MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Date (Out): Check Application & Other Exam Dates

MAH MCA CET is an acronym for "Maharashtra Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test." It is an entrance test organised by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to the first year or second year (lateral entry) of the MCA programme in Maharashtra colleges and universities. The test is held annually in an online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Very important! Practising helps you understand the Exam Pattern of MAH MCA CET, time yourself effectively (90 minutes for 100 questions), and identify which syllabus topics you need to work on.

The MAH MCA CET 2026 application form will be available in the fourth week of December 2025, tentatively on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.  

No, you can't. The application form for MAH MCA CET 2026 will only be available online. The MAH MCA CET application form for  2026 will be released tentatively in the first week of January 2026 on the website. Keep checking the website regularly so that you do not miss out on any updates.

No, there is no need to attempt all the questions in the MAH MCA CET. Candidates can attempt any number of questions from the total of 100 questions in the exam. They must attempt only those questions whose answers they are confident of to avoid wasting time. Please note that there is NO NEGATIVE marking in the MAH MCA CET, so write your exam accordingly

No, one month would not be enough for MAH MCA CET preparation. Because the syllabus of MAH MCA CET is so vast, covering all the topics and memorising them requires a lot of effort. If you have been or are a BCA student, then it can be less challenging for you since most of the subjects of MAH MCA CET and BCA are similar. You are advised to study all the subjects and solve previous year MAH MCA CET question papers. Begin practising MAH MCA CET sample papers at least 1 or 2 months before the exam to become accustomed to the exam.

Yes, it is necessary to bring the admit cards to the exam centre on exam day. Candidates will not be permitted to sit in the exam without an admit card.

Of course, you can carry either a color or B&W print of your MAH MCA CET admit card. Please note that carrying the hard copy is mandatory and the exam authorities will not permit candidates without hard copies of admit cards. NO soft copies will be allowed. Also you must one valid proof of identity liek Aadhar card, passport, PAN card, etc.

No, you can't. The application form for MAH MCA CET 2026 will only be available online. The MAH MCA CET application form for  2026 will be released tentatively in the first week of January 2026 on the website. Keep checking the website regularly so that you do not miss out on any updates.

The MAH MCA CET 2026 application form will be made available on the official website. The deadline for applying for MAH MCA CET 2026 will be announced shortly by December 4th week, 2025. All the personal, academic and contact details required are to be filled in by the candidates in the MAH MCA CET 2026 application form. The exam authorities will accept no other application mode.

Yes, the MAH MCA CET cutoff is released online. Candidates can able to check the round-wise MAH MCA CET cutoff during the counselling process. Separate cutoffs will be released for the different rounds of MAH MCA CET counselling, CAP I - IV, along with vacancy Position After CAP Round IV. These cutoffs are available in PDF format and are downloadable.

No. Once the MAH MCA CET exam centres are allotted, the candidates will not be able to raise requests for change. The authorities will not accept requests to change the allotted exam centres under any circumstances, given the allotment was done basis the candidate's preferences. We advise you to select the exam center very carefully.

The MAH MCA CET syllabus is published ONLY online by the authorities at cetcell.mahacet.org. No other mode will be adopted for publishing the MAH MCA CET syllabus. Candidates can check the subject list, units and topics of the entrance exam in the detailed MAH MCA CET syllabus.

The MAH MCA CET 2026 is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at the assigned test centre. Candidates are supposed to register for the exam by visiting the official website of the exam. Candidates will receive the admit card, which includes the information related to the exam and the centre.