in MAH BCA CET?
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MAH BCA CET is going to be held as an online test consisting of 100 questions. According to the official exam pattern, candidates will have to attempt 30 questions from English Language, 40 questions from Reasoning (Verbal & Arithmetic), 15 questions from General Knowledge & Awareness, and 15 questions from Computer Basics.

Q:   Do I have to study the entire MAH BCA CET syllabus?
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Yes, the candidates are advised to study the entire MAH BCA CET syllabus since the question paper will be totally based on it. Candidates can refer to previous years' question papers to check the important topics with high weightage and focus on them. However, for better scores, cover the entire syllabus thoroughly.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of MAH BCA CET?
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As per the official MAH BCA CET exam pattern, the candidates will be allotted one mark for every correct answer. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.  

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MAH BCA CET 2026 Answer Key Date

The exam body will release the MAH BCA CET 2026 answer key in online mode on its official website after the exam is over. The correct responses to the exam can be checked through the MAH BCA CET answer key once released. The authorities will accept objections to the provisional answer key, and the candidates will need to pay INR 1000 online. i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card, for every objection. After all objections are checked, the final MAH BCA CET 2026 answer key will be released.

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Q:   What are the steps to access the MAH BCA CET answer key?
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To check the MAH BCA CET answer key, visit the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org. Sign in with your email ID and password. Download the answer key to check the right answers to the question paper.

Q:   Which login credentials are required to access the MAH BCA CET answer key?
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The MAH BCA CET answer key can be checked by using your registered email address and password. The link to check the MAH BCA CET answer key will be available online. No other mode will be used to release the answer key. 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of MAH BCA CET?
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As per the official MAH BCA CET exam pattern, the candidates will be allotted one mark for every correct answer. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.  

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MAH BCA CET 2026 Result Date

The exam body, will declare the MAH BCA CET 2026 Result after the final answer key is released. The entrance exam scores and ranks are going to be released in the MAH BCA CET 2026 result. To download the MAH BCA CET 2026 scorecard, candidates must log in using their required credentials.

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Q:   Will the authorities release the MAH BCA CET merit list?
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Yes, the authorities will release the MAH BCA CET merit list online. After the counselling registration process is over, the authorities will prepare and release the provisional merit list for MAH BCA CET. The list of candidates along with their All India Merit Number, MAH BCA CET percentile, category and more will be released through the merit list. After the grievances against the provisional merit list is checked, the final MAH BCA CET merit list will be released. 

Q:   Can I request to review my MAH BCA CET score?
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No. The authorities will not accept any requests to review the allotted MAH BCA CET scores. The preparation of the MAH BCA CET result will be done carefully by the authorities, therefore, they will not accept review requests.  

Q:   Is the MAH BCA CET cutoff different for every category?
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Yes, the MAH BCA CET cutoff will differ for every category. Separate cutoffs will be released for the different rounds of counselling. The category-wise MAH BCA CET cutoff will also be available i.e., for All India Quota Seats and Maharashtra Quota Seats. As per the college and category selected by the candidates, the cutoff will vary for admissions. 

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MAH BCA CET Counselling Date

The official MAH BCA CET counselling 2026 dates will be announced online. All qualified candidates must participate in the counselling process for admission. During the MAH BCA CET counselling process, candidates will have to enter their details, pay the fee, and select their preferred colleges in order of preference. MAH BCA CET 2026 seat allotment will be announced online.

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Q:   How do I get my MAH BCA CET merit rank?
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Your merit rank is calculated based on your MAH BCA CET exam score. The CET Cell will release a Provisional Merit List first for you to check for errors, followed by a Final Merit List.

Q:   Will there be a separate choice filling for the different rounds of MAH BCA CET counselling?
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Yes, the authorities will open separate choice filling facility for the different rounds of MAH BCA CET counselling. The candidates will have to select their choice of colleges in order of preference carefully online. Since the preferences will be checked during the seat allotment process, the candidates will have to carefully make their choice. Three rounds of MAH BCA CET counselling is expected to be conducted. 

Q:   Which documents have to be uploaded for MAH BCA CET counselling?
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During the MAH BCA CET counselling, you would need to upload documents like a printout of your counselling form, admit card, score card, class 10 & 12 admit card/marksheet, application fee payment receipt, passport-size photograph and valid ID proof.

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MAH BCA CET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read to know the MAH BCA CET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

 
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Q:   What are the topics to be studied for MAH BCA CET English syllabus?
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The official MAH BCA CET English syllabus includes Reading Comprehension, which involves passages with questions based on their content, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, choice of appropriate words, expressions, etc.

Q:   When will MAH BCA CET 2025 application form be available?
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MAH BCA CET application form was available online at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates were able to register for MAH BCA CET with the required personal, academic and contact details. After the final date, the authorities did not accept any applications.

Q:   What are the MAH BCA CET 2025 application correction facility dates?
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MAH BCA CET application form correction facility is closed. Through the correction facility, candidates were able to edit/correct the details that they had submitted in the application form. It is to be noted that the correction facility is a one-time process and the candidates are not allowed to request for corrections again. 

Q:   When will MAH BCA CET 2025 answer key be available?
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MAH BCA CET answer key date is not announced. The authorities will release the provisional answer key first followed by the final answer keys. 

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